His research program focuses broadly on developing and testing behavioral interventions that address the biopsychosocial vulnerabilities to optimizing HIV/AIDS prevention, addressing substance use and misuse, and supporting cancer prevention in marginalized, underserved populations. A strong focus of Dr. Carrico's clinical research to date has been to examine integrative approaches to boost the effectiveness of contingency management for HIV/AIDS prevention with individuals who use stimulants such as methamphetamine. At the University of Miami, Dr. Carrico is pursuing research to test a trauma-informed intervention to boost the effectiveness of contingency management with HIV-positive, cocaine-using women as well as clinical research to examine the bio-behavioral pathways whereby substance use may contribute to inflammation and immune activation in HIV.