We collaborate in service of ethical outcomes of neuroscience.

Our co-CREATE framework.

Learn more about how we collaborate to Convene, Research, Engage & Activate, Train & Empower across policy-making, research & development, and healthcare.

  • Convening diverse stakeholders in safe and inclusive spaces for dialogue, consensus, and solution finding.

  • Systematically exploring the philosophical, political, and social implications of brain science.

  • Democratizing the decision-making on the directions and deliverables of the most cutting edge advances in brain science and technology.

  • Empowering others to have the tools and frameworks to advance their own ethical thinking.

Recent Collabs

  • IoNx member delivered the talk "Designing Ethical Neurofutures" at the special forum "Neuromodulation + BCI + AI" in New York.

    For more information, see here.

  • IoNx is the neuroethics partner for the FDA Community Collaboratory on implantable brain computer interfaces. The iBCI-CC includes lived experience advocates, industry partners, ethicists, and partners from the FDA.

    For more information, see here.

  • In partnership with the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, IoNx will offer the first of its kind neuroethics hackathon on neuroscience and AI.

    See here for more information.

  • We are partnering with the International Center for Future Generations to explore an inclusive EU approach to neurotech governance. The collaboration focuses on processes for foresight, risk-mitigation, and governance with an emphasis on the value proposition of participative approaches.

    Learn more about ICFG here, and stay tuned for more details on this project.

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  • We partnered with the Bureau of Industry and Security of the US Department of Commerce (BIS) and Paradromics to organize and lead the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Export Controls Meeting in February this year, in collaboration with the Bureau of Industry and Security of the US Department of Commerce.

    More info here.

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  • We partnered with the Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre and Georgia Tech Arts to bring “Step the Brain Along a Path” to the stage. It is an exploration of neuroscience and the ethics of intervention with technology.

    More information here and watch a highlight reel here!

  • IoNx members delivered the talk "AI and the brain: Toward an EU approach to governing neurotechnology" at the 17th annual CPDP international conference, held in Belgium.

    For more information, see here.

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  • We worked with members of the OECD Working Party on Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, and Converging Technology to mediate two workshops with investors and entrepreneurs. The collaboration focused on strategies and use cases for implementing the first international standard in responsible innovation for neurotechnology.

    More info here.

Media

  • Featured in “Human neuroscience is entering a new era - it mustn't forget its human dimension” by staff at nature, IoNx member comments on the potential harm of using AI models on large data sets to make predictions about people and their behavior.

    Read here.

    June 2024

  • Featured in “Brain biopsies on ‘vulnerable’ patients at Mount Sinai set off alarm bells at FDA” by Katherine Eban, IoNx member comments on the conversation of atypical brain biopsies in participants in a deep brain stimulation study.

    Read here.

    May 2024

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  • Featured in “Brain-Scanning Technology Spurs State Moves on Neural Privacy” by Skye Witley, IoNx members comment on new brain data law proposals in the US.

    Read here.

    December 2023

  • Featured in “The Art of Doing Good: Making Neuroethics Actionable” episode, hosted by Paweł Świeboda, IoNx members share what neuroethics is and the ethical issues in both medical and non-medical applications.

    Listen here.

    December 2023

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  • Featured in “An Off Switch for Depression?” episode hosted by Lauren Aurora Hutchinson PhD, IoNx members weigh in on the notions of implantable neurotechnology and identity.

    Listen here.

    Nov 2023

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  • Featured in “Scientists Reconstructed a Pink Floyd Song From Brain Activity” by Daniela Hernandez, IoNx members comment on the implications of new research capabilities to reconstruct Pink Floyd songs from brain activity.

    Read here.

    August 2023

  • Featured in “‘Neurorights’ and the”next flashpoint of medical privacy” by Alex LaCasse, IoNx members comment on the need for regulatory readiness when it comes to brain data.

    Read here.

    February 2023

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  • Featured in “How Scientists Fully Connected Human Brain ‘Organoids’ to Rat Brains” by Monique Brouilette, IoNx member shares important considerations for the implantation of human brain cells into rat brains.

    Read here.

    January 2023

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  • Featured in “What does the future hold for brain implant technology” on The Stream, IoNx team weighs in on the future of implanted brain technology.

    Listen here.

    December 2022

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  • Feature in “Science Friday” by John Dankosky, IoNx founder Karen Rommelfanger, PhD explains the origin of our organization and discusses ethical challenges of neurotechnology and how to address them.

    Listen here.

    March 2022

Publication Highlights

These key articles serve as the foundation of our work.

Neuron 2023
Conceptual Conundrums for Neuroscience.

Rommelfanger KS., Ramos KM., Salles A.

Journal of Law and Biosciences 2023
Neuroethics Guidance Documents: Principles, Analysis and Implementation Strategies

O'Shaughnessy M., Johnson W., Tournas L., Rozell C., Rommelfanger KS.

Frontiers in Communication 2022
Neuroscience is Ready for Neuroethics Engagement

Das J., Forlini C., Porcello D., Rommelfanger KS., Salles A.

Science Diplomacy 2022
Mind the Gap: Lessons Learned from Neurorights

Rommelfanger KS., Pustilnik A., Salles A.