We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Dr. Erik Hedrick, Ph.D., to the position of Director of Toxicology at Burdock Group.
Dr. Hedrick received his Ph.D. in Toxicology in 2016 from Texas A&M University and has seven years of post-doctoral experience from Texas A&M University and the Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic. With ten years of toxicology experience relating to molecular toxicology and over fourteen years of experience in cell/molecular biology, biochemistry, and molecular oncology, Erik has acquired extensive experience utilizing in vitro and in vivo molecular, biochemical, and analytical techniques as well as animal husbandry in the field of molecular toxicology and oncology.
He has published 21 peer-reviewed publications in multiple highly respected journals. During this time, Erik has successfully obtained highly competitive sources of funding for research, including a Merit Scholars Fellowship and Research Training Grant at Texas A&M University, the National Institute of Health (NIH) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA), and the Early Investigator Research Award during his postdoctoral tenure at Cleveland Clinic. Erik has presented his work at multiple scientific conferences, including the Society of Toxicology (SOT) annual meetings.
As the Director of Toxicology here at Burdock Group, Erik’s role is to ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of a client’s product before it comes to market. His experience in toxicology has equipped him with the toolset to understand the unique safety requirements for an ingredient and what tests are needed to demonstrate safety. During Erik’s tenure at Burdock Group, he has become familiar with specific regulations within the United States and the European Union. This includes working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within the United States, as well as with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) within the European Union (EU).
Burdock Group Consultants stands as a premier authority in food safety and regulatory compliance, delivering customized solutions across various industries. Boasting over 35 years of experience as a frontrunner in regulatory and scientific consulting, our physical presence in Orlando enables us to offer clients direct accountability and access to cutting-edge scientific databases. These resources contain the latest and most thorough information necessary to determine the steps required to introduce your product into the market.
