Angelica Moran

Angelica Moran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, and diagnostic techniques, with a particular emphasis on molecular diagnostics and microbial pathogenesis. She collaborates extensively on studies involving fecal metabolomics and their role in predicting postoperative infections in transplant patients, as well as the evaluation of diagnostic assays for pathogens like SARS-CoV-2 and sexually transmitted infections.

Her work spans microbiology, virology, and public health, addressing critical clinical questions such as optimizing diagnostic panels for joint infections and understanding Legionella-induced endocarditis. Moran’s publications highlight her expertise in translational research, linking laboratory findings to clinical practice. She has co-authored studies with notable collaborators including Kathleen Beavis, Matthew Odenwald, and Christopher Lehmann, reflecting her engagement in interdisciplinary networks.

Notable contributions include high-impact work on SARS-CoV-2 detection assays (cited 82 times) and a study on Bifidobacteria’s role in preventing systemic infections (cited 10 times). Her research emphasizes bridging gaps between clinical diagnostics and patient outcomes, particularly in immunocompromised populations such as transplant recipients.