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Dr. Cabrera presents at International Neuroscience Society annual meeting

Posted on November 8, 2019 by

Last month Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera presented at the International Neuroethics Society (INS) Annual Meeting in Chicago. The meeting theme, “Mapping Neuroethics: An Expanded Vision” resulted in a gathering of a truly diverse group of scholars, scientists, clinicians, … Continue reading →

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Listen: Genes, Behavior, and the Brain

Posted on November 6, 2019 by

No Easy Answers in Bioethics Episode 17 We can look at an individual’s DNA and know what their hair color is, but what about their behavioral traits? This episode features Center for Ethics Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera, and Dr. … Continue reading →

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Dr. Laura Cabrera and co-authors published in ‘Nature Biomedical Engineering’

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera and co-authors Charles Sadle and Dr. Erin Purcell have an article in the August 2019 issue of Nature Biomedical Engineering. In “Neuroethical considerations of high-density electrode arrays,” the authors state that “the development of … Continue reading →

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Should we trust giant tech companies and entrepreneurs with reading our brains?

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

This post is a part of our Bioethics in the News series By Laura Cabrera, PhD The search for a brain device capable of capturing recordings from thousands of neurons has been a primary goal of the government-sponsored BRAIN initiative. … Continue reading →

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Students present research findings at 9th annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences

Posted on August 7, 2019 by

Michigan State University students Marissa Cortright and Emily Castillo presented a poster at the 9th annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), held July 24 at Spartan Stadium. Their poster, “Perceived Invasiveness of Psychiatric Electroceutical Interventions as Treatment for … Continue reading →

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International Neuroethics Society on “Neuroethics at 15”

Posted on July 29, 2019 by

The International Neuroethics Society (INS) Emerging Issues Task Force has a new article in AJOB Neuroscience on “Neuroethics at 15: The Current and Future Environment for Neuroethics.” Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera is a member of the task force, which … Continue reading →

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New deep brain stimulation article from Dr. Cabrera in ‘World Neurosurgery’

Posted on July 25, 2019 by

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera is co-author of an article in the August 2019 issue of World Neurosurgery. In “Perspectives on the Earlier Use of Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson Disease from a Qualitative Study of U.S. Clinicians,” authors … Continue reading →

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Dr. Cabrera a co-author of ‘Neuroethics’ article on deep brain stimulation and personal identity

Posted on April 10, 2019 by

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera and co-authors Dr. Robyn Bluhm and Rachel McKenzie have a new article available online in Neuroethics, “What we (Should) Talk about when we Talk about Deep Brain Stimulation and Personal Identity.” The article resulted … Continue reading →

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Dr. Cabrera co-authors ‘AJOB Neuroscience’ commentary on deep brain stimulation for depression

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

“Interpreting Patients’ Beliefs About Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression: The Need for Caution and for Context” is an open peer commentary available in the latest AJOB Neuroscience issue. Michigan State University co-authors Dr. Laura Cabrera, Assistant Professor in the … Continue reading →

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New article from Dr. Cabrera’s research team in ‘Social Science & Medicine’

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera is co-author of an article in the January issue of Social Science & Medicine. The article, “Online comments about psychiatric neurosurgery and psychopharmacological interventions: Public perceptions and concerns,” was written by Dr. Cabrera, Marisa … Continue reading →

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