Benjamin T. Dunkley

Dr. Benjamin T. Dunkley is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and a Scientist in Diagnostic Imaging and the Neurosciences & Mental Health Program at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). He combines cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, and computational methods to study the neural bases of cognition, behavior, and stress-related disorders like PTSD and concussion.

• Education: PhD in Psychology & Neuroscience (Cardiff University), MRes in Research Methods & Neuroimaging (Aston University), BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Cognitive Science (University of Sussex)

His research leverages magnetoencephalography (MEG) to identify brain activity patterns linked to PTSD and traumatic brain injury, with recent work highlighted in CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks. He also serves as Chief Science Officer for MYndspan, a startup focused on improving concussion outcomes.