Elise Lemanski is a Neuroscience PhD student at the University of Delaware. She works in the Schwarz lab which explores the role of the neuroimmune and endocrine systems on brain and behavior throughout development with a focus on sex differences. Elise’s research has focused on the Zika virus and its effect on brain development in rats. Elise is originally from Ohio and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience at The Ohio State University. She spends her time outside of lab with her two cats, and is excited to return to dancing when the pandemic is over. Find her on twitter @lemanski_elise.

Welcome to "Why the F*** Should We Care?", a podcast for neuroscience graduate students to share why the f*** we should care about their work. Interested in being interviewed? Reach out on Twitter @whythefshouldw1 or @RGilfarb