Dr. Wayne Brake

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Wayne Brake is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Concordia University. He obtained his BSc in Psychology from Dalhousie University, followed by an MSc from Carleton University, and completed his Ph.D. in Neurological Sciences at McGill University in 1999. Dr. Brake's post-doctoral research was conducted in Neuroendocrinology at Rockefeller University. He joined Concordia in 2005 after serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research investigates the effects of estrogen on learning and memory, with a focus on female cognition and dopamine transmission. His laboratory focuses on how natural fluctuations in ovarian hormones influence cognitive strategies utilized by females. Dr. Brake has published numerous studies in the field of neuroscience, particularly the implications of estrogen on cognitive functioning and psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia. He actively mentors graduate students and directs research in clinical settings, emphasizing the integration of academic inquiry with practical applications in psychological health and wellness.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.