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

aHUS and Pregnancy

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), a rare disease in which small blood clots form in the kidneys, can be caused or exacerbated by pregnancy, which is sometimes called p-aHUS. For patients who already have aHUS, the disease greatly increases the risks of complications during pregnancy. If…

Is aHUS Genetic?

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare disease characterized by the formation of blood clots in the small blood vessels in the kidneys. What causes aHUS? Genetic mutations plus a trigger such as pregnancy, infections, cancer, or certain medications need to come together for a patient…