Dr. John Cooke

Professor

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Biography

John P. Cooke, MD, PhD is a Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine) and Emeritus Faculty at Stanford University. He has held various administrative roles, including Director of the Training Program in Vascular Medicine Biology at Stanford from 1991 to 2007 and Associate Director for Education Training at the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute from 2007 to the present. His research interests focus on cardiovascular regeneration, including the role of induced pluripotent stem cells and mechanisms of vascular regeneration. Cooke has made significant contributions to the understanding of endothelial function and vascular disease, particularly through his studies on the effects of asymmetric dimethylarginine and oxidative stress on nitric oxide synthase pathways. He has authored multiple publications in prestigious journals and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Established Investigator Award from the American Heart Association and the Teaching Award from the Department of Medicine at Stanford. Cooke has a passion for mentoring the next generation of scientists and has been instrumental in building research programs in cardiovascular sciences, contributing to ongoing collaborations with the Stanford community.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Faculty

2007-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Emeritus Faculty position focusing on cardiovascular medicine and research.

Awards

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Best Doctors Bay Area

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Teaching Award

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Established Investigator Award

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Master

Courses

MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 MED 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.