About

Lori Moore, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications at Texas A&M University. Her research and teaching interests focus on developing and disseminating knowledge that advances teaching and learning in higher education, particularly within agricultural and leadership education. Her work addresses developing the whole student by connecting academic and student affairs. Moore has experience in higher education and has also worked as a secondary agricultural science teacher in Texas. She is a Fellow in the American Association for Agricultural Education, reflecting her contributions to the field.

Research topics

• Political Science
• Computer Science
• Pedagogy
• Medicine
• Psychology
• Medical education
• Sociology
• Public relations
• Internal medicine
• Library science
• Intensive care medicine
• Environmental health
• Art
• World Wide Web
• Art history
• Management
• Biology

Selected publications

• Concordant Open Neural Tube Defects in a Monochorionic Twin Pair of a Dichorionic-Triamniotic Triplet Gestation

  American Journal of Perinatology Reports · 2026-04-01

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  Abstract Introduction Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a type of open neural defect that involves exposure of the meninges and neural elements. There are fewer than 30 cases of twins with concordant MMCs reported in the literature. We discuss a case of dichorionic-triamniotic triplets in which the monochorionic-diamniotic pair was diagnosed antenatally with MMC. Case Summary The mother presented for routine prenatal care at 11 weeks of gestation as a 31-year-old G5P4003. A limited ultrasound at 18 weeks of gestation confirmed her estimated due date, and three viable fetuses were observed. She was found to have dichorionic-triamniotic triplets with Triplet A and Triplet B sharing a placenta. A detailed anatomic survey demonstrated MMC of Triplet B at L4-S2 and a suspected open neural tube defect in Triplet A. Triplet C had no apparent defects on ultrasound. MMC of Triplets A and B was confirmed postnatally. Chromosome microarray analyses for the triplets were normal. Discussion Most cases of MMC in monozygotic twins are nonconcordant, and the role of genetics remains ambiguous. Our case suggests a possible shared genetic etiology. Future studies may investigate the potential for a single-gene mutation driving the development of MMC.

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• Increased Prevalence of Skeletal Anomalies on Ultrasound Evaluation of Buprenorphine-Exposed Human Fetuses

  Southern Medical Journal · 2025-01-01

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  OBJECTIVES: In this study, buprenorphine was the primary source of maternal opioid exposure at the time of initial prenatal evaluation. Current recommendations advise that level II ultrasounds be performed in patients with substance use disorders. For some patients, distance, transportation, and costs associated with obtaining ultrasounds from a specialist pose significant barriers. This study was thus undertaken to evaluate the value of level II ultrasounds in buprenorphine-exposed pregnancies. METHODS: In a retrospective chart review comparing 1188 substance-exposed patients with 1261 nonexposed, anomaly data were collected from level I and level II anatomy scans, problem lists on prenatal flowsheets, and visit notes. If anomalies were detected, then they were further classified by the affected organ system. Two proportion tests were used to compare the exposed and unexposed groups. When the assumptions were not met, a Fisher exact test and the Benjamini-Hochberg method were used to adjust for multiple testing. RESULTS: Buprenorphine-exposed fetuses have increased rates of composite skeletal anomalies when compared with nonexposed fetuses (P< 0.005). No statistically significant difference, however, was found between groups for any other system or for any specific skeletal anomaly. No statistical difference was found related to buprenorphine dose. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first report of skeletal anomalies in buprenorphine-exposed human fetuses. Causality is unproven, but this report is consistent with prior human and animal studies in which maternal opioid use has been linked to significant impairments in bone growth and development. Our findings suggest that anatomic surveys of fetuses exposed to buprenorphine should be performed by individuals with expertise in the detection of fetal skeletal anomalies.

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• Debriefing

  2025-05-19

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• Comprehensive drug policies increase trust in local government: an analysis of authorities’ and residents’ perspectives in rural US Appalachian and Midwestern counties

  Harm Reduction Journal · 2025-03-17

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  BACKGROUND: In many rural US Appalachian and Midwestern counties, stigma surrounding harm reduction interventions has led health professionals and policymakers to approach drug policy implementation with caution, fearing potential backlash from politically conservative communities. One concern is that the public's disapproval of harm-reduction policies may erode the public's trust in its government. METHODS: This study examined how the public's trust in the local government-as both self-reported and authority-assessed-is influenced by the perceived governmental support of comprehensive drug policies (i.e., inclusive of both drug treatment and harm reduction). Survey data gathered from 138 community authorities and 6,609 community residents from 13 Appalachian and Midwestern states between 2019 and 2023 were analyzed using a multiple regression approach. Furthermore, in an online experiment conducted in 2024, we experimentally simulated the role of authority vs. resident and manipulated the level of perceived governmental support for comprehensive drug policies (high vs. low) to assess their effects on trust and perceived governmental effort and feelings of optimism as possible mediators. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: In both the field surveys and the experiment, trust was positively associated with perceptions of governmental support for comprehensive drug policies. In addition, authorities (both real and experimentally simulated roles) consistently assessed the public's trust in them to be higher than did residents. Both effects were mediated by participants' beliefs in the government's effort to reduce drug use problems and optimism that drug use issues could be improved.

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• Advancing public health informatics during the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned from a public–private partnership with pharmacies

  Vaccine · 2024-02-02 · 7 citations

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• Buprenorphine and the placenta: does MAT in pregnancy impact placental efficiency?

  Placenta · 2024-08-31

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• OP129 School culture, student belonging and reporting of sexual harassment: preliminary findings from the equally safe at school trial

  SSM Annual Scientific Meeting · 2024-08-01

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  <h3>Background</h3> The presence of sexual harassment in schools is well established, and schools serve as key sites of cultural norm establishment for young people. Students‘ sense of belonging in school can affect their behaviour, and trust in school staff may influence their willingness to report sexual harassment. We report on baseline data from a cluster-Randomised Controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of Equally Safe At School (ESAS), an intervention designed in partnership with Rape Crisis Scotland taking a whole-school approach to reducing gender-based violence in schools. Here we present initial findings regarding school culture and students’ willingness to report sexual harassment. <h3>Methods</h3> Thirty-six secondary schools across Scotland are participating in the evaluation of the ESAS intervention, and we report on data from the baseline survey conducted in the first 18 schools (n=6278). Students in second, fourth and sixth year (aged 13-17) completed a 15-minute (average) online survey during school time supervised by fieldworkers/teachers. Questions included experiences of sexual harassment at school or on the way to or from school in the last two months, willingness to report instances of sexual harassment, students’ sense of belonging, and their trust in school staff. <h3>Results</h3> Students mentioned feeling more confident reporting instances of unwelcome sexual touching (38.5%) than instances of unwelcome sexual comments, jokes or gestures (19%) or calling someone gay, lesbian or trans in a negative way (19.7%). Most students (62.8%) said that their peers do not report unwelcome sexual comments, jokes or gestures to staff because they feel they will not be taken seriously. Most students reported feeling a sense of belonging in their school (68.5%), with boys (78.3%) being more likely to feel they belong than girls (60.9%). Boys also indicated slightly higher levels of confidence in reporting sexual harassment than girls. Overall, 46.2% of students agreed or strongly agreed that ‘teachers and students really trust one another’ at their school, with students in S6 being more likely to agree (54.9%) than those in S2 (46.6%) or S4 (41.6%). We will also report on associations between sense of school belonging and confidence to report sexual harassment. <h3>Conclusion</h3> Our preliminary baseline findings help clarify ties between students’ sense of trust and belonging at school and reports of sexual harassment. Future work on the ESAS evaluation could demonstrate whether ESAS can facilitate the building of trust between students and teachers and students’ willingness to report sexual harassment occurring at school.

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• Using Community Cultural Wealth: An Asset-Based Approach to Persistence of On-Campus Black and Latinx Collegians

  Journal of College Student Retention Research Theory & Practice · 2023-08-13 · 9 citations

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  In this qualitative study, we took a novel approach of adopting an asset-oriented mindset based on Yosso's community cultural wealth framework. We conducted individual interviews at a large land-grant institution to understand the experiences of Black- and Latinx-identified on-campus collegians. Our goal was to explore the types of resistant capital employed by collegians of color to address both experienced and anticipated opposition. Resistant capital refers to the skills and strengths individuals use to overcome challenges. In this study, we presented our findings on the challenges and strategies utilized by the participants. By delving deeper into these experiences, we hope to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the experiences of underrepresented collegians.

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• Pathways into the Profession: Student Affairs Professionals Tell All

  Journal of Student Affairs Inquiry Improvement and Impact · 2023-06-01 · 2 citations

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  Student affairs professionals often find their way to the field on accident rather than on purpose. This study explored avenues used by current student affairs professionals to enter the profession. Content analysis of open-ended responses revealed six themes related to how participants found their way into the profession. Findings can be utilized by student affairs preparatory programs, undergraduate recruitment programs, and higher education professional associations to better serve their target or current constituencies.

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• Relative Effectiveness of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination and Booster Dose Combinations Among 18.9 Million Vaccinated Adults During the Early Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Omicron Period—United States, 1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022

  Clinical Infectious Diseases · 2023-02-08 · 12 citations

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  BACKGROUND: Small sample sizes have limited prior studies' ability to capture severe COVID-19 outcomes, especially among Ad26.COV2.S vaccine recipients. This study of 18.9 million adults aged ≥18 years assessed relative vaccine effectiveness (rVE) in three recipient cohorts: (1) primary Ad26.COV2.S vaccine and Ad26.COV2.S booster (2 Ad26.COV2.S), (2) primary Ad26.COV2.S vaccine and mRNA booster (Ad26.COV2.S+mRNA), (3) two doses of primary mRNA vaccine and mRNA booster (3 mRNA). METHODS: We analyzed two de-identified datasets linked using privacy-preserving record linkage (PPRL): insurance claims and retail pharmacy COVID-19 vaccination data. We assessed the presence of COVID-19 diagnosis during January 1-March 31, 2022 in: (1) any claim, (2) outpatient claim, (3) emergency department (ED) claim, (4) inpatient claim, and (5) inpatient claim with intensive care unit (ICU) admission. rVE for each outcome comparing three recipient cohorts (reference: two Ad26.COV2.S doses) was estimated from adjusted Cox proportional hazards models. RESULTS: Compared with two Ad26.COV2.S doses, Ad26.COV2.S+mRNA and three mRNA doses were more effective against all COVID-19 outcomes, including 57% (95% CI: 52-62) and 62% (95% CI: 58-65) rVE against an ED visit; 44% (95% CI: 34-52) and 54% (95% CI: 48-59) rVE against hospitalization; and 48% (95% CI: 22-66) and 66% (95% CI: 53-75) rVE against ICU admission, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated that Ad26.COV2.S + mRNA doses were as good as three doses of mRNA, and better than two doses of Ad26.COV2.S. Vaccination continues to be an important preventive measure for reducing the public health impact of COVID-19.

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Frequent coauthors

• Summer F. Odom

  Texas A&M University

  25 shared

• Allison L. Dunn

  16 shared

• Jiacheng Lu

  American Society For Engineering Education

  10 shared

• Rodney Boehm

  Texas A&M University

  10 shared

• Michael Beyerlein

  10 shared

• Kiersten Potter

  10 shared

• Gary E. Briers

  9 shared

• Krista J. Bailey

  9 shared

Education

• Ph.D., Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications

  Texas A&M University

Awards & honors

• Fellow in the American Association for Agricultural Educatio…