EXPERIENCE SYNAPSE

ABOUT US

Our Inception

Originally started at MIT and Stanford, Synapse is a national organization found at the top universities across the United States. Our chapter of Synapse was established in 2019 here at the University of Pittsburgh. Here at Pitt synapse, our mission is two-fold: educating the community about the brain (more specifically - traumatic brain injuries) and reducing the stigma associated with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

MEET THE TEAM

Founder & President

NISHANT AGRAWAL

I'm currently a junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Neuroscience. I founded this organization to merge both of my passions: education and holistic treatment. On campus, I'm involved as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the Biology department and a research technician for UPMC. I'm conducting my own research project focusing on the mechanisms involved in the cause and possible therapy of aggressive pediatric brain tumors. You can also find me helping the Hindu Students Council, lobbying for the Coalition of Pre-Health Students, and working as a mentor for Phi Eta Sigma.

PROGRAMS

What We're Doing in the City of Champions

BUDDY PROGRAM

Former Kids Helping Current Kids

The Buddy Program offers our club members an opportunity to immerse themselves directly into one-on-one patient interactions. Members will be able to build relationships with pediatric patients with TBI's and watch their improvement.

Join Us!

CALL TO CALM CHECK-INs

Emotional health is a pivotal part of our holistic health,

and emotional health is often deteriorated due to isolation

or helplessness. This program is in association with

Allegheny Health Network to have undergraduates

call-in to connect with patients. To join, please click below.

Start Calling

Make a Synapse With Our Team

University of Pittsburgh

(412) - 742 - 1707

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