Clinical Research Unit Staff

Adin has been part of The Clinical Research Unit since 2019. Now he is completing a Philosophy Doctor Degree in Geography. Holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Diplomacy School of Madrid and Master’s Degree in Political Science from Iberoamerican University in México. Before starting at San Juan Bautista Clinical Research Unit, Adin worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota.

Adin oversees the Operations of the Clinical Research Unit and serves as a liaison between the Site and sponsors. Promotes research capacity building among the community and organizations and the Management of Regulatory Documents. Has more than 5 years of experience in research studies with Blood Transfusions, Cardiovascular Diseases, Anemia, Respiratory Disorders, Pediatric Vaccines, Oncology, Diabetes, and Fatty Liver Diseases.

Daraishka completed her Bachelor’s in Nursing Science at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine in 2021. Since then, she has worked as a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator at SJBSOM-CRU, where she is involved in clinical studies across multiple phases focused on preventive care, diagnostic tools, and the safety and efficacy of treatments. With over six years of experience as a biomedical research assistant at SJBSOM 4D's Laboratory, she has authored a publication as first author and contributed to others as a co-author. Daraishka is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Nursing Practice with a specialty in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (DNP AGPCNP) at SJBSOM.

Erick Lopez holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico. With years of experience in the clinical research field, Erick currently serves as Clinical Research Coordinator at the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine Clinical Research Unit. In this role, he oversees critical aspects of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of regulatory compliance, patient safety, and data integrity. Erick is also responsible for managing diverse teams and fostering collaboration across disciplines to achieve successful research outcomes.

Pediatrician
Director and Principal Investigator at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine Clinical Research Unit
Associate Professor San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
Vice-President Medical Faculty Hospital Menonita Caguas

Pulmonologist
Director and Principal Investigator at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine Clinical Research Unit
Medical Director Hospital Menonita Caguas
Associate Professor San Juan Bautista School of Medicine