Podcast: Roundhouse Radio’s Our City features Dr. Julie Robillard

Roundhouse Radio’s “Our City” with Kirk LaPointe features Core’s Dr. Julie Robillard to discuss Alzheimer disease and the ethics of online health information. Listen here: http://cirh.streamon.fm/listen-pl-489

Public Talk: Personal Health Data Sharing for Personalized Medicine

Personal Health Data Sharing for Personalized Medicine: Facts, Opportunities, Security and Ethics Leaders come together for conversations about types of personal health data, opportunities that arise from integrating these data for health and economic benefits, and issues in secure and ethical storage and sharing of these data. To RSVP and more info, visit: http://lsi.ubc.ca/2015/10/08/healthdata/

Committing Acts of Journalism: Reporting in a coercive state

In this stimulating talk, award-winning journalist Mohamed Fahmy will speak about maintaining professional responsibility while under the threat of, and reality of imprisonment. He will also share what he has learned from his experiences about how to improve the profession of journalism, and other critical institutions in society including business and government. Mohamed Fahmy is […]

UBC Graduate Studies Features Shelly Benjaminy

UBC Graduate Studies’ “Meet our Students” features Core’s Shelly Benjaminy. Click the title to read more.

Seeking survey participants for study on views on online information about Alzheimer disease and related dementias

The UBC National Core for Neuroethics is interested in learning about your views on online information about Alzheimer disease and related dementias. If you are aged 55 or older and have sought online health information about Alzheimer disease or dementia at least once, we cordially invite you to participate in our short phone interview. The […]

Why social media is important to your science

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 12:00 PM – 1:00PM Suedfeld Lounge Douglas Kenny Building (Room 2510) Join Dr. Liisa Galea and other colleagues in the Department of Psychology for a discussion on why social media is a crucial link to other academics and in communicating your research. Dr. Julie Robillard (@ScientificChick), an early adopter and influential […]

Brain activity is as unique as fingerprints, study reveals

Pulse Headlines quotes Core’s Dr. Judy Illes in the article “Brain activity is as unique as fingerprints, study reveals”. CLick the title to read more.

Electrical brain stimulation moves from lab to home, experts wary

CBC Radio’s “The Current” interviews Core’s Dr. Peter B. Reiner on its episode “Electrical brain stimulation moves from lab to home, experts wary”. Dr. Reiner speaks on the safety/regulation and implications of do-it-yourself electrical brain stimulation gadgets. Listen below: Source: CBC Radio, The Current, 13 October 2015 (http://www.cbc.ca/player/AudioMobile/The%2BCurrent/ID/2677037993/)

Dr. Google Is In: The ethics of online brain health resources

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 5:00PM – 6:30 PM Coach House, UBC Green College 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z1 Reception to follow. Online resources are reshaping health care. All demographics are increasingly spending time online, and a majority of Internet users utilize this powerful interactive platform to look for health information. Despite […]

Dialogue on Aging featuring Core’s Dr. Julie Robillard

Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm VanDusen Botanical Garden | Visitor Centre 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver Tapestry Foundation and the Vancouver Courier presents a unique, FREE lifestyle event. Come and explore services, products and educational displays. The event features three Dialogue on Aging presentations by health and wellness experts, moderated by Dr. […]