The Ethics of Neuroscience, 'A Different Lens' Documentary
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Monash University has been producing a
documentary series
highlighting a number of unique academic topics and perspectives which feature leading practitioners based at the Australian university. Last month, the fourth episode in the series was released examining
the fundamental questions being raised by our growing understanding of the human brain.
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The "
Ethics of Neuroscience" episode—featuring INS member Adrian Carter, as well as a wide range of scholars in the field—highlights the need to investigate the capabilities of neuroscience and ask the ethical questions that will determine how far we can push the science of mind and behavior. We encourage you to watch and share this neuroethics documentary.
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The INS is committed to growing our membership to increase visibility for the neuroethics field and the amazing contributions from scholars, investigators, and practitioners like you. Take a moment to
introduce the INS to a colleague
who may have an interest in the responsible use of advances in brain science.
If each member brings in just one additional member, we’ll more than meet our goal!
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January 19; Stanford, CA, USA
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January 25; Bethesda, MD, USA
The next Open Policy Session of the National Advisory Mental Health Council (NAMHC) will be held at the Neuroscience Building on January 25.
Among others, INS Board Member Steve Hyman will be presenting in the Council Meeting, to begin at 9:00 a.m. EST with public comments scheduled for 1:00 p.m. All who plan to attend in person must
register
. A
livestream
and recording will be made available.
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Association for Responsible Research and Innovation in Genome Editing
March 23; Paris, France
The International Association for Responsible Research and Innovation in Genome Editing (ARRIGE) is organizing to promote a global governance of genome editing. This kickoff meeting is the continuation of several workshops held with African, Latino-American, and Indian colleagues to find common means to address the ethical and societal issues raised by the rapid introduction of gene editing technologies.
The group aims to prove a comprehensive setting for all stakeholders—academics, private companies, patient organizations, citizens, and decision makers—to allow for the development of these technologies in a safe and socially-acceptable environment. Participation in the kickoff event is free, but registration is required. To register and ask questions, contact the organizers by email at
arrige-event2018.CEI@inserm.fr.
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July 7-11; Berlin, Germany
The INS will be participating in the Federation of European Neurosciences Society (FENS) Forum of Neuroscience this year. INS Board Member Helen Mayberg will be delivering the European Dana Alliance for the Brain neuroethics lecture on Sunday, July 8. Following the lecture, INS will be hosting a networking event.
Travel grants of €750 are available to those who apply and register before February 13. Abstracts are also due by this deadline.
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Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Learn more and start planning your own event! The annual program is organized by The Dana Foundation. There are already dozens of scheduled events around the world that have been announced and included in the
event calendar.
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March 15;
Strasbourg, France
The European Brain Council will be organizing a Brain Awareness Week event at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. The event will focus on the continued need for expansion of brain research in Europe, especially in areas of education, behavour, and brain development. Speakers hail from a variety of fields and include: Albert Gjedde, University of Copenhagen (Brain Prize recipient);
Steven Laureys, University of Liège (Francqui Prize recipient);
and Gaia Novarino, FENS Kavli Scholar and
Institute of Science and Technology Austria.
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Share your neuroethics news and research with INS members.
Submit online!
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JOBS / CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Non-Stipendiary Fellows – The Harvard Program on Science, Technology, and Society (STS) at the Harvard Kennedy School is seeking applications for pre- and postdoctoral non-stipendiary fellowships for the 2018-2019 academic year. Predoctoral fellowships are most appropriate for PhD students in STS or closely related fields who have embarked on dissertation research and writing. Postdoctoral fellowships are most appropriate for recent PhDs pursuing research that would benefit from systematic exposure to STS theories and methods. Applications are due January 31.
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Call for Papers – The Italian Society for Neuroethics has announced a call for papers for the 10th edition of the International Scientific Conference on Neuroethics and 5th Conference of the Italian Society for Neuroethics (SINe). Submissions can be experimental, theoretical, analytical, or critical works. Special consideration will be given to the following topics: cognitive enhancement; moral cognition; neurolaw; free will, consciousness and philosophy of cognitive science; and clinical applications of technological innovations. Applicants may only send one contribution as first authors. Submissions are due February 1.
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Open Panel Proposals – The 4sSydney event is accepting proposals for an open panel titled "Neurosocieties: Interdisciplinary Explorations of the Brain, Culture and Ethics." The panel will address themes such as: the influence of brain-based explanations of personhood, health and behavior in contemporary communities; how these explanations align and conflict with other ways of making sense of personhood; new social forms emerging in response to the rising prestige of neurosciences; and the responsible management of the expectations of patients, families and carers regarding promising neuro-interventions. Abstracts are proposals are due February 1.
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Call for Papers – Organizers of the conference on "Evolutionary ethics: The nuts and bolts approach" are accepting philosophical papers that engage with the sciences, and empirical papers that engage with philosophical themes to naturalize ethics. Speakers afrom a wide range of disciplines are encouraged to submit an abstract, including but not limited to, philosophy, developmental and comparative psychology, cognitive anthropology, archaeology, evolutionary biology, and behavioral economics. Of particularly interest are papers that bridge philosophy with one or more of these disciplines. Submissions are due February 1.
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Dog Days: Has neuroscience revealed the inner lives of animals?
– This article features Gregory Berns, and "his fascinating work on what he calls “the dog project”, an eminently relatable and intriguing study that has taken aim at uncovering how the canine mind works using functional imaging technology." –
Ryan Purcell
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Neuroimaging Advances for Depression - With Helen Mayberg, MD – INS Board Member Helen Mayberg, a behavioral neurologist with an international reputation for her pioneering research to map the brain circuits implicated in depression, talks about co-authoring a Cerebrum article titled "
Neuroimaging Advances for Depression" and her recent move from Emory University's School of Medicine to become the founding director of The Center for Advanced Circuit Therapeutics at Mt. Sinai. – Cerebrum Podcast
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A Field Guide to Deception – "Given the chance to lie for their own benefit, which people will take the opportunity? What percentage always tell the truth regardless of how much is at stake? And what percentage always lie to maximize their gain?" –
Emerging Technology from the arXiv (MIT Technology Review)
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The non-binary brain – "Misogynists are fascinated by the idea that human brains are biologically male or female. But they’ve got the science wrong" –
Emily Willingham (Aeon)
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A New Mind-Body Problem – "For bioethicists, the moral critiques of this surgery practically write themselves: Are we merely our bodies?" – Arthur Caplan & Lisa Kearns (The Hastings Center)
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Alive Inside – Quoting INS Member Syd Johnson: "If consciousness defines who is and who isn't a person, Johnson said, 'then we have to acknowledge that we are wrong 40 percent of the time.'" – Mike Hixenbaugh (Houston Chronicle)
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January 19; Stanford, CA, USA
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January 25; Bethesda, MD, USA
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February 15-19; Austin, TX
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February 21; New York City, NY
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March 12-13, 2018; Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Association for Responsible Research and Innovation in Genome Editing
March 23; Paris, France
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June 20-22, 2018; Paris, France
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July 7-11, 2018; Berlin, Germany
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2018 INS Annual Meeting
November 1-2, 2018; San Diego, CA, USA
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The
International Neuroethics Society
an interdisciplinary group of scholars, scientists, clinicians, and other professionals who share an interest in the social, legal, ethical and policy implications of advances in neuroscience. Our mission is to encourage and inspire research and dialogue on the responsible use of advances in brain science.
Join today!
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