Neuroscience and Society

The 21st century has witnessed an explosion of investment in neuroscience research and technological innovation to monitor and manipulate brain function. Neuroscience promises to revolutionise our ability to treat and prevent mental illness and neurological disorders through the use of powerful new technologies that allow us to monitor and manipulate brain activity, cognition and behaviour. The Neuroscience and Society theme explores the impact of neuroscientific perspectives on stigma, agency, authenticity, and moral responsibility as well as the use of emerging technologies such as deep brain stimulation, brain imaging, transcranial direct current stimulation, virtual reality and wearable technologies.

Associated projects

Ethical frameworks for responsible innovation of neurotechnology

Ensuring the ethical and efficient innovation of emerging implantable brain devices, synthetic drugs and direct-to-consumer brain devices

Post-trial access to implantable neural devices

Exploring issues of continuing access of implantable neural devices and the development of ethical guidelines.

Surveillance medicine: exploring the social and ethical implications of digital mental health innovations

Examining the social and ethical impacts of digital mental health tools and their design for inclusivity across diverse communities

Horizon scanning for bioethical issues in mental health research

Identifying significant ethical issues associated with research into anxiety, depression, and psychosis

The Research Team