Emily McDonald | |
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| Born | Emily McDonald |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Emily McDonald, also known as Emonthebrain, is an American neuroscientist and media personality. She has been featured on Newsweek , Business Insider , The Jennifer Hudson Show , Metro, ScienceAlert and The Independent , amongst others. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
McDonald obtained a BSc in neuroscience from the University of Texas at Austin, and Msc from University of Arizona, where she also began but did not complete her PhD; where research was in neuropsychology, learning and memory, neuroplasticity, neuropharmacology, addiction and drug abuse. She transitioned from lab research to public education and science communication. [7] [8]
McDonald focuses on public engagement around cognitive neuroscience, particularly how thoughts and beliefs affect brain health and behaviour. [9] [10] [11] Her insights have appeared across major media platforms including The Independent, Business Insider, ScienceAlert and Metro. [6] [2] [4] Some other media are Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, New York Post, AOL and Upworthy, [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] and on broadcast shows including The Jennifer Hudson Show and Inspired Delusions by iHeartRadio, amongst others, [17] [18] [3] where she has discusses topics such as neuroplasticity, emotional regulation, psychological habits and their neurological impacts. [19] [20] [21] [5]