Ashley Feinsinger
@AFeinsinger
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Philosopher interested in language, neuroscience, and ethics, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Joined December 2017
I couldnāt 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
(1/2) Weāre 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
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@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
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Nature Human Behaviour - Brainācomputer interfaces (BCIs) have the potential to revolutionize treatment for individuals with severe disabilities. As these technologies transition from the...
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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
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Nature Human Behaviour - Brainācomputer interfaces (BCIs) have the potential to revolutionize treatment for individuals with severe disabilities. As these technologies transition from the...
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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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A feminist approach to philanthropy, as demonstrated by the Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice, focuses on two key tenets: making long-term, flexible grants to empower women of color leaders,...
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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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UCLA receives $5 million grant to align neuroscience and societal needs | UCLA
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The funding will help create a multidisciplinary research center that aims to maximize the potential of neuroscience for public good.
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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
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
Weāre excited to support 64 interdisciplinary teams that are taking innovative approaches to study fundamental #neuroscience + neurodegenerative diseases. Read more about our second cycle of @ChanZuckerbergās Neuroscience Collaborative Pairs Pilot Projects
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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.
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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 ā¦ā¦ā¦@allyhpsmithā© !
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Patient-centred communication is widely regarded as a best practice in contemporary medical care, both in terms of maximising health outcomes and respecting persons. However, not all patients...
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What an inspiring talk!
Please join us on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 12pm for our 3rd Annual Black History Month Neuroscience Lecture featuring Bianca Jones Marlin, Ph.D.
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Stay tuned for a series of empirical studies on these issues emanating from and accountable to neurosurgery patient-participants. @drpouratian @allyhpsmith @USBrainAlliance @UCLA_BRI @UCLANsgy @uclaanderson @dgsomucla
https://t.co/C2SqGh3pM2
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The ethics of asking brain surgery patients to allow unrelated research while on the operating table
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Iāve been thinking about dehumanizing language, and this quote which opens āGenocidal Language Gamesā: Words have killed my country. ā Dr. Naasson Munyandamutsa, speaking at āThe Language of Genocideā symposium, Harvard University, March 27, 2007.
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Incredibly excited, canāt wait: UCLA launches new Bachelor of Arts degree in disability studies - Daily Bruin
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This post was updated on Nov. 12 at 10:05 p.m. UCLA is offering a new Bachelor of Arts in disability studies, which aims to bridge academic theories with lived experience and encourage students to...
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I'm disabled, I'm a doctor, & I talk about how disability influences my medical practice a lot. Thanks @TeenVogue & @AdairaLandryMD for sharing my story & giving me space to talk about how docs can improve care for disabled folx #DocsWithDisabilities
https://t.co/t8KfDx04NE
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After her cancer diagnosis, Diana Cejas better understood ableism in the medical field. Now, she's fighting against it.
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Interested in the ethics of early feasibility studies, visual prostheses, and engagement? New paper out interviewing participants in the Orion trial. One of the hardest but most interesting projects Iāve been involved with. @drpouratian @USBrainAlliance
https://t.co/L2H9Fd3bDc
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Visual cortical prostheses (VCPs) have the potential to provide artificial vision for visually impaired persons. However, the nature and utility of this form of vision is not yet fully understood. ...
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Discussing informational duties today, and walked out to see the light on the stairs @dgsomucla
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Your yearly reminder that I once again have won the award for leading the best and worst session for medical studentsā¦simultaneously!
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Sounds right to me
Maāam, This is what a doctor looks like, acts like, & shines likeāØ #professionalismš Soon enough, we will hv that honest conversation about how āprofessionalismā is weaponized as a tool of white supremacist patriarchal capitalist ableist culture to oppress, exclude, & harm.
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