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Bridging Synapses

Bridging Synapses

By: Alison Chan
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 Join Alison Chan as she explores her academic and personal interests through interviews with invited guests.Alison Chan Biological Sciences Science
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  • Electroconvulsive Therapy: Patient Perspectives and Ethics of Disclosure

    Electroconvulsive Therapy: Patient Perspectives and Ethics of Disclosure
    Oct 31 2025

    In this episode of Bridging Synapses, Alison speaks with Sarah, a former clinical psychiatric rehabilitation professor and advocate for patients affected by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). After undergoing 116 rounds of ECT, Sarah has dedicated her career to advancing transparency, ethical standards, and informed consent in psychiatry. Their conversation explores the personal and systemic implications of ECT, from memory loss and misdiagnosis to the future of patient-centered reform.


    Guest: Sarah Hancock
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    44 mins
  • Japanese Higher Education: An Interview with Yusuke Kobayashi

    Japanese Higher Education: An Interview with Yusuke Kobayashi
    Sep 17 2025

    Join Alison as she interviews Yusuke, a pharmaceutical sciences student at The University of Tokyo. He shares insights on academic culture and school traditions, opportunities for cross-cultural learning at UTokyo, and his plans for his PhD and a future global move.


    Guest: Yusuke Kobayashi
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    31 mins
  • Making Science Fun: An Interview with Sean the Science Kid

    Making Science Fun: An Interview with Sean the Science Kid
    Nov 16 2024

    In this episode of Bridging Synapses, join Alison as she interviews Sean the Science Kid, a ten-year-old science fanatic and aspiring neurocardiosurgeon. Sean is dedicated to sharing his love for science with his over 1 million followers. Listen as Sean shares his insights into quantum physics, what he considers the most urgent scientific challenge of our time, and more!


    Guest: Sean the Science Kid
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    28 mins
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