Fireside podcasts on ethics in neurodevelopmental disorders

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Audio Podcast On Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The Early Edition (CBC) on Friday, October 25, 2013

Dr. Peter B. Reiner on neuroessentialism (the notion that we are our brains, and that when we think of who we are as beings interacting in the world, the we that we think of primarily resides in our brains) and its implications.

To listen to the entire episode, visit: http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Local+Shows/British+Columbia/The+Early+Edition/ID/2414435358/?page=5

Source: The Early Edition playlist, CBC Player, www.cbc.ca

Dr. Peter B. Reiner Interview clip from CBC's The Early Edition

Meet Dr. Adam Kirton, a Pediatric Neurologist at Alberta Children’s Hospital and University of Calgary. Here, in a conversation with Dr. Judy Illes, he discusses the visibility of alternative therapies for cerebral palsy and the ethical issues around where families 'place hope’.

This 'Conversations in Neuroethics for Neurodevelopmental disorders' series was created by NeuroDevNet, the Knowledge Translation Core and National Core for Neuroethics. Please visit neuroethicscanada.ca and neurodevnet.ca to find short videos, reference lists and more.

Adam Kirton-CP and Alternative Therapies

Meet Dr. Darcy Fehlings, a Developmental Pediatrician at the university of Toronto and Bloorview Kids Rehab. Here, in conversation with Dr. Judy Illes, she discusses the wealth of information available on the internet and how families can bring this to their health professionals. 

This 'Conversations in Neuroethics for Neurodevelopmental disorders' series was created by NeuroDevNet, the Knowledge Translation Core and National Core for Neuroethics. Please visit neuroethicscanada.ca and neurodevnet.ca to find short videos, reference lists and more.

Darcy Fehlings- CP And Health Information

Meet Dr. James Reynolds, a Professor and Researcher at Queens University. Here, in a discussion with Dr. Emily Bell, he discusses the potential for using biomarkers to screen for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, the associated risks and benefits of this, and ethical implications.

This 'Conversations in Neuroethics for Neurodevelopmental disorders' series was created by NeuroDevNet, the Knowledge Translation Core and National Core for Neuroethics. Please visit neuroethicscanada.ca and neurodevnet.ca to find short videos, reference lists and more.

James Reynolds- FASD And Prenatal Screening

Meet Dr. Michael Fehlings, a Neurosurgeon, Scientist and Professor at the University of Toronto. Here, in a discussion with Dr. Judy Illes, he discusses the potential for stem cells in the treatment of cerebral palsy and the associated ethical issues. 

This 'Conversations in Neuroethics for Neurodevelopmental disorders' series was created by NeuroDevNet, the Knowledge Translation Core and National Core for Neuroethics. Please visit neuroethicscanada.ca and neurodevnet.ca to find short videos, reference lists and more.


Michael Fehlings- Stem Cells And CP

Rencontrez le Dr Eric Racine , Director of the Neuroethics Research Unit, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montreal. Ici, dans une conversation avec le Dr Nina di Pietro , il aborde les questions éthiques pour les adolescents avec la paralysie cérébrale , et leur transition vers les services pour adultes .

Meet Dr. Eric Racine, Director of the Neuroethics Research Unit, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montreal. Here, in a conversation with Dr. Nina di Pietro, he discusses ethical issues for adolescents living with cerebral palsy, and their transition to adult services. 

This 'Conversations in Neuroethics for Neurodevelopmental disorders' series was created by NeuroDevNet, the Knowledge Translation Core and National Core for Neuroethics. Please visit neuroethicscanada.ca and neurodevnet.ca to find short videos, reference lists and more.


Eric Racine- Cerebral Palsy, Adolescence and Transitions

The National Core for Neuroethics is an interdisciplinary research group dedicated to tackling the ethical, legal, policy and social implications of frontier technological developments in the neurosciences. Our objective is to align innovations in the brain sciences with societal, cultural and individual human values through high impact research, education and outreach.

The Core’s major research  projects are focused on high impact, high visibility areas including cognitive enhancement, ethics in neurodegeneration and regenerative medicine, international and cross-cultural challenges in brain research, neuroimaging in the private sector, and the ethics of personalized medicine, among others. For an overview of our recent work, please see our most recent Annual Report here.

We are located  at the University of British Columbia Hospital in Vancouver, Canada.


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