In Gray Matters: Integrative Approaches for Neuroscience, Ethics, and Society, the Bioethics Commission analyzed why and how to achieve ethics integration early and explicitly throughout neuroscience research.

In Gray Matters: Topics at the Intersection of Neuroscience, Ethics, and Society, the Bioethics Commission broadly considered the ethical and societal implications of neuroscience research and its applications.

The MCWG agreed to the creation of this committee. Four MCWG members voluteered to be part of this committee to be chaired by Greely and Grady.