‘Optimism tinged with anxiety’: What to expect from the next 100 days of COVID-19, according to experts

Experts share what to expect from the next 100 days of COVID-19. Click the title to read more.

$1.5 million to develop a Canadian brain research strategy

A pan-Canadian team of researchers has received a $1.5 million grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to develop a strategy that will position the advancement of knowledge about the brain as a national research priority and support the creation of the Canadian Brain Research Strategy Network. Click the title to read more.

Statement on Violence, COVID, and Structural Racism in American Society from The Association of Bioethics Program Directors

On behalf of Neuroethics Canada’s Dr. Judy Illes, we would like to share the Statement on Violence, COVID, and Structural Racism in American Society released on June 15, 2020. This statement is from the Association of Bioethics Program Directors for which Dr. Illes serves as the lead for Canadian members. Click here for the statement: […]

Columbia Research Ethics & Compliance: Film Discussions – Charly

Mark your calendars for a new discussion series that will examine research ethics issues raised in popular films and documentaries! Multidisciplinary perspectives are welcome. Anyone from any University department is welcome to attend any or all of these meetings. Wednesday, June 24, 2020 3:30PM – 5:00PM EDT This event will be held online via Zoom; […]

What about pre-traumatic stress disorder?

Dr. Chris Feehan describes his ongoing work with Neuroethics Canada on identifying and mitigating traumatic stress in health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wicked Health Challenge Dialogues

Hosted by Neuroethics Canada and the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue   COVID19 Edition: What lies ahead? Tuesday, June 2, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Are you wondering what response and recovery looks like for a pandemic? How complex are the problems that lie ahead, and why does that matter? Join us over […]

The Next Health-Care Crisis? The patients who have been waiting out COVID-19

Core’s Dr. Judy Illes comments on the indirect effect of COVID-19 on access to health care including routine or annual screenings aimed at preventing more serious health issues. Click the title to read more.

2020 BRAIN Initiative Investigators Meeting

Interested in neurotechnology, neuroscience, and neuroethics? Register for this year’s BRAIN Initiative Investigators Meeting – to be held virtually June 1st – 2nd: http://www.cvent.com/events/6th-annual-brain-initiative-investigators-meeting/event-summary-4e2aadaa6cd549a3a4b53113cd172ad2.aspx Then make plans to join on Monday, June 1, 11:30AM-12:30PM EDT, for a session on Ethics in the time of COVID-19: An interactive discussion. Register separately for this special session via […]

Stopping and Restarting through the Lens of Neuroethics: Resilience, Fairness, Dignity, and Respect

Please join us for the second iteration of our digital ethics and morality in times of pandemic salon series. Stopping and Restarting through the Lens of Neuroethics: Resilience, Fairness, Dignity, and Respect Dr. Judy Illes in conversation with Christina Frangou Wednesday, May 13, 2020 7:00PM (Mountain Time) Register on Showpass: https://www.showpass.com/digitalsalon2/ Sidewalk Citizen Bakery, in […]

The Hidden Risks of Pre-Traumatic Stress

Core’s Drs. Chris Feehan and Judy Illes write about “The Hidden Risks of Pre-Traumatic Stress” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click the title to read more.