New technologies for the brain require ethical approaches to innovation

Brain technologies are all the rage these days. Entrepreneurs are selling wearable devices in the open marketplace with claims of benefits to memory, attention and concentration. Click the title to read more.

Weekly Weinersmith Soonish Series features Dr. Judy Illes

Listen to Core’s Dr. Judy Illes as she talks about the latest on what’s being done to address the ethics of brain-computer interfaces at the latest episode of the Weekly Weinersmith. Click the title to read more.

Do Devices that Monitor or Zap the Brain Live Up to Their Claims?

Direct-to-consumer neurotechnology is all the rage. A quick Google search will reveal devices that promise to accelerate learning, promote weight loss, improve sleep, and treat depression, just to name a few. Click the title to read more.

Global collaborations are changing conditions for women in STEM

Broadening the representation and leadership of women in science and engineering continues to be both a focus and a challenge for Canada and the global world. Gender diversity brings a mixture of perspectives and skills on topics from salary disparity to sexual harassment that strengthens the fabric of … Click the title to read more.

Examining ethical issues surrounding wearable brain devices marketed to consumers

Wearable brain devices are now being marketed directly to consumers and often claim to confer benefits like boosting memory and modulating symptoms of depression. But despite the size of this market, little is known about the validity of these claims and, substantiated or not, … Click the title to read more.

Dr. Eric Racine, Director of the Pragmatic Health Ethics Research Unit, has been named Distinguished Research Scholar

Fifteen members of the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) community – three researchers as well as 12 students and postdoctoral fellows – recently received grants from the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS). All were selected for the excellence of their research and academic record, and will receive a total of more than […]

Invitation to participate in a focus group about assistive technologies

Research Study: End-User Led Evaluation of Assistive Technology (ELEVATE) Are you 50 years old or older? Do you use technology to help you in your daily life? (e.g., hearing aids, cane, wheelchair, tablet, mobile apps etc.) We want to hear from you! We are looking for volunteers to take part in a focus group to […]

The Ethics of AI and the Machine Human Interface

As AI and robots start making more complex decisions, how do they consider morals, ethics and doing the right thing? From mass surveillance, military applications to making a financial recommendation for your retirement, each interaction has a point of view. Also, how will machines make a good decision in a “no-win” situation? When: Tuesday, May […]

Dr. Julie Robillard is recognized by the ALS Society of BC for her leadership initiatives

APRIL 3, 2019 – Dr. Julie Robillard, a Vancouver Resident, is the principle investigator in the “Characterizing the Impact of Respite Care in ALS (CIRCA)” project. She took the lead in developing the program, and securing the ethics approval from UBC in order to proceed with the project. For her outstanding leadership, Dr. Robillard was […]

Call for Abstracts: 7th International Conference on Ethics Education

The 7th International Conference on Ethics Education, to be held in Porto, Portugal from July 22 – 24, 2019, is now accepting paper submissions! It is the first time that this event is being held in Portugal and at the Nursing School of Porto in a joint partnership with this School and the International Association […]