Dr.Jonathan Cole
President Clinical Neurophysiology Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road Poole, United Kingdom
Bournemouth University,UK
UK
Biography
Jonathan Cole, MA, MSc, DM (Oxon), FRCP, is a distinguished consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology at University Hospitals, Dorset, and a Professor at Bournemouth University. He received his medical education from Oxford and the Middlesex Hospital in London, furthering his research in Oxford and Southampton. Dr. Cole’s primary research interests lie in deafferentation, sensory loss, and motor control, fields in which he has made significant contributions. He had the unique opportunity to study with the renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks as a medical student, an experience that deeply influenced his career.
Dr. Cole has authored six influential books that delve into the subjective experiences of individuals with chronic neurological impairments such as deafferentation, spinal cord injury, and facial differences. His scholarly work is well-regarded for its depth and empathetic approach. As a testament to his leadership and expertise, Dr. Cole is a Past President of both the British Society for Clinical Neurophysiology and the Europe, Middle East, and Africa Chapter of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN). He has also served as co-chair of the IFCN Education Committee and chaired the 2006 International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology (ICCN) in Edinburgh.
Research Interest
Dr. Jonathan Cole's research focuses on understanding the subjective experience of sensory loss and motor control in conditions such as deafferentation and spinal cord injury. He is particularly interested in how these impairments affect individuals' daily lives and their psychological well-being.