About Me
Erick graduated summa cum laude as valedictorian from the Faculty of Medicine at Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero. Following his graduation, he contributed to the COVID-19 pandemic workforce, after which he began a position as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI).
During his time at HMHI, he focused on genomic psychiatry research, with an emphasis on major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and prostate cancer. In his role at HMHI, he contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and authored several abstracts through collaborations with the University of Utah and Yale University. He also contributed to manuscript development and a book chapter, further strengthening the scope and impact of the team’s research efforts.
In 2026, Erick joined the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Research team at the University of Utah. In his current role, he supports study coordination, patient recruitment, and the advancement of ongoing research initiatives. Erick is committed to advancing clinical research aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of life through innovative rehabilitation strategies.
Outside of his professional work, he enjoys playing guitar and bass, cooking, jogging, hiking, and strength training.
