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Ethical Concerns and Governance Strategies in Multimodal Brain and Behavioral Data Use, Sharing, and Analysis

Project Description:

Identification of ethical concerns and governance strategies in multimodal brain and behavioral data use, sharing and analysis via a scoping review with a focus on animal models.

Faculty Name and Email:

Laura Cabrera lcabrera@psu.edu

Research Area(s):

Ethical and societal implications of emerging technologies

Number of Available Positions:

1

Project Start Date:

Spring 2026

Remote or In-Person or Hybrid?

Hybrid

Estimated Time Commitment:

10/week

Potential for Summer Research Continuation:

Yes

Potential for Research Credit (496/497) or Independent Study:

Yes

Required Courses or Skills:

analytical skills, critical thinking

Preferred Student Background:

interest in the life sciences and preferably in ethics

 
 

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