Welcome to the Center for Neuroscience & Society
Welcome to the website of the Center for Neuroscience & Society. We are a group of faculty and students from departments spanning the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Medicine, Law, Wharton and Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania, whose work addresses the ethical, legal and social implications of neuroscience.
CNS News
5/1/2024 NGG Public Lectures, “Food for thought: The very hungry brain”
Penn Neuroscience graduate students are hosting a free public lecture entitled “Food for thought: The very hungry brain” which will [...]
Call for Papers – Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Neuroenhancement: Current Developments and Impact on the Individual and Society
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Neuroenhancement: Current Developments and Impact on the Individual and Society. Conference data: December 10-12, 2024. Location: University of Bielefeld, [...]
Dana Center Virtual Panel about JD/PhD Career Paths in Neurolaw
Tuesday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm EST. For those considering a career at the intersection of neuroscience and law, it’s [...]
Intergenerational influences on brain development
Many societal influences on brain function occur through prenatal, perinatal and epigenomic mechanisms. Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) will present a [...]
9/8 NPR reporter Maiken Scott on Science Communication
Maiken Scott reports on biomedical research and mental health at WHYY. She will be the guest of MindCORE for a [...]
Penn Bioethics Seminar Series
The Bioethics department at the University of Penn hosts a seminar series annually. To kick off the semester, they will [...]