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.

Green-colored axonal projections from neurons with blue-colored nucelli flank a central oblong blue shape, creating a butterfly-like look.

Nov 16, 2022|2 min read

By Angela Zhang, PhD

Sociable circuits

A neural circuit responsible for the social reward response unravels the mystery of what drives human sociality.

Pills fallen out of a medicine bottle sit on a table with a stethoscope.

Apr 13, 2022|1 min read

By Angela Zhang, PhD

The cold shoulder of cancer: Understanding the resistance to treatment

There are now more cancer treatment options than ever before. However, almost all of them face the same major challenge: eventually, they stop working. There are several unique ways in which cancer cells evade death. Now, scientists are inventing new technologies to target these mechanisms and overcome resistance.