Erika J. Wolf, PhD

Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Wolf's research focuses on the use of multivariate data analytic techniques, such as confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling, latent class analysis, and item response theory, to evaluate trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and related comorbidity. She is currently studying the genetics of latent psychopathology using both twin and molecular genetic methodologies. In particular, her recent work has focused on the idea that PTSD is associated with accelerated cellular aging, as reflected in DNA methylation and as manifested in physical health and neurocognitive decline.

Publications

  • Published 9/10/2025

    Miller MW, Zhao X, Wolf EJ, Milberg WP, Fortier CB, Logue MW. Genetic and epigenetic analysis of plasma glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) levels in PTSD. Mol Psychiatry. 2025 Sep 10. PMID: 40931166.

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  • Published 5/23/2025

    Wolf EJ, Miller MW. What is latent about trauma exposure? Commentary on the use of latent class analysis for identifying trauma subtypes. J Mood Anxiety Disord. 2025 Sep; 11:100130. PMID: 40657351.

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  • Published 5/14/2025

    Zhao X, Katrinli S, McCormick BM, Miller MW, Nugent NR, Wani AH, Zannas AS, Aiello AE, Baker DG, Boks MP, Chen CY, Fortier CB, Gelernter J, Geuze E, Koenen KC, Linnstaedt SD, Luykx JJ, Maihofer AX, McLean SA, Milberg WP, Ratanatharathorn A, Ressler KJ, Risbrough VB, Rutten BPF, Smoller JW, Stein MB, Ursano RJ, Vermetten E, Vinkers CH, Ware EB, Wildman DE, Zhao Y, Logue MW, Nievergelt CM, Smith AK, Uddin M, Wolf EJ. PTSD and epigenetic aging: a longitudinal meta-analysis. Psychol Med. 2025 May 14; 55:e142. PMID: 40366073.

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  • Published 4/24/2025

    Smith AK, Katrinli S, Maihofer AX, Aiello AE, Baker DG, Boks MP, Brick LA, Chen CY, Dalvie S, Fani N, Fortier CB, Gelernter J, Geuze E, Gillespie CF, Hayes JP, Hong S, Kessler RC, King AP, Koen N, Koenen KC, Liberzon I, Linnstaedt SD, McLean SA, Michopoulos V, Milberg WP, Miller MW, Mufford MS, Nugent NR, Orcutt HK, Powers A, Rauch SAM, Ressler KJ, Risbrough VB, Rutten BPF, Smoller JW, Stein DJ, Stein MB, Ursano RJ, Verfaellie MH, Vermetten E, Vinkers CH, Wani AH, WareVinkers EB, Wildman DE, Wolf EJ, Zhao Y, Logue MW, Nievergelt CM, Uddin M, Zannas AS. Cell-type-specific and inflammatory DNA methylation patterns associated with PTSD. Brain Behav Immun. 2025 Aug; 128:540-548. PMID: 40286993.

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  • Published 1/3/2025

    Madison AA, Wallander SE, McCormick BM, Zhao X, Miller MW, Wolf EJ. C-reactive protein as a possible indicator of PTSD prognosis and comorbid anhedonia. Brain Behav Immun. 2025 Mar; 125:178-183. PMID: 39756603.

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Other Positions

  • Psychologist, National Center for PTSD
    VA Boston Healthcare System

Websites

Education

  • Boston University, PhD
  • Boston University, MA
  • Harvard University, ALB

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