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Emily Malcolm, PhD

Emily holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Iowa and is currently a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She graduated with a Masters in Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelors in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Central Arkansas. Emily is passionate about science communication, and, in her free time, writes and illustrates children’s stories.

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Articles by Emily Malcolm, PhD

Medical procedures and tests sometimes require anesthesia, which can be especially challenging for patients with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase…

Many patients with aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency are non-verbal and have difficulty communicating with their parents or caregivers.

Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare genetic disorder characterized by muscle weakness, uncontrollable movements, and developmental…