Neuroethics Canada

06/03/2026

📣 We want to hear from you! 📣 Are you interested in new experimental treatments for spinal cord injury? Join us for a focus group on an exciting new approach!

We are looking for people living with SCI to take part in a 90-minute focus group to share their opinions on a biomaterial intervention under development.

For those interested, please contact Dr. Tanya Barretto, Project Lead ([email protected]).

Spinal Cord Injury BC C Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia

06/01/2026

📣 HAPPENING TODAY AT NOON! 📣 Join us at the second session of “NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide”! Engage in an interactive virtual panel discussion on the intersections of neuroscience, emerging technologies, and ethical considerations on current developments and future implications.

🗓️ Monday, June 1, 2026
⏳ 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
🔗 Everyone is welcome! This virtual event is free, but registration is required: https://www.internationalbraininitiative.org/events/neurofutureconversations2026

Featured Speakers
Jennifer A. Chandler, LLM, FCAHS, University of Ottawa, Canada
Laura Y. Cabrera, PhD, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Olivia Matshabane, PhD, MA, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Julie M. Robillard, PhD, University of British Columbia, Canada

Moderator: Judy Illes, OC, PhD, Neuroethics Canada, University of British Columbia, Canada

📌 This event is open to the full neuroscience network of faculty members, students, research trainees, patient and public stakeholders, and other professionals from organizations located on all continents of the world.

🔎 Hosted together with the World Women in Neuroscience (as part of the IBRO Global Connectome Program), International Brain Initiative, and UBC Neuroethics Canada, “NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide” event series brings together a wide range of voices in dialogue on the impact of women in neuroscience innovation, and will feature distinguished women neuroscientists to explore the intersections of AI, brain, technology, and ethics, and neuroscience, diversity, and society.

🌐 Beyond knowledge exchange, this initiative will foster global collaboration and mentorship.

05/27/2026

The conversation continues at the second session of “NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide”. Join us for an interactive virtual panel discussion on the intersections of neuroscience, emerging technologies, and ethical considerations on current developments and future implications.

🗓️ Monday, June 1, 2026
⏳ 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
🔗 Everyone is welcome! This virtual event is free, but registration is required: https://www.internationalbraininitiative.org/events/neurofutureconversations2026

Featured Speakers
Jennifer A. Chandler, LLM, FCAHS, University of Ottawa, Canada
Laura Y. Cabrera, PhD, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Olivia Matshabane, PhD, MA, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Julie M. Robillard, PhD, University of British Columbia, Canada

Moderator: Judy Illes, OC, PhD, Neuroethics Canada, University of British Columbia, Canada

📌 This event is open to the full neuroscience network of faculty members, students, research trainees, patient and public stakeholders, and other professionals from organizations located on all continents of the world.

🔎 Hosted together with the World Women in Neuroscience ((as part of the IBRO Global Connectome Program), International Brain Initiative, and UBC Neuroethics Canada, “NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide” event series brings together a wide range of voices in dialogue on the impact of women in neuroscience innovation, and will feature distinguished women neuroscientists to explore the intersections of AI, brain, technology, and ethics, and neuroscience, diversity, and society.

🌐 Beyond knowledge exchange, this initiative will foster global collaboration and mentorship.

05/27/2026

📣 We want to hear from you! 📣 Are you interested in new experimental treatments for spinal cord injury? Join us for a focus group on an exciting new approach!

We are looking for people living with SCI to take part in a 90-minute focus group to share their opinions on a biomaterial intervention under development.

For those interested, please contact Dr. Tanya Barretto, Project Lead ([email protected]).

Spinal Cord Injury BC Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia

05/25/2026

📣 Happening next Monday, June 1st! Join us at the second session of “NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide”! Engage in an interactive virtual panel discussion on the intersections of neuroscience, emerging technologies, and ethical considerations on current developments and future implications.

🗓️ Monday, June 1, 2026
⏳ 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
🔗 Everyone is welcome! This virtual event is free, but registration is required: https://www.internationalbraininitiative.org/events/neurofutureconversations2026

Featured Speakers
Jennifer A. Chandler, LLM, FCAHS, University of Ottawa, Canada
Laura Y. Cabrera, PhD, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Olivia Matshabane, PhD, MA, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Julie M. Robillard, PhD, University of British Columbia, Canada

Moderator: Judy Illes, OC, PhD, Neuroethics Canada, University of British Columbia, Canada

📌 This event is open to the full neuroscience network of faculty members, students, research trainees, patient and public stakeholders, and other professionals from organizations located on all continents of the world.

🔎 Hosted together with the World Women in Neuroscience (as part of the IBRO Global Connectome Program), International Brain Initiative, and UBC Neuroethics Canada, “NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide” event series brings together a wide range of voices in dialogue on the impact of women in neuroscience innovation, and will feature distinguished women neuroscientists to explore the intersections of AI, brain, technology, and ethics, and neuroscience, diversity, and society.

🌐 Beyond knowledge exchange, this initiative will foster global collaboration and mentorship.

05/20/2026

📢 Continue the conversation with us at the second session of “NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide”! Join us for an interactive virtual panel discussion on the intersections of neuroscience, emerging technologies, and ethical considerations on current developments and future implications.

🗓️ Monday, June 1, 2026
⏳ 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
🔗 Everyone is welcome! This virtual event is free, but registration is required: https://www.internationalbraininitiative.org/events/neurofutureconversations2026

Featured Speakers
Jennifer A. Chandler, LLM, FCAHS, University of Ottawa, Canada
Laura Y. Cabrera, PhD, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Olivia Matshabane, PhD, MA, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Julie M. Robillard, PhD, University of British Columbia, Canada

Moderator: Judy Illes, OC, PhD, Neuroethics Canada, University of British Columbia, Canada

📌 This event is open to the full neuroscience network of faculty members, students, research trainees, patient and public stakeholders, and other professionals from organizations located on all continents of the world.

🔎 Hosted together with the World Women in Neuroscience (as part of the IBRO Global Connectome Program), International Brain Initiative, and UBC Neuroethics Canada, “NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide” event series brings together a wide range of voices in dialogue on the impact of women in neuroscience innovation, and will feature distinguished women neuroscientists to explore the intersections of AI, brain, technology, and ethics, and neuroscience, diversity, and society.

🌐 Beyond knowledge exchange, this initiative will foster global collaboration and mentorship.

05/14/2026

Building on our first event, join us for the second session of “NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide”! Engage in an interactive virtual panel discussion on the intersections of neuroscience, emerging technologies, and ethical considerations on current developments and future implications.

“NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide”
🗓️ Monday, June 1, 2026
⏳ 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
🔗 Everyone is welcome! This virtual event is free, but registration is required: https://www.internationalbraininitiative.org/events/neurofutureconversations2026

Featured Speakers
Jennifer A. Chandler, LLM, FCAHS, University of Ottawa, Canada
Laura Y. Cabrera, PhD, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Olivia Matshabane, PhD, MA, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Julie M. Robillard, PhD, University of British Columbia, Canada

Moderator: Judy Illes, OC, PhD, Neuroethics Canada, University of British Columbia, Canada

📌 This event is open to the full neuroscience network of faculty members, students, research trainees, patient and public stakeholders, and other professionals from organizations located on all continents of the world.

🔎 Hosted together with the World Women in Neuroscience (as part of the IBRO Global Connectome Program), International Brain Initiative, and UBC Neuroethics Canada, “NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide” event series brings together a wide range of voices in dialogue on the impact of women in neuroscience innovation, and will feature distinguished women neuroscientists to explore the intersections of AI, brain, technology, and ethics, and neuroscience, diversity, and society.

🌐 Beyond knowledge exchange, this initiative will foster global collaboration and mentorship.

04/02/2026

Missed the first session of “NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide”? The recording is now available!

▶️ Watch anytime and catch the full conversation at your convenience: https://youtu.be/r2WIv7B2c0Y

Featured Speakers:
Tamami Fukushi, PhD, Tokyo Online University, Japan
Vardit Ravitsky, PhD, Hastings Center for Bioethics, USA
Allison Sekuler, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation, Canada
Minerva Rivas Velarde, PhD, University of Geneva, Switzerland

Moderator: Judy Illes, OC, PhD, Neuroethics Canada, University of British Columbia, Canada

🔎 Hosted together with the World Women in Neuroscience and UBC Neuroethics Canada, “NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide” event series brings together a wide range of voices in dialogue on the impact of women in neuroscience innovation, and will feature distinguished women neuroscientists to explore the intersections of AI, brain, technology, and ethics, and neuroscience, diversity, and society.

🌐 Beyond knowledge exchange, this initiative will foster global collaboration and mentorship.

An interactive virtual panel discussion with distinguished women neuroscientists on the current role of artificial intelligence (AI) in neuroscience and the ...

03/30/2026

📣We hope to see you this afternoon! 📣 Engage in an interactive virtual panel discussion with distinguished women neuroscientists on the current role of artificial intelligence (AI) in neuroscience and the ethical considerations it raises.

“NeuroFuture: Conversations on Women Advancing Neuroscience Worldwide”
🗓️ Monday, March 30, 2026
⏳ 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
🔗 Everyone is welcome! This virtual event is free, but registration is required: https://www.internationalbraininitiative.org/events/neurofutureconversations2026