Nikolina Erceg

Medical Student at Universiy of Belgrade | AMGEN Scholar 2023 Karolinska Institutet

Belgrade, Serbia

About

I'm a 5th-year medical student at the University of Belgrade, School of Medicine, with a strong interest in Obstetrics and Gynecology. My goal is to specialize in Ob/Gyn and pursue a PhD, focusing on genetics, fetal reprogramming, and perinatology. I’m especially fascinated by how early-life factors shape long-term health outcomes and how we can use that knowledge to improve maternal and fetal care. Beyond my studies, I have hands-on experience in medical research, including multiple projects and internships, notably the AMGEN internship. These experiences have deepened my interest in academic medicine and translational research.

Experience

  • University of Belgrade, School of Medicine (3 yrs 10 mos)
    • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Assisted the professor in teaching Pharmacology lectures to undergraduate students • Helped students understand and apply concepts covered in lectures • Worked with small groups of students to answer questions and provide additional support • Provided feedback to students on their performance and progress.

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 · 9 mos

    • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      Oct 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      • Assisted the professor in teaching Immunology lectures to undergraduate students • Helped students understand and apply concepts covered in lectures • Created engaging and interactive learning content such as quizzes to enhance student understanding • Worked with small groups of students to answer questions and provide additional support • Assisted with grading assignments and exams • Provided feedback to students on their performance and progress.

  • Member of Organizing Committee at Global Students' Conference of Biomedical Sciences
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Medicinski podmladak - Medical Youth (Apprenticeship · 4 yrs 10 mos)
    • Member
      Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

      • Reviewing and editing submitted papers for content, grammar, and formatting • Identifying and recruiting potential reviewers for submitted papers • Communicating with authors to address any issues or concerns with their papers • Collaborating with the journal's editorial board to make decisions on paper acceptance or rejection • Organize and participate in workshops

    • Volunteer
      Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Internship Trainee at Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf
    Sep 2025 - Sep 2025 · 1 mo

    Completed a one-month clinical internship split between Obstetrics & Perinatal Medicine and Gynecology. Actively assisted in various gynecological and obstetrical surgical procedures, supported physicians with daily ward responsibilities, and participated in outpatient consultations and emergency cases. Gained valuable hands-on experience in patient care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical decision-making in women’s health.

  • Research Internship at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
    Jul 2025 - Jul 2025 · 1 mo

    Completed a one-month research internship under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. José Antonio Uranga Ocio. Gained hands-on experience in immunohistochemical techniques while investigating the brain–gut axis and evaluating the effects of chemotherapy on the development of disorders related to its dysfunction in experimental animal models. Involved in tissue preparation, staining protocols, microscopic analysis, and data interpretation within a neuroimmunology research setting.