Presentations

The presenting authors, their emails, and participation format are listed for each presentation, along with the assigned times for in-person presentations. Generally, Wednesday in-person posters are #2-49; Thursday in-person posters are #51-99; and virtual only presentations are #105-175. Featured talks are intermingled in these groups. Links to all submitted files and presentations are with each presentation below and added to the website as soon as possible.

#2

Exploring the Ethical Challenges of Conducting Basic Neuroscience Research in Epilepsy Monitoring Units

Lilyana Levy (1,2), Erin Morrow (2,3), Nader Pouratian (4), Ashley Feinsinger (1,2). 1. UCLA DGSOM Department of Neurosurgery; 2. UCLA-CDU Dana Center for Neuroscience and Society; 3. UCLA Department of Psychology; 4. UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery.

Presenter(s): Lilyana Levy, Ashley Feinsinger <lilyanalevy@mednet.ucla.edu, afeinsinger@mednet.ucla.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Brain disorders, Clinical care, Neurodisability, Neurosurgery, Patient perspectives, Basic neuroscience research
Disclosures: None

#3

Explainability in AI-enabled Medical Neurotechnology: A Scoping Review

Laura Schopp (1), Georg Starke(1,2), Marcello Ienca(1,2) / 1. Institute for History and Ethics of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Germany; 2. College of Humanities, EPFL, Switzerland.

Presenter(s): Laura Schopp <Laura.Schopp@tum.de>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Brain disorders, Brain stimulation, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: LS is an employee at Boston Consulting Group GmbH. MI has been a policy advisor on neurotechnology to the OECD, the Council of Europe, the UN, and the EU Parliament. He is a member of the ethics board of IDUN Technologies, a company producing EEG-earbuds.

#4

Self-tracking, Neurotechnology, and Epistemic Self-confidence

Nicolai Wohns (1), Natalie Dorfman (1) / 1. Department of Philosophy, University of Washington

Presenter(s): Nicolai Wohns, Natalie Dorfman <nwohns@uw.edu>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Featured talk on Friday 9:30-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Enhancement, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Philosophy, Self-tracking
Disclosures: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

#5

Institutional Review Boards in Neurotechnology Research: A Critical Examination

Megh Marathe (1), Michelle T. Pham (2) / (1) Department of Media & Information, Center for Bioethics & Social Justice, Michigan State University; (2) Center for Bioethics and Social Justice, Department of Medicine, Michigan State University.

Presenter(s): Michelle T. Pham <phammic5@msu.edu>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Featured talk on Friday 9:30-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Medical ethics, Medical humanities, Neurotechnology, Research practice, Institutional Review Boards
Disclosures: None

#6

Peer support for Brain Pioneers? Using a World Café approach to explore what’s at stake

Michelle T. Pham (1), Arynn de Leeuw (1), Ian Burkhart (2), Eran Klein (3,4), Sara Goering (4) / 1. Center for Bioethics and Social Justice, Department of Medicine, Michigan State University; 2. BCI Pioneers Coalition; 3. Department of Neurology, Oregon Health and Science University; 4. Department of Philosophy and Center for Neurotechnology, University of Washington, Seattle

Presenter(s): Michelle T. Pham <phammic5@msu.edu>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Neurosurgery, Neurotechnology, Patient perspectives, Social justice
Disclosures: None

#7

Electroconvulsive therapy for adolescents: Ongoing concerns and barriers

Aidan Taylor, Alejandro Munoz, Laura Y. Cabrera / The Pennsylvania State University, Center for Neural Engineering, Rock Ethics Institute, Neuroethics Lab.

Presenter(s): Aidan Taylor <aat5511@psu.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Brain stimulation, Medical ethics, Mental health
Disclosures: None to disclose

#8

When data disagrees: ethical challenges in weighing conflicting data sources for personalized neuromodulation

Meghan Hurley (1), Eric Storch (2), John Herrington (3), and Kristin Kostick-Quenet (1) / 1. Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Baylor College of Medicine; 2. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine; 3. Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Presenter(s): Meghan Hurley <meghan.hurley@bcm.edu>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Featured talk on Friday 9:30-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Brain stimulation, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: ES reports receiving research funding to his institution from the Ream Foundation, International OCD Foundation, and NIH. He was formerly a consultant for Brainsway and Biohaven Pharmaceuticals in the past 12°months. He owns stock less than $5000 in NView. He receives book royalties from Elsevier, Wiley, Oxford, American Psychological Association, Guildford, Springer, Routledge, and Jessica Kingsley.

#9

Safeguarding the mind from AI: a context-based or a risk-based approach? Philosophical, ethical, and legal perspectives

Fiorella Battaglia (1), Corrado Claverini (1), Giuseppe Di Vetta (2), Gaia Fiorinelli (2) / 1. Unisalento – Salento University (Italy)/ 2. Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies Pisa (Italy)

Presenter(s): Gaia Fiorinelli, Corrado Claverini <gaia.fiorinelli@santannapisa.it, corrado.claverini@unisalento.it>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Featured talk on Friday 9:30-10:30am
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Law, Neurorights, Philosophy, Policy
Disclosures: No conflicts of interest

#10

Socioeconomic inequities in the diagnosis of multiple system atrophy in the United States

Sarah Rebecca Stephen (1,2), Samuel Greenberg (1) / 1. Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY, USA; 2. Stony Brook University Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics, Stony Brook, NY, USA

Presenter(s): Sarah Rebecca Stephen, Samuel Greenberg <rebecca.stephen@stonybrookmedicine.edu, samuel.greenberg@stonybrookmedicine.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Brain disorders, Clinical care, Medical ethics, Social justice, public health
Disclosures: None.

#11

„I feel like an iPhone but that does not worry me“: Patients’ attitudes towards clinical neurotechnology and its regulation in Canada, Germany and Switzerland

Georg Starke / Technical University of Munich, Institute for History and Ethics of Medicine

Presenter(s): Georg Starke <georg.starke@tum.de>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Brain data, Brain stimulation, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Patient perspectives, Policy
Disclosures: No conflicts of interest

#12

Towards Governance of AI Innovation Systems: Applying Foundation Models from Neuroscience to Mental Health

Antoine Boudreau LeBlanc, Blake Richards / Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada; Center of Research in Ethics, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; School of Computer Science, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; CIFAR Learning in Machines and Brains Program, Toronto, ON, Canada; Department of Social & Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada

Presenter(s): Antoine Boudreau LeBlanc <antoine.boudreau-leblanc@mila.quebec>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain disorders, Mental health, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: None

#13

Intelligent biohybrid neural interfaces: scientific and ethical challenges

Marjolaine Boulingre, Roberto Portillo Lara, Rylie A Green / Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London

Presenter(s): Marjolaine Boulingre <m.boulingre22@ic.ac.uk>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Consciousness, Neurotechnology, Research practice
Disclosures: No conflicts of interest

#14

It takes three levels to protect mental privacy

CHEN LUXIA / Beijing University of Chinese Medicine School of Humanities

Presenter(s): CHEN LUXIA <731027377@qq.com>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Law, Neurorights, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: No conflicts of interest to report

#15

Free will, quarantines, and moral neuroenhancements: Neuroabolitionism as an alternative to criminal law

Diego Borbón (1) / Center for Studies on Genetics and Law, Research Group on Biological Sciences and Law, Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia;

Presenter(s): Diego Borbón <diego.borbon1@uexternado.edu.co>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Recording on Wednesday 3:45-4:00pm
Keywords: Cross-culture, Enhancement, Law, Mental health, Neurorights, Free will, neurointerventions, neurocorrections, hard incompatibilism, social justice
Disclosures: I am part of the INS 2025 Munich program committee

#16

The Hybrid Mind vs The Extended Mind: A Framework for Cognitive integrations with Neural Implants

Cassinadri Guido (1,2), Ienca Marcello (2,3) / 1) Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies Pisa, Health Science Interdisciplinary Centre; 2) Institute for History and Ethics of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health; School of Social Science and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Germany.; 3) College of Humanities, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Presenter(s): Cassinadri Guido <guido.cassinadri@santannapisa.it>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain stimulation, Enhancement, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: None

#17

Ethical and Legal Considerations of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Psychiatric Violence Risk Assessment: A Scoping Review

Andrew Lee (1), Juveria Zaheer (1,2), Katrina Hui (1,3), Daniel Z Buchman (2,4,5) Stephanie Penney (1,2), Terri Rodak (2), Renee Rosenmann, Laura Sikstrom (2,6) / 1. Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto 2. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 3. St. Michael’s Hospital 4. Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto 5. Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto 6. Department of Anthropology, University of Toronto;

Presenter(s): Andrew Lee <alee@qmed.ca>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Law, Mental health, Policy
Disclosures: No conflicts of interest to disclose

#18

Ethics of Neuro-augmented Art

Orhan Önder (1,2,3), Boris Abramovic (1) / 1. Department of Philosophy, University of Vienna; 2. Institute of History and Ethics in Medicine, Technical University of Munich; 3. School of Medicine, Marmara University

Presenter(s): Orhan Önder, Boris Abramovic <orhnonder@gmail.com, boris.abramovic@univie.ac.at>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Art, Brain data, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#19

Barriers to Brain-Computer-Interface applications in neuromedicine: Societal and ethical perception

Katharina Kleine (1), Prof. Dr. Laura Bechthold (1) / (1) Bavarian Foresight-Institute

Presenter(s): Katharina Kleine <katharina.kleine@thi.de>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Global health, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Patient perspectives, BCI application
Disclosures: –

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#20

Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of an Emerging or Perceived Artificial Consciousness

Sarah Bouhouita-Guermech1,2; Ian Charest3; Hazar Haidar4; Charles Dupras1 / School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; 2. Centre of Genomics and Policy, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada; 3. cerebrUM, Département de Psychologie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada; 4.Ethics Programs, Department of Letters and Humanities, University of Quebec at Rimouski, Rimouski, Québec, Canada

Presenter(s): Sarah Bouhouita-Guermech <sarah.bouhouita-guermech@umontreal.ca>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Agency, Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Consciousness, Philosophy
Disclosures: No conflicts of interest

#21

Exploring Public Discourse on Neurotechnology: A Computational Analysis of Sentiment, Terminology, and Ethical Concerns on Social Media

Alexander Sobieska (1), Marcello Ienca (1) / 1. Technical University Munich, Chair for Ethics of AI and Neuroscience

Presenter(s): Alexander Sobieska <alexander.sobieska@tum.de>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Neurotechnology, Science communication, Public Discourse
Disclosures: No confict of interest.

#22

Extended or degraded mind?

Noa Cohen (1) / 1. LUMSA university

Presenter(s): Noa Cohen <noa.cohen4@gmail.com>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Neuroethics, human cognition, Extended Mind Theory, Technomoral values
Disclosures: None

#23

Bioethics, Neuroethics and Human Rights: Between hope and deceit

Marta da Rocha Diogo / European University Institute

Presenter(s): Marta da Rocha Diogo <marta.darochadiogo@eui.eu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Law, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Policy, Science communication, Human Rights
Disclosures: No conflict of interest

#24

Neurorights and Psychadelics: Expanding the neuroethics debate in the human rights framework

Marta da Rocha Diogo / European University Institute

Presenter(s): Marta da Rocha Diogo <marta.darochadiogo@eui.eu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Law, Medical ethics, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Human Rights, Psychadelics
Disclosures: No conflict of interest

#25

Evaluation of sham stimulations in clinical trials for neurotechnology: learning from the debate about evidence-based medicine

Benedikt Wilhelms, Georg Starke / Benedikt Wilhelms (Hochschule für Philosophie München, Klinikum Barmherzige Brüder München); Georg Starke (Institut für Geschichte und Ethik der Medizin der Technischen Universität München, Eidgenössischen Technischen Hochschule Lausanne (EPFL))

Presenter(s): Benedikt Wilhelms, <benedikt.wilhlems@gmail.com>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#26

Improving Health Literacy for Cognitive Disabilities: An LLM Approach to Personalized After-Visit Summaries

Vladimir Bok (1), Vidith Phillips (2), Michael P.H. Stanley (3) / 1. Founding Applied AI Researcher, Mirage Security; 2. Division of Biomedical Informatics & Data Science, Department of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; 3. Director of Neurocognitive Disorders, Department of Neurology, Tufts Medical Center

Presenter(s): Vladimir Bok, Vidith Philliips, Michael Stanley <vlad@miragesecurity.ai, vphilli5@jh.edu, Michael.Stanley@tuftsmedicine.org>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Recording on Wednesday 3:45-4:00pm
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Clinical care, Medical ethics, Neurodisability, Science communication
Disclosures: There are no conflicts of interest in our proposal academically/financially, and there are no conflicts of interest socially between authors and abstract committee.

#27

Moral bioenhancement, freedom, and psychopathy

Daniel Lee (1) / 1. Department of Philosophy, LMU Munich

Presenter(s): Daniel Lee <Daniel.Lee@campus.lmu.de>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Autonomy, Brain disorders, Enhancement, Identity, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: None

#28

Automating Resource Allocation and Patient Autonomy in Addiction – Related Emergency Medical Services Cases

Stephen A. Orr (1), Maeve A. Shannahan (1), Gillian E. Hue (2) / 1. Neuroethics Minor, Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, Emory College of Arts & Sciences, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA

Presenter(s): Stephen Orr, Maeve Shannahan <anders.orr.jr@emory.edu, maeve.shannahan@emory.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Autonomy, Clinical care, Medical ethics, Patient perspectives, Decision-making capacity
Disclosures: N/A

#29

Does Scaffolded Cognition Challenge the Neurorights Movement?

Giacomo Figà-Talamanca / American Philosophical Association (APA)

Presenter(s): Giacomo Figà-Talamanca <giacomo.f.talamanca@gmail.com>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#30

Neural interfaces and legal interpretations: Exploring the implantable brain-computer interface nexus

Ji Hyun YANG / Division of Medical Law and Ethics, Department of Medical Humanities and Social Sciences, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Republic of Korea.

Presenter(s): Ji Hyun YANG <yjih@yonsei.ac.kr>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Law, Neurorights
Disclosures: None

#31

Cognitive Liberty and the Return of Individual Research Results from Observational Neurodegeneration Studies

Deven Burks, Jane Paulsen / Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Presenter(s): Deven Burks <dkburks@wisc.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Autonomy, Brain data, Brain disorders, Neurorights, Research practice
Disclosures: None

#32

Ethical considerations in the research, development, and application of speech neuroprostheses

Shu Ishida (1), Tsutomu Sawai (1,2,3) / 1. Uehiro Division for Applied Ethics, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University; 2. Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology, Kyoto University; 3. Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Presenter(s): Shu Ishida <shuishida@hiroshima-u.ac.jp>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Brain disorders, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Patient perspectives, Social justice
Disclosures: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

#33

On the concept and foundation of the neuro-right to equal access to cognitive enhancement

Claudia Aniballi / Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Presenter(s): Claudia Aniballi <claudiaaniballi98@gmail.com>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Enhancement, Identity, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#34

Epistemic Asymmetries at the Intersection of Pain & Machine Learning in Neuroprostheses

Gabi Schaffzin (1), Michelle Charette (2) / 1. Department of Design, York University; 2. Science & Technology Studies, York University;

Presenter(s): Gabi Schaffzin <gabis@yorku.ca>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Clinical care, Medical ethics, Medical humanities, Neurotechnology, Social justice
Disclosures: N/A

#35

Clinical uses of neurotechnologies: ethical and human rights implications

Jonathan Andrew (1), Kristina Hug (2) / (1) Geneva Academy: Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Geneva, Switzerland, (2) Unit of Medical Ethics, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Sweden.

Presenter(s): Jonathan Andrew, Kristina Hug <jonathan.andrew@geneva-academy.ch, kristina.hug@med.lu.se>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Law, Medical ethics, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Patient perspectives
Disclosures: None

#36

Re-ontologising psychiatric illness through deep learning: ethical concerns beyond the clinic

Emily Postan / (1) School of Law, The University of Edinburgh

Presenter(s): Emily Postan <e.postan@ed.ac.uk>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Recording on Wednesday 3:45-4:00pm
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Identity, Medical ethics, Mental health, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#37

Expectations in motion: Ethical challenges of integrating shifting patient perspectives into impact assessments in Deep Brain Stimulation

Kristin Kostick-Quenet, PhD (1); Nicole Provenza, PhD (1); Sameer Sheth, MD (1) / (1) Baylor College of Medicine

Presenter(s): Kristin Kostick-Quenet <Kristin.Kostick@bcm.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Brain data, Brain stimulation, Neurotechnology, digital phenotyping; digital health
Disclosures: No disclosures to declare.

#38

Consciousness in virtual reality: evidence for the interface theory of perception and its neuroethical implications

Yuliya Liberman / Temple University

Presenter(s): Yuliya Liberman <tul33416@temple.edu>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Consciousness, Philosophy, Virtual Reality
Disclosures: N/A

#39

Neuropsychoanalysis in the Age of Digital Medicine: Three (Neuro-)Ethical Imperatives.

Katharina W. Peters / Tübingen University, Institute for Ethics and History of Medicine

Presenter(s): Katharina W. Peters <katharina.w.peters@gmail.com>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Clinical care, Mental health, Philosophy, Research practice, Digital Medicine
Disclosures: none

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#40

Effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation on moral decision-making

Jamie L Scholl (1), Dario Cecchini (2), Lee A Baugh (1), Veljko Dubljevic (2) / 1. Center for Brain and Behavior Research & Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, USA; 2. Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies; Science, Technology and Society (STS) Program, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

Presenter(s): Jamie L Scholl <jamie.scholl@usd.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Agency, Brain stimulation, Neurotechnology, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#41

The right to neural communication to express will in juridical acts: the case of Speech brain computer interfaces (BCIs)

ANNA ANITA MOLLO / 1. Scuola Superiore Meridionale, University Institute for Doctoral Training of Naples 2. Research Center of European Private Law, University Suor Orsola Benincasa of Naples

Presenter(s): ANNA ANITA MOLLO <a.mollo@ssmeridionale.it>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Law, Neurodisability, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: No disclose of any conflicts of interest

#42

How empathy in Edith Stein’s writings applies to today’s neuroethics?

Marie Challita / 1. Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum, 2. Independent scholar

Presenter(s): Marie Challita <marie.challita@upra.org, marchallita@yahoo.ca>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Agency, Brain data, Philosophy, Theology, developmental psychology, social ethics, neuroethics
Disclosures: No conflict of interest

#43

AI, Predictive Behavior, and Neuroethics: A Theoretical Inquiry into Stigmatization

Arpita Vengadessane / Independence High School

Presenter(s): Arpita Vengadessane <arpitavengadessane01@gmail.com>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Philosophy, Social justice
Disclosures: N/S

#51

Hey Siri! what should I target? AI-powered neuroenhancement in the military and the question of legal and moral responsibility

Joseph White / 1. Central European University; 2. Department of Philosophy

Presenter(s): Joseph White <jawhite911.jaw@gmail.com>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Featured talk on Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain stimulation, Law, Neurotechnology, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#52

Protecting our thoughts: Are data protection frameworks ready for implantable brain-computer interfaces?

Julian D Sandbrink (1,2), Michael J Young (1,3) / 1. Harvard Medical School; 2. Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin; 3. Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Neurotechnology and Neurorecovery

Presenter(s): Julian D Sandbrink <julian_sandbrink@hms.harvard.edu>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Featured talk on Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Brain data, Law, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Policy
Disclosures: None

#53

The impact of bci on autonomy: a relational perspective

Alessia Cadelo / 1) Lumsa University

Presenter(s): Alessia Cadelo <a.cadelo.dottorati@lumsa.it>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Featured talk on Friday 9:30-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Agency, Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#54

Rehabilitating epistemic agency in cases of covert consciousness through brain-computer interface enabled communication

Welles Emerson (1), Chanel Matney (2) / author 1) Augsburg University [USA]; author 2) Health and Medicine Division, The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine;

Poster

Presenter(s): Welles Emerson (1), Chanel Matney (2) <welles.emerson@gmail.com; cjmatney@gmail.com>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Agency, Autonomy, Brain disorders, Consciousness, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: author 1) none; author 2) none

#55

Neuroethics At Bench: Rethinking Trauma’s Role in Immigration Proceedings

Caitlyn Ann Tabor (1) / 1. Center for Bioethics | Harvard Medical School; ; 2. Center for Law, Brain & Behavior | Massachusetts General Hospital; ; 3. Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics | Harvard Law School

Presenter(s): Caitlyn Ann Tabor <ctabor@law.harvard.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Law, Neurorights, Policy, Social justice
Disclosures: None.

#56

The pedagogical minefield of artificial intelligence: Hedonic fluency and cognitive bias in higher education

Nicholas Sinclair-House (1), Shannon Plant (1) / 1. University of Sussex

Presenter(s): Nicholas Sinclair-House, Shannon Plant <n.sinclair-house@sussex.ac.uk, sp533@sussex.ac.uk>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Philosophy, Education
Disclosures: No conflicts of interest

#57

The pod bay doors of perception: Would HAL 9000 have benefitted from psychedelic therapy?

Nicholas Sinclair-House / University of Sussex

Presenter(s): Nicholas Sinclair-House <n.sinclair-house@sussex.ac.uk>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Philosophy, Ethics
Disclosures: No conflicts of interest

#58

To trust or not to trust? The ethical and epistemic implications of trusting AI tools with the prediction, diagnosis and treatment of Schizophrenia.

Maria Sourdi / University of Vienna

Presenter(s): Maria Sourdi <marias33.2001@gmail.com>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain disorders, Clinical care, Patient perspectives, Social justice
Disclosures: None.

#59

A Critical Examination of Consent and Alienation in the Context of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)

Luiza de Paula Araujo Galvao Cunha / University of Barcelona

Presenter(s): Luiza de Paula Araujo Galvao Cunha <lparaujo88@gmail.com>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Featured talk on Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Agency, Artificial intelligence, Law, Mental health, Neurorights
Disclosures: no

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#61

Disease before symptoms: Nosology and ethical considerations of asymptomatic Alzheimer’s disease

Seth Gale (1), Michael Stanley (2) / 1. Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School; 2. Tufts Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine

Presenter(s): Seth Gale <sagale@bwh.harvard.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Brain disorders, Clinical care, Medical ethics, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#62

Neuroethics Imbizo: Decolonial and Culturally-informed Ethical Engagements eliciting Perspectives on Mental Health and Innovative Neurotechnologies among South African People with a Lived Experience of a Mental Health Condition

Rafique, M.A.C., Songo, B.S., Matshabane, O.P. / South African Medical Research Council/Stellenbosch University Genomics of Brain Disorders Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town

Presenter(s): Mohhadiah Rafique <rmohhadiah@sun.ac.za>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Recording on Thursday 8:45-10:30am
Keywords: Decolonial, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Cross-cultural, Neuroethics, Community Engagement, Africa
Disclosures: None

#63

The 5C Ethical Lens for Multilingual Neurotechnology and Low-Resource Language Inclusion

Abigail Oppong / Independent

Presenter(s): Abigail Oppong <abigoppong@gmail.com>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Featured talk on Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm / Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Cross-culture, Neurotechnology, Social justice
Disclosures: Yes

#64

Beyond Instructions? Exploring Free Will in Artificial Intelligence

Giulia Melis (1), Giuseppe Sartori (1), Merylin Monaro (1), Cristina Scarpazza (1), Graziella Orrù (2) / 1 Department of General Psychology, University of Padua, Italy; 2 Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy

Presenter(s): Giulia Melis <giulia.melis@unipd.it>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Law, Free will; Legal responsibility
Disclosures: Authors declare no conflicts of interest

#65

Staying in Control: Engineering Sensorimotor Agency in Robotic Neurotechnologies as a Neuroethical Priority

Nicolas Berberich (1), Gordon Cheng (1), James Giordano (2,3) / (1)Institute for Cognitive Systems, School of Computation, Information, and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Germany (2) Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics, Georgetown University, USA (3) Departments of Neurology and Biochemistry, Georgetown University Medical Center, Georgetown University, USA;

Presenter(s): Nicolas Berberich <n.berberich@tum.de>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Agency, Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: no conflicts of interest

#66

Patients in the Engineering Classroom: Empirical Lessons from Human-Centered Neuroengineering Education

Nicolas Berberich (1), Inés Martin Munoz (1), Sabine Baier (1), Gordon Cheng (1) / (1) Institute for Cognitive Systems, School of Computation, Information, and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Germany

Presenter(s): Nicolas Berberich <n.berberich@tum.de>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Agency, Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Neurotechnology, Science communication
Disclosures: No conflicts of interest

#67

Towards a low-tech neuroethic

Timothy Daly (1,2) / 1. Bordeaux Population Health, Université of Bordeaux & INSERM; 2. Bioethics Program, FLACSO Argentina.

Presenter(s): Timothy Daly <timothy.daly@u-bordeaux.fr>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Featured talk on Friday 9:30-10:30am
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain disorders, Neurorights, Policy, Social justice
Disclosures: No conflicts of interest.

#68

Neurotechnology in Support of the Resocialization of Juvenile Offenders in Brazil

Antonio Jorge Pereira Júnior / University of Fortaleza.2. Schhol of Law. 3. PhD Program on Constitutional Law

Presenter(s): Antonio Jorge Pereira Júnior <antoniojorge2000@gmail.com>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Featured talk on Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain stimulation, Law, Neurorights, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: No conflits

#69

To predict or not to predict? Using digital brain twins to fill epistemological and moral gaps in vegetative state care

Giuseppe Comerci (1) / 1. University of Bonn; 2. Department of Social Ethics

Presenter(s): Giuseppe Comerci, Stella Mosetti <gcomerci@uni-bonn.de, Stella.Mosetti@santannapisa.it>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Clinical care, Consciousness, Medical ethics, Medical humanities
Disclosures: None

#70

Neurotechnology on Trial: A Systematic Review of Brain Fingerprinting in Indian Criminal Cases from 2002 to 2023

Shreya Nair (1, 2), Kellie Weisse (1), Preeti Bansal (3), Jennifer A. Chandler (1, 4, 5) / 1. University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law; 2. Fulbright Canada; 3. Independent Researcher; 4. University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine; 5. Bruyère Research Institute;

Presenter(s): Shreya Nair, Kellie Weisse <shreyanair@college.harvard.edu, kellie.weisse@uottawa.ca>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Brain data, Cross-culture, Law, Neurotechnology, Social justice
Disclosures: N/A

#71

Examining racial and ethnic biases in noninvasive neuromodulation techniques

Gianna M. Perez (1), Roy H. Hamilton (2,3), Desmond J. Oathes (1), Anna Wexler (4) / 1) Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; 2) Department of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; 3) Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; 4) Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

Presenter(s): Gianna M. Perez <gperez97@pennmedicine.upenn.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Brain stimulation, Neurotechnology, Research practice, Social justice
Disclosures: None

#72

A case of neurotechnology in medical assistance in dying (MAiD): Is a condition irremediable for purposes of MAiD eligibility prior to a complete trial of deep brain stimulation?

Diana M. Urian (1,2), Jennifer A. Chandler (1,2,3) / 1. Faculty of Law, Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics, and Centre for Technology, Law and Society, University of Ottawa; 2. Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa; 3. Bruyère Health Research Institute

Presenter(s): Diana M. Urian <duria069@uottawa.ca>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Law, Medical ethics, Mental health, Neurotechnology, Policy
Disclosures: No financial conflicts of interest are perceived, though an author’s association may be subject to interpretation. JAC was a member of two expert panels appointed by the Government of Canada: the Council of Canadian Academies Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying (2018), and the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying and Mental Illness (2021).

#73

Digital manipulation as consumer harm

Chiara di Cicco / 1. University of Turin; 3. Law Department

Presenter(s): Chiara di Cicco <chiara.dicicco@unito.it>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Law, Philosophy
Disclosures: No conflicts of interest

#74

Neuroethics and transhumanism: renegotiating a strained relationship

Reina Magistro Nadler / 1. Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia

Presenter(s): Reina Magistro Nadler <reina.magistro@rnadler.ca>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Recording on Thursday 8:45-10:30am
Keywords: Enhancement, Neurotechnology, Philosophy, Social justice, Transhumanism
Disclosures: No disclosures.

#75

While the machine speaks for us: An investigation into the use of neural speech decoding as testimonial evidence in law

Tristan B. Borresen / 1. University of Edinburgh; 2. School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences; 3. Mind, Language and Embodied Cognition

Presenter(s): Tristan Baujault Borresen <T.Baujault-Borresen@sms.ed.ac.uk>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Neurodisability, Neurotechnology, Social justice
Disclosures: None

#76

Hormonal Behavior and Embodied Brains: Neuroendocrinology and Behavioral Neuroethics

Emily Rodriguez (1), Reina Nadler JD (2), Amal Sharafkhodjaeva (3), Cecelia Anderson BS (3), Adam P Steiner PhD (3) / 1. Massachusetts General Hospital, 2. UBC Peter Allard School of Law, 3. Minnesota State University

Presenter(s): Emily Rodriguez, Reina Nadler <erodriguez46@mgh.harvard.edu, reina.magistro@rnadler.ca>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Medical ethics, Medical humanities, Mental health, Social justice
Disclosures: Research was supported in part by a grant from the Dana Foundation awarded to ER

#77

Psychological, Physical and Legal Ownership and Neurotechnology

Shadi Nasseri / Osgoode Hall Law School At York University

Presenter(s): Shadi Nasseri <shadinasseri@osgoode.yorku.ca>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Law, Neurotechnology, Philosophy, Policy, Social justice
Disclosures: None

#78

From Neuro-Ethics to Algor-Ethics: Ethics of Algorithms and Algorithms of Ethics

Alberto Carrara (1,2,3,4) / 1. Faculty of Philosophy, Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum; 2. Faculty of Psychology, Università Europea di Roma; 3. UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and Human Rights; 4. Pontifical Academy for Life

Presenter(s): Alberto Carrara <alberto.carrara@upra.org>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Agency, Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Identity, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#79

Embedding neuroethics into neuroengineering: A community-based, student-led approach

Elizabeth Emery (1,2) / 1. Technical University of Munich; 2. neuroTUM e.V.

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Emery (1,2) <elizabeth.emery@tum.de>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Neurotechnology, Research practice, Social justice, Organisational neuroethics
Disclosures: The authors declare no conflicts of interest related to this work.

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#80

A Framework for Building Intricate Partnerships with Brain Co-Processors

Timothy Emmanuel Brown (1) / University of Washington

Presenter(s): Timothy Brown <timbr@uw.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain stimulation, Neurotechnology, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#81

All in my head? Brain morphology, social determinants of Health, and neuroethics in the Symptomatology of adult post-traumatic stress disorder

Craig McFarland (1); Henri Garrison-Desany (2); Christy Denckla (2) / 1. Harvard University; 2. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Presenter(s): Craig W. McFarland <craigmcfarland@college.harvard.edu>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Featured talk on Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Brain disorders, Global health, Mental health
Disclosures: There are no conflicts of interest to disclose.

#82

A Case for the Existence and Salience of Mental Invasiveness in Pharmacotherapies

Craig McFarland (1) / Harvard University

Presenter(s): Craig W. McFarland <craigmcfarland@college.harvard.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm
Keywords: Brain disorders, Medical ethics, Mental health
Disclosures: There are no disclosures to report.

#83

The (un)protection of neuro-rights in Latin-American constitutional initiatives

Ana Maria D’Ávila Lopes / Universidade de Fortaleza

Presenter(s): Ana Maria D’Ávila Lopes <anadavilalopes@unifor.br>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Law
Disclosures: No conflicts

#84

Do we need new EU Neurotechnology Act? Legal challenges in neurodata processing.

Laura Słocka / University of Wrocław (Poland)

Presenter(s): Laura Słocka <slocka.laura@gmail.com>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Law, Neurorights, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: None.

#85

Artificial Intelligence and Handwriting Analysis: A Study on Gender and Sexual Orientation Identification through Machine Learning Algorithms

Valentina Fietta (1), Nicolò Navarin (2), Sarah Bressanelli (1), Giuseppe Sartori (1), Merylin Monaro (1) / 1. Department of General Psychology, University of Padova, Padua, Italy; 2. Department of Mathematics, University of Padova, Padua, Italy

Presenter(s): Valentina Fietta <valentina.fietta.1@phd.unipd.it>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Identity, Research practice, Privacy policy
Disclosures: None

#86

Potential Limits of Brain Organoid Research? Navigating the Ethics of Stem Cell-derived 3D Models of Neurological Disease and Brain Development

Sarah Diner / University of Bonn, Medical Faculty, Institute for Medical Humanities

Presenter(s): Sarah Diner <sarah.diner@uni-bonn.de>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Consciousness, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Philosophy
Disclosures: No conflict of interest.

#87

Community-based models as neuroethical alternatives to the erosion of autonomy through psychiatric incarceration

Angie Quinn (An Gie Kong) / 1. King’s College London, The Dickson Poon School of Law, Transnational Human Rights Law; 2. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Law

Presenter(s): An Gie Kong (Preferred Name: Angie Quinn) <angethropologie@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Autonomy, Brain data, Medical ethics, Mental health, Social justice
Disclosures: None

#88

Could Neuroimaging Contribute to the Social Reintegration of Criminal Offenders?

Beatriz Mamede / 1. University of Washington, Department of Philosophy

Presenter(s): Beatriz Mamede <brmamede@uw.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Brain disorders, Law, Mental health
Disclosures: No conflits

#89

Me, my Therapist, and AI: The Ethics of AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support: A multi-Stakeholder Survey

Anne-Fleur Lammers (1), and Katherine Bassil (1,2) / 1 Department of Bioethcis and Health Humanities, UMC Utrecht, The Netherlands; 2 Institute of History and Ethics in Medicine, TUM, Munich, Germany;

Presenter(s): Katherine Bassil <katherine.bassil@tum.de>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Brain disorders, Mental health, Patient perspectives
Disclosures: None

#90

Extended Reality (XR) in Psychiatry: How to Prevent Real Harms of Virtual Risks

Maria Marloth (1), Kai Vogeley (1,2) / 1)Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany.; 2)Institute for Neuroscience and Medicine, Cognitive Neuroscience (INM-3), Research Centre Juelich, 52425, Juelich, Germany.

Presenter(s): Maria Marloth <maria.marloth@uk-koeln.de>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Medical ethics, Medical humanities, Mental health
Disclosures: None

#91

Ethical Reasons and Legal Tools for Avoiding Unwanted BCI Explantations

Guido Cassinadri (1,2), Gaetana Morgante (1), Timo Minssen (3), Marcello Ienca (2,4) / 1. Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies Pisa, Health Science Interdisciplinary Centre; ; 2. Institute for History and Ethics of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health; School of Social Science and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Munchen, Germany.; ; 3 University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law; ; 4. College of Humanities, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Presenter(s): Guido Cassinadri <guido.cassinadri@santannapisa.it>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Autonomy, Clinical care, Law, Medical ethics, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Research practice
Disclosures: None

#92

Mapping AI Perception: Testing the Stereotype Content Model and Mind Perception Dimensions to characterise the current stereotype of AI

Afroditi Tsourgianni (1), Lasana Harris (1) / 1. University College London (UCL)

Presenter(s): Afroditi Tsourgianni <afroditi.tsourgianni.19@ucl.ac.uk>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Agency, Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Medical humanities, Neurotechnology, Research practice, AI perception
Disclosures: None

#93

My ‘On’ is nothing like this: An Ethnographical Study on the Patients’ Digital Self-reporting and their Everyday Lives Narratives with Parkinson’s Disease.

Ayami Umemura / Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine,

Presenter(s): Ayami Umemura <umemura.ayami.c7@f.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Clinical care, Consciousness, Identity, Medical humanities, Patient perspectives, Science communication
Disclosures: The author has no conflicts of interest to report.

#94

Significance of AI for theoretical foundations of psychiatric research and practice

Eike Buhr (1), Mark Schweda (1) / 1. Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Ethics in Medicine

Presenter(s): Eike Buhr <eike.buhr@uni-oldenburg.de>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Medical ethics, Mental health, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#95

Improving journal author guidance to address ethical challenges in the utilization of race and ethnicity population descriptors in human neuroscience research

Lauren Lang (1), Julianna Gerold (2), Craig McFarland (3), Francis X. Shen (4) / 1. Emory University Department of Biology; 2. Massachusetts General Hospital, Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging; 3. Harvard College; 4. University of Minnesota Law School & Graduate Program in Neuroscience; MGH Center for Law, Brain & Behavior

Presenter(s): Lauren Lang, Julianna Gerold <lauren.lang@emory.edu,JGEROLD1@mgh.harvard.edu>
Participating: In-person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Poster
Keywords: Identity, Law, Research practice, Social justice, Race, ethnicity
Disclosures: The authors report no conflicts.

#96

The neurorights bill in Mexico

José M. Muñoz (1,2,3), Karen Herrera-Ferrá (2,3), Anahiby Becerril (4), Eric García-López (2,3,5,6), José Ángel Marinaro (2,3,7), Luis Ricardo Sánchez Hernández (8), Jesús Alejandro Alonso Olamendi (9), Alejandra Lagunes Soto Ruiz (10) / (1) International Center for Neuroscience and Ethics (CINET), Tatiana Foundation, Madrid, Spain; (2) Centre for Neurotechnology and Law, London, UK; (3) Asociación Mexicana de Neuroética (AMNE), Mexico City, Mexico; (4) Mexican Academy of Cybersecurity and Digital Law (AMCID), Mexico City, Mexico; (5) National Institute of Criminal Science (INACIPE), Mexico City, Mexico; (6) Museo Iberoamericano de Neurociencia y Derecho (MIND), Mexico City, Mexico; (7) Department of Law and Political Science, National University of La Matanza, San Justo, Argentina; (8) National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information, and Personal Data Protection (INAI), Mexico City, Mexico; (9) Independent advisor, Mexico City, Mexico; (10) Senate of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico

Presenter(s): José M. Muñoz <jmmunoz@inecenter.com>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Neurorights, Policy
Disclosures: JMM, KH-F, AB, EGL, JÁM, LRSH, and JAAO were part of the group of experts that drafted the GLNN bill, and they received no compensation for their contribution. JMM and KH-F are affiliated with the company Cerebralink Neurotech Consultancy as executive member and freelance consultant, respectively, but their work within the group of experts was developed independently, without the participation of the company. LRSH is the General Director of Regulation and Consultation at the National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI) but his contribution to the bill was made independently, providing support from the perspective of personal data protection in the context of neurotechnologies and neurorights. ALSR is Senator of the Republic, for the Senate of Mexico, and she proposed the GLNN bill and supervised the project.

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#105

Post-Trial Responsibility in Neural Implant Studies: Insights from an Australian Consensus Workshop

Nathan Higgins (1,3), John Gardner (2), Adrian Carter (1,3) / 1School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; 2School of Social Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; 3Monash Bioethics Centre, School of Philosophical, Historical, and International Studies, Monash University,; Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Presenter(s): Nathan Higgins <nathan.higgins@monash.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Brain stimulation, Neurosurgery, Neurotechnology, Policy, Research practice
Disclosures: None.

#106

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Neurosurgery: Examining Moral Responsibility and Accountability in Medical Practice

Binh Trang / 1. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Presenter(s): Binh Trang <trangb@unc.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Featured talk on Friday 9:30-10:30am
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Consciousness, Medical ethics, Neurosurgery, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#107

To be excluded or commodified: The risks of AI-driven precision medicine in the clinical neurosciences

Ian Stevens (1,2), Benjamin Collins (3) / 1. The Hastings Center; 2. Center for Bioethics, Harvard Medical School; 3. Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Presenter(s): Ian Stevens <Stevensi@thehastingscenter.org>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Featured talk on Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Medical ethics, Social justice
Disclosures: None

#108

Bridging gaps in neurotechnology development: Industry insights on navigating academic collaborations

Tristan McIntosh, Meredith Parsons, Erin Solomon, Michael Kudom-Agyemang, Judith Mwobobia / 1. Washington University School of Medicine, Bioethics Research Center

Presenter(s): Tristan McIntosh <t.mcintosh@wustl.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Featured talk on Thursday 11:00am-12:00pm
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Brain data, Neurotechnology, Research practice
Disclosures: The authors disclose that this work was funded by the National Institutes of Health (R01MH130519).

#109

Neuroethical dimensions of racial discrimination in female minorities: Understanding stress, brain function, and social equity

Soha A. Budhani / Stanford University

Presenter(s): Soha A. Budhani <soha.budhani@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Recognitions: Top Abstract
Keywords: Cross-culture, Global health, Medical ethics, Medical humanities, Mental health, Neurorights
Disclosures: None

#110

Ensuring inclusive neuroimaging for African American hair types: Ethical imperatives and AI solutions

Soha A. Budhani / Stanford University

Presenter(s): Soha A. Budhani <Soha.Budhani@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Medical ethics, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Policy
Disclosures: None

#111

IEEE Brain Neuroethics Framework – Education

Genevieve [1]; Smith-Nunes [1]; Uri, Hasson [2]; Ankita, Moss [3]; Deepak, Mewada [4]; John, Shook [5]; / [1] University of Roehampton, UK; [2] The University of Trento, Italy; [3] George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, USA; [4] Indian Institute of Technology, India; [5] Bowie State University, USA;

Presenter(s): John Shook <jshook@pragmatism.org>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Policy, Education;
Disclosures: None

#112

Clinicians’ views on the use of a patient decision aid for DBS in Parkinson’s disease

Hillary King (1), Jennifer Blumenthal-Barby (2), Sol De Jesus (3), Benjamin Levi (4, 5), Laura Y. Cabrera (1, 6) / 1. Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Center for Neural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University; 2. Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Baylor College of Medicine; 3. Department of Neurology, Penn State College of Medicine; 4. Department of Humanities, Penn State College of Medicine; 5. Department of Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine; 6. Rock Ethics Institute, Pennsylvania State University

Presenter(s): Hillary King, Laura Y. Cabrera <hvk5583@psu.edu, lcabrera@psu.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Brain stimulation, Clinical care, Medical ethics, Neurosurgery, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: None

#113

Implementation of cognitive forcing in AI-supported acute psychiatric decision-making

Shrika Vejandla (1,2), Laura Sikstrom (1), Matt Ratto (3), Aksharaa Ray (1,4), Juveria Zaheer (5), Marta Maslej (1) / 1. Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; 2. Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen’s University; 3. Faculty of Information, University of Toronto; 4. Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour, McMaster University; 5. Institute for Mental Health Policy Research and General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Presenter(s): Shrika Vejandla <shrika.v3@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Clinical care, Mental health, Social justice, Human-computer interaction
Disclosures: None

#114

100 Years of EEG: Ethical Challenges in the Age of AI

Wing Yu Kan (1), Tammy Yue Ken Tam (2) / 1. St Stephen’s College 2. SunRise Kids

Presenter(s): Wing Yu Kan, Tammy Yue Ken Tam <zethkan@gmail.com, sunrisekids.edu@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Featured talk on Friday 9:30-10:30am
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Literature, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: NA

#115

Critical analysis of the justification for cardiopulmonary resuscitation after death by neurologic criteria

Nicole Russell (1,2), Jennifer L. Grant (2,3) / 1. Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD; 2. Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX; 3. Department of Surgery, Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX; 4. Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, TX.

Presenter(s): Nicole Russell <nicole.russell@tcu.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Clinical care, Medical ethics
Disclosures: Nicole Russell is employed by the National Institutes of Health and contributed to this article in her personal capacity. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the National Institutes of Health or the United States Government.

#116

Developing a Question Prompt List (QPL) for research participants in BCI studies

Andrew Brown (1), Sara Goering (1), Eran Klein (1,2) / 1. Neuroethics Group, Philosophy, University of Washington; 2. Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University

Presenter(s): Andrew Brown <aibrown@uw.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Agency, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Patient perspectives, Research practice
Disclosures: none

#117

Brain pioneers as the face of the study: exploring what counts as recognition for participants in implantable BCI studies

Andrew Brown (1), Sara Goering (1), Eran Klein (1,2) / 1. Neuroethics Group, Philosophy, University of Washington; 2. Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University

Presenter(s): Andrew Brown <aibrown@uw.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Patient perspectives, Philosophy, Social justice
Disclosures: none

#118

Ghost in the shell or shell of a ghost? How generative AI may distract from neuroscience-specific AI ethics.

Asad I. Beck (1), Timothy E. Brown (2) / 1. Department of Biology, University of Washington; 2. Department of Bioethics and Humanities, University of Washington

Presenter(s): Asad I. Beck <aibeck@uw.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Cross-culture, Neurotechnology, Philosophy
Disclosures: None to disclose.

#119

Distinct ethical considerations for the development of visual neuroprosthesis and the device itself

Leili Soo (1), Eduardo Fernández-Jover (1,2) / (1) Universidad Miguel Hernández, Institute of Bioengineering, Elche, Spain. (2) Centro de Investigación Biomedica en Red in the subject area of Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicie (CIBER-BBN), Madrid, Spain.

Presenter(s): Leili Soo <leilisoo@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Brain stimulation, Enhancement, Neurotechnology, Research practice
Disclosures: None

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#120

Epistemic Injustice in Disorders of Consciousness: Ethical Challenges in Brain Data Communication

Eugenia Stefanello (1), Federico Zilio (1) / 1. Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education, and Applied Psychology, University of Padova, Italy

Presenter(s): Eugenia Stefanello, Federico Zilio <eugenia.stefanello@unipd.it, federico.zilio@unipd.it>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Brain data, Brain disorders, Consciousness, Medical ethics, Medical humanities
Disclosures: None.

#121

A queer future for digital mental health? LGBTQ+ young adult perspectives on digital mental health tools

1. Isobel Butorac, 2. Adrian Carter, 3. Jacob Thomas, 4. Alexa Flores, 5. Joshua Paolo Seguin, 6. Jaimie Northam, 7. Roisin McNaney / 1. Turner Institute, Monash University 2. Monash Bioethics Centre, Monash University 3. Turner Institute, Monash University 4. Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, Mexico 5. Action Lab, Monash University 6. The School of Psychology, The University of Sydney 7. Action Lab, Monash University

Presenter(s): Isobel Butorac <isobel.butorac@monash.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Clinical care, Identity, Mental health, Patient perspectives, Social justice
Disclosures: No

#122

Psychiatric polygenic risk scores in reproductive decision-making: Concerns, perceived utility, and dissonance among adult psychiatric patients

Lauren A. Ginn (1,2), Amanda R. Merner (3,4), Ana Lucía Battaglino (5), Page M. Trotter (2), Dorit Barlevy (2), Eric A. Storch (6), Stacey Pereira (2), Gabriel Lázaro-Muñoz (3,4) / 1) Department of Biosciences, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005; 2) Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77005; 3) Department of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115; 4) Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114; 5) Center for Bioethics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115; 6) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77005.

Presenter(s): Lauren Ginn <lag7@rice.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Genetics, Mental health, Patient perspectives
Disclosures: None

#123

Is it over yet?: Qualitative findings on the ambiguity of the ‘post’ in ‘post-trial’ for deep brain stimulation trials

Erika Versalovic (1), Amanda R. Merner (1), Ian Stevens (2), Brandy Ellis (3), Megan S. Wright (4,5), Joseph J. Fins (5,6), Gabriel Lázaro-Muñoz (1,7) / 1. Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery; 2. The Hasting Center; 3) Independent Consultant, Former Trial Participant; 4) Penn State Law; 5) Weill Cornell Medicine; 6) Yale Law School; 7) Harvard Medical School

Presenter(s): Erika Versalovic <eversalovic@mgh.harvard.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Brain disorders, Brain stimulation, Neurotechnology, Patient perspectives, Research practice
Disclosures: BE is a paid member of the community advisory board for Motif Neurotech. No other conflicts of interest to disclose.

#124

Memory Erasure Technology as a Transformative-Experience-Generating Technology

Junjie Yang / 1. Department of Philosophy, Peking University; 2. Department of Philosophy, Yale University

Presenter(s): Junjie Yang <yangjunjie@stu.pku.edu.cn>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Brain stimulation, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Philosophy
Disclosures: The author declares no conflicts of interest.

#125

Embodied Social Robots: Intersubjectivity in Ethical Relations

Shaun Respess / North Carolina State University

Presenter(s): Shaun Respess <sdrespes@ncsu.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Medical humanities, Patient perspectives, Philosophy
Disclosures: None

#126

“Whose ethics inform that code?”: An analysis of international social robotics policy in consultation with the dementia community

Susanna E. Martin(1,2,3), Jill A. Dosso(1,2,3), Haiger Ye(1,2,3), Gabriella K. Guerra(1,2,3), Anna Riminchan(1,2,3), Julie M. Robillard(1,2,3) / (1) University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. (2) BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada. (3) Neuroethics Canada, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Presenter(s): Susanna E. Martin <susanna.martin@ubc.ca>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Patient perspectives, Policy, Research practice
Disclosures: None

#127

The ethics of AI-Driven intimacy: Brain-Computer Interfaces and human attachment

Georges-Philippe Gadoury-Sansfaçon, MSc ; MD-PhD candidate (1,2,3); Alexis Robidoux; MD candidate (2); Sherif Youssef, BSc; MD candidate (2). 1. Bioethics programs, School of Public Health, Université de Montréal; 2. Predoctoral medical studies program, Health and Medicine Faculty, Université de Sherbrooke; 3. Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique

Presenter(s): Georges-Philippe Gadoury-Sansfaçon <georges-philippe.gadoury-sansfacon@umontreal.ca>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Identity, Medical ethics, Mental health, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: NA

#128

Neuroethics 3.0: A Posture of Neuro and AI Preparedness

John R. Shook, James Giordano / 1. Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program, Bowie State University, Bowie, MD, USA; 2. Neurology and Biochemistry, and Neuroethics Studies, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC, USA;

Presenter(s): John Shook, James Giordano <jrshook@bowiestate.edu, jg353@georgetown.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Agency, Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Brain data, Cross-culture, Global health, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Philosophy, Social justice
Disclosures: There is no conflict of interest.

#129

Emotional privacy: the delineation of habeas cogitationem as a legal remedy and the role of the precautionary principle

Roberta Nobile / University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome

Presenter(s): Roberta Nobile <robertanobile110@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Consciousness, Identity, Law, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: No conflict of interest

#130

The Decoy Effect in Embryo Selection: A Decision-Making Bias in Clinicians and the Public on Polygenic Scores for Cognitive Disorders

Rémy Furrer (1,2), Aaron Greenberg (2), Dorit Barlevy (3), Stacey Pereira (3), Shai Carmi (4), Todd Lencz (5), Gabriel Lázaro-Muñoz (1,2) / 1. Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery 2. Harvard Medical School 3. Baylor College of Medicine, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy 4. Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Braun School of Public Health 5. The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Northwell Health

Presenter(s): Rémy Furrer <rfurrer@mgh.harvard.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Brain disorders, Genetics, Medical ethics, Mental health, Experimental Psychology
Disclosures: None

#131

Rethinking the role of disability in technology ethics: From AI ethics to neuroethics

Valerie Black / Dept of Neurology, UCSF

Presenter(s): Valerie Black <valerie.black@ucsf.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Neurotechnology, Social justice, Disability
Disclosures: N/A

#132

Navigating consent for neuroimaging data sharing: guidance gaps in IRB templates

Kaitlyn A. Stoehr, BSE (1), Evan D. Morris, PhD (2,3) / 1. Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine; 2. Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale University; 3. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale University

Presenter(s): Kaitlyn A. Stoehr <kaitlyn.stoehr@yale.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Autonomy, Brain data, Research practice
Disclosures: None

#133

New perspectives for the neurocognitive assessment and interventions for behavioral addictions: a study using BFE-A

Laura Angioletti (1-2), Roberta Allegretta (1-2*), Angelica Daffinà (1-2), and Michela Balconi (1-2) / 1) International research center for Cognitive Applied Neuroscience (IrcCAN), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy; 2) Research Unit in Affective and Social Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy

Presenter(s): Laura Angioletti <laura.angioletti1@unicatt.it>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Brain disorders, Mental health, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: None

#134

Neurorights in focus – exploring the public perception of neurotechnologies

Louis Longin (1), Ophelia Deroy (1,2,3) / 1. Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and the Study of Religion, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany 2. Munich Center for Neurosciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany. 3. Institute of Philosophy, School of Advanced Study, University of London, London, UK;

Presenter(s): Louis Longin <louis.longin@lmu.de>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Philosophy, Policy
Disclosures: none

#135

Refining the existing aDBS ethical framework to address racial disparities for Black and African American patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Riya Bajpai / Virginia Commonwealth University

Presenter(s): Riya Bajpai <bajpair2@vcu.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Brain stimulation, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Social justice
Disclosures: There are no conflicts of interest.

#136

Advancing suicide risk prediction in psychiatric populations: a Bayesian-informed, neurobiology-integrated approach to interpretable machine learning

William J. Bannon IV / Trinity College (Hartford, CT, USA)

Presenter(s): Will Bannon <william.bannon@trincoll.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Clinical care, Medical ethics, Mental health
Disclosures: none

#137

Neuroethical and Legal Analysis of the Proposal for the Regulation of Neurorights in Mexico.

Olvera Arellano, Ana G. (1), Cabrera, Laura Y. (2)(3) / (1) Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo; (2) Center for Neural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University; (3) The Rock Ethics Institute, The Pennsylvania State University

Presenter(s): Ana Olvera Arellano <aolvera8@alumno.uned.es>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Brain data, Law, Neurorights, Policy
Disclosures: No

#138

The moral implications of consciousness in human neural assembloids

Luca Lattanzi / Not currently affiliated

Presenter(s): Luca Lattanzi <lucalattanzi2610@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Consciousness, Genetics, Philosophy, Policy, Research practice
Disclosures: No

#139

Illocutionary silencing and the rise of AI psychotherapy: a perspective for the evolution of the human social brain connectome

Eva Bonda / The Institute of NeuroAIsthesis

Presenter(s): Eva Bonda <eva.bonda@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Agency, Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Brain disorders, Clinical care, Consciousness, Identity, Mental health, Neurorights, Patient perspectives
Disclosures: None

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#140

Algorithms to Organoids: Examining the Perception of AI and Emerging Organoid Intelligence in Healthcare

John Kim , Angela Fang / Biomedicine, Academies at Englewood

Presenter(s): John Kim and Angela Fang <johnjooahnkim@gmail.com, angela2007fang@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Global health, Medical ethics, Medical humanities, Patient perspectives
Disclosures: No conflicts of interest.

#141

“The reasons why it’s hard to do are also the reasons why it feels important”: Exploring the challenges and benefits of integrating ethics in neuroscience

Sara Goering (1), Brittney High (1), and Erika Versalovic (2) / 1. University of Washington; 2. Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard

Presenter(s): Sara Goering and Brittney High <sgoering@uw.edu; bhigh424@uw.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Neurotechnology, Research practice, Social justice, Ethics integration
Disclosures: None

#142

Neurotechnology on the Rise: The Global Market and the Urgent Need for Neurorights Protection

Henrique Segolin Molina / 1. Postgraduate Student in Digital Law and New Technologies at the Institute of Technology and Society of Rio de Janeiro (ITS RIO), in partnership with the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). ; 2. Graduate of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP); 3. Attorney (OAB SP); 4. Active Member of the Special Commission on Technology and Innovation (OAB SP); 5. Active Member of the Special Commission on Privacy, Data Protection, and Artificial Intelligence (OABSP)

Presenter(s): Henrique Segolin Molina <hs.molina@outlook.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Global health, Mental health, Neurodisability, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Policy
Disclosures: I declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this article, which has been published in Brazil.

#143

LEGAL CHALLENGES IN NEUROSCIENTIFIC STUDIES OF FREE WILL: SAFEGUARDING MENTAL INTEGRITY AND RECOGNIZING NEURAL DATA AS SENSITIVE PERSONAL DATA

Henrique Segolin Molina (1-5), Michel Sachs Feuz (1-3) / 1. Graduate student in Digital Law and New Technologies at the Institute of Technology and Society of Rio de Janeiro (ITS RIO), in partnership with the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ); 2. Graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP); 3. Attorney (OAB SP); 4. Active member of the Special Commission on Technology and Innovation (OAB SP); 5. Active member of the Special Commission on Privacy, Data Protection, and Artificial Intelligence (OAB SP);

Presenter(s): Henrique Segolin Molina, Michel Sachs Feuz <hs.molina@outlook.com, michelsachsfeuz@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Law, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Policy
Disclosures: The authors declare that they have no real or perceived financial conflicts of interest related to this research. It is important to note that the extended research will be published in Brazil. We inquire if this publication represents any conflict of interest.

#144

A Study on the Potential Legal Liability of Commercial Neurotechnology in the State of Georgia of the United States

Smith T. Johnston (presenting) / Attorney at law, State Bar of Georgia, United States

Presenter(s): Smith T. Johnston <smithtjohnston413@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Agency, Brain data, Law, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Policy, Science communication
Disclosures: None

#145

Is a neuroethics by design possible for neurotechnologies? Ethical and philosophical reflections based on the notion of consciousness that the convergence of AI and neuroscience brings into tension.

Laure Tabouy, PhD(1,2), Jean-Pierre Llored, PhD(1), Pascal Taranto,PhD(1) / 1.Center Gilles Gaston Granger, Aix-Marseille University; 2.Université Paris-Saclay, CESP INSERM U1018.

Presenter(s): Laure Tabouy, PhD <laure.tabouy@universite-paris-saclay.fr ; laure.tabouy@etu.univ-amu.fr>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Consciousness, Enhancement, Neurotechnology, Philosophy, neuroethics by design
Disclosures: NONE

#146

Meeting the Needs of People with Severe Quadriplegia in the 21st Century: The Case for Implantable Brain Computer Interfaces

Abbey Sawyer, PT, PhD (1), Lily Cooke, MSc (1), Erica Breyman, BSc (2), Steve Spohn (3,4), Sandy Edelman (4), David Putrino, PT, PhD (1) / 1. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, United States; 2. Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, United States; 3. The AbleGamers Charity, Charles Town, West Virginia, United States; 4. Patient Author.

Presenter(s): Abbey Sawyer <abbey.sawyer@mountsinai.org>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Autonomy, Brain disorders, Medical ethics, Neurodisability, Neurorights, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: None to report.

#147

Ethical Barriers and Challenges for Patient-Facing Virtual Reality

Ankita Moss (1, 2), Luana Colloca (1) / 1. University of Maryland Baltimore School of Nursing; 2. George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Presenter(s): Ankita Moss <ankita.moss@umaryland.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Clinical care, Medical ethics, Patient perspectives, Research practice
Disclosures: none

#148

Bringing attention to the psychological invasiveness of AI-augmented neurotechnology and brain data analysis to shape neuroethics discussions for the future

Benjamin Collins (1) / 1. Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States

Presenter(s): Benjamin Collins <benjamin.collins@vumc.org>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: None

#149

Defining and advancing “neurotech justice”

Williamson, Theresa (1, 2), Gabriel Lázaro-Muñoz (1,2), Francis X. Shen (1,3) / 1. Massachusetts General Hospital; 2. Harvard Medical School; 3. University of Minnesota Law School

Presenter(s): Theresa Williamson, Gabriel Lázaro-Muñoz <TWILLIAMSON1@mgh.harvard.edu, GLAZAROMUNOZ@mgh.harvard.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Law, Neurotechnology, Policy, Social justice
Disclosures: The authors report no conflicts.

#150

The Boundaries of Freedom, Neuroscienes, and Robotics

Sara Fernandes (1), Leonor Almeida (2), Alexandre Castro Caldas (3) / 1. Cados & Porticus, Universidade Católica Portuguesa; 2. FMUL, University of Lisbon; 3. Universidade Católica Portuguesa;

Presenter(s): Sara Fernandes <safernandes@ucp.pt>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Agency, Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Medical ethics, Philosophy
Disclosures: I have no conflicts of interest.

#151

Researcher perspectives on non-therapeutic applications of brain-based visual prostheses

Peter Zuk (1), Jonathan McCabe (2), Odile C. van Stuijvenberg (3), Erika Versalovic (4), Gabriel Lázaro-Muñoz (4,2) / 1. University of Texas at Arlington; 2. Harvard Medical School; 3. University Medical Center Utrecht; 4. Massachusetts General Hospital

Presenter(s): Peter Zuk, Jonathan McCabe <peter.zuk@uta.edu, jonathan_mccabe@hms.harvard.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Agency, Brain stimulation, Enhancement, Neurotechnology, Research practice
Disclosures: None

#153

Anticipated co-enrollment in interventional brain studies

Saskia Hendriks (1), Sameer A. Sheth (2), Christine Grady (1) / 1. Department of Bioethics, NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, USA; 2. Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA

Presenter(s): Saskia Hendriks <saskia.hendriks@nih.gov>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Brain stimulation, Medical ethics, Neurosurgery, Neurotechnology, Research practice
Disclosures: The views expressed are the authors’ own and do not represent the NIH, HHS, or U.S. government. No conflicts of interest.

#154

Memory-dampening and the problem of personal identity

Mona Jahangiri / LMU-University of Munich, Department of Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion and Philosophy of Science

Presenter(s): Mona Jahangiri <monajahangiri1@googlemail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Identity, Mental health, Philosophy, Theology
Disclosures: No

#155

Language, Stigma, and Neuropsychiatry in Limited English Proficiency Populations

Craig McFarland (1); Julia Pace (2); Iandra Ramos (1) / 1. Harvard University; 2. Northeastern University

Presenter(s): Iandra Ramos <iramos@fas.harvard.edu>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Brain disorders, Clinical care, Medical ethics, Mental health
Disclosures: There are no conflicts to disclose.

#156

A Neurobiological Framework for Global Health in Related Law and Policy Decision-Making

Craig McFarland (1), Julia Pace (2) / 1. Harvard University; 2. Northeastern University

Presenter(s): Craig McFarland, Julia Pace <craigmcfarland@college.harvard.edu, pace.ju@northeastern.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Brain disorders, Global health, Law, Policy
Disclosures: There are no conflicts of interest to disclose.

#157

Navigating the human-machine boundary: an analysis of the legal horizon for Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)

Alessia J H Papini (1, 2) / 1. University of Cambridge, 2. UCL

Presenter(s): Alessia Julie Hansel Papini <alessiajhpapini@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Brain stimulation, Consciousness, Enhancement, Law, Medical ethics, Neurorights, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: None

#158

Decision-making in mobile AI-supported youth mental health care: A multilogue among ethicists, social scientists, AI-researchers, biomedical engineers, young experiential experts, and psychiatrists.

Dorothee Horstkötter 1, Mariël Kanne 2, Simona Karbouniaris 2, Noussair Lazrak 3, Maria Bulgheroni 4, Ella Sheltawy, Laura Giani 4, Margherita La Gamba 4, Esmeralda Ruiz Pujadas 3, Marina Camacho 3 , Finty Royle 5, Irene Baggetto 5 , Bart Rutten 6, Jim van Os 7, / 1 Maastricht University, Mental Health and Neuroscience Research Institute, Department of Health Ethics and Society,; 2 Utrecht University of Applied Science, Utrecht, the Netherlands,; 3 University of Barcelona, Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science, BCN-AIM lab, Spain,; 4 Ab.Acus, Milano, Italy ; 5 Euro Youth Mental Health, United Kingdom, ; 6 Maastricht University, and Maastricht University Medical Centre, Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology, Maastricht, the Netherlands; 7 Utrecht Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands

Presenter(s): Dorothee Horstkoetter <d.horstkoetter@maastrichtuniversity.nl>
Participating: In-Person
Presentation: Poster on Thursday 9:00-10:30am
Keywords: Agency, Artificial intelligence, Medical ethics, Mental health, Research practice
Disclosures: none

#159

Balancing Neurotechnology and Cultural Diversity: Safeguarding Mental Privacy Rights in South Africa

Marietjie Botes, Melodie Labuschaigne, Becky Inkster, Mark Sheppard, Camille Castelyn / 1. Stellenbosch University, Centre for Research Evaluation Science and Technology and the University of KwaZulu Natal, School of Law; 2. University of South African; Cambridge University, UK; University of Kent, UK; University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Presenter(s): Marietjie Botes <marietjiebotes1@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Autonomy, Brain disorders, Cross-culture, Law, Mental health
Disclosures: The authors have no financial conflict of interest to disclose.

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#161

Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Neuroscience: A Review on Current Applications, Ethical Implications, Challenges and Future Directions

Tejiri Napoleon(1), Ojo Israel Ifeoluwa(1), Sodiq Lawal(2), Samuel Oluwatumilehin Abati(2), Glory Olalekan Adebajo(7), Babalola Gbenga Jonathan(3), Olaniyi Michael Oladosu(4), Davies Oluwasijibomi (5), Chioma Nnedinma Duru (5), Azubuike Nnagozie (6), David Oluwasanmi Adebayo (7), Osakue Pedro Osayande(8), Olawuyi Dimeji Abdulsobur(1) / 1. College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; ; 2. College of Health Sciences , Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; ; 3. College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi- Araba; ; 4. Federal Medical Centre, Ebutte Metta, Lagos; ; 5. College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State; ; 6. College of Medicine, Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State; ; 7. Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Nigeria ; ; 8. Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, Nigeria

Presenter(s): Tejiri Napoleon <napoleongreat3@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain disorders, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Policy
Disclosures: None

#162

Towards Memory Neurorights: Confronting the Existential Threat of Unregulated Neurotechnology

Luis Ernesto Vasquez Leal. / Independent researcher

Presenter(s): Luis Ernesto Vasquez Leal <abg.luisvasquez@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Law, Neurorights, Neurotechnology, Policy
Disclosures: None

#163

Ethics in NeuroAI: What Does it Mean for NATO Alliance?

Julie Moonga / ; 1. Academic Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London ; 2. Political Economy, School of Politics and Economics, King’s College London; 3. International School for Government, Policy Institute, King’s College London;

Presenter(s): Julie Moonga <julie.moonga@kcl.ac.uk>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Policy
Disclosures: No conflict of interest

#165

Intersections [neuroethics & AI]: the complex challenges of neurotechnological innovations

Nadia EL KADMIRI (1) / 1 – Molecular Engineering, Biotechnology and Innovation Team, Geo-Bio-Environment Engineering and Innovation Laboratory, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, IBN ZOHR University, Taroudant City, Morocco.

Presenter(s): Nadia EL KADMIRI <n.elkadmiri@uiz.ac.ma>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Brain data, Brain stimulation, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: None

#166

The Ethical Perspectives of Healthcare Providers Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare: A Study from Jordan

Raneem AlShuaibi (1), Wael Al-Delaimy (2), Karem Alzoubi (3), Omar Khabour (4) / 1. MSc. Biomedical Ethics , Bachelor’s of Pharmacy , Jordan University of Science and Technology.; 2. Professor, Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science; 3. Dean and Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, UAE; Verified email at just.edu.jo; 4. Professor, Jordan University of Science and Technology | Just · Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences,

Presenter(s): Raneem Alshuaibi <rmalshuaibi22@ph.just.edu.jo>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Clinical care, Enhancement, Medical ethics, health care providers perspectives
Disclosures: no conflicts of interest.

#167

Emerging ethical issues in neurotechnology and AI: Implications in Nigerian neuromedicine and mental health sector

Orum T.G. (1,4), Gilbert T.T. (2), Ladagu A.D. (2), Obiechefu C.H. (2), Jam A.A. (3) / 1. Department of Bioethics and Medical Humanities, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; 2. Neuroscience Unit, Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria; 3. Radiology Department, Federal Medical Center Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria; 4. Research Governance Unit, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Abuja, Nigeria.

Presenter(s): Terese Gabriel Orum <tereseorum@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Autonomy, Brain disorders, Mental health, Neurotechnology
Disclosures: None

#169

The ethics of forced brain-state transitions: finding the middle ground between data-based ethics and speculative ethics

Karmele Olaciregui / Universitätsklinikum Bonn

Presenter(s): Karmele Olaciregui Dague <k.olaciregui@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Brain stimulation, Clinical care, Science communication
Disclosures: none

#170

On neurotechnologies and personal identity.

Sean Baz-Garza / 1. Department of Religion, Baylor University

Presenter(s): Sean Baz-Garza <sean_baz1@baylor.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Agency, Identity, Neurotechnology, Philosophy, Theology
Disclosures: None

#171

Techniques to study neurology through the lens of potential biohacking: unraveling neurohacking ethics

Aanya Sanghvi / 1. Downingtown STEM Academy, 2. University of Pennsylvania

Presenter(s): Aanya Sanghvi <aanya.sanghvi19@gmail.com>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Autonomy, Enhancement, Medical ethics, Neurotechnology, Biohacking
Disclosures: N/A

#173

Evidence for Immature Utilitarianism? A Scoping Review

Savannah Beck (1), Dario Cecchini (1), Veljko Dubljevic (1) / North Carolina State University

Presenter(s): Savannah Beck <sbeck4@ncsu.edu>
Participating: Virtual
Presentation: Submitting files
Keywords: Philosophy, Research practice, Empirical neuroethics
Disclosures: None

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#2

Exploring the Ethical Challenges of Conducting Basic Neuroscience Research in Epilepsy Monitoring Units

#3

Explainability in AI-enabled Medical Neurotechnology: A Scoping Review

#4

Self-tracking, Neurotechnology, and Epistemic Self-confidence

#5

Institutional Review Boards in Neurotechnology Research: A Critical Examination

#6

Peer support for Brain Pioneers? Using a World Café approach to explore what’s at stake

#7

Electroconvulsive therapy for adolescents: Ongoing concerns and barriers

#8

When data disagrees: ethical challenges in weighing conflicting data sources for personalized neuromodulation

#9

Safeguarding the mind from AI: a context-based or a risk-based approach? Philosophical, ethical, and legal perspectives

#10

Socioeconomic inequities in the diagnosis of multiple system atrophy in the United States

#11

„I feel like an iPhone but that does not worry me“: Patients’ attitudes towards clinical neurotechnology and its regulation in Canada, Germany and Switzerland

#12

Towards Governance of AI Innovation Systems: Applying Foundation Models from Neuroscience to Mental Health

#13

Intelligent biohybrid neural interfaces: scientific and ethical challenges

#14

It takes three levels to protect mental privacy

#15

Free will, quarantines, and moral neuroenhancements: Neuroabolitionism as an alternative to criminal law

#16

The Hybrid Mind vs The Extended Mind: A Framework for Cognitive integrations with Neural Implants

#17

Ethical and Legal Considerations of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Psychiatric Violence Risk Assessment: A Scoping Review

#18

Ethics of Neuro-augmented Art

#19

Barriers to Brain-Computer-Interface applications in neuromedicine: Societal and ethical perception

#20

Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of an Emerging or Perceived Artificial Consciousness

#21

Exploring Public Discourse on Neurotechnology: A Computational Analysis of Sentiment, Terminology, and Ethical Concerns on Social Media

#22

Extended or degraded mind?

#23

Bioethics, Neuroethics and Human Rights: Between hope and deceit

#24

Neurorights and Psychadelics: Expanding the neuroethics debate in the human rights framework

#25

Evaluation of sham stimulations in clinical trials for neurotechnology: learning from the debate about evidence-based medicine

#26

Improving Health Literacy for Cognitive Disabilities: An LLM Approach to Personalized After-Visit Summaries

#27

Moral bioenhancement, freedom, and psychopathy

#28

Automating Resource Allocation and Patient Autonomy in Addiction – Related Emergency Medical Services Cases

#29

Does Scaffolded Cognition Challenge the Neurorights Movement?

#30

Neural interfaces and legal interpretations: Exploring the implantable brain-computer interface nexus

#31

Cognitive Liberty and the Return of Individual Research Results from Observational Neurodegeneration Studies

#32

Ethical considerations in the research, development, and application of speech neuroprostheses

#33

On the concept and foundation of the neuro-right to equal access to cognitive enhancement

#34

Epistemic Asymmetries at the Intersection of Pain & Machine Learning in Neuroprostheses

#35

Clinical uses of neurotechnologies: ethical and human rights implications

#36

Re-ontologising psychiatric illness through deep learning: ethical concerns beyond the clinic

#37

Expectations in motion: Ethical challenges of integrating shifting patient perspectives into impact assessments in Deep Brain Stimulation

#38

Consciousness in virtual reality: evidence for the interface theory of perception and its neuroethical implications

#39

Neuropsychoanalysis in the Age of Digital Medicine: Three (Neuro-)Ethical Imperatives.

#40

Effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation on moral decision-making