NATIONAL CORE FOR NEUROETHICS
LA NEUROÉTHIQUE
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
current events
WORKSHOP
brains in dialogue on deep brain stimulation
To date tens of thousands of people worldwide have received deep brain stimulation to alleviate symptoms of several treatment-resistant disorders: from Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor to chronic pain, epilepsy and psychiatric conditions, such a obsessive compulsive disorder, major depression and Tourette syndrome. But what are the potentials and limitations of this technology? And what is the real impact on patient’s life? Is there a risk for personality alterations? Such controversial issues and many more will be addressed during the third bid - brains in dialogue workshop. Scientists, clinicians, patients, sociologists, philosophers, journalists and all interested stakeholders are welcome to participate and contribute to the discussion. Participation is free but registration is required by July 5, 2010.
Date: September 20-21, 2010
Location: Warsaw, Poland
CONFERENCE
Philosophizing Social Justice in Nursing: The 14th International Philosophy of Nursing Conference
The University of British Columbia School of Nursing is delighted to welcome IPONS and all who share a fascination for philosophical thinking from a nursing perspective to a lively and enthusiastic dialogue on a theme of immediate relevance to nursing and society - social justice. To register online and to view a Draft Conference Schedule visit www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/14th_Nursing.html.
Date: September 20-22, 2010
Location: Vancouver, BC Canada
CONFERENCE
Building Better Brains: Neural Prosthetics and Beyond
The use of neural prosthetics to replace motor, sensory, or cognitive functions lost by disease or injury holds great therapeutic promise. However neural prosthetics have not yet been widely used in humans. This meeting, presented by the New York Academy of Sciences and the Aspen Brain Forum Foundation, will highlight the most cutting-edge developments on neural prosthetic devices for humans and will include a careful review of the current obstacles to using neural prosthetics therapeutically, as well as the related ethical and regulatory issues.
Date: September 23-25, 2010
Location: Aspen, CO USA
CONFERENCE
2010 Neuroethics Society Annual Meeting
The Neuroethics Society will hold its second meeting in San Diego on November 12, 2010, the day before the Society for Neuroscience meeting begins. Activities begin on Thursday evening, November 11 and span a full day on Friday the 12th. The program is an exciting mix of talks, posters, panel discussions and break-out groups. Meal are included. A tentative schedule can be found here.
Date: November 11-12, 2010
Location: San Diego, CA USA
WORKSHOP
Expanding the Frontiers of Neuroethics
Modern neuroscience has brought novel knowledge of the human brain and neurocultural identity. These discoveries are important not only from the scientific or philosophical view, but also from the medical, legal and social perspectives, as they may lead to profound changes in fundamental concepts such as human identity, self, integrity, responsibility and freedom. Neuroethics is an expanding discipline lying in the interface between the empirical brain sciences, philosophy of mind, moral philosophy, ethics and the social sciences. It deals with the questions that arise when scientific findings about the brain are carried into philosophical analyses, medical practice, legal interpretations, or health and social policies. Organized by the Fundación Crimson and Uppsala Universitet, this in-depth workshop will include topical lectures, case studies, site visits and discussions.
Date: November 22-26, 2010
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Brain Research Center Calendar of Events
Calendar of events of the University of British Columbia’s Brain Research Centre
EVENTS CALENDAR
Neuroethics Society Calendar of Events
Calendar of events of the Neuroethics Society