Congratulations to Dr. Jason Randhawa and Dr. Chantelle Hrazdil on being featured in Neurology Today
A big congratulations to Dr. Jason Randhawa and Dr. Chantelle Hrazdil on being featured in Neurology Today! They discuss underlying principles to address the question of how to triage the use of epilepsy monitoring units in an ethical way. Click the title to read more.
Neurotechnologies and Human Rights Framework: Do We Need New Rights?
Yesterday’s invigorating Round Table, “Neurotechnologies and Human Rights Framework: Do We Need New Rights?”, featured discussion tackling the most pertinent questions raised with application of neurotechnologies in medical and non-medical fields from the standpoint of human rights, such as Privacy, Freedom, Integrity and Non-discrimination. This event was co-organized by the Council of Europe and the […]
Part man, part machine―could cyborgs become our reality?
In the featured article “Part man, part machine―could cyborgs become our reality?”, Dr. Judy Illes comments on the questions we should be asking when it comes to novel neurotechnology. Click the title to read more.
Neuroethics Canada PhD student Quinn Boyle wins Top Presentation at 2021 International Neuroethics Society Annual Meeting
Congratulations to Neuroethics Canada’s PhD student Quinn Boyle as he wins the Top Presentation at the 2021 International Neuroethics Society Annual Meeting for presenting on his work on neuroethical challenges of screening for brain injury in women who have experienced intimate partner violence!
Djavid Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Year in Review 2020/2021
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) has published their annual 2021 report! For Dr. Judy Illes’ comments on the ethics of vaccine certifications, see page 8-9. Visit the DMCBH website for more information!
UBC medical student Armaghan Alam receives 2021 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
Neuroethics Canada and UBC medical student Armaghan Alam receives 2021 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award. Click the title to read more.
Dr. Judy Illes and Dr. Michael Kobor receive Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Awards
UBC Faculty of Medicine is delighted to announce that Dr. Judy Illes, professor of neurology in the department of medicine’s division of neurology, and Dr. Michael Kobor, professor in the department of medical genetics, have been awarded the 2020 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Awards. Click the title to read more.
Should B.C. implement a domestic vaccine passport program?
Quebec will implement a vaccine passport program to curb the spread of COVID-19, Premier François Legault announced Thursday (Aug 5). But will the other provinces follow suit? Click the title to read more.
Dr. Judy Illes receives the 2020 UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Award
Continuing in a windfall of recognition for neuroethics, we are delighted to share that Dr. Judy Illes has been awarded the 2020 UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Award in the Clinical/Applied Science Research category. This major achievement recognizes Dr. Illes’ outstanding work on the basis of a distinguished research career, recognition in the research […]
Canadian ethicists recognize the critical importance of science and research
On May 25, 2021, Member of Parliament Kirsty Duncan advanced Motion 38 to create a new Standing Committee for Science and Research (SCSR). Click the title to read more.