Emily Marcisak

About Emily Marcisak

Emily Marcisak is a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in the human genetics program. She is a weightlifter, a national park explorer and a dog rescuer. As a frequent consumer of scientific nonfiction, she aims to blend her passions for reading, writing and science throughout her career.

Posts by Emily Marcisak:

Improving the Psychological Recovery of Health Care Workers After Disaster

A healthcare worker presses her hand to a glass window, as a young boy holds his hand up on the other side.

Feb 3, 2021 | posted by Emily Marcisak | Events and Happenings |

Becoming more resilient can not only help you get through uncertain times but also enhance the quality of your life along the way. A Johns Hopkins psychologist shares his maxims to get through difficult circumstances.

A Plant in Every Lab

A happy young adult woman enjoys time at her home, the house interior well designed and decorated with an assortment of interesting plants. She waters one of her plant arrangements with watering can.

Nov 27, 2020 | posted by Emily Marcisak | A Day in the Life |

Feeling burned out? You are not alone. With so much time spent indoors, it is more important than ever to connect with nature. Research has shown that adding houseplants to your surroundings can improve your mood as well as your ability to learn, concentrate and be productive.

Cancer in the Time of Coronavirus

Close up of a doctor doing a medical exam while both him and the patient are wearing protective masks.

Sep 16, 2020 | posted by Emily Marcisak | A Day in the Life |

Health care has pivoted in response to COVID-19, but how have these changes affected cancer patients? A student shares her perspective on having a parent with cancer during the pandemic.