Ashley Feinsinger

Philosopher interested in language, neuroscience, and ethics, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

[Ashley Feinsinger @AFeinsinger]

I couldn’t be more excited to co-lead this effort with a group of incredible scientists, humanists, and community advocates. Thank you @dana_fdn @dgsomucla @cdrewu for this opportunity! @dsherve @doctorpoe @UCLA_BRI @UCLA

[Dana Foundation🧠 @dana_fdn]

(1/2) We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Dana Center Initiative for Neuroscience & Society, a multi-million-dollar partnership with @UCLA, @cdrewu, and @LoyolaChicago. https://t.co/Tfa4dW6qbl #neurosociety #neuroscience

[Nature Human Behaviour @NatureHumBehav]

@RivaGiuseppe Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are at the forefront of modern neuroscience technology. @anna_wexler and @AFeinsinger discuss important ethical considerations for translating BCIs from the laboratory to real-world and non-clinical applications. [6/13]
https://t.co/4PnfykApmR

[Ashley Feinsinger @AFeinsinger]

As brain-computer interfaces move from labs to real-world applications, they pose unique ethical challenges. From prioritizing access to anticipating impacts on stigma, our article in @NatureHumBehav calls for careful consideration. https://t.co/fx0zIPChnu
@anna_wexler

[Ashley Feinsinger @AFeinsinger]

@LucinaUddin @UCLA @UCLASemel Hi Lucina! Maybe we could chat about potential collaborations re this opportunity and the Dana Center!

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Great read.

Why a Feminist Approach to Philanthropy Is Synonymous With Effectiveness https://t.co/BemEe8OeuM via @msmagazine

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@_danielle_carr I love you

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@SuthanaLab @Momademia @casciencecenter Incredible!

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@SuthanaLab Well-deserved!! A huge loss for us, but happy to stay connected and excited for you!

[Ashley Feinsinger @AFeinsinger]

@denisejcai Oh Denise; I’m so sorry. Sending good thoughts.

[Ashley Feinsinger @AFeinsinger]

Truth. But, it is an odd position to occupy. Working *on* and *in* neurotech often feel incompatible. Something about Quine, holism, and the difficultly of changing single sentences within a science without accepting large parts of the whole theory, including choice of language.

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@anna_wexler @JAMA_current Anna you are my hero.

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@_danielle_carr Jesus

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@NitaFarahany @DukeLaw @DukeNews @DukeU Wow! Well deserved!

[Ashley Feinsinger @AFeinsinger]

@doctorpoe @denisejcai @dana_fdn @dgsomucla @cdrewu @dsherve @UCLA_BRI @UCLA @doctorpoe that’s the spirit!

[Ashley Feinsinger @AFeinsinger]

I couldn’t be more excited to co-lead this effort with a group of incredible scientists, humanists, and community advocates. Thank you @dana_fdn @dgsomucla @cdrewu for this opportunity! @dsherve @doctorpoe @UCLA_BRI @UCLA

[Dana Foundation🧠 @dana_fdn]

(1/2) We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Dana Center Initiative for Neuroscience & Society, a multi-million-dollar partnership with @UCLA, @cdrewu, and @LoyolaChicago. https://t.co/Tfa4dW6qbl #neurosociety #neuroscience

[Ashley Feinsinger @AFeinsinger]

UCLA receives $5 million grant to align neuroscience and societal needs | UCLA https://t.co/qR0W6TQt2z

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Read more here: https://t.co/x3HK2RThia

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@rashmi2008 @allyhpsmith Thank you for the kind note Rashmi!

[Ashley Feinsinger @AFeinsinger]

Extending patient-centred communication to non-speaking intellectually disabled persons | Journal of Medical Ethics. Very excited to see this in print and to continue thinking about philosophy of language and disability with ⁦⁦⁦@allyhpsmith⁩ ! https://t.co/byuRdl3UJE

[Ashley Feinsinger @AFeinsinger]

This! Patient advocates (and participants) are experts. I would add that engagement with them is crucial from and ethical and regulatory perspective. Very honored to moderate a symposium on this at the upcoming BRAIN investigators meeting. @NeurotechNetwk @USBrainAlliance

[Neurotech Network @NeurotechNetwk]

This is a thoughtful article about what are some key elements in the development and field of Brain-Computer Interfaces.

Thanks to @naveen101 for recognizing advocates in this space & more. There are countless #bionicpioneers out there.

#bci #braincomputerinterface #Neurotech

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Two of my favorite collaborators in here! @DanielBAharoni @doctorpoe

[biohub @biohub]

We’re excited to support 64 interdisciplinary teams that are taking innovative approaches to study fundamental #neuroscience + neurodegenerative diseases. Read more about our second cycle of @ChanZuckerberg’s Neuroscience Collaborative Pairs Pilot Projects https://t.co/lHmlEbDOMj

[Ashley Feinsinger @AFeinsinger]

Tldr: the ethical ideal of patient-centered communication should be animated by an openness to diverse modes of communication and a commitment to promoting the conditions that enable participation in healthcare communication for all patients. We are not currently doing this well.