# Why do some bodies respond differently to disease? | Erika Moore

An episode of [TED Health](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/470623173), 24 Jun 2025, 5:42.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67585b08102e6d4448d360b1/e/6841e914a13d3373732aa723/media.mp3

TED Fellow and equity bioengineer Erika Moore investigates how cells controlling inflammation behave differently depending on a patient's background. By focusing on the "who" behind the disease, Moore is uncovering why certain diseases disproportionately affect certain ethnicities, paving the way for more inclusive and effective health care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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