Founded in 2015, by Dr. Erika Gonzalez and Dr. Joel Reyes, STAAMP Research, LLC was created with the intention of advancing scientific knowledge in pharmaceuticals through participation in clinical and therapeutic treatment trials. We strive to advance the medical and research community by providing innovative and comprehensive clinical research services. We are devoted to engaging our participants through a holistic approach in order to understand them in our research as people, not as research subjects.


Our primary mission is to provide clinical research services to improve the health and quality of life of our patients. We offer a distinct variety of both Observational and Clinical Trials that concentrate on identifying new ways to more effectively prevent, diagnose, and treat asthma, eczema, urticaria, sinus disease, and other allergy and immunology-based diseases.


We pride ourselves in operating with integrity, quality, and timeliness in order to deliver ethical and diverse clinic research. We understand the importance of increasing the diversity of the individuals enrolled into clinical trials so that we can promote a more equitable and inclusive health care system. We appreciate the importance of having different perspectives and backgrounds to maximize the benefit of clinical trials and are committed to collaborating and building partnerships with individuals and organizations as we aim to develop the most advanced therapy options that can truly encompass one of

our main goals: health care for all.

Our Mission

Exceptional patient care is the primary focus of our organization. We strive for excellence in every aspect of our day-to-day operations and are committed to setting the industry standard in regards to the performance and conduct of quality research. Through education, we can change perceptions, and by creating awareness, we create better outcomes for our patients.

STAAMP Research

Our Team

Dr. Joel Reyes

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Reyes is the CEO of STAAMP Research and is a board-certified pediatric intensivist serving the critically ill children of west Texas and southern New Mexico. Originally from the Philippines, he immigrated with his family and grew up in Stockton, California. He received a bachelor’s degree in music from New York University before earning his medical degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency through the US Air Force and pediatric critical care fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.

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    Dr. Reyes served 12 years in the US Air Force, where he had the opportunity to transport critically ill children across the Pacific, helped found and teach a fundamentals of pediatric critical care course both stateside and in Japan, as well as deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan, treating US and NATO forces as well as local children caught in the crossfire of war. He separated from the military as a Lieutenant Colonel.


    He continues to be active in physician advocacy and medical education through the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the Bexar County Medical Society. He has written and edited textbook chapters on pediatric trauma and pediatric airway management. He served as a Health Care Consultant for Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance (TxETRA) and was a frequent speaker to legislators and stakeholders on the health detriments of standard vehicle emissions and potential benefits of transitioning to electric vehicles. Dr. Reyes is also an avid supporter of the arts having served on the board of ARTS San Antonio and is currently also a saxophone instructor at the San Antonio Academy. 



Dr. Erika Gonzalez

Principal Investigator

Dr. Erika Gonzalez is the CEO of South Texas Allergy & Asthma Medical Professionals (STAAMP). Dr. Gonzalez is a native of San Antonio, graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary’s University, obtained her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and returned home after completing 10 years of Active Duty Service as a Medical Officer in the U. S. Air Force.

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    She previously served as the Chief of the Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology division at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and was an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. She is an Adjunct Clinical Professor in Internal Medicine at the UTHSCSA, and is actively involved as a community leader including serving on the Board of Directors for Centromed and as an Advisor to the Dean of Science Engineering & Technology at St. Mary’s University.


    At the state level and national level, she currently sits on the Board for the Texas Allergy Society, is on the Stock Epinephrine Committee with the Texas Department of State Health Services, and is Co-Chair for the Small Business for America’s Future. She was selected as a 2019 Presidential Leadership Scholar and is the current Chairwoman for the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.


    Recently, Dr. Gonzalez also founded the nonprofit, Con Corazon SA, addressing health inequities and emergency preparedness in San Antonio and the surrounding area. 

Dr. John Dice

Sub-Investigator and Principal Investigator

Dr. Dice is the Chief Medical Officer and attending physician at STAAMP and investigator for STAAMP Research.


Originally from upstate New York, Dr. Dice graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame. He then went on to attend medical school at the University of Virginia. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Allergy & Immunology in the US Air Force and went on to serve 13 years active duty before separating as a Lieutenant Colonel.

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    Before his time at STAAMP, Dr. Dice served as Chief of Allergy & Immunology at Keesler AFB and Scott AFB, was the Director of Immunizations for Wilford Hall Medical Center, and is an author of two book chapters and lecturer on the topic of urticaria.

Dr. Lucia Salas (IMG)

Clinical Education and Research Coordinator

Dr. Salas is the Clinical Educator and Research Coordinator at STAAMP. She attended the University of Monterrey (UDEM) in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; and graduated with Summa Cum Laude.


Dr. Salas contributes with clinic consultation under supervision and guidance of Dr. Gonzalez. She participates in lectures and clinical cases providing skillful patient education. Dr. Salas is also responsible for recruiting patients for research trials.


When Lucia is not at STAAMP, she is on the phone or in a restaurant talking with friends and family.

Dr. Dario Rocha (IMG)

Clinical Research Coordinator

Dr. Dario Rocha is a Clinical Research Coordinator at STAAMP. He attended the University of Monterrey, School of Medicine in Monterrey, Mexico, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree. Additionally, he completed a Clinical Research Fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. As a Clinical Research Coordinator, Dr. Rocha is responsible for coordinating and managing clinical research studies. His responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, coordinating study activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing data collection. 


During his free time from research at STAAMP, he enjoys taking care of his plants, savoring an espresso, and going cycling.