The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Bioethics Academy (SNFBA) is pleased to introduce the Advanced Topics in Bioethics Courses, offered up to twice per year. Open to SNFBA alumni and those with advanced bioethics knowledge, these specialized courses will explore different bioethics topics, providing opportunities for new and specialized bioethics content.
2025 Advanced Topics Course – “Ethics in Neuroscience”
The program features distinguished faculty from ETH Zurich and Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and offers a highly interactive learning experience through expert-led lectures, case study discussions, and participant presentations.
The course will explore ethical dilemmas arising from advancements in neuroscience, including neurotechnology, cognitive enhancement, human and animal neuroscience research, and neurorights.
Date
April 7–8, 2025
Location
Goulandris Natural History Museum in Athens, Greece
(Levidou 13 & Othonos 100, 145 62 Kifissia)
Limited availability, with registration encouraged by March 15, 2025. Fee for the two-day course is 100 euros.
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About the Course
Key Topics Covered in the 2025 Edition – Ethics in Neuroscience:
- Ethics of Non-Human Neuroscience: The use of animals, organoids, and computational models.
- Human Subjects Research in Neuroscience: Ethical considerations in experimentation.
- Personhood & Brain Interventions: Consciousness, identity, and cognitive modifications.
- Neuroscience & AI: Ethical implications of emerging technologies.
- Privacy & Neuroengineering: Balancing innovation with human-centered design.
- Neurorights & Neurolaw: The intersection of neuroscience, human rights, and policy.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Renowned Faculty: Leading experts from Johns Hopkins and ETH Zurich, including
- Jeffrey Kahn, PhD, MPH (Andreas C. Dracopoulos Director; Robert Henry Levi and Ryda Hecht Levi Professor of Bioethics and Public Policy),
- Effy Vayena, PhD (Associate Vice President for Digital Transformation & Governance, and Chair in Bioethics, ETH Zurich),
- Kelly Ormond, PhD (Senior Scientist, Health Ethics and Policy Lab, Dept. of Health Science and Technology, ETH Zurich), and
- Marcello Ienca, PhD (Professor, Laboratory of Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience, Institute for Ethics and History of Medicine, School of Medicine, Techniche Universität München, Munich, Germany)
- Selective & Interactive: Limited to 30 participants for an engaging, discussion-driven experience.
- Hands-On Learning: Case study analyses, small-group discussions, and participant presentations.
- Biannual Format: The course is offered twice a year, with a different bioethics topic in each edition.
Target Audience
- SNFBA Alumni: Graduates of previous SNFBA programs with an interest in advanced bioethics discussions.
- Faculty and Researchers: Professors, PIs, and academic staff in neuroscience, bioethics, law, health policy, and biology.
- Professionals: Those working in neuroscience, bioethics, health policy, and law.
- University Students:
- Undergraduate and Graduate Students studying neuroscience, bioethics, medicine, law, and biology.
- Especially those considering research or careers in neuroethics and bioethics.
- Greek-based academics, researchers, and practitioners with an interest in neuroethics.
Contact Us
For more information about SNFBA and its programs, please contact us at [email protected].