Dr. James Moon

Professor

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Biography

James J. Moon is a J. G. Searle Professor at the University of Michigan in both the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Chemical Engineering. He holds a PhD in Bioengineering from Rice University and has a notable academic history that includes postdoctoral work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Moon’s research focuses on developing novel therapeutics at the interface of immunology, engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences, specifically targeting drug delivery systems. His work has significant implications for lymphoid organ modulation, gut microbiome interactions, and advancing immunotherapies for cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. He has published in prominent journals such as Nature Materials and Science Advances and holds numerous patents and startup ventures related to his innovations in nanotechnology and vaccination methodologies. Furthermore, Moon has received multiple accolades for his research and contributions to the field, showcasing his leadership in advancing biomedical engineering and therapeutic technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

J. G. Searle Professor

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University of Michigan, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences • Ann Arbor, MI

Professor

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Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

John Gideon Searle Associate Professor

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University of Michigan, Department of Biomedical Engineering • Ann Arbor, MI

Assistant Professor

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University of Michigan, Department of Chemical Engineering • Ann Arbor, MI

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Awards

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Grand Prize

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Emerging Leader Award

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Mid-Career Nanotechnology Scientific Award

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Young Innovator

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Outstanding Bioengineering Alumnus Award

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Distinguished Investigator Award

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CAREER Award

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Career Development Award

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Young Investigator Award

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New Investigator Award

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John Gideon Searle Assistant Professorship

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Research Scholar Development Award

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Trainee Award

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Poster Award

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Young Investigator Award

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Graduate Fellowship Award

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science