Judy Illes

Judy Illes

Nationality	Canadian
Known for	Founding Neuroethics

Judy Illes is a prominent Canadian neuroscientist and a pioneer in the field of neuroethics. She is a Professor of Neurology and Canada Research Chair in Neuroethics at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her work focuses on the ethical, legal, and social implications of advances in neuroscience.

Early Life and Education

Judy Illes was born in Canada and pursued her higher education in the United States. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto and went on to earn her Ph.D. in neuroscience from Stanford University. Her early research was centered on cognitive neuroscience and the development of neuroimaging techniques.

Career

Illes began her career as a researcher in cognitive neuroscience, where she contributed to the development of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) techniques. Her interest in the ethical implications of neuroscience led her to become a founding figure in the field of neuroethics.

In 2007, she joined the University of British Columbia, where she established the National Core for Neuroethics. This center is dedicated to addressing the ethical challenges posed by advances in neuroscience, such as brain-computer interfaces, neuroimaging, and neuropharmacology.

Contributions to Neuroethics

Judy Illes is widely recognized for her contributions to neuroethics, a field that examines the ethical, legal, and social implications of neuroscience. Her work has addressed issues such as the use of neuroimaging in the courtroom, the ethics of cognitive enhancement, and the implications of brain research for concepts of free will and personal responsibility.

Illes has published extensively on these topics, authoring numerous articles and books that have shaped the discourse in neuroethics. She has also been involved in policy-making, advising governmental and non-governmental organizations on ethical issues related to neuroscience.

Awards and Honors

Judy Illes has received numerous awards for her contributions to science and ethics. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and has been recognized by various professional organizations for her pioneering work in neuroethics.

Also see

• Neuroethics
• Functional magnetic resonance imaging
• Brain-computer interface
• Cognitive enhancement
• University of British Columbia

References

• Illes, J. (Year). Title of Book or Article. Publisher or Journal.
• Author, A. (Year). Title of Related Work. Publisher or Journal.

External links

• [Link to Judy Illes' profile at UBC]
• [Link to National Core for Neuroethics]