Order your copy now! Neuroethics: Anticipating the future
Over the last decade, there have been unparalleled advances in our understanding of brain sciences. But with the development of tools that can manipulate brain function, there are pressing ethical implications to this newfound knowledge of how the brain works. In Neuroethics: Anticipating the Future, a distinguished group of contributors tackle current and critical ethical […]
Dr. Peter Reiner quoted in Newsweek on the neuroethics of Elon Musk’s brain-machine interface adventure
In April, the Silicon Valley billionaire announced plans to launch Neuralink—a company developing a brain-to-machine interface to cure brain ailments and help people compete with robots when the artificial intelligence revolution makes human brains obsolete. Featuring in the article, Dr. Peter Reiner talks about the ethics of neurotechnology, privacy of thought, and reason bypassing. Click […]
National Core for Neuroethics and KBHN hold successful community event to talk about brain health
No topic was considered taboo at Tuesday night’s “Talking about your kids and their brains” event, where a room full of experts and inquisitive adults discussed issues such as depression, dyslexia, and stress in children. Click the title to read more.
Dr. Judy Illes elected Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Ethics for CIHR
Congratulations to Core’s Dr. Judy Illes for being elected Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Ethics for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research! Dr. Illes will assume her duties on Thursday, July 6, 2017 for a three year term. Learn more about Dr. Illes’ research here. Dr. Illes is Professor of Neurology and Canada […]
The Early Edition interviews Dr. Judy Illes on the ethics of brain mapping and neurotechnology
CBC News’ The Early Edition (June 28, 2017 edition) interviews Dr. Judy Illes on the ethics of brain mapping and neurotechnology. Listen to the interview below (2:10:03 mark):
An interview with Prof Judy Illes, President of the International Neuroethics Society
It is 15 years since neuroethics emerged as a discipline and this year the International Neuroethics Society (INS) has become an associate member of FENS. Professor Judy Illes, president of INS talks to Dr Jane Haley (FENS Communication Committee) about the society, the importance of the field, … Click the title to read more.
Is the media landscape changing faster than science communication can keep up?
As information-sharing has become decentralized in our digital age, are traditional approaches to science communication selling research short? An editorial from Dr. Julie Robillard, published today in Movement Disorders, suggests that new challenges in communicating research discoveries are an opportunity for researchers to take greater initiative in sharing their work with the public, especially online. […]
Brain patterns cannot reveal end-of-life decisions for patients with severe brain injuries
Two UBC neuroethicists are studying what this might mean for Canada and other countries that have recently introduced legislation for physician-assisted death. In a JAMA Neurology article published last week, Judy Illes and Emanuel Cabral examine the ethics around end-of-life decision-making for patients with these injuries. Click the title to read more.
Dr. Judy Illes nominated at the 34th YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
In line with celebrating the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2017, the YWCA-Metro Vancouver announced the nominees for the 34th annual Women of Distinction Awards. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Judy Illes, who was nominated in the category of Research & the Sciences. A short summary of why Dr. Illes was nominated: One of the mothers […]
Blood, brains and mushrooms: Neurocraft exhibition opens in Winnipeg
David Byrne did it — and now nine Manitoba artists are turning neuroscience into art. The art exhibit Neurocraft opens Friday night at the John Buhler Research Centre, attached to Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre. Click the title to read more.