We are proud to host the ELSA EPNA Award 2025 research talk given by winning author Christopher Poppe, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin. He will discuss his research and award-winning article ‘Brain–Computer Interfaces, Completely Locked-In State in Neurodegenerative Diseases, and End-of-Life Decisions‘ published in the journal Bioethical Inquiry 21, 19–27 (2024).
Christopher Poppe’s talk is titled: ‘Dying with a Brain-Computer Interface‘.
Sponsor
Speakers
Christopher Poppe
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Christopher Poppe is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany, after having successfully completed his PhD in Biomedical Ethics at the University of Basel, Switzerland. His research interests include clinical ethics in psychiatry and psychotherapy, emerging and underexplored interventions, and the end of life of people with neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders.
Anna Gossen
RWTH Aachen University
Agenda
- ERA-Net NEURON/ EP Brain health introduction / 10 minutes
- Paper contest overview and awardee introduction / 5-7 mins
- Awardee research talk with Q&A / 35-40 mins
- Award presentation and photo / 3 mins
- Closing and transition / 2 mins
Attend
IMT School for Advanced Studies
Guinigi Room
Friday, April 17, 2026
9:00-10:00 CEST
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Description
Dying with a Brain-Computer Interface
Christopher Poppe, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
About the Award
ERA-NET NEURON issues an annual call for the EXCELLENT PAPER IN NEUROSCIENCE AWARD, EPNA. Starting in 2024, this includes an award focused on research with ethical, legal and social aspects (ELSA). The award emphasizes the importance of neuroethics-related research is designed as a form of support and encouragement for early-career researchers exploring these areas with their sole first author research articles in international peer review journals. Awardees receive a prize of €3,000 and travel support to present the paper at a conference — including the annual meetings of the INS and SINe.
Resources
Poppe, C., Elger, B.S. Brain–Computer Interfaces, Completely Locked-In State in Neurodegenerative Diseases, and End-of-Life Decisions. Bioethical Inquiry 21, 19–27 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11673-023-10256-5
Recording
A recording of this session will be made available to registered attendees.