Dear All:
I am pleased to announce that Canada Excellence Research Chair in
Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging from the University of Western
Ontario, Dr. Adrian Owen will be visiting Winnipeg for International
Brain Awareness Week March 15 and 16, 2012. Dr. Owen will be visiting
with our faculty members and participating in several featured events.
This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase research and training
excellence in Manitoba to one of the country's most high profile
research talents. As such, I strongly encourage as many as possible to
participate in any or all of the following events. Please contact
wcsn(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:wcsn@sbrc.ca> for details or questions.
March 15
12:00 to 1:30 pm
TRAINEE LUNCH WITH DR. OWEN
LOCATION: Brodie Centre 204
INVITEES: Students, Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Associates
Join Dr. Owen for lunch. There will be free food, short presentations
and opportunities to talk to each other and to Dr. Owen.
*See the attached poster for details and please post.
March 15
6:30 to 7:20 pm *(followed by a reception with light refreshments)*
PUBLIC LECTURE: "The Search for Consciousness"
LOCATION: Frederick Gaspard Theatre (former Theatre A)
INVITEES: Everyone, including the general public
Join President Barnard, Vice-President (Research and International)
Jayas and Dean of Medicine Postl as they welcome Dr. Owen to speak to
the Winnipeg public about leading-edge neuroimaging of brain processes
that make people AWARE.
*Advertisements including poster will follow.
March 16
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE MINISYMPOSIUM
LOCATION: Buhler Atrium
INVITEES: Everyone
Investigators from the Universities of Manitoba and Winnipeg highlight
advances in Cognitive Neuroscience.
*See the attached poster for details and please post.
March 16
1:30 to 2:20 pm
SCIENTIFIC LECTURE: "When Thoughts Become Actions: Imaging
Disorders of Consciousness"
LOCATION: Theatre C
INVITEES: Everyone
Dr. Adrian Owen presents his research results at the Bannatyne Campus.
*Advertisements including poster will follow.
Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Tel: 204.235.3939 | Fax: 204.237.4092
Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca
Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca
Everyone is invited....
Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar -Dr. Sari Hannila
Date: Friday, Feb 24th, 2012
Time: 9:00 am
Location: PX236/238 Psychiatry Bldg., Bannatyne Campus
Dr. Sari Hannila
Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Science
Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba
Topic: Downregulation of Smad2 by secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor
enhances axonal regeneration in the CNS
Dr. Hannila is originally from Sudbury, Ontario, and received her
Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences from Queen's University in
1999. She then completed her PhD in the Department of Anatomy and Cell
Biology at Queen's under the supervision of Dr. Michael Kawaja. Prior to
joining the University of Manitoba in July, 2010, Dr. Hannila worked as
a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Marie T. Filbin at Hunter
College in New York City.
Her research focuses on the neurobiology of developing and regenerating
axons in the central nervous system, with a particular interest in
spinal cord injury. When the spinal cord is injured, regeneration of
damaged axons is inhibited by CNS myelin and this leads to permanent
paralysis. During her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Hannila discovered
that a protein called secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) can
reverse the inhibitory effects of myelin and enhance axonal growth.
She is now building on these findings as an independent researcher at
the University of Manitoba. She is currently testing SLPI in a rat model
of spinal cord injury to determine if SLPI can promote axonal
regeneration and improve functional recovery. If SLPI proves to be
effective, she plans to conduct further studies in which SLPI will be
administered in more complex, clinically-relevant models of spinal cord
injury. In addition to its pro-regenerative effects, SLPI also has
neuroprotective properties and to diversify her research program, Dr.
Hannila plans to test SLPI in models of neurodegenerative diseases such
as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and
Parkinson's disease. These studies will be complemented by ongoing
experiments that will investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying
SLPI's effects on axonal growth and neuronal survival, and this work
will focus on SLPI's ability to regulate gene and protein expression.
For more information, contact the MNN Office at
(T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca
Presented in co-operation with University of Manitoba Clinical
Neuroscience Rounds
Kelly Jorundson
Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Tel: 204.235.3939
Fax: 204.237.4092
Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca
You are receiving this message either because you are a WCSN member due for 2012 renewal OR because you are a person we think may benefit from membership in your local Chapter of the international Society for Neuroscience. The WCSN organizes and promotes events in Manitoba designed to fuel excellence and passion in Neuroscience research, education and public outreach. We are the driving force behind the Manitoba Neuroscience Network annual meetings and seminar series and are organizing Brain Awareness Week activities including the 2012 visit of Canada Excellence Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience and imaging, Dr, Adrian Owen. Please support initiatives such as these and help us build a strong and vibrant neuroscience community in Manitoba by clicking on this link www.sfn-manitoba.ca/application to pay your dues by credit card, University of Manitoba FOAP, or cheque. A receipt will be issued by e-mail.
2012 MEMBERSHIP FEE SCHEDULE
Students
$ 15
Postdocs, Residents, Associates, Technicians
$ 30
Faculty, Professionals
$ 60
*All-inclusive Lab rate
$ 120
*PI and names and affiliations of each individual lab member must be provided.
If you have any questions about our vision, please contact the Chapter president at canderson(a)sbrc.ca.
Sincerely,
Chris Anderson, PhD
President - Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
Associate Professor, University of Manitoba
Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
General Office:
R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092
Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:wcsn@sbrc.ca>
Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca
Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience would like to recall the message, "Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience - New and Renewal Membership Drive".
You are receiving this message either because you are a WCSN member due for 2012 renewal OR because you are a person we think may benefit from membership in your local Chapter of the international Society for Neuroscience. The WCSN organizes and promotes events in Manitoba designed to fuel excellence and passion in Neuroscience research, education and public outreach. We are the driving force behind the Manitoba Neuroscience Network annual meetings and seminar series and are organizing Brain Awareness Week activities including the 2012 visit of Canada Excellence Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience and imaging, Dr, Adrian Owen. Please support initiatives such as these and help us build a strong and vibrant neuroscience community in Manitoba by clicking on this link www.sfn-manitoba.ca/application to pay your dues by credit card, University of Manitoba FOAP, or cheque. A receipt will be issued by e-mail.
2012 MEMBERSHIP FEE SCHEDULE:
Students
$ 15
Postdocs, Residents, Associates, Technicians
$ 30
Faculty, Professionals
$ 60
*All-inclusive Lab rate
$ 120
*PI and names and affiliations of each individual lab member must be provided.
If you have any questions about our vision, please contact the Chapter president at canderson(a)sbrc.ca.
Sincerely,
Chris Anderson, PhD
President - Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
Associate Professor, University of Manitoba
Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
General Office:
R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092
Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:wcsn@sbrc.ca>
Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca
SAVE THE DATE
Manitoba Neuroscience Network
3rd Annual Scientific Meeting | June 4, 2012
What: Manitoba Neuroscience Network 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting
Where: To Be Announced
When: Monday, June 4, 2012
MEETING WEBSITE/ABSTRACT SUBMISSION - March 1, 2012
ABSTRACT DEADLINE - May 5, 2012
The Manitoba Neuroscience Network is an initiative formed to enhance
coordination, efficiency and clinical application of neuroscience
discovery in Manitoba. It is managed by the Winnipeg Chapter of the
Society for Neuroscience.
Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
General Office:
R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092
Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca
Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca
Everyone is invited....
Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar -Dr. Sari Hannila
Date: Friday, Feb 24th, 2012
Time: 9:00 am
Location: PX236/238 Psychiatry Bldg., Bannatyne Campus
Dr. Sari Hannila
Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Science Faculty
of Medicine, University of Manitoba
Topic: Downregulation of Smad2 by secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor
enhances axonal regeneration in the CNS
Dr. Hannila is originally from Sudbury, Ontario, and received her
Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences from Queen's University in
1999. She then completed her PhD in the Department of Anatomy and Cell
Biology at Queen's under the supervision of Dr. Michael Kawaja. Prior to
joining the University of Manitoba in July, 2010, Dr. Hannila worked as
a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Marie T. Filbin at Hunter
College in New York City.
Her research focuses on the neurobiology of developing and regenerating
axons in the central nervous system, with a particular interest in
spinal cord injury. When the spinal cord is injured, regeneration of
damaged axons is inhibited by CNS myelin and this leads to permanent
paralysis. During her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Hannila discovered
that a protein called secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) can
reverse the inhibitory effects of myelin and enhance axonal growth.
She is now building on these findings as an independent researcher at
the University of Manitoba. She is currently testing SLPI in a rat model
of spinal cord injury to determine if SLPI can promote axonal
regeneration and improve functional recovery. If SLPI proves to be
effective, she plans to conduct further studies in which SLPI will be
administered in more complex, clinically-relevant models of spinal cord
injury. In addition to its pro-regenerative effects, SLPI also has
neuroprotective properties and to diversify her research program, Dr.
Hannila plans to test SLPI in models of neurodegenerative diseases such
as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and
Parkinson's disease. These studies will be complemented by ongoing
experiments that will investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying
SLPI's effects on axonal growth and neuronal survival, and this work
will focus on SLPI's ability to regulate gene and protein expression.
For more information, contact the MNN Office at
(T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca
Presented in co-operation with University of Manitoba Clinical
Neuroscience Rounds
Kelly Jorundson
Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Tel: 204.235.3939
Fax: 204.237.4092
Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca
REMINDER:
Hosted by: St. Boniface Research Centre. Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
Visiting Scientist - Dr. Sean Mulligan
Friday, February 17, 2012
12:00 Noon
Physiology Library 431
BMSB Bannatyne Campus
Dr. Sean Mulligan
Assistant Professor,
Department of Physiology
University of Saskatchewan
Topic: Functional Optical Imaging in Free Nerve Endings: A Pain in the Dura.
Research Interests: Pain sensitivity within the skull is restricted to the intracranial meninges, the system of membranes that envelops the brain. Afferent thinly myelinated Aδ-fibres and unmyelinated C-fibres that originate from the trigeminal ganglion densely innervate the meninges, in particular the cranial dura mater. It is widely recognized that activation or sensitization of these dural nociceptive afferents is responsible for the genesis of migraine headaches. However, any details of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved are largely speculative and remain to be discovered. Identification of the underlying mechanisms of activation of dural nociceptors may have important implications for understanding and mitigating the pathogenesis of migraine headaches. We have developed a novel en bloc dural-skull preparation that allows us for the first time to apply optical imaging techniques to directly study with high resolution the free nerve endings and terminals of the nociceptive fibres that terminate in the dura mater. The objective of our research is to gain insight into the neurophysiology of peripheral pain activation to better understand the pathophysiological processes that occur during migraine headache. It is our hope that this will lead to new peripheral drug targets and offer additional therapeutic treatments for this devastating illness. detection.
Kelly Jorundson
Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Tel: 204.235.3939
Fax: 204.237.4092
Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca
Everyone is invited...
Hosted by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders at St. Boniface
Hospital Research
Invited Speaker: Dr. Sean Mulligan
Friday, February 17th, 2012
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Physiology Conference Room
431 BMSB Bannatyne Campus
Dr. Sean Mulligan
Assistant Professor,
Department of Physiology, University of Saskatchewan
Topic: Functional Optical Imaging in Free Nerve Endings: A Pain in the
Dura.
Research Interests: Pain sensitivity within the skull is restricted to
the intracranial meninges, the system of membranes that envelops the
brain. Afferent thinly myelinated A -fibres and unmyelin-ated C-fibres
that originate from the trigeminal ganglion densely innervate the
meninges, in particular the cranial dura mater. It is widely recognized
that activation or sensitization of these dural nociceptive afferents is
responsible for the genesis of migraine headaches. However, any details
of the pathophysiological mecha-nisms involved are largely speculative
and remain to be discovered. Identification of the underlying mechanisms
of activation of dural nociceptors may have important implications for
understanding and mitigating the pathogenesis of migraine headaches. We
have developed a novel en bloc dural-skull preparation that allows us
for the first time to apply optical imaging techniques to directly study
with high resolution the free nerve endings and terminals of the
nociceptive fibres that terminate in the dura mater. The objective of
our research is to gain insight into the neurophysiol-ogy of peripheral
pain activation to better understand the patho-physiological processes
that occur during migraine headache. It is our hope that this will lead
to new peripheral drug targets and offer additional therapeutic
treatments for this devastating illness. detection.
Kelly Jorundson
Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
T: 204.235.3939 F: 204.237.4092
website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca
See attached.....Everyone is invited.....
"Edge of Science" Grand Rounds
Genetic Models of Human Disease Seminars
Date: Monday, February 6, 2012
Time: 12:00 1:00 pm
Location: Basic Medical Sciences Building Theatre (C)
Dr Jasna Kriz
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience
Faculty of Medicine
Laval University
TOPIC: "Development of Model Systems for Live Imaging of
Neuroinflammation and Brain Responses to Injuries and Neurodegeneration"
Kelly Jorundson
Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
T: 204.235.3939 f: 204.237.4092
Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca
Website: sfn-manitoba.ca