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.

Articles by Emily Malcolm

Splenectomy and Cold Agglutinin Disease

Splenectomy, or the surgical removal of the spleen, can be an effective treatment for some types of hemolytic anemia and other blood disorders. However, its benefits are far less clear for cold agglutinin disease (CAD). What does the spleen do? The spleen is a spongy organ, about the…

Spoon Theory in Cold Agglutinin Disease

Many patients with cold agglutinin disease (CAD) experience fatigue and chronic joint pain. They may feel tired and rundown every day, which can make it hard to accomplish daily tasks. If you have CAD, it can be difficult to explain the situation to friends and family, who may…