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Ep. 18: Timothy Ryan on his pivotal switch from studying particle physics to decoding synaptic transmission
Synaptic
1 hour 9 minutes
6 months ago
Ep. 18: Timothy Ryan on his pivotal switch from studying particle physics to decoding synaptic transmission
Dissuaded from pursuing theoretical physics and deterred by the "long feedback loop" in experimental physics, the National Academy of Sciences member took inspiration from "polymath" Watt Webb and "visionary" Stephen Smith-and learned to work "completely outside his comfort zone."
Synaptic
Exploring the people, the science and the challenges in neuroscience.
