This is a reminder that the MNN Seminar previously scheduled for March
30th has been cancelled.
The next MNN Seminar is scheduled for April 27th, 2012 (poster
attached).
Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar: Dr. Sohella Karimi
Friday, April 27, 2012 | 9:00 - 10:00am
Location: PX236/238 Psychiatry Bldg.
Dr. Soheila Karimi
Assistant Professor, Physiology and Biochemistry & Medical Genetics
& Principal Investigator, Regenerative Medicine Program
Principal Investigator, Spinal Cord Research Center
Scientist, Manitoba Institute of Child Health
University of Manitoba
Topic: Regenerative potential of neural stem cells for the repair of
spinal cord injury
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
CENTRE ON AGING PRESENTS: 2011-2012 Research Seminar Series
Ben Albensi, PhD, Associate Professor
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Room 405 Brodie Centre
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TOPIC: The Involvement of NF-kB Signaling in Memory Impairment in
Alzheimer's Disease
Memory impairments are central to a variety of neurological conditions,
but the most familiar condition where memory is impaired is in
Alzheimer's
disease. Treating Alzheimer's disease pathology and the cognitive
deficits that are seen in this condition remain problematic. Part of the
challenge of course
is that if we do not understand the fine details of how memory works on
a basic biological or neurochemical level, then we are not able to
effectively treat
memory impairments. However, over the last several years research
associated with the biological basis of memory has made great strides.
We now believe that
Alzheimer's disease is a disease of short term memory where the
conversion of short term to long term memory becomes impaired. Recent
developments also
suggest that transcription is essential for the consolidation of long
term memory. In addition, transcriptional signaling pathways such as
NF-kB play not only a
role in cancer and inflammatory responses, but also in long term memory
and in Alzheimer's disease. The focus of this talk will be to discuss
NF-kB signaling
in memory and in Alzheimer's disease. In particular, new data from our
lab show several novel links in the NF-kB pathway that suggest distinct
roles for NF-kB's
gene targets in differentially affecting memory and Alzheimer's disease
pathology.
All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 474.8754
For presentation updates, visit www.umanitoba.ca/centres/aging/
The Centre on Aging's Research Seminar Series is supported by the Office
of the Vice-President (Research and International)
Seminar co-sponsor: Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Kelly Jorundson
Administrative Manager
Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research
Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
University of Manitoba
Tel: 204.235.3939
Fax: 204.237.4092
Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca
Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR
www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharamcology
Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar: Dr. Sohella Karimi
Friday, April 27, 2012 | 9:00 - 10:00am
Location: PX236/238 Psychiatry Bldg.
Dr. Soheila Karimi
Assistant Professor, Physiology and Biochemistry & Medical Genetics
& Principal Investigator, Regenerative Medicine Program
Principal Investigator, Spinal Cord Research Center
Scientist, Manitoba Institute of Child Health
University of Manitoba
Topic: Regenerative potential of neural stem cells for the repair of
spinal cord injury
Presented in co-operation with University of Manitoba Clinical
Neuroscience Rounds
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Please note that the lecture schedule for March 30th, 2012 is cancelled.
Regards,
Kelly
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
Kelly Jorundson
Administrative Manager
Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research
Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
University of Manitoba
Tel: 204.235.3939
Fax: 204.237.4092
Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca
Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR
www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharamcology
JOIN US FOR A PUBLIC LECTURE: Dr. Adrian Owen
THE SEARCH FOR CONSCIOUSNESS
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Frederic Gaspard Lecture Theatre (Theatre A),
Basic Medical Sciences Building, 727 McDermot Avenue
(reception to follow immediately after lecture)
Dr. Adrian Owen
Canada Excellence Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging,
Western University
How can we ever know, unequivocally, that another person is aware?
Our ability to detect awareness in others is determined, not by whether
they are aware or not,
but by their ability to communicate that fact through a recognized
behavioural response.
Dr. Owen will discuss various solutions to this conundrum using
functional neuroimaging.
All are welcome. Free admission
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
Students, Postdocs and Research Associates: Don't miss an excellent opportunity to meet each other and one of only a handful of Canada Excellence Research Chairs. Dr. Adrian Owen will dedicate 1 hour to trainees during lunch in Brodie Centre 204 from 12 noon - 1:00 pm on Thursday March 15. There will be 2 short presentations and plenty of time for interaction...oh yeah, and free pizza too.
See you there!
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Chris M. Anderson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
University of Manitoba
Principal Investigator, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research Center
President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience
Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network
T: 204.235.3946 │ F: 204.237.4092 │ E: canderson(a)sbrc.ca
Reminder......
Dr. Adrian Owen, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Cognitive
Neuroscience and Imaging from the University of Western Ontario, 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: Frederic 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.
*See the attached poster for details and please post.
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.
*See the attached poster for details and please post.
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
As part of our celebration of International Brain Awareness Week, the
Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience will host a
mini-symposium on Cognitive Neuroscience on Friday March 16 from 9:30 am
- 12 noon in the Buhler Atrium. Dr. Adrian Owen will be in attendance as
the work of several Winnipeg neuroscientists is featured in short,
informative presentations.
PLEASE ATTEND. ALL ARE WELCOME.
9:30 - 9:50 Dr. Jonathan Marotta - Perception
and Action: Posterior Cortical Atrophy
10:00 - 10:20 Dr. Debbie Kelly - Avian
Spatial Cognition
10:30 - 10:50 Dr. Tammy Ivanco - TBA
11:00 - 11:20 Dr. Stephen Smith - An
Emo-Motoric Model of Emotional Experience
11:30 - 11:50 Dr. Steve Prime - Gaze
strategies during visually-guided versus memory-guided grasping
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
PUBLIC LECTURE: NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM CANDIDATE
Dr. Chris Anderson <http://www.sbrc.ca/dnd/faculty/dr-chris-anderson/>
Associate Professor - Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
University of Manitoba
Principal Investigator, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre
Thursday, March 22, 2012
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Theatre "C" - Basic Medical Sciences Building
TOPIC: "Developing a Faculty of Medicine Brain Trauma Research Team"
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
Dr. Adrian Owen is a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging from Western University (formerly UWO). He will be in Winnipeg for International Brain Awareness Week March 15 and 16, and will deliver a public lecture at 6:30 pm Thursday March 15 in the Frederic Gaspard Theatre at the Bannatyne Campus.
Dr. Owen's work using brain imaging to detect awareness in an apparent comatose state has received widespread media attention. See the following links for examples:
http://www.cerc.gc.ca/chairholders-titulaires/owen-eng.shtml#http://communications.uwo.ca/cerc/http://communications.uwo.ca/cerc/biography.html
Please join President Barnard, Dean Postl and the Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience in welcoming Dr. Owen with a well-attended public lecture.
WHEN: Thursday, March 15th, 2012
WHERE: Frederic Gaspard Lecture Theatre (Theatre A)
COST: FREE
CONTACT: canderson(a)sbrc.ca
Chris M. Anderson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
University of Manitoba
Principal Investigator, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research Center
President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience
Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network
T: 204.235.3946 │ F: 204.237.4092 │ E: canderson(a)sbrc.ca
http://www.sbrc.ca/2012/02/pharmacology-seminar-dr-james-nagy/
Research Seminar Dr. J. Nagy
Date: Friday, March 2, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: A229 Chown Bldg.**
James I. Nagy, Ph.D.
Professor - Department of Physiology
University of Manitoba
Topic: Neuroanatomy, Structural Composition and Regulation of
Electrical Synapses in the Mammalian Central Nervous System
** Video-linked to SBRC R1002
Kelly Jorundson
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