Welcome Nghiem Lab Clinical Research Fellow Erin McClure

The Division of Dermatology is delighted to welcome Erin McClure (she/her) as a Clinical Research Fellow in the Nghiem Lab. Erin officially joined the research team on June 1, 2022, replacing Dr. Lindsay Gunnell, who will transition to her new role as a resident in the UW Division of Dermatology on July 1, 2022. Erin will help support Dr. Nghiem’s patient care activities and conduct patient outcomes research.

We are thrilled to welcome Erin to our Nghiem Lab Research Team in South Lake Union!

Erin McClure

Erin McClure (she/her) is a fourth-year medical student at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, in Tampa, Florida. She is currently taking a gap year to expand her research experience as a Clinical Research Fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Paul Nghiem. In addition to medical school, she is also pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Scholarly Excellence, Leadership Experiences, Collaborative Training (SELECT) affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network. Erin graduated from the University of Washington with her BS in General Biology (Cum Laude) in 2017. As an undergraduate and medical student, Erin has become a member and leader of many professional organizations focused on mentorship, medical education, and volunteerism. 

Erin has had several professional research experiences including supporting the UW Department of Biology as a Research Assistant in the laboratory of Dr. Benjamin Kerr, and as a Research Technician in the laboratory of Dr. Jacob Scott at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute. Her research has been featured in many peer reviewed publications and abstract poster presentations, several of which have been selected to be presented at national and international conferences. Erin’s clinical and research interests include rheumatologic and oncologic dermatology. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, pickleball, playing board games and spending time with her pet corgi.