NIH BRAIN Initiative Neuroethics Workgroup Meeting
Wednesday, August 3, 2016, 8:30:00 AM Hosted by: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH This is the open session of the second BRAIN MCWG Neuroethics Workgroup meeting. NIH has established a neuroethics workgroup of the BRAIN Multi-Council Working Group (MCWG). In broad terms, the workgroup will recommend overall approaches for how research programs […]
2016 Brain Health Fair
FREE EVENT For Anyone Interested in Brain Health! Friday, April 15, 2016 10:00AM – 4:00PM Vancouver Convention Centre Ballroom ABCD Vancouver, BC, Canada Register here: http://patients.aan.com/go/activities/brainhealthfair Join this one-time-only event connecting hundreds of neurology patients, families, and caregivers affected by a brain disease, as well as students interested in brain science and the general public […]
SFU City Conversations: Your Right to Your Life
Thursday, 07 Apr 2016, 12:30 PM Room 7000 SFU Vancouver at Harbour Centre 515 W. Hastings St. (Follow the signs, and take the elevator to the 7th floor) (map) Last year, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Canadians suffering grievous and irremediable health conditions have the right to end their life, and have a […]
Audience Questions from 100 Years WISE: Bridging the Past and the Future
Here are the questions asked during the event: – What woman “firsts” inspire you, either from the past or present? – I am an undergraduate with excellent marks and lots of volunteer activities. I also have a disability. Should I disclose that on my application to graduate school?- On the one hand, I feel like […]
Photos from 100 Years WISE: Bridging the Past and the Future
100 Years WISE: Women in Science and Engineering Bridging the Past and the Future March 9, 2016 Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Photos taken by: Precilia Kong, National Core for Neuroethics, UBC Hayami Lou, National Core for Neuroethics, UBC Mackey Singh, The Photographic Society, UBC Feel free to share photos on your social media […]
PhDs Go Public Research Talk Series: Health and Wellbeing
Curious about cutting-edge projects that positively impact the health and wellbeing of Canadians? Inspired by TV’s “Dragon’s Den” format, this event features 8 research talks by PhD Students from UBC’s Public Scholars Initiative. Three health experts (“dragons”!) will respond to the scholars’ projects. Join us at the PhDs Go Public – “Dragon’s Den” to learn […]
Symposium on Heath Informatics, A UBC Centennial Session
The rapidly growing field of health informatics is at the very heart of the modern health care system. The availability of huge amounts of data provides a unique opportunity to deliver dramatic impact on care, outcomes and cost effectiveness. The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Faculty of Medicine invite you to […]
2016 Stephen Straker Memorial Lecture
“Getting Ahead? Embodied Technologies, Democracy, and Inequality in the 21st Century.” Charis Thompson Chancellor’s Professor Department of Gender and Women’s Studies Center for Science, Technology, and Medicine in Society University of California, Berkeley Thursday, 24 March 2016 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM IBLC 182 Abstract: Thompson’s talk looks at biometrics, egg freezing, gene editing, […]
SPPH Exchange: Ethical Dilemmas: Exploring Accountability
All SPPH and interdisciplinary students, alumni, and faculty are invited to attend the inaugural SPPH Exchange. This interactive symposium will invite discussion about current ethical dilemmas and concerns of accountability, promote engagement with leading academic and industry members in this field, and provide a platform for all SPPH-related research and practicum experience and knowledge. The […]
100 Years WISE: Women in Science and Engineering, Bridging the Past and the Future
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Chan Shun Hall, The Chan Centre for Performing Arts 6265 Crescent Rd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1 The 100 Years WISE will provide an opportunity for our community to discuss and raise awareness about women in leadership, gender diversity, and ways to integrate women in science, medicine […]