Position Available: Post-doc in Neuroethics at University of Pennsylvania
The WexlerLab at the Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow in neuroethics. This 12-month position will begin in fall 2022; there is a possibility for renewal contingent upon funding. The fellow will work on an NIH-funded project […]
Call for Submissions: “Letter to a Future Bioethicist”
The most recent special issue of the The Canadian Journal of Bioethics aims to create an intergenerational dialogue in order to engage the next generation of bioethicists in the social changes of tomorrow. Using an engaging style of writing and a rather informal tone, they invite you to submit a letter to a future bioethicist. […]
Jaya Kailley wins “Top Oral Presentation” at the UBC Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Conference
Congratulations to Jaya Kailley for winning “Top Oral Presentation” at the UBC Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Conference.
Gabriella Guerra wins “Top Poster Presentation” at the UBC Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Conference
Congratulations to Gabriella Guerra for winning “Top Poster Presentation” at the UBC Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Conference.
UBC researchers lead $24 million project to treat spinal cord injury
Dr. Judy Illes is a Co-Principal Investigator for “Mend the Gap”, a multidisciplinary team working on a novel approach to treat spinal cord injury. Click the title to read more.
Robo-dogs and therapy bots: Artificial intelligence goes cuddly
In this segment for CBS News, Dr. Julie Robillard comments on the use of social robots as therapy interventions. Click the title to read more.
Informing Choice for Neurotechnological Innovation in Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery
Dr. Judy Illes and her team at Neuroethics Canada created six informative infographics, with the goal of providing information about drug-resistant epilepsy in an accessible way. Click the title to read more.
Congratulations to Neuroethics Canada Advisory Board member, Catherine Roome, on a well-deserved recognition
Catherine Roome is a recipient of the 2021 Dean’s Medal of Distinction from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Applied Science. The award is given in recognition of her demonstrated exemplary work in Engineering, exceptional impacts in her field, as well as longstanding and significant contributions to advance the Faculty’s mission, vision and mandate. […]
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 […]