Dr. Emily McDonald | |
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| Born | Emily McDonald |
| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Emily McDonald, also known as Emonthebrain, is an American neuroscientist and media personality. She is known for her work in the field of cognitive neuroscience and public education. [1] [2] She has been featured on Newsweek , Business Insider , The Jennifer Hudson Show , Metro, ScienceAlert and The Independent , amongst others. [1] [3] [2] [4] [5] [6]
McDonald earned her Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Arizona, where she began with lab research before shifting 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] She has published research in cognitive medicine. [12] [13] Her insights have appeared across major media platforms including The Independent, Business Insider, ScienceAlert and Metro. [6] [3] [4] Some other media are Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, New York Post, AOL and Upworthy, [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] and on broadcast shows including The Jennifer Hudson Show and Inspired Delusions by iHeartRadio, amongst others, [19] [20] [2] where she has discusses topics such as neuroplasticity, emotional regulation, psychological habits and their neurological impacts. [21] [22] [23] [5]