PodcastÂ
Â
Introducing SynapThreads: Our Mission
Episode 1: The Thread that Started Everything
Millions of families live with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, stroke, and other neurological disorders — but most of us don't understand them until they become personal. SynapThreads weaves together stories from patients, caregivers, students, researchers, and physicians to make the brain feel less distant and more human. Hosted by Skyler.
Episode 2: Can we understand the brain without understanding people?
Can understanding the humanities make us better scientists, doctors, and leaders?
​
In the very first episode of the SynapThreads Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Janay Nugent, Associate Professor of History and Associate Dean at the University of Lethbridge, to explore why understanding people is just as important as understanding science.
​
Together, we discuss the value of the humanities in today’s world, the importance of critical thinking, how history shapes our understanding of ourselves, and why empathy and storytelling are essential in healthcare and neuroscience. This conversation reminds us that behind every neurological disorder is a person, a family, and a story worth understanding.
Episode 3: Before it Becomes Personal, Parkinsons Early Detection and the Future of Neurology
In this episode of the SynapThreads Podcast, we’re honored to be joined by Dr. Liana Rosenthal, neurologist and researcher at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Together, we explore:
-
What inspired her to become a neurologist
-
Why early awareness and understanding of neurological disorders matter
-
The future of early detection and neurological research
-
How patients and families shape the work of physicians every day
At SynapThreads, we believe no one should have to wait until neurological disorders affect someone they love before learning about them.