Dr. Erika Wolf

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Biography

Erika Wolf is a Professor at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine at Boston University, specializing in Psychiatry. Her research focuses on the use of multivariate data analytic techniques in evaluating trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and related comorbidities. She is currently studying the genetics of latent psychopathology using twin molecular genetic methodologies. Her recent work has highlighted the association of PTSD with accelerated cellular aging, as evidenced by DNA methylation reflecting both physical health and neurocognitive decline. An active researcher, Wolf is also affiliated with the VA Boston Healthcare System National Center for PTSD and Boston Medical Center. She has received numerous accolades including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers and the Outstanding Contribution to Trauma Psychology Award from the American Psychological Association. Dr. Wolf’s extensive research portfolio includes multiple NIH grants centered on traumatic stress, DNA methylation, and aging.

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Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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