Dear Neuroscientists:

As you all know, the MNN has held annual scientific meetings each of the last 4 years.  The format for the meetings has been similar for each of these years and although the meetings have been well-received, we would like to introduce other formats that encourage networking and collaboration.  One of these formats is a retreat-style structure that brings principal investigators together off-campus with opportunities for social interaction as well as a scientific program. 

This year, I have stepped aside from organizing the meeting and Paul Fernyhough will be serving as MNN meeting chair.  He is looking at organizing a retreat in Gimli on June 26-27.  This meeting will be for PI’s only.  We agree that the retreat format will likely attract fewer PI’s but also that those who do attend will be focussed and enthusiastic, producing a successful event.  Around 25 PI’s gave a preliminary indication they would attend in response to a previous email from Paul, which I think is a strong indication that the event would succeed.   

Overall, the idea is that while there may be a retreat-style or alternative format meeting from time to time, there will be a traditional scientific meeting with full trainee participation at least every second year.  So the plan will be to hold a more traditional style meeting again next in 2015.

Thanks to Paul for taking charge.  PI’s can expect to receive further information from Paul.  Please give him a strong idea of whether you will attend given the details he will outline.  That way, he can design the best format possible.  I encourage you all to participate!     

Sincerely,

Chris Anderson

President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience

MNN Director

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@sbrc.ca OR kjorund@yahoo.ca

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