Past Events

Columbia Research Ethics & Compliance: Film Discussions – Charly

Mark your calendars for a new discussion series that will examine research ethics issues raised in popular films and documentaries! Multidisciplinary perspectives are welcome. Anyone from any University department is welcome to attend any or all of these meetings. Wednesday, June 24, 2020 3:30PM – 5:00PM EDT This event will be held online via Zoom; […]

Wicked Health Challenge Dialogues

Hosted by Neuroethics Canada and the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue   COVID19 Edition: What lies ahead? Tuesday, June 2, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Are you wondering what response and recovery looks like for a pandemic? How complex are the problems that lie ahead, and why does that matter? Join us over […]

2020 BRAIN Initiative Investigators Meeting

Interested in neurotechnology, neuroscience, and neuroethics? Register for this year’s BRAIN Initiative Investigators Meeting – to be held virtually June 1st – 2nd: http://www.cvent.com/events/6th-annual-brain-initiative-investigators-meeting/event-summary-4e2aadaa6cd549a3a4b53113cd172ad2.aspx Then make plans to join on Monday, June 1, 11:30AM-12:30PM EDT, for a session on Ethics in the time of COVID-19: An interactive discussion. Register separately for this special session via […]

Stopping and Restarting through the Lens of Neuroethics: Resilience, Fairness, Dignity, and Respect

Please join us for the second iteration of our digital ethics and morality in times of pandemic salon series. Stopping and Restarting through the Lens of Neuroethics: Resilience, Fairness, Dignity, and Respect Dr. Judy Illes in conversation with Christina Frangou Wednesday, May 13, 2020 7:00PM (Mountain Time) Register on Showpass: https://www.showpass.com/digitalsalon2/ Sidewalk Citizen Bakery, in […]

Zoom Talk: Informing Choice: Emerging Neurotechnologies for Drug Resistant Pediatric Epilepsy

As part of Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health’s Zoom Talk, Neuroethics Canada’s Dr. Judy Illes will be speaking on “Emerging Neurotechnologies for Drug Resistant Pediatric Epilepsy” on: 11:00AM – 12:00PM Friday, May 8, 2020 For the Zoom link, please visit: https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/zoom-talk-informing-choice-emerging-neurotechnologies-drug-resistant-paediatric-epilepsy

Medical Assistance in Dying: What is the Right Balance?

Please join MP Joyce Murray at her MP Breakfast Connections with special guest speaker Dr. Judy Illes: Medical Assistance in Dying: What is the Right Balance? Event Details: Friday, February 14, 2020 7:30am – Registration + Buffet Breakfast 7:50am – 8:45am Speaker Q and A Aphrodite Restaurant, 3605 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC The cost […]

Brain Control: The impact of science and technology on our mental health, law and privacy

  Wednesday, December 4, 2019 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm AEDT Conversation Quarter, State Library Victoria Entry 3, 179 La Trobe Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia Seats are limited! Register by Nov 27 to attend this FREE public event: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/brain-control-the-impact-of-science-and-technology-on-our-mental-health-law-and-privacy-tickets-63842063330 Smartphones, smartwatches, other wearable devices and apps are now a part of everyday life. These […]

Dr. Judy Illes at TEDxAbbotsford: [re]imagine

Neuroethics Canada’s Dr. Judy Illes will be speaking at the 2019 TEDxAbbotsford: [re]imagine Saturday, November 9, 2019 UFV Abbotsford Student Union Society 33844 King Rd V2S8A6, Abbotsford, Canada (map) For tickets and further information, please visit: https://www.tedxabbotsford.com/

Mapping Neuroethics: An Expanded Vision

International Neuroethics Society 2019 Annual Meeting October 17-18, 2019 Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel 221 North Columbus Drive Chicago, IL USA 60601 The 2019 Annual Meeting of the International Neuroethics Society (INS) will gather a diverse group of scholars, scientists, clinicians, and professionals dedicated to the responsible use of advances in brain science. Attendees will participate […]

Applying the Wisdoms of Keith Brownell to Ethical Challenges of Advanced Neurotechnology

CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE GRAND ROUNDS DR. KEITH BROWNELL LECTURESHIP IN ETHICS Applying the Wisdoms of Keith Brownell to Ethical Challenges of Advanced Neurotechnology 08:00AM – 09:00AM Coombs Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Foothills Hospital (directions) Judy Illes CM, PHD Professor of Neurology, Tier I Canada Research Chair Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia Director, Neuroethics Canada […]