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Judy Illes

ResearcherMedicine/NeurologyUniversity of British Columbia

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Judy Illes

Researcher

Medicine/Neurology

Health Sciences

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
46 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 33 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 6 research grants (6 CIHR), most recently in 2020.
Supervised 1 trainee who won CIHR awards, most recently in 2024.

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Research

Neuroethics Neuroscience Patents Focus Groups Media Analysis Psychiatric Neurosurgery Public Perceptions Public Dissemination

Latest papers

Canadian copyright protections for neurodata: ethical and legal implications.
Journal of law and the biosciences · 2026 · senior author
Online community discourse on spinal cord injury research.
Journal of communication in healthcare · 2026 · senior author
Infringement of Neuromodulation Patents (2000-2024).
Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society · 2026 · senior author

All 145 publications

Latest funding

Neuroethics for Neurological Prognostication After Opioid Overdose-Related Post-Cardiac Arrest Brain Injury
CIHR · 2024 · Supervisor
$120,000
International Neuroethics Patent Initiative (INPI
CIHR · 2020 · Nominated PI
$224,869
Media Coverage of Psychiatric Neurosurgery: Cross-national Investigations of Public Reactions and Attitudes
CIHR · 2015 · Nominated PI
$225,000

All 7 grants and awards

145 publications.

Canadian copyright protections for neurodata: ethical and legal implications.

Lavelle K, Magistro Nadler R, Gunning M, Reynolds GJ, Illes J

Journal of law and the biosciences2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1093/jlb/lsag008 PMID: 41835315

Online community discourse on spinal cord injury research.

Malhas SBA, Barretto TA, Illes J

Journal of communication in healthcare2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/17538068.2025.2491968 PMID: 40251995

Infringement of Neuromodulation Patents (2000-2024).

Rotenberg A, Lavelle K, Magistro Nadler R, Gunning M, Kiss ZHT, Illes J

Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2025.03.078 PMID: 40380960

African leadership in brain diplomacy: The Yaoundé declaration advances the global brain economy playbook for better brain health.

Njamnshi AK, Fame Ndongo J, Ngoh Ngoh F, Mbella Mbella L, Ghogomu PM, Fouda SM, Ondoa Obama MA, Tchuinte M, Ousmane Mey A, Manaouda M, Beti Assomo J, Sadi RE, Motaze LP, Nganou Djoumessi E, Li Likeng ML, Nalova Lyonga PE, Etoundi Ngoa LS, Foutsou M, Mouelle Kombi N, Tchiroma BI, Owona G, Ayissi HE, Balungeli CE, Hele P, Fuh CG, Fomundam Mbah Acha RN, Bidoung Kpwatt PI, Mbayu F, Tasong PN, Momo JD, Doh JP, Bayaola B, Kilo VA, Abouem À Tchoyi D, Njeuma DL, Tamfu SF, Angwafo Iii FF, Chumbow SB, Etoua RM, Omgba RL, Ngomo Manga H, Tsafack Nanfosso R, Chan A, Etoa FX, Zambo JMB, Mah EM, Tommo Monthe M, Eheth S, Monono C, Biffot PP, Gabsa W, Cheka C, Echu G, Bella AE, Njock LR, Fongod AGN, Ndongo DU, Leke RFG, Pondi JE, Fieggen G, Shehu BB, Ayadi R, Merali Z, Yusuf S, Apeagyei AE, Ranchod K, Salama M, Atangana A, Ngokeu E, Ndifon W, Tiahou G, Tchoua R, Korsten L, Ibanez A, Singh G, Abdullah JM, Dhamija RK, Ihunwo AO, Mbarika VWA, Mbah D, Njamnshi WY, Ngarka L, Ahidjo N, Njitung C, Siewe Fodjo JN, Seke Etet PF, Tsiagadigui JG, Bissek AZK, Bella AL, Mbanya JC, Ndjolo A, Djientcheu VP, Ntone FE, Luma HN, Mboudou E, Kasia JM, Leke RJI, Um Meka EN, Ashuntantang G, Ngaroua, Bum EN, Njoya O, Mbacham WF, Ongolo-Zogo P, Chabwine JN, Fongang B, Vulliemoz S, Perrig S, Sztajzel R, Etya'ale D, Annoni JM, Chakraborty S, Tishkoff S, Cavazos JE, Maestre G, Seshadri S, Park KB, Newton C, Sander JW, Sen A, Illes J, Hannan AJ, Winkler AS, Narayan V, McLaughlin C, Pyykko M, Occhipinti JA, Beck D, Hiromoto J, Adorjan K, Destrebecq F, Vradenburg G, Manes F, Cross H, Filipescu D, Hachinski V, Bassetti CLA, Scientific Technical Committee YD, Eyre HA

Neuroscience2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2025.04.032 PMID: 40339899

On the use of sham transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation in spinal cord injury clinical trials.

Kramer JLK, Lam T, Rossi FMV, Illes J

Brain : a journal of neurology2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1093/brain/awaf040 PMID: 39901727

Priorities and opportunities for advocacy in SCI: An international web-based review.

Manohara V, Nuechterlein A, Barretto TA, Illes J

The journal of spinal cord medicine2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2024.2369736 PMID: 38976887

The risk of neurotechnology as an instrument of colonialism.

Illes J, Dudley M, Machova Urdzikova L, Podina I, Pyrrho M

Brain communications2025First author

DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcaf139 PMID: 40313427

Toward Prognostic Humility for Unrepresented Patients at the End of Life.

Sudan HK, Buchman DZ, Illes J

The American journal of bioethics : AJOB2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/15265161.2025.2530716 PMID: 40825304

Bioethical and critical consciousness in clinical translational neuroscience.

Fang A, Anderson RE, Carter S, Eckstrand K, Hsu KJ, Jones S, Kryza-Lacombe M, Peckham A, Siegle GJ, Uddin LQ, Weierich M, Woody ML, Illes J

Journal of clinical and translational science2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1017/cts.2025.5 PMID: 40052052

Indigenous representation in neuroscience scholarship, teaching and care.

Perreault ML, Taylor-Bragge R, Chneiweiss H, McLachlan AD, Gregory TR, Khalid R, Bassil K, Svalastog AL, Velarde MR, Illes J

Nature reviews. Neuroscience2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41583-025-00933-2 PMID: 40379895

Neuroethics for Neurological Prognostication After Opioid Overdose-Related Post-Cardiac Arrest Brain Injury

SupervisorCIHR2024DRA: PA - Priority Areas in Pandemic Prepareness and Health Emergencies Research

Principal investigators: Sudan, Harjeev K

Keywords: Biomedical Ethics; Clinical Care; Health Policy; Mixed Qualitative And Quantitative Methods; Neuroethics; Neuroprognostication; Neuroscience; Opioid Overdose; Post-Cardiac Arrest Brain Injury; Public Health

$120,000

International Neuroethics Patent Initiative (INPI

Nominated PICIHR2020Team Grant: European Research Projects of Neuroscience

Principal investigators: Illes, Judy

Keywords: Neuroethics; Neuroscience; Patents

$224,869

Media Coverage of Psychiatric Neurosurgery: Cross-national Investigations of Public Reactions and Attitudes

Nominated PICIHR2015Team Grant: European Research Projects of Neuroscience

Principal investigators: Illes, Judy

Keywords: Focus Groups; Media Analysis; Psychiatric Neurosurgery; Public Perceptions

$225,000

Brain Matters! Vancouver: Brain Science and Social Responsibility

Principal investigatorCIHR2013Dissemination Events - Priority Announcement: Ethics

Principal investigators: Reiner, Peter B; Illes, Judy

Keywords: Neuroethics; Public Dissemination

$25,000

CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRHOLDER - Tier 1 / TITULAIRE DE CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE DU CANADA - Niveau 1

Nominated PICIHR2013Canada Research Chairs - CIHR Funded - Tier 1

Principal investigators: Illes, Judy

Keywords: Crc

$1,400,000

Neuroimaging for Disorders of Consciousness: Charting the Canadian Ethics Landscape

Nominated PICIHR2011Operating Grant - Priority Announcement: Ethics

Principal investigators: Illes, Judy

Keywords: Canada; Clinical Translation; Disorders Of Consciousness; Empirical Ethics; Ethics; Guidelines; Interviews; Minimally Conscious State; Neuroimaging; Surveys

$300,000

Aboriginal Wellness in Alzheimer Disease: Intersections of Science and Tradition

Nominated PICIHR2010Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Illes, Judy; Beattie, B. Lynn

Keywords: Alzheimer Disease; Care In Alzheimer Disease; Culturally Relevant Resources; First Nation; Genetic Prediction Of Alzheimer Disease; Genetics; Indigenous Knowledge; Indigenous Methodology; Participatory Research; Remote Health

$328,433

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Judy Illes

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Canadian copyright protections for neurodata: ethical and legal implications.

Online community discourse on spinal cord injury research.

Infringement of Neuromodulation Patents (2000-2024).

African leadership in brain diplomacy: The Yaound&#xe9; declaration advances the global brain economy playbook for better brain health.

On the use of sham transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation in spinal cord injury clinical trials.

Priorities and opportunities for advocacy in SCI: An international web-based review.

The risk of neurotechnology as an instrument of colonialism.

Toward Prognostic Humility for Unrepresented Patients at the End of Life.

Bioethical and critical consciousness in clinical translational neuroscience.

Indigenous representation in neuroscience scholarship, teaching and care.

Neuroethics for Neurological Prognostication After Opioid Overdose-Related Post-Cardiac Arrest Brain Injury

International Neuroethics Patent Initiative (INPI

Media Coverage of Psychiatric Neurosurgery: Cross-national Investigations of Public Reactions and Attitudes

Brain Matters! Vancouver: Brain Science and Social Responsibility

CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRHOLDER - Tier 1 / TITULAIRE DE CHAIRE DE RECHERCHE DU CANADA - Niveau 1

Neuroimaging for Disorders of Consciousness: Charting the Canadian Ethics Landscape

Aboriginal Wellness in Alzheimer Disease: Intersections of Science and Tradition

Frequent collaborators

Nir Lipsman

Mark Harrison

Fabio Rossi

Yves De Koninck

Clement Hamani

Jeremy Snyder

Timothy Caulfield

Wolfram Tetzlaff

Peter Giacobbe

Shirley Fecteau

Anthony Traboulsee

Zelma Kiss

Malcolm King

Ralph Matthews

Ubaka Ogbogu

Vardit Ravitsky

Melanie Cohn

Caroline Menard

Aline Talhouk

Judy Illes

Alfonso Fasano

Derya Sargin

Malcolm King

Glory Apantaku

Tejas Sankar

Mohsen Sadatsafavi

Chelsea Gabel

Bernard Thébaud

Michael Rudnicki

Jaideep Bains

Patricia Conrod

Paul van Donkelaar

African leadership in brain diplomacy: The Yaoundé declaration advances the global brain economy playbook for better brain health.