PhilInBioMed
@philinbiomed.bsky.social
Institute of Philosophy *in* Biology and Medicine at Bordeaux. International network of like-minded centers. https://www.philinbiomed.org
Join us for the upcoming PhilInBioMed Seminar October 7 | 5:00 – 6:30 pm (CET) | hybrid Laurent Loison (SPHERE, Paris): “Writing the history of science within science?” More details can be found here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/laurent-loison/ If you would like to attend, please send us a DM.
Laurent Loison (SPHERE, Paris), “Writing the history of science within science?” (hybrid) – philinbiomed
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Later today, at 5pm CET, I will have the honour of presenting Dr. Eve Marder before she gives the below presentation on "cryptic changes." All welcome! Follow below link for zoom connection details. Exceptionally, this PhilInBioMed seminar will *not* be recorded as there may be unpublished data.
PhilInBioMed@philinbiomed.bsky.social · 3w agoUpcoming PhilInBioMed Seminar: September 24 | 5:00–6:30 pm (CET) | hybrid Eve Marder (Brandeis University, USA): “Cryptic (hidden) changes that result from perturbations and environmental change shape future dynamics of degenerate neurons and circuits.” philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/eve-ma...
Tomorrow 5pm (UTC+2)! Eve Marder (Brandeis University, USA), “Cryptic (hidden) changes that result from perturbations and environmental change shape future dynamics of degenerate neurons and circuits” (A @philinbiomed.bsky.social event, Hybrid, open to all), philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/eve-ma...
Upcoming PhilInBioMed Seminar: September 24 | 5:00–6:30 pm (CET) | hybrid Eve Marder (Brandeis University, USA): “Cryptic (hidden) changes that result from perturbations and environmental change shape future dynamics of degenerate neurons and circuits.” philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/eve-ma...
Eve Marder (Brandeis University, USA), “Cryptic (hidden) changes that result from perturbations and environmental change shape future dynamics of degenerate neurons and circuits” – philinbiomed
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First day of the 8th European Advanced School in the Philosophy of the Life Sciences (EASPLS) organized by @sabinaleonelli.bsky.social and @thomasreydon.bsky.social! Topic: “Philosophy of Biology for a Healthy Planet” #philsci #philsky
Last week, students from the BioKoinos group, Leyre Celada-Marcén (PhD student) & Emaus Torralba (Master's student), attended the Bordeaux Summer School: Philosophy in Biology and Medicine. Here are a few photos to mark the occasion, with Scott Gilbert 📷✨ Many thanks to @philinbiomed.bsky.social
This is today and this is not to be missed.
PhilInBioMed@philinbiomed.bsky.social · 4mo agoWe are pleased to announce the upcoming PhilInBioMed Seminar: June 8 | 5:00-6:30 pm (CET) | virtual Joan Roughgarden (Stanford University, USA): “Theoretical Microbiology: Holobionts, Lytic/Lysogenic Switch, and Merger vs Major Transition” More Details here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/joan-r...
We are pleased to announce the upcoming PhilInBioMed Seminar: June 8 | 5:00-6:30 pm (CET) | virtual Joan Roughgarden (Stanford University, USA): “Theoretical Microbiology: Holobionts, Lytic/Lysogenic Switch, and Merger vs Major Transition” More Details here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/joan-r...
Joan Roughgarden (Stanford Univ, USA) (virtual), Theoretical Microbiology: Holobionts, Lytic/Lysogenic Switch, and Merger vs Major Transition – philinbiomed
Akçay E, Van Cleve J, Feldman MW, Roughgarden J (2009) A theory for the evolution of other-regard integrating proximate and ultimate perspectives. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 106:19061–19066. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0904357106
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#PhilInBioMedSummerSchool2026 and we're now enjoying a fantastic talk by Adeline Le Cabec and Mathilde Lequin on the Philosophy of Paleoanthropology. @pacea.bsky.social #Paleoanthropology #PhilosophyOfBiology
Day 4, anthropologist Adeline Le Cabec and philosopher Mathilde Lequin making everyone wish they were paleoanthropologists this morning. Nothing more intellectually stimulating than listening to passionate experts speak about their research 🙏
Christopher J Stevens@metaphysiology.bsky.social · 4mo agoDay 3 kicked off with a fascinating talk from @cmaley.bsky.social and Orsolya Vincze about evolution and species resistance to cancer (plus considerations on what cancer is!). Jonathan Sholl and I also spoke about various epistemological implications of animal model use across the life sciences.
Day 3 kicked off with a fascinating talk from @cmaley.bsky.social and Orsolya Vincze about evolution and species resistance to cancer (plus considerations on what cancer is!). Jonathan Sholl and I also spoke about various epistemological implications of animal model use across the life sciences.
Christopher J Stevens@metaphysiology.bsky.social · 4mo agoDay 2 kicking off with a great talk from Scott Gilbert about holobionts and their implications for organism development. Had our first group work sessions yesterday. Lisa Roux and I have proposed the open question of how to combine the engram and representational drift concepts in memory.
Excellent talk by Scott F. Gilbert on Eco-Evo-Devo and its challenge to the gene-centric reductionism of 20th-century biology. #PhilinBioMedsummerschool2026 @philinbiomed.bsky.social
Day 2 kicking off with a great talk from Scott Gilbert about holobionts and their implications for organism development. Had our first group work sessions yesterday. Lisa Roux and I have proposed the open question of how to combine the engram and representational drift concepts in memory.
Christopher J Stevens@metaphysiology.bsky.social · 4mo agoDay 1 of Bordeaux philosophy in biology & medicine summer school @philinbiomed.bsky.social Program includes presentations of open scientific questions, how philosophical tools can be used to address them, plus-most importantly-group work where participants will do philosophy in science themselves.
Day 1 of Bordeaux philosophy in biology & medicine summer school @philinbiomed.bsky.social Program includes presentations of open scientific questions, how philosophical tools can be used to address them, plus-most importantly-group work where participants will do philosophy in science themselves.
We are pleased to announce the upcoming PhilInBioMed Seminar: May 5 |5:00-6:30 pm (CET)| hybrid Mazviita Chirimuuta (University of Edinburgh, UK): “A Mark of the Non-Cognitive” Further details here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/mazvii... If you wish to join the session, please reach out to us.
Mazviita Chirimuuta (University of Edinburgh, UK) (hybrid), ‘A Mark of the Non-Cognitive’ – philinbiomed
Mazviita Chirimuuta is invited by the Conceptual Biology and Medicine Team at ImmunoConcept, the PhilInBioMed network, and the PhiloNeuro RIE (Univ. Bordeaux).
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Join our upcoming PhilInBioMed‑Seminar: Apr 21 | 5 - 6:30 pm (CET) | virtual on Zoom Kenneth S. Kendler (Virginia Commonwealth University, USA): “A Conversation about Major Themes in the Philosophy of Psychiatry” Further information here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/philin...
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PhilInBioMed-Seminar coming up: March 17 | 5:00–6:30 pm (CET) | virtual (Zoom) Join us for a talk by Lucie Laplane (IHPST, Panthéon-Sorbonne Univ., Paris)on "How Much Should Philosophers of Biology Engage with Biology?" More information can be found here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/lucie-...
Lucie Laplane (IHPST, Panthéon-Sorbonne Univ., Paris, France) (virtual), How Much Should Philosophers of Biology Engage with Biology? – philinbiomed
Lucie Laplane is CNRS permanent researcher (CRCN) at lnstitut d’Histoire et Philosophie des Sciences et des Techniques (Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne).
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Reminder: Master Philosophy in Biology and Medicine – Zoom Q&A We are hosting our second online meeting to share details about the PhilInBioMed Master program on March 3, 11am (CET). More information here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/master-zoom-...
Master Zoom Q&A Meeting – philinbiomed
We are organizing two informal online meetings via Zoom, during which we will provide further information about the PhilInBIoMed master program and answer any questions you may have.
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Upcoming PhilInBioMed‑Seminar: Feb 26 | 5–6:30 pm (CET) | virtual on Zoom David B. Allison (Baylor College of Medicine, USA): “Truth, Trust, Trustworthiness, and Transparency: Foundations for Rigorous Science and Communication” Further information here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/david-...
David B. Allison (Baylor College of Medicine, USA) (virtual), Truth, Trust, Trustworthiness, and Transparency: Foundations for Rigorous Science and Communication – philinbiomed
I will discuss epistemology, methodology, ethics, rigor, creativity, impact, integrity, and trustworthiness in science, science communication, and science application. Obesity and nutrition research examples will illustrate points. Causal inference, error correction, and honest communication practices will be emphasized.
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Bordeaux Summer School – Philosophy in Biology & Medicine (1–5 June 2026) Join us in collaboratively exploring the conceptual foundations of scientific research at the crossroads of philosophy, biology and medicine! Apply by March 15 More information: bss-philinbiomed.u-bordeaux.fr/en/
Bordeaux Summer School - Philosophy in biology and medicine
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Master Philosophy in Biology and Medicine – Zoom Q&A We are hosting two informal online meetings to share details about the PhilInBioMed Master program and answer questions on Feb 16, 5pm (CET) & Mar 3, 11am (CET). More information can be found here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/master-zoom-...
Master Zoom Q&A Meeting – philinbiomed
We are organizing two informal online meetings via Zoom, during which we will provide further information about the PhilInBIoMed master program and answer any questions you may have.
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Applications open: Bordeaux Master in Philosophy in Biology and Medicine (deadline March 27) The international program is targeted at philosophy and science students interested in integrating both approaches in fields like cancer,immunology,neuroscience, aging. Info: www.philinbiomed.org/teaching
Master “Philosophy in Biology and Medicine” – philinbiomed
The International Master of Philosophy in Biology and Medicine in Bordeaux offers a unique philosophical approach to the life sciences that combines the development of conceptual tools and direct engagement with scientific theory and practice.
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Excellent @philinbiomed.bsky.social seminar by Richard Michod (U Arizona) today: Reorganization of fitness during evolutionary transitions in individuality. Video available here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/richar... #biology #philosophy #individual #fitness #evolution #multicellularity #volvox
Last November, we held a conference here at @neurobordeaux.bsky.social to kick off the new Impact of philosophical thinking in today's neuroscience post-doc project I'm now working on with @philinbiomed.bsky.social. Keynote speakers were John Bickle & Paul Thagard. My report here: #PhilSky
Report on PhiloNeuro kick-off Conference – philinbiomed
Behavioral models, neural representation, cognitive functions and dysfunctions, cellular memory, even NMDARs. Subjects typical of any neuroscience conference, but examined through the lens of philosophy: this is what the attendees of the Impact of Philosophical Thinking on Today’s Neuroscience meeting at the Bordeaux Neurocampus were treated to this past 24th and 25th of November. The first conference of its kind to be held in France, the meeting brought together international neuroscientists and philosophers who approach neuroscientific questions through philosophical perspectives, with researchers who apply scientometric approaches to evaluating the extent and nature of cooperation between the two disciplines. The objective of the conference was to launch a new interdisciplinary research project which itself unites Bordeaux-based neuroscientists (Nora Abrous, Serge Ahmed, Thomas Boraud, and Aline Desmedt) with Bordeaux-based philosophers of science (Cédric Brun and Thomas Pradeu) in order to investigate, with the help of neuroscience and philosophy post-doc Christopher Stevens, the influence philosophical thinking has exercised and continues to exercise within the brain sciences.
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Upcoming PhilInBioMed-Seminar: Nov 20 | 3:00 pm (CET) | hybrid Alvaro Moreno (IAS, Univ. of the Basque Country): "An Evolutionary Story of Agency: How Life Evolved to Act on its Own" Further info can be found at philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/alvaro.... For participation,please contact us directly.
Alvaro Moreno, An Evolutionary Story of Agency: How Life Evolved to Act on its Own – philinbiomed
Alvaro Moreno is Full Professor (Emeritus) in Philosophy of Science at IAS, University of the Basque Country (Spain).
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Excellent talks & discussion between Sam Scheiner and @alkistiseg.bsky.social just now: check out their work! Also occurs to me I haven't yet announced I started working on the PhilInBioMed team 2 weeks ago: my first research post-doc, studying the impact of philosophical thinking in neuroscience.
PhilInBioMed@philinbiomed.bsky.social · 11mo agoUpcoming PhilInBioMed Seminar: Nov 18, 2025 | 5:00 pm CET | Virtual (Zoom) Join us for a dialogue between Alkistis Elliott‑Greaves (Bielefeld University) and Sam Scheiner (NSF, USA) on the impact of philosophy and theoretical thinking on ecology. More details: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/philin...
Upcoming PhilInBioMed Seminar: Nov 18, 2025 | 5:00 pm CET | Virtual (Zoom) Join us for a dialogue between Alkistis Elliott‑Greaves (Bielefeld University) and Sam Scheiner (NSF, USA) on the impact of philosophy and theoretical thinking on ecology. More details: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/philin...
Dialogue between Alkistis Elliott-Greaves and Sam Scheiner (virtual): The impact of philosophy and theoretical thinking on ecology – philinbiomed
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Busy week at the institute! Join us for an exciting talk by Carlo Maley (Arizona State University) (hybrid) | 29. Oct, 2:00 pm (CET) “Launching a new field: Evolutionary cancer epidemiology” Please send us a DM if you are interested in participating.
Join us for our upcoming PhilInBioMed Seminar: Samir Okasha (University of Bristol) (hybrid) | 27. Oct, 5:00 pm (CET) The “Philosophy of Fitness” revisited More information can be found here: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/philin... If you are interested in participating, please send us a DM.
PhilInBioMed Seminar: Samir Okasha, The “Philosophy of Fitness” revisited (hybrid) – philinbiomed
Samir Okasha FBA is a Professor of Philosophy of Science at University of Bristol. He is a winner of Lakatos Award for his book Evolution and the Levels of Selection. He was appointed a Fellow of the British Academy in 2018.
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