A Feminist Neuroethics of Mental Health

The Neuroethics Blog features Dr. Ann E. Fink’s essay that explores how a feminist neuroethics framework enriches biological research into mental health. Click the title to read more.

Invitation to Participate in a Community Conversation about Mental Health

Are you 18 years or older and interested in mental health? We are seeking English-speaking adults to participate in a community conversation about perceptions and attitudes about psychiatric neurosurgery, that is, new and older surgical approaches to treating psychiatric illness. This is part of a research study supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health in […]

Order your copy now! Neuroethics: Anticipating the future

Over the last decade, there have been unparalleled advances in our understanding of brain sciences. But with the development of tools that can manipulate brain function, there are pressing ethical implications to this newfound knowledge of how the brain works. In Neuroethics: Anticipating the Future, a distinguished group of contributors tackle current and critical ethical […]

Dr. Peter Reiner quoted in Newsweek on the neuroethics of Elon Musk’s brain-machine interface adventure

In April, the Silicon Valley billionaire announced plans to launch Neuralink—a company developing a brain-to-machine interface to cure brain ailments and help people compete with robots when the artificial intelligence revolution makes human brains obsolete. Featuring in the article, Dr. Peter Reiner talks about the ethics of neurotechnology, privacy of thought, and reason bypassing. Click […]

Request for Proposals: Developments in Neuroethics and Bioethics

DEVELOPMENTS IN NEUROETHICS AND BIOETHICS J. Illes, Series Editor, Elsevier Press Proposals for three volumes on cutting edge topics in DEVELOPMENTS IN NEUROETHICS AND BIOETHICS are now being sought. The following topics are of special interest, but all will be considered equally based on the strength of the volume editor or editor group, and the […]

Baba Brinkman’s Rap Guide to Consciousness at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

August 2-14, 16-28, 2017 Assembly George Square Studios 54 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2LR, UK Fringe First winner and “peer-reviewed rapper” Baba Brinkman (Rap Guide to Evolution, Rap Guide to Religion) explores the scientific study of consciousness in his latest hip-hop comedy. Baba’s brain consists of roughly 90 billion neurons with trillions of connections, and […]

National Core for Neuroethics and KBHN hold successful community event to talk about brain health

No topic was considered taboo at Tuesday night’s “Talking about your kids and their brains” event, where a room full of experts and inquisitive adults discussed issues such as depression, dyslexia, and stress in children. Click the title to read more.

Dr. Judy Illes elected Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Ethics for CIHR

Congratulations to Core’s Dr. Judy Illes for being elected Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Ethics for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research! Dr. Illes will assume her duties on Thursday, July 6, 2017 for a three year term. Learn more about Dr. Illes’ research here. Dr. Illes is Professor of Neurology and Canada […]

The Early Edition interviews Dr. Judy Illes on the ethics of brain mapping and neurotechnology

CBC News’ The Early Edition (June 28, 2017 edition) interviews Dr. Judy Illes on the ethics of brain mapping and neurotechnology. Listen to the interview below (2:10:03 mark):

PhD Student Opportunity at the University of Twente

The Department of Philosophy of the University Twente in the Netherlands is looking for a PhD student (4-year position) in ethics of human enhancement in an international context Deadline for applications: 18 June 2017 The Challenge The aim of this PhD project is to perform an ethical study of human enhancement technologies and techniques that […]