Diversity in Brain Research: Does it matter? 18 May 2022
Diversity, Ethics and Society, Events and Publications, Human Brain Project, Researcher Awareness, Uncategorized, Webinar , , , February 28, 2022

Webinar 18 May 2022: Diversity in Brain Research: Does it matter?

Josepine Fernow No Comments

To which extent are brain functions affected by sex hormones? Are sex differences at the level of stem cells relevant? Is it possible to differentiate biological sex from other factors that can influence the brain, like culture or life experiences? Can it be ethically justified to only study homogenous groups when diagnosing and treating diseases,…

Artificial intelligence, Ethics and Society, Human Brain Project, Neuroethics, Outreach and Dissemination , , , , , February 4, 2022

The neuroethics contribution to AI ethics and regulation

Anna Holm Bodin No Comments

The AI ethics research field is growing rapidly. So is the number of guidelines issued to provide operational recommendations to manage the ethical issues raised by AI design, development and implementation. In a recent Neuroethics publication, Michele Farisco, Kathinka Evers and Arleen Salles suggest some of the applied issues covered by these guidelines can in…

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Human Brain Project, Neuroethics , , , February 3, 2022

Calling all professionals working with Disorders of Consciousness!

Michele Farisco No Comments

As part of the International Brain Injury Association’s Disorders of Consciousness Special Interest Group, we invite professionals working in the field to request their participation in a survey. The intent is to explore professional opinions relevant to the recommendations included in the newly issued Guidelines on Disorders of Consciousness from the European Academy of Neurology…