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The Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience together with the St. Boniface Hospital Research http://www.sbrc.ca/ to host national speaker and clinical neurologist Dr. Jack Antel

Public & Research Lectures by: Dr. Jack Antel

Dr. Jack Antel, MD Neurologist - Clinical Research Unit Montreal Neurological Institute & Hospital

***Tonight.....Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

Public Lecture: "Progress in Multiple Sclerosis Research: Preventing the Damage and Promoting Repair"

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Samuel Cohen Auditorium St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre 351 Tache Avenue

Lecture Overview: The most common clinical features of multiple sclerosis in its initial disease course are recurrent episodes of neurologic dysfunction, termed "relapses," caused by inflamed lesions within the central nervous system. These lesions destroy critical membranes required for the central nervous system to function properly. Dr. Antel will discuss potential treatments for MS, including clinical therapies aimed at reducing inflammation and eliminating lesions. Current research is aimed at finding ways to not only stop membrane destruction, but to aid in the repair process.

Coffee Reception

8:00 - 8:30 PM Atrium - Main Level St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre 351 Tache Avenue

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Tomorrow.....Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Research Lecture: "Mechanisms of tissue injury and repair in Multiple Sclerosis."

1:00 - 2:00 PM Theatre B - Basic Medical Sciences Bldg. University of Manitoba

Coffee Reception

2:00 - 3:00 PM J.A. Hildes Concourse - Basic Medical Sciences Bldg. University of Manitoba

Kelly Jorundson

Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience

R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA

Tel: 204.235.3939 7Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund@sbrc.ca mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca

Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca