Celebrating changemaking women in the Faculty of Medicine
Since the doors of the UBC Faculty of Medicine first opened in 1950, many incredible women have shaped our evolution as a world-class institution and contributed in countless ways to the health of communities in B.C., Canada and throughout the globe. Click to the title to read more.
New proposal aims to protect patients with high-risk brain implants
A new proposal calls for a major change in how the U.S. handles injuries caused by devices like brain-computer interfaces. Click the title to read more.
Decolonizing neuroscience: Cross-cultural practice and reframing the field
Western traditions have long been prioritized in science, whereas Indigenous experiences, perspectives and ways of knowing have often been tokenized or sidelined. Click the title to read more.
New recommendations for regulating neurotechnology in Canada include protecting Indigenous rights
Once centred on finding treatments for conditions that affect the nervous system such as movement disorders and epilepsy, neurotechnology is evolving. Click the title to read more.
Dr. Karen Herrera-Ferrá receives the 2025 Judy Illes Award for Mentorship in the Field of Neuroethics
Neuroethics Canada congratulates Dr. Karen Herrera-Ferrá on winning the 2025 INS Judy Illes Award for Mentorship in the Field of Neuroethics. For more details on the award, please visit: https://neuroethicssociety.org/awards/illes-award/