Mila Wolf
Chicago
Summary
President's List Biology student at Miami University with a focus in pre-medical studies. As an aspiring physician, I leverage my knowledge and success gained from a demanding undergraduate pre-medical course load to fully immerse myself in valuable research experiences relevant to the field of medicine such as hearing restoration and drug abuse. I hope to continue gaining clinical experience as I pursue my career and capitalize on opportunities that will contribute to my versatility as a physician in the future.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader at Miami University
Miami University
08.2025 - Current
- Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader for Biology 116 : "Biological Concepts II: Structure, Function, Cellular and Molecular Biology." I facilitate and plan efficient, student-led, out of class sessions that provide detailed content review in a traditionally difficult Biology course. I collaborate weekly with University professionals to foster a comfortable learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Reward and Addictive Disorders (RAD) Lab
03.2025 - Current
- Undergraduate research assistant under Principal Investigator Dr. Anna Radke at Miami University - Reward and Addictive Disorders (RAD) Lab. I assist in the study of inflexible and compulsive reward-seeking behaviors in mice using both pharmacological and genetic approaches to manipulate and uncover the neural circuits responsible for maladaptive behaviors such as addiction. Current and past research includes : Sex differences in alcohol-drinking behaviors, Neural mechanisms of opioid reward and aversion, Early life stress model of co-morbid PTSD and alcohol use disorder.
Research Assistant
Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Laboratory technician and research assistant at the Añoveros lab located in the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Ward 10-070 department of Anesthesiology. Researched is focused on the organ of the Corti, specifically on the development of outer and inner hair cells in the cochlea and their innervation to the brain.
- As a laboratory technician, I participate in the research of our head scientists by aiding in:
- - Data analysis (specifically cell and neuron branch counting)
- - Genotyping (tail prepping, running PCR’s, loading electrophoresis gels, analyzing electrophoresis gels)
- - Mouse work (tailing, paw tattooing, breeding, general handling)
- - Immunohistochemistry (using primary and secondary antibodies to stain tissue, specifically the cochlea)
- - Microscopy work (confocal and general microscopy).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Miami University
Oxford, OH06.2028
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - International Baccalaureate Program
Lincoln Park High School
05.2023
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Immunohistochemistry
- GPCR and qpcr techniques
- Biology fundamentals
- Peer Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Scientific writing
- Animal handling
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
Certification
Stop the Bleed (American College of Surgeons) - issued March 2025
Timeline
Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader at Miami University
Miami University
08.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Reward and Addictive Disorders (RAD) Lab
03.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine
01.2024 - 08.2025
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - International Baccalaureate Program
Lincoln Park High School
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Miami University