A Note of Thanks to Judy Illes
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In appreciation for outstanding service as President of the International Neuroethics Society, we thank Professor Judy Illes for her dedication to the Society and to the field of neuroethics. Her passion and energy have strengthened the Society and prepared a foundation to support our continued growth as we usher in a new chapter for neuroethics. Thank you!
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The Next Generation: Expanding the Student/Postdoc Committee
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As the neuroethics discipline continues to grow, now is the perfect time to recruit the next generation of leaders to join the Student/Postdoc Committee. Serving on the committee is a fantastic opportunity for the brightest early career professionals of our community to step up and play an active role in Society.
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The
Student/Postdoc Committee
represents
student and postdoc members of the INS and makes recommendations to the Board on behalf of this cons
tituency. Committee members oversee and adjudicate the
INS Essay Contest
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contribute to the development of mentoring activities for
Society members, and are involved in several planning aspects of the annual meeting. The term length for members of the committee is two years.
The Student/Postdoc Committee consists of a Chair approved by the INS Board of Directors, an established INS member who serves as a Faculty Mentor to the committee, and four to six trainee members selected by the Chair from the general membership of the Society. The current Chair is Marcello Ienca (University of Basel/ETH Zürich) and the current Faculty Mentor is Professor Elba Serrano (New Mexico State University). An overview of the various
INS committees
and their memberships is also available online.
To apply, please submit a CV and a short statement about why you believe the Student/Postdoc Committee would benefit from your involvement.
Send your submission to staff at
administrator@neuroethicssociety.org
by January 15, 2018.
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Call for SfN Neuroethics Social Proposals
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The process for organizing socials at the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) annual meeting is changing. The SfN Program Committee now requires that a formal proposal be submitted for consideration. Proposals must be developed by SfN members and include a title, description, list of potential panelists/guests, impact statement, and other details.
A neuroethics social will not be held at Neuroscience 2018 unless an SfN member submits proposal by 5 p.m. ET on Monday, January 8, 2018.
At this time, no known proposals are being organized or have been submitted. SfN Program Chair Kang Shen has provided the following guidelines for submitting
Proposals for SfN Socials
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We encourage all SfN members to strongly consider developing and submitting a proposal for a neuroethics social to be held at next year's SfN meeting in San Diego, California. If you would like to be connected with INS members who have planned the event in previous years, please contact Karen Graham at kgraham@neuroethicssociety.org.
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A New Framework for Mental Health Research in the UK
– The UK Department of Health has released a new framework for mental health research in response to a recommendation in the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health, published February 2016 by the Mental Health Taskforce. The framework provides a collective view of how mental health research should develop in the UK over the next decade. It sets out a structure to improve coordination and strengthen the focus on areas where mental health research is likely to translate into significant health benefit.
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Research Topic – Frontiers has announced a new research topic titled “Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Non-Medical Use of Drugs” that is now accepting abstracts. Various academic disciplines are increasingly concerned with uses of pharmaceuticals (e.g., opioids, stimulants) and other substances (e.g., cannabis) for uses that fall outside the boundaries of medicine as it is usually conceived. Edited by Veljko Dubljevic and Christopher James Ryan, the research topic offers a platform for timely debate on existing and emerging interventions, focusing on mechanisms of action, epidemiological considerations, ethical principles, legal responses (including comparative jurisprudence), and public policy. Abstract submissions are due December 30.
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Neurolaw and Order
– The
BBC World Service
has recently broadcast the half-hour documentary hosted by Research Network Director Owen Jones. The program features a variety of scholars within the field of law and neuroscience (including Larry Steinberg, Adriana Galvan, Nita Farahany, Kent Kiehl, and Joshua Greene), and
focuses particular attention on neuroscience related to juvenile justice and determinations of responsibility.
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Congratulations to Dr. James Giordano who has been invited to become a member of the
Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives. His ongoing studies focus on
the mechanisms of neuropsychiatric disorders, neural bases of moral cognition and behavior, and the neuroethical issues generated by research and applications of emerging neuroscience and neurotechnology.
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Share your neuroethics news and research with INS members.
Submit online!
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AJOB – Neuroscience is the official journal of the INS. Members can subscribe to the print and digital issues for the
reduced rate
of $40 per volume year—a $20 savings.
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JOBS / CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Neurotechnology Researcher – Neuroethics Canada is seeking an outstanding new Researcher to work with the team on cutting edge neurotechnologies that are used in clinical research and practice, as well as in the workplace. The individual will explore the forces and pressures associated with the revolution in new invasive and neuromodulatory interventions, and wearable technologies for the brain. Further enquiries should be directed to Judy Illes (jilles@mail.ubc.ca).
Applications are due December 15, 2017.
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Faculty Position – The McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston seeks applicants for a tenure-track position for The John P. McGovern, M.D. Center for Humanities and Ethics. The anticipated start date will be in September 2018. The application deadline is December 28.
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Short-Term Junior Fellowship –
The Chair of Philosophy of Language and Cognition in cooperation with the Center for Mind, Brain and Cognitive Evolution at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany is accepting applications for a one to two month fellowship in the philosophy of episodic memory. Applicants must have been awarded a doctoral degree with experience in the area of philosophy of mind and/or epistemology with an interdisciplinary connection to neuroscience. Applications, including a one-page research project proposal, are due January 5, 2018.
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3-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship – The
Department of Learning and Philosophy at Aalborg University in Denmark is seeking applications from qualified applicants for a full-time 3-year postdoctoral fellowship in the techno-anthropological studies of data security in the Internet of Things (IoT). The project includes a Techno-Anthropological investigation of how different stakeholders relate to social and ethical issues of data sharing, privacy and trust. Applications, including 3-page research proposal, are due January 5, 2018.
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Faculty Position – Linkoping University in Sweden is now seeking applications for a full-time faculty position as a Professor in Technology and Social Change in the Department of Thematic Studies. Research within the department varies widely, and includes topics of agency, care, embodiment, knowledge practices, normativities, and subjectivities in science, medicine and other technological practices through social, cultural, ethical, and philosophical perspectives. Applications are due January 15, 2018.
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Visiting Residency – The Brocher Foundation is offering visiting residencies in 2019 that last between one and three months at the Brocher Centre in Geneva, Switzerland on ethical and legal projects. Proposals are due January 15, 2018.
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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 PhD’s pursuing research that would benefit from systematic exposure to STS theories and methods. Applications are due January 31, 2018.
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Postdoctoral Fellowship – The University of Michigan Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine is seeking applicants for 1-2 postdoctoral research fellow positions in Bioethics and Decision Sciences for the 2018-2019 academic year. Active projects in bioethics currently include the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic medicine, human subjects research ethics, global bioethics, gender equity, reproductive justice, deliberative democratic methods in bioethics, and the sociology of medical ethics/bioethics, among others. Applications are due February 5, 2018.
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Therapy for Sexual Misconduct? It’s Mostly Unproven –
"The evidence that talk therapy and medication can curb sexual misconduct is modest at best, and virtually all of it comes from treating severe disorders, like pedophilia and exhibitionism" – Benedict Carey (New York Times)
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December 18; London, United Kingdom
This year's BNA Christmas Symposium brings together leading researchers to explore how neurotechnology is shaping both neuroscience research and the wider world around us. Speakers include: Dario Farina, Aurore Thibaut, Matthew Botvinick, Yoko Nagai, Kim Krogsgaard, Wolfram Schultz, Tom Foltynie, Ulrike Schmidt, Su Metcalfe, Lisa Wells, Elaine Snell, Stephen Rainey, Praminda Caleb-Solly and many more.
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Individuals who are members of both the INS and British Neuroscience Association (BNA) can receive a
10% discount on membership fees
for both organizations.
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March 10, 2017 – January 1, 2018; Oxford, United Kingdom
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June 20-22, 2018; Paris, France
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March 12-13, 2018; Vancouver, BC, Canada
This roundtable workshop will bring together thought leaders from industry, government, and academia to share insights into how ethics can help technology innovators create products that align with societal values.
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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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