Penn Events

Nov 11th – Ethical Dimensions of Implanted Brain-Computer Interface (iBCI) Research with Anna Wexler

Research Ethics and Policy Series (REPS) When: Tues. Nov. 11, 2025. 12-1pm Eastern Where: Hybrid -102AB Richards Building, 3700 Hamilton Walk and via Zoom. Registration required: Please click here to Register Lunch provided   Ethical Dimensions of Implanted Brain-Computer Interface (iBCI) Research Anna Wexler, PhD Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics & Health Policy [...]

9/9 @ 12:00 pm – Research Ethics and Policy Series (REPS)/Bronstein Lecture

Research Ethics and Policy Series (REPS)/Bronstein Lecture When: Tues. Sept. 9, 2025. 12-1pm Eastern Where: Hybrid -102AB Richards Building, 3700 Hamilton Walk and via Zoom. Registration required: Please click here to Register Lunch provided The 4 R’s Formula for Community Participatory Research Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway, Sr. Co-Founder, African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative [...]

4/30 – Neuroscience Public Lecture Series

Penn Neuroscience graduate students are hosting a free public lecture entitled “The Neural Script: New Tools on Genes in Brain Function and Disease” which will feature 15-minute TED-style talks from three local neuroscience faculty members: Dr. Zaolan Zhou- University of Pennsylvania Dr. Erica Korb- University of Pennsylvania Dr. Corey McMillian- [...]

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