GM with Judy Illes Nov 30 2022
Channel: UBC Emeritus College
Date: 2022-12-21

Dr. Judy Illes, UBC Professor of Neurology, Distinguished University Scholar, and UBC Distinguished Professor in Neuroethics

Topic: Aligning innovations in neuroscience with societal, cultural and individual human values through high impact research, education and outreach.

Dr. Illes is a world-reknowned pioneer in the field of neuroethics. She is co-lead of the Canadian Brain Research Strategy and Chair, this year, of the International Brain Initiative. She sits on numerous boards, including as Vice Chair of Institute Advisory Board of CIHR’s Institute for Neuroscience Mental Health and Addiction and as a Director at Large of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

Dr. Illes is often asked to provide expert consultation and testimony on ethics matters involving conflict of interest, neuroprivacy, and ownership of research data, governance, and regulation. She received the Order of Canada, the country’s highest citizen award, in 2017 and is the first UBC Distinguished Scholar in Neuroethics.