NuroseneHealth Inc. appoints renowned neurosurgeon, Douglas James (D.J.) Cook as Chief Medical Officer. .J. Cook MD, PhD is a neurosurgeon and neuroscientist at Queen's University where he is Division Head and Chair of Neurosurgery. Dr. Cook completed his MD, PhD and residency at the University of Toronto and undertook fellowship training at Stanford University in Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery.

Dr. Cook's present research is focused on the development of predictive imaging, physiological and behavioural biomarkers in stroke and traumatic brain injury. His work includes the use of multi-sequence MRI analysis using artificial intelligence algorithms to derive novel insights into mechanisms of disease and to monitor recovery and therapy. Throughout his career, Dr. Cook has utilized research methodologies to validate and model therapeutic strategies in stroke and traumatic brain injury with numerous industry partners.

This work has led to the refinement and/or translation of novel therapies to clinical trials. His work has been published in numerous peer reviewed journals including Nature and Science Translational Medicine. He holds peer reviewed funding from NSERC and CIHR.