How can we ensure neurotechnology serves everyone—fairly and responsibly?

The Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham (NJAM) is training the next generation of neuroscience and society leaders working across medicine, law, ethics, research, and technology. Two of NJAM’s co-directors share how their program is building a more just neurotech future—with training tracks for students and professionals.

https://civicsciencemedia.org/what-are-the-objectives-of-the-neurotech-justice-accelerator-at-mass-general-brigham/

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ICYMI: Our latest NeuroSociety Stories episode features sociologist and MIT professor Oliver Rollins.

Rollins is a part of the Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham, a Dana Center, where he works to ensure that emerging neurotechnologies are developed and applied in ways that are ethically grounded and socially just.

Learn more about his background and work.

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https://dana.org/article/how-neuroscience-is-shaping-justice/

Attend a Congressional Briefing highlighting key accomplishments, research priorities, and real-world applications that are transforming our understanding of brain function and addiction science for Americans.

📅 May 7, 2025 at 2:30 pm ET

📍 The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoP9Q6SxC3kQLSG5FPyNAwR5HnUdSM39hgdbiD99PPzWc3rw/viewform

#neurosociety #addiction #brainresearch #neuroscience #brainscience #policy

Watch the latest episode of NeuroSociety Stories with sociologist and MIT professor Oliver Rollins.

Drawing from years of research at the intersection of science, law, and social justice, Rollins sheds light on how scientific discoveries are not only reshaping legal thinking, but also challenging how we define concepts like culpability, responsibility, and rehabilitation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY5GuDcYAh8&t

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The Chicago Council on Science and Technology piloted event-based models to explore what brain health means to Chicago communities and to help bridge the disconnect between science and society.

Using a human-centered approach to engage and benefit local residents, the collaboration organized three in-person events focused on brain health.

Discover more about these events and this model.

#brainhealth #neurosociety #neuroscience #publicengagement

https://dana.org/article/a-community-based-approach-to-science-outreach/

Join us for a congressional briefing highlighting key accomplishments, research priorities, and real-world applications that are transforming our understanding of brain function and addiction science for Americans.

📆 May 7, 2025 at 2:30 pm ET

📍 The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, DC

#neurosociety #addiction #brainresearch

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoP9Q6SxC3kQLSG5FPyNAwR5HnUdSM39hgdbiD99PPzWc3rw/viewform

In her latest President’s Perspective, Caroline Montojo reflects on recent advances in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), ethical considerations to ensure neurotechnologies evolve in ways that are safe and rooted in the needs of all people, and the Foundation’s collaboration with the Implantable BCI Collaborative Community.

https://dana.org/article/advancing-neurotechnology-responsibly-the-power-of-collaboration/

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The UCLA-CDU Dana Center for Neuroscience and Society has been paving the way for a new kind of scientific partnership, one where new visions for relevant neuroscience research could be led by the public. Learn about three of its collaborations with the Los Angeles community to address real-world challenges.

https://lifesciences.ucla.edu/2025/03/ucla-cdu-dana-center-seed-grant-2025/

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Read the winning articles from the Loyola University Chicago Program for Neuroscience and Society’s journalism competition. Loyola undergrads report on topics related to addiction, neuromarketing, and depression. The second round of the Neuroscience Journalism Competition is open now, through May 15. Students at universities nationwide are invited to submit!

#neurosociety #scicomm #neuroscience #neuroethics

https://dana.org/article/empowering-student-journalism-on-neuroscience/