Marianne Bacani

Genetic Testing and Neuroimaging for Youth at Risk for Mental Illness: Trading off Benefit and Risk

Dr. Grace Lee, Ms. Ania Mizgalewicz, Ms. Emily Borgelt, and Dr. Judy Illes concludes that continued expansion of brain imaging and genetic testing into clinical care will require a delicate balance of brain biology and respect for autonomy in the still-evolving cognitive and affective world of young individuals in recent article on “Genetic Testing and […]

What can Neuroscience Contribute to the Debate Over Nudging?

Core’s Dr. Gidon Felsen and Dr. Peter Reiner address empirical and normative questions about “nudging” through the lens of neuroscience in the recent issue of Review of Philosophy and Psychology (Springer).

Empowering Bedouin Women in Israel: An inspiring story from BGU

Hosted by Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) Friday, May 1, 2015, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PDT) 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 You are invited to join us for a forum on empowering Bedouin Women in Israel which will also look at BGU’s unique experience in advancing women in science. We are honoured […]

Promise of deep-brain stimulation for depression encourages research into other mental illnesses

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, anorexia under study, but commercial applications still distant, expert says. The Vancouver Sun features Brain Awareness Week Distinguished Neuroethics Lecturer, Dr. Helen Mayberg, in an article on depression and deep-brain stimulation treatment.

The Brain and Ethics: An Introduction to Research in Neuroethics

Frontiers for Young Minds features Core’s Ms. Edel McGlanaghy, Dr. Nina Di Pietro, and Dr. Judy Illes in an interesting introduction to research in neuroethics.

Careers in Neurology and Mental Health

The UBC Neurology Club & Mental Health Awareness Club (MHAC) are inviting professionals in different fields such as psychiatry, psychology, counselling, neurology and more to speak about their career paths.

Brain Talks

Disruptions of Consciousness 6:00 PM Monday, March 16, 2015 Paetzold Auditorium, Vancouver General Hospital Speakers: Adrian Byram, MSc ~ Neuroethics researcher on Severe Brain Injury Dr. Alan Bates, MD, PhD ~ Psychiatrist on Delirium Dr. Mark Ansermino, MMed, MSc, FRCPC ~ Anesthesiologist on Levels of Consciousness Free wine and cheese reception to follow To RSVP […]