Erica is the Clinical Manager of Investigator Initiated Trials and Special Projects. She has over 10 years of experience in this research space. She works with Fresenius physicians, outside physicians, academics, and students that want to use Fresenius clinics or data on a research project. Erica also works with Fresenius employee students that want to conduct research toward an advanced degree. Her greatest passion is seeing these students earn their degree. She collaborated with Clinical Services to create the Student Support and Student Mentor Program located at the Clinical Services site to help guide these students. Erica has recently transferred to RRI, however, has worked in other divisions of Fresenius Medical Care, including Frenova Renal Research, the Renal Therapies Group, and Biomedical Evidence Generation. She leads two review committees, the Investigator Initiated Trials Review Committee, and the Manuscript Review Committee.