Dr. Moore earned his law degree from the University of San Diego (J.D., 2008). He received his Ph.D. (2000) and Master's degrees in endocrinology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Dr. Moore also holds a Bachelor of Science in pharmacology from the University of California at Santa Barbara (1995, with honors in the major). He conducted a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine from 2000-2004.

Dr. Moore's scientific experience spanned a period of 10 years and his research contributions are published in a number of international scientific journals. His scientific experience includes a diverse array of techniques and methodologies in the fields of molecular biology, physiology and biochemistry.

Dr. Moore is admitted to practice in California.

Selected Publications:

• Hashimoto O, Moore RK and Shimasaki S., Posttranslational processing of mouse and human BMP-15: Potential implication in the determination of ovulation quota. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2005 Apr 12;102(15):5426-31.
• Moore RK, Erickson GF, and Shimasaki S. (2004), "Are BMP-15 and GDF-9 Primary Determinants of Ovulation Quota in Mammals?" Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism. 15:356-361 (Cover Article).
• Liao WX, Moore RK, and Shimasaki S. (2004), "Functional and Molecular Characterization of Naturally Occurring Mutations in the Oocyte-secreted Factors BMP-15 and GDF-9," Journal of Biological Chemistry. 279:17391-17396
• Shimasaki S, Moore RK, Otsuka F and Erickson GF. (2004), "The Bone Morphogenetic Protein System in Mammalian Reproduction," Endocrine Reviews. 25:45-71 (Cover Article).
• Moore RK, Otsuka F and Shimasaki S. (2003), "Molecular Basis of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-15 Signaling in Granulosa Cells," Journal of Biological Chemistry. 278:304-310.
• Moore RK, Otsuka F and Shimasaki S. (2001), "Role of ERK1/2 in the Differential Synthesis of Progesterone and Estradiol by Granulosa Cells," Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 289:796-800.
• Otsuka F, Moore RK and Shimasaki S. (2001), "Biological Function and Cellular Mechanism of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-6 in the Ovary," Journal of Biological Chemistry. 276(35):32889-32895.
• Moore RK, Scott AP and Collins PM. (2000), "Circulating C-21 steroids in relation to reproductive condition of a viviparous marine teleost Sebastes rastrelliger (grass rockfish)," General and Comparative Endocrinology. 117:268-280.