Erika Moore Named NAM Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine
Fischell Department of Bioengineering (BIOE) Assistant Professor Erika Moore has been named a 2025 Emerging Leader in Health and Medicine by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). The program honors early-career professionals for their contributions to advancing health and medicine through leadership, research, and innovation. “It’s a huge honor, and I’m very excited,” Moore says. “I’ve always been interested in science policy and how we can shape the training environment for the better. So I’m thrilled to get the opportunity to collaborate with other leaders in the field and advance the impact of science.” Moore leads research on how immune cells like macrophages respond to disease and support wound healing through the Moore Lab. Her team is currently studying how estrogen signaling affects macrophage behavior and how these cells interact with fibroblasts during tissue repair. These projects aim to uncover the immune system’s role in healing and disease progression. “I believe that the use of bioengineering tools allows us to apply innovation in ways that align with NAM’s mission focused on improving human health,” Moore says. Beyond her lab, Moore is committed to ensuring anyone is able to pursue a degree or career in STEM. She is the founder of Moore Wealth Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting financial literacy. This initiative reflects her dedication to removing barriers and supporting others in their professional and academic paths.
“I think it's really important to lift as you climb,” Moore said. “As I climb in my academic career, it's been critical for me to create space for other people and to remove as many barriers to access and entry that exist for other people.” As a NAM Emerging Leader, Moore hopes to strengthen her role as an educator and advocate for science. Over the next three years, she plans to use the platform to collaborate across disciplines, share new ideas, and bring fresh approaches to STEM education. “I hope to understand how we can better advocate for science and medicine within the United States and globally,” Moore said. “I also want to integrate innovative approaches into training programs for both undergraduate and graduate students.” Moore encourages early-career researchers to seek out supportive environments. “Opportunities and institutions like the National Academy's emerging leader program create environments where we’re focused on what we can continue to do to improve on advocacy for science and medicine.” Interested in pursuing medical school? Learn more about the BS-MD program at the University of Maryland, designed to support engineering and data science majors with clinical experience and research opportunities.
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