Dr. Dylan Cooke

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Dylan Cooke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology Neuroscience from Princeton University, where he also completed his A.B. in Psychology. Dr. Cooke directs the Sensorimotor Neuroplasticity Lab, focusing on the interaction between brain organization and behavior. His research interests include how the brain’s structure and function impact learning and neuroplasticity, particularly in motor skills. He uses various techniques to study brain variation and its influence on behavior and learning. Dr. Cooke's lab investigates the neural basis of sensorimotor integration and the effects of brain injury on motor performance using innovative methods, such as creating reversible lesions in animal models to assess cognitive functions. With an extensive publication record, Dr. Cooke contributes valuable insights into neurological research, paving the way for advancements in rehabilitation strategies.

Research Interests

Courses

BPK 207 Sensorimotor Control Learning BPK 447 Neuroplasticity NEUR 801 Foundations of Systems Neuroscience

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy