Sarah Moore

Sarah Moore is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Smith College, where she has been a faculty member since 2012. Her academic home is within the Engineering department at this prestigious liberal arts institution.

Dr. Moore received her educational foundation from top-tier institutions, earning her B.S.E. from Princeton University followed by both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University. Her academic journey was supported by prestigious fellowships including the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2006), Stanford Graduate Fellowship as a Medtronic Fellow (2008), and the Siebel Scholars Fellowship (2010).

Professor Moore's research sits at the dynamic intersection of engineering and biology, with a specialized focus on biomolecular engineering. Her laboratory pioneers the engineering of proteins for critical medical applications, particularly in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Current research initiatives in the Moore Lab concentrate on developing proteins capable of diagnosing and treating cancer, alongside creating innovative methods to deliver protein therapeutics to previously inaccessible targets within the central nervous system. Her work represents a sophisticated blend of protein engineering, molecular imaging, and therapeutic development that bridges fundamental science with clinical applications.

Analysis of Professor Moore's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of innovation in protein engineering for medical applications. Her research demonstrates particular expertise in knottin peptides, Fn3 proteins, and other engineered protein structures designed for tumor targeting, imaging, and therapy. The publications show increasing sophistication in addressing the challenges of cancer treatment, particularly in overcoming barriers to drug delivery within the central nervous system and developing more precise diagnostic tools.

• NIH R15 AREA grant for Engineering therapeutic and diagnostic proteins for tumor biomarker mesothelin (2015)
• Faculty Teaching Award from Smith College Student Government Association (2015)
• Gerald Lieberman Fellowship, Stanford University (2011)
• Siebel Scholars Fellowship (2010)
• Best Poster Award, Annual Symposium of the Protein Society (2010)
• Centennial Teaching Assistant Award, Stanford University (2009)
• Stanford Graduate Fellowship, Medtronic Fellow (2008)
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2006)

Professor Moore maintains an active research program through the Moore Lab, securing competitive external funding including an NIH R15 AREA grant. Her teaching portfolio includes Engineering for Everyone, Fundamental Engineering Principles, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, and Engineering and Cancer, demonstrating her commitment to both foundational and specialized engineering education. She has received recognition for her teaching excellence through the Faculty Teaching Award from Smith College students. Her research lab attracts students from diverse academic backgrounds including engineering, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and neuroscience, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her work.

The Moore Lab serves as the operational hub for Professor Moore's innovative research, focusing on protein engineering for medical applications. The laboratory environment fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and provides research opportunities for undergraduate students across multiple scientific disciplines, contributing to Smith College's strong tradition of undergraduate research engagement.