Erik Henricson

Erik Henricson is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis, in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (School of Medicine). His research focuses on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), particularly epidemiology, clinical trials, and wearable sensor technologies for mobility assessment. He holds a PhD in Human Development from UC Davis and a Master’s in Public Health, with prior research experience in Washington, DC. His work emphasizes patient-centered outcomes, telehealth innovations, and disease progression modeling.

• Primary Affiliation: UC Davis Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Secondary Focus: Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders

Research Interests:
Dr. Henricson’s work spans clinical trials for DMD treatments, biomarker discovery, and gait analysis using accelerometers. He has pioneered telehealth systems like Walk4Me for remote mobility assessment, integrating machine learning and wearable sensors. His epidemiological studies include long-term natural history cohorts and comparative effectiveness analyses.

Key Themes in Publications:
His recent work highlights automated gait detection algorithms, real-world drug efficacy (e.g., eteplirsen, ataluren), and steroid therapy outcomes. He also explores pulmonary function trends and genetic modifiers in DMD progression.

Grants and Advising:
He mentors students in PhD/Master’s programs and collaborates on NIH-funded clinical trials. His lab contributes to global initiatives like the CINRG Natural History Study and the Duchenne Regulatory Science Consortium.

Labs/Teams:
Participates in multidisciplinary teams at UC Davis, including the Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Research Network and telehealth innovation groups.