Emerging Ethical and Legal Challenges in Chronic Neurological Conditions

Wednesday & Thursday October 8 & 9, 2014 Global Center for Health Innovation and Cleveland Convention Center St. Clair Ave. NE & E 6th Street Cleveland, OH For more details, view brochure here. Website: www.ccfcme.org/epilepsy14 Note: There are four symposia being offered in the same week, three of which are Epilepsy related. Please do not […]

Stroke of Luck: A Play by Jacques Lalonde

Watch Jacques Lalonde as he shares an inside look at how the brain works and the difficult road to recovery from stroke. The production hopes to show the value of reaching out to friends, staying positive and see some of the crazy exercises one has to do to get back to “normal.” Stroke of Luck: A […]

Environmental neuroethics: changing the environment—changing the brain Recommendations submitted to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues

Drs. Judy Illes, Jacqueline Davidson and Ralph Matthews submit recommendations on environmental neuroethics to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues.

Collision or convergence? Beliefs and politics in neuroscience discovery, ethics, and intervention

Mr. Ben Paylor,  Drs. Holly Longstaff, Fabio Rossi and Judy Illes write on the communication of risk and the power of public influence on science, society, and policy for Trends in Neurosciences.

National Core for Neuroethics Researchers Featured in Science Magazine

Young researchers from the National Core for Neuroethics at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health talked to Science Magazine about challenging ethical questions facing young investigators. Shelly Benjaminy, Karen Jacob, Cody Lo and Nina Di Pietro discussed issues ranging from patient understanding of new medical technologies to the use of drugs to enhance brain […]

Should we all be taking “smart” drugs?

CKNW-AM980’s the Bill Good Show interviews Core’s Dr. Peter B. Reiner on ‘smart’ drugs. — SHOULD WE ALL BE TAKING “SMART” DRUGS? The technical terms is “nootropics” but they’re also known as “smart drugs.” Supplements that purport to boost your brain power beyond its natural sluggishness and inspire you to new heights of focus and […]

Members of the Core featured at NextGen’s VOICES

Members of the Core’s responses on the question “What is the most challenging ethical question facing young investigators in your field? How should it be addressed?” featured at Science Magazine’s NextGen’s VOICES.

Opinion: Climate right for environmental neuroethics

Drs. Judy Illes, Ralph Matthews and Julie Robillard write on environmental neuorethics at a special article for the Vancouver Sun.

9-Volt Nirvana

Core’s Dr. Peter Reiner and Nicholas Fitz featured at Radiolab Podcasts on access to “brain zappers” and its implications.

Internet’s great for pics of the grandkids; diagnosing Alzheimers? Not so much

Seniors are readily taking to the web but the value of its offerings on brain health are mixed | People over 65 are readily seeking out information about Alzheimer’s online and ending up with useless tests linked to sales pitches, says a University of British Columbia researcher. Click here to read more.