Angela Zhang, PhD

Angela is an assistant editor at DDN. She obtained her PhD in Neuroscience from McGill University in 2021 where she researched computational patterns of the brain with big data functional MRI approaches. Throughout her science career she has worked as a freelance designer and scientific illustrator, bringing together her passions in science and art. When not editing, you can find Angela attending concerts and exploring new restaurants in Montreal.

Articles by Angela Zhang, PhD

An image of wrinkled blue paper depicting a person’s head on a black circular background portrays sadness and isolation.

Nov 17, 2022|2 min read

By Angela Zhang, PhD

How social isolation affects the brain

During the pandemic, many individuals selected a handful of friends and family with whom to form social bubbles. This drastic reduction in daily social interactions led to increased cases of mental health distress, demonstrating how social isolation alters brain patterns.