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  4. From Sci-Fi to Sci-Fact: New Developments in Neurotechnology for Health and Beyond

From Sci-Fi to Sci-Fact: New Developments in Neurotechnology for Health and Beyond

Mar 11 2025, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
In-person at C300 Theatre, UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Join Neuroethics Canada for 2025 Brain Awareness Week distinguished neuroethics lecture, featuring Dr. Laura Y. Cabrera, PhD, Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Chair in Neuroethics, associate professor of engineering science and mechanics, philosophy and bioethics, Pennsylvania State University. 

New developments in neurotechnology are blurring the lines between what we thought was possible and what we thought it was in the realm of science fiction. In this lecture, Dr. Cabrera will explore groundbreaking advancements in neurotechnology that are transforming science fiction into reality, as well as their profound implications for health care and beyond. In particular, Dr. Cabrera will focus on key ethical considerations to ensure these technologies are developed and used for the benefit of society.

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Date

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 5:30pm – 7:00pm

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In-person at C300 Theatre, UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, B.C.

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