Neurobioethics Open Class

Faculty of Philosophy

Mob. (+39) 320 246 1802

info.filosofia@upra.org

Brain health and longevity

Discover the 9th Edition of the Advanced Course in Neurobioethics.

Embark on an educational journey that explores the ethical and scientific challenges related to the brain, consciousness, and longevity.
Start your journey with a free inaugural lecture featuring internationally renowned speakers.

Learn More and Enroll

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Advanced Course in Neurobioethics

Brain health and Longevity

A year-long program exploring brain, consciousness & future ethics

The Advanced Course in Neurobioethics, now in its 15th edition, offers an interdisciplinary approach that brings together neuroscience, philosophy, medicine, and bioethics.

It provides a unique opportunity to explore key emerging issues related to the mind, consciousness, longevity, and artificial intelligence, alongside internationally recognized scholars and researchers.

This year's focus is on longevity, examined through the lens of brain health and bioethics, in order to address one of the most pressing questions of our time: Does living longer make sense if we are not living better?

Course details

10 monthly sessions (from September to June)

Hybrid format: in-person, live online, and on-demand

Lectures in English with translation into Italian

Target audience

Healthcare professionals, educators, philosophers, researchers, pastoral workers, and those curious about neuroscience.

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September 26, 2025

Join the inaugural free Open Class

The Open Class is the first lecture of the Course: a real, free experience open to everyone. It offers the opportunity to explore the content, approach, and value of the program. Speakers:

Dr. Mark Stahl (Pfizer, Neuroscience Medical Advisor)
Dr. Elena Warburton (University of Oxford)
Fr. Alberto Carrara, LC (Coordinator of the Neurobioethics Group)

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Contacts

Mob. (+39) 320 246 1802

info.filosofia@upra.org

Faculty of Philosophy

Mob. (+39) 320 246 1802

info.filosofia@upra.org

Brain health and longevity

Discover the 9th Edition of the Advanced Course in Neurobioethics.

Embark on an educational journey that explores the ethical and scientific challenges related to the brain, consciousness, and longevity. Start your journey with a free inaugural lecture featuring internationally renowned speakers.

Watch the course presentation

Advanced Course in Neurobioethics

Brain health and Longevity

A year-long program exploring brain, consciousness & future ethics

Course details

10 monthly sessions (from September to June)

Hybrid format: in-person, live online, and on-demand

Lectures in English with translation into Italian

Target audience

Healthcare professionals, educators, philosophers, researchers, pastoral workers, and those curious about neuroscience.

September 26, 2025

Join the inaugural free Open Class

Sign Up!

Register here to join the Open Class.

Meet our speakers

Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum

Via degli Aldobrandeschi, 190 00163 Roma

Contacts

Mob. (+39) 320 246 1802

info.filosofia@upra.org

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Embark on an educational journey that explores the ethical and scientific challenges related to the brain, consciousness, and longevity.
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