Elizabeth Cooke

Elizabeth Cooke is a neuroscience PhD candidate at UCLA focusing on the role of the basal ganglia in sensorimotor song learning in zebra finches.

Elizabeth utilizes a single-cell transcriptomics approach to understand cell-type-specific changes in gene expression during various learning stages.

She serves as a teaching fellow at UCLA, gaining experience in communicating complex scientific ideas to diverse audiences.

Elizabeth holds a diverse educational background with a BA and BM in Neuroscience and Violin Performance from Oberlin College, and she is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Her prior roles include research and assistant positions at various prestigious institutions, including UCSF and Oberlin College, showcasing her broad experience in the field of neuroscience.

Elizabeth aspires to apply her scientific expertise in either the scientific industry or patent law field upon completion of her doctoral studies.