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. […]
Ethics Panel on Physician Assisted Death
7:00pm Wednesday, September 30, 2015 St. Philip’s Anglican Church 3737 W. 27th Ave. Vancouver, BC V6S 1R2 An evening to examine the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision regarding Physician Assisted Suicide. Helping lead this discussion will be a panel of experts including a lawyer, doctor, nurse, social worker, politician and two ethicists. Please join us […]
Radio Canada – Boulevard du Pacifique features Dr. Julie Robillard
In celebration of World Alzheimer Day, Radio Canada’s Boulevard du Pacifique interviews Core’s Dr. Julie Robillard to talk about Alzheimer disease. Listen to the interview at: 5:15PM (Vancouver) Monday September 21, 2015 http://ici.radio-canada.ca/emissions/boulevard_du_pacifique/2015-2016/index.asp
Public Talk: Women in Neuroscience
Monday, 28 September 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT) Upper Egg, The Nest 6133 University Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1 Join Dr. Judy Illes, Dr. Liisa Galea, and Dr. Jehannine Austin for an evening of discussion around the challenges and opportunties for women in neuroscience. Learn how women are changing the way they’re […]
Brain Health Awareness Week
University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute presents: Brain Health Awareness Week September 14-19, 2015 University of Ottawa, Main Campus Join free week-long series of events offered by the University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute, a leader in neuroscience research and treatment of brain disorders. See poster below:
Intensive Bioethics Course in Zurich
The Harvard Medical School’s Center for Bioethics invites you to attend the Intensive Bioethics Course in Zurich [ZIBC] being held November 13-15, 2015. This 3-day course has been developed by the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine at the University of Zurich, along with the ethics program at the University Hospital in Zurich, […]
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 […]
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 […]
National Health Ethics Week
Improving the brain through technology: What is there to know and why should we care? In celebration of the National Health Ethics Week, the National Core for Neuroethics will be hosting an outreach event to discuss new brain technologies that seek to improve learning and their implications for society. In this interactive 1-hour session, we […]