Erik Carter

Dr. Erik Carter is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs at Wayne State University. With extensive clinical expertise in acute and critical care cardiovascular nursing, he bridges social action, health equity, and innovative teaching in nursing education.

• University of California, San Francisco: PhD in Nursing (2015), MS in Cardiogenomics (2008)

Research Interests focus on cardiac ion channelopathies, gene-environment interactions, and social determinants of health, with recent work on DNA methylation and health disparities in heart transplantation. His teaching innovations emphasize clinical judgment, andragogic principles, and technology integration for undergraduate nursing students.

Publications highlight cardiovascular genetics, social justice, and interprofessional education. His 2025 work explores colorectal cancer disparities and opioid prevention in Metro Detroit, while 2016-2018 studies focus on ECG biomarkers in heart transplant rejection.

Scientific Awards

• AACN Educational Advancement Scholarship (2006-2008)
• AACN/CE Minority Faculty Scholarship (2006-2010)
• UCSF SON Dean’s Fellowship (2008-2010)
• CTSI NIH TL1 Fellow (2010-2011)
• Dr. Marquita Chamblee Community Impact Award (2025)

As a human rights commissioner in Detroit, he advocates for health equity through community outreach and public health initiatives. He teaches courses like NUR 4060: Transition to Nursing Practice and NUR 4660: Health Literacy, aligning with his mission to address health compliance and social determinants.