Opinion: Climate right for environmental neuroethics
Drs. Judy Illes, Ralph Matthews and Julie Robillard write on environmental neuorethics at a special article for the Vancouver Sun.
9-Volt Nirvana
Core’s Dr. Peter Reiner and Nicholas Fitz featured at Radiolab Podcasts on access to “brain zappers” and its implications.
Internet’s great for pics of the grandkids; diagnosing Alzheimers? Not so much
Seniors are readily taking to the web but the value of its offerings on brain health are mixed | People over 65 are readily seeking out information about Alzheimer’s online and ending up with useless tests linked to sales pitches, says a University of British Columbia researcher. Click here to read more.
Silver surfers targeted
Online Alzheimer’s tests ‘problematic’ | Vancouver — People over 65 are readily seeking out information about Alzheimer’s online and ending up with useless tests… Click here to read more.
New recommendations on how to ethically manage findings
Core’s Dr. Judy Illes quoted in the article “New Recommendations on How to Ethically Manage Findings” at the recent issue of Medical Ethics Advisor. Click here to read more (PDF).
Study Results: Negotiating the Ethics of Trust and Addiction in Chronic Pain Management
Read the results of the study Negotiating the Ethics of Trust and Addiction in Chronic Pain Management by Dr. Daniel Buchman here (PDF).
Online memory test developed by Toronto medical clinic aimed at a society increasingly worried over Alzheimer’s
Read Core’s Dr Julie Robillard’s comments on online tests for Alzheimers in the article by the National Post.
The Ethics of Erasing Bad Memories
The Atlantic’s piece, “The Ethics of Erasing Bad Memories”, quotes Dr. Judy Illes on memories and its value on personhood.
U.S. BRAIN Initiative Gets Ethical Advice
Science News ‘s piece “U.S. BRAIN Initiative Gets Ethical Advice” quotes Core’s Dr. Judy Illes.
UBC gets $8.5M boost for eight Canada Research Chairs
Research ranging from Latin poetry to neuroethics at the University of British Columbia has received an $8.5 million boost in federal funding for eight professors appointed or renewed as Canada Research Chairs….