The BNA partners with the International Neuroethics Society (INS)

11th Jul 2017

The BNA is proud to announce its new partnership with the International Neuroethics Society (INS), giving individuals the opportunity to receive a 10% discount on membership fees when signing up for both societies. 

The BNA Trustees recognise how important it is for neuroscientists to consider the ethical implications of their work and for members of the public to have the chance for informed debate.  

By partnering with the INS in this way, BNA members will have greater opportunities to interact with neuroethicists and vice versa, to the benefit of all. 

About INS

Neuroethics studies the social, legal, ethical and policy implications of advances in neuroscience. With the unprecedented progress in the basic sciences of mind and brain and in the treatment of psychiatric and neurologic disorders, comes an expanding role of neuroscience into classrooms, courtrooms, offices and homes around the world. The mission of the International Neuroethics Society is to encourage and inspire research and dialogue on the responsible use of advances in brain science. To accomplish their mission they:

• Exchange knowledge among scientists, ethicists, medical professionals, lawyers and judges, educators, policy makers and other stakeholders

• Forge connections and collaborations across scientific disciplines, business sectors, government agencies and non-government institutions

• Enable education, training and mentoring opportunities to strengthen neuroethics

• Engage in public forums and discussions with citizens, journalists and experts

INS membership benefits

INS members are leaders in the neuroethics field and receive exclusive discounts and opportunities, including:

• Meeting Discounts – Reduced registration rates for the INS annual meeting
• Journal Subscriptions – Discounted subscription rate for AJOB – Neuroscience, the official journal of the INS
• Special Invites – Invitations to all events organized and sponsored by the Society
• Neuroethics News – The latest news and updates through our bi-weekly email
• Book Discounts – INS members are eligible for a 20–30% discount on a wide range of neuroethics books published by Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Springer and Elsevier. Members can access the available discount codes with their website login
• Support for Your Meeting – The INS supports members organizing local and regional meetings, talks or seminars on neuroethics. Apply to receive up to $500 in support of your neuroethics event.
• Advice and Mentoring – Do you need guidance pursuing a career in neuroethics? Our experts provide advice on career tracks, funding sources and research to fellow members as part of group and 1-on-1 activities.

More information on INS can be found on their society website at www.neuroethicssociety.org

Joint membership

If you would like to take advantage of the joint membership offer, please follow these steps

If you are an existing BNA member:

Please send an email to the BNA office (office@bna.org.uk) stating that you would like to join INS. The BNA will send you instructions and a 10% discount code for INS (to be entered on the INS membership application form). Once you are confirmed as an INS member, the BNA office will refund you 10% when you next renew your membership with the BNA. 

If you are an existing INS member: 

Please sign up for BNA membership through the usual procedure, and send an email to the BNA office (office@bna.org.uk) stating that you are a member of INS and would like to join the BNA. The BNA will send you instructions and a 10% discount code for your next INS subscription. Once you are confirmed as an INS member, the BNA office will refund you 10% on your membership with the BNA. 

If you are not a member of either society:  

Please sign up for BNA membership through the usual procedure, and send an email to the BNA office (office@bna.org.uk) stating that you would like to join both the BNA and INS. The BNA will send you instructions and a 10% discount code for INS (to be entered on the INS membership application form). Once you are confirmed as an INS member, the BNA office will refund you 10% on your membership with the BNA. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the BNA office (office@bna.org.uk)