Please see below funding opportunity....
RBC - Brain Canada Research Partnership in Mental Health Services for Children and Youth
Multi-Investigator Research Initiative (MIRI)
Request for Applications (RFA)
Brain Canada, in partnership with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), is pleased to announce a research partnership in mental health services for children and youth, through the Brain Canada Multi-Investigator Research Initiative (MIRI) program.
The RBC – Brain Canada Research Partnership will support a multi-investigator three-year research project focused on improved delivery of mental health services through the identification and validation of innovative interventions and practices that are cost-effective, and delivered at the right place and time to support both affected individuals and their families. Notably, the funded project will involve a continuing collaboration between researchers, policy-makers, service providers, and those affected by child and youth mental health issues. The collaboration will jointly identify the research questions to be studied, be engaged in the research project itself, and cooperate in the dissemination of the projects' findings to influence policy and practice.
A total of $910,000 will be awarded to one team over two or three years of funding.
Deadline for Receipt of Letters of Intent: 16.00 EST, April 3, 2015
Click here<http://braincanada.ca/en/MIRI> for full competition details and timelines.
For more information about any of our programs, please contact programs(a)braincanada.ca
________________________________
Subscribe<https://braincanada.smartsimple.ca/s_signup.jsp?token=XVtQC1oGYFBYQBdQXxJUQ…> to our mailing list or unsubscribe<https://braincanada.smartsimple.ca/s_signup.jsp?token=XVtQC1oGYFBYQBZZXxJUQ…> from our email list at any time.
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
Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca
Everyone is invited!
Manitoba Neuroscience Network
2014/2015 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series
DATE: Friday, February 27th, 2015
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: PX236/238 PsycHealth Bldg., Bannatyne Campus
Sachin Katyal, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
University of Manitoba;
Senior Scientist, Manitoba Institute of Cell Biology, CancerCare
Manitoba
Topic: Understanding DNA repair biology in the development of novel
cancer chemotherapeutic
strategies: neurodevelopment applied to neuro-oncology
Research: Modulating DNA damage repair pathways in the treatment of
malignant brain tumours
My research aims to identify ways to dysregulate cellular DNA repair
pathways in tumours and improve therapeutic success. In this regard, DNA
damage repair pathways are an ideal target; first, to minimize
tumour cell therapeutic resistance and second, to specifically kill
cancer cells by lowering the radio- and chemotherapeutic threshold of
tumour cell genotoxicity by inhibiting redundant DNA repair pathways.
We use genetic and biochemical approaches: 1. to determine how DNA
repair pathways co-ordinately affect neurodevelopment, 2. to investigate
how DNA repair deficiency contributes to neurodegeneration
and, 3. to selectively target DNA repair pathways in neural/brain tumour
cell and animal lines to enhance cellular sensitization to radio- and
chemotherapeutic drugs. My work will serve to expand
our knowledge of DNA repair neurobiology and translate this data into
tangible next-generation cancer treatment paradigms that augment
therapeutic efficacy with improved patient quality-of-life.
Web Addresses:
https://www.umanitoba.ca/institutes/manitoba_institute_cell_biology/MICB
/Scientists/Katyal.html
https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/pharmacology/faculty_membe
rs/8300.html
For more information, contact the MNN Office at
(T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca
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
Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca
This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Soheila Karimi, the chair of 2015
MNN Scientific Meeting
Dear Neuroscience community,
Since 2010, the Manitoba Neuroscience Network held annual scientific
meetings of neuroscience faculty and trainees. These gatherings have
been received with tremendous enthusiasm, attracting around 150
attendees each year. We are pleased to build on this success by holding
a 5th annual meeting in 2015.
The Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience (WCSN), under the
leadership of Dr. Chris Anderson, actively promotes neuroscience
research, education and outreach in Manitoba. The Manitoba Neuroscience
network represents the cornerstone approach of the WCSN to encourage
communication, cooperation and collaboration among Manitoba's broad
basic and clinical neuroscience research community.
In 2015, the meeting content will center on, synaptic plasticity, neural
networks, epigenetic and genetic modeling of CNS disorders, and neural
repair and regeneration. There will be participation by Manitoba
principal investigators and invited speakers. There will also be a
poster competition for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to
show case the research done in neuroscience labs in Manitoba.
Please register for and attend the event to maximize your awareness of
the research quality and opportunities in your community in an
atmosphere designed to encourage social interaction.
Deadline for abstract submission is May 1st, 2015. Please follow the
link to view the program, register for the event and submit an abstract.
www.sbrc.ca/mnn2015
Sincerely,
Soheila Karimi, PhD
Assistant Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology
Senior Scientist, Regenerative Medicine Program
Principal Investigator, Spinal Cord Research Center
Scientist, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba
Faculty of Health Sciences
College of Medicine
University of Manitoba
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
Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca
Dear Manitoba Neuroscientists:
We are beginning our 2015 membership drive for the Winnipeg Chapter of
the Society for Neuroscience. You are receiving this message because
you were a 2014 member or because we have identified you as someone who
may benefit from being a member.
WHAT DOES OUR SFN CHAPTER DO?
The SFN Winnipeg Chapter is focused on building neuroscience research
networking opportunities and public outreach. Your membership dues help
to support the Manitoba Neuroscience Network activities (visiting
speaker/seminar series and post-event socials) and outreach events,
including the Manitoba Brain Bee, awards for the Manitoba Schools
Science Symposium, neuroscience-related Cafe Scientifiques and the Art
of Neuroscience program. Your active membership also gets you reduced
rates for the 2015 Manitoba Neuroscience Network Symposium in June.
We hope you will consider becoming or remaining an active member.
WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR MEMBERSHIP?
FACULTY, PROFESSIONALS
$60.00
POSTDOCS, RESIDENTS, TECHNICIANS, RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
$30.00
ALL-INCLUSIVE LAB RATE
$100.00
HOW CAN MEMBERSHIP FEES BE PAID?
We have created an all-inclusive lab rate, which has been a popular
option. Individual membership fees can also be paid. Fees can be paid
by credit card, cheque or University of Manitoba FOP. Please visit this
link and join/renew today: http://sfn-manitoba.ca/application/
/sent on behalf of
Chris Anderson
President
Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
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
Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca
Funding Announcement that might be of interest:
[Home] [Home]
ALS Canada and Brain Canada Joint Partnership 2015 Research Funding Opportunities:
ALS Canada and Brain Canada wish to announce the 2015 funding opportunities resulting from their landmark $20 million partnership. The objective of this joint funding program is to support research that is relevant to ALS and related neurological disorders, including primary lateral sclerosis, progressive muscular atrophy, and ALS/FTLD (ALS/frontotemporal lobar dementia). The ultimate goal of the ALS Society of Canada and Brain Canada (the Partners) is to prevent or cure these disorders, to slow their progression, and to improve the quality of life for those affected and their families.
It is expected that the calls will be opened by mid-February.
Find our more information on the partnership here<http://als.ca/en/news/awareness/als-societies-across-canada-commit-10-milli…>
More information about the programs can be found below and by clicking here<http://braincanada.ca/en/Strategic_Partnership_Programs>
The forthcoming programs include:
• ALS Canada-Brain Canada Hudson Translational Team Grants
• ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grants
• ALS Canada-Brain Canada Career Transition Award
ALS Canada-Brain Canada Hudson Translational Team Grant
The spirit of this forthcoming call for proposals is to bring together researchers from across the country to accelerate therapeutic development for ALS and related neurological disorders by: 1) identifying and testing a relevant therapeutic target or candidate therapy and/or 2) addressing critical needs for early diagnosis and bio-monitoring of clinical progression applied to clinical research. Research in all stages of development is welcomed, from basic/preclinical to phase I, II and III clinical trials. ALS Canada and Brain Canada (The Partners) are seeking applications from teams of independent investigators from multiple independent institutions proposing such a translational research approach with a sound and feasible rationale, supported by preliminary data.
Opening date: February 13, 2015
Deadline for LOI submission: March 23, 2015
Selection results will be available by April 24, 2015
Deadline for Full Proposal submission: July 13, 2015
Announcement of results: September 21, 2015
ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grants
The Discovery Grant program encourages new basic research focused on identifying causes of, or treatments for ALS and related neurological disorders. The spirit of this program is “high risk/high reward” and is aimed at independent investigator(s) proposing a novel research approach, supported by a sound rationale and feasible experimental plan, but not necessarily preliminary data. Traditionally, the Discovery Grants program has provided support to novel projects from established ALS researchers, individuals from outside the field applying specific knowledge or expertise to ALS and related neurological disorders or teams of multiple investigators combining expertise in novel ways.
Opening date: February 13, 2015
Deadline for submission: June 1, 2015
Announcement of results: September 21, 2015 ALS
Canada-Brain Canada Career Transition Award
This program will identify and engage a rising star pursuing innovative research in labs and academic institutions in Canada. This award has the long-term goal of developing the next generation of scientists across various disciplines within basic and clinical sciences, contributing to knowledge generation and translation in ALS. The award will provide the necessary support to either a senior postdoctoral trainee or recently hired junior faculty member to secure or maintain a faculty job in Canada.
Opening date: February 13, 2015
Deadline for submission: April 15, 2015
Announcement of award: June 30, 2015
________________________________
Subscribe<https://braincanada.smartsimple.ca/s_signup.jsp?token=XVtQC1oGYFBYQBdQXxJUQ…> to our mailing list or unsubscribe<https://braincanada.smartsimple.ca/s_signup.jsp?token=XVtQC1oGYFBYQBZZXxJUQ…> from our email list at any time.