Reflections on the Neuroethics Network Conference in Paris
By Thomasine Kushner *Editor's Note: Tomi Kushner is co-chair with Yves Agid for the Annual Neuroethics Network Conference in France. She had these reflections to offer. The remainder of the posts this week will feature student reflections on various sessions in the conference. Enjoy! The 3rd Neuroethics Network conference took place, June 29-July 1, 2016 hosted by ICM ( Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle épinière ), Paris’ renowned Brain and Spine Institute. This annual conference brings together researchers, scholars and clinicians in neuroscience, neurology, psychiatry, and law to foster dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration with regard to the ethical issues generated by advances in brain science. A theme of the Neuroethics Network is that in order for neuroethics to be effective on an increasingly broader, more pluralized world stage, the field needs to “go global.” Contributing to a more international vision this year were delegates from: Argentina, Au...