MindCORE/Medical Ethics & Health Policy Lecture: "The Past, Present, and Future of Neurolaw" - Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD

The Past, Present, and Future of Neurolaw

Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD

Professor of Law
Solly Robbins Distinguished Research Fellow
University of Minnesota

For over a century brain science has fascinated the law. This talk will explore the past, present, and
future intersections of neuroscience and law. Will advances in neuroscience enable the legal
system to achieve greater safety and justice, or will these technologies lead to greater inequity
and intrusion? In this talk, Dr. Shen will provide cautionary tales, but also provide a vision for
ethical and effective adoption of neurotechnology. He will consider the legal and ethical
implications of moving too fast—and also moving too slow—to adopt these new technologies.

Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD is a Professor of Law, Solly Robbins Distinguished Research Fellow, and
Faculty Member of the Graduate Program in Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota. He is
Chief Innovation Officer for the MGH Center for Law, Brain & Behavior (CLBB) at MGH. He
directs the Shen Neurolaw Lab, whose motto is, “Every story is a brain story”.

Streaming available via Zoom.
Registration required; Lunch to follow event.