As announced in the Fall, the Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2013 annual scientific meeting will be held on JUNE 10, 2013. The meeting website, registration and abstract submission will open April 3. You will receive a meeting announcement that day with all the information you will need. Don't forget to renew your Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience membership for 2013 (www.sfn-manitoba.ca) to take advantage of reduced rates. For now, here are some important details:
MEETING DATE: JUNE 10, 2013
MEETING LOCATION: RADISSON WINNIPEG DOWNTOWN
288 Portage Avenue
11th and 13th Floor conference area with outdoor terrace
ABSTRACT DEADLINE: MAY 10, 2013
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 3, 2013
THEMES: Sensory and Motor Systems; Development and Disorders of the CNS
PARTNERS: This is a joint meeting between the MNN and the Manitoba-Ontario endMS Research and Training Centre of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
SPONSORS: The primary sponsor is the Manitoba Health Research Council. THANK YOU!
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Chris M. Anderson, Ph.D.
President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience
MNN Meeting Chair
Gilbert Kirouac, Ph.D.
MNN Program Chair
wcsn(a)sbrc.ca
2013 Nick Shepel Student Travel Award
Competition deadline: May 10th, 2013
The Nick Shepel Student Travel Award was established by the Division of
Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research to honor
Nick Shepel who was an outstanding researcher, friend and leader. Nick
was a true inspiration to his lab partners and brought fire, humor, and
a desire to always do better. His insistence to always try better will
have a permanent effect on his lab mates. Nick led by example and taught
that detailed preparation and execution of experiments ensured reliable
results.
Purpose: The purpose of this fund shall be to recognize a young
investigator (graduate student within the Faculty of Medicine -
University of Manitoba) by providing an annual award (valued at up to
$1,000) to support travel costs associated with the applicant's
attendance at a national/international conference where the applicant is
presenting a poster or oral presentation.
Eligibility: At the time of application, students must be registered in
the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba.
1. "Registered" includes being accepted by the major department of
study, admitted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, or eligible to
register in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
2. A student admitted under the "Provisional Status" may not
receive the award during the provisional period.
3. Only one award will be given per competition (valued at up to
$1,000).
4. Students must be giving a poster or oral presentation at an
upcoming scientific meeting (national/international)
Submission Instructions: A complete application consists of the
following:
1. Introductory letter describing meeting
2. Copy of abstract
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Current GPA, transcripts not needed
5. Proposed budget of travel costs
6. Submit your completed application materials to:
Dr. Paul Fernyhough
Director - Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research
R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
How to apply for reimbursement: Reimbursement will be done in
accordance with St. Boniface Hospital travel policies. Only original
receipts will be accepted. Copies may be accepted only where proof of
submission to another agency is provided.
For more information, contact:
Kelly Jorundson, Administrative Manager
Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
R4046-351 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
E: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> T:204.235.3939 F:
204.237.4092
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
Manitoba Neuroscience Network - Seminar Series
Friday, March 22nd, 2013 | 9:00 a.m.
Dr. Xin-Min Li
<http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/psychiatry/research/ab
out_xin-min_li.html>
Professor - Department of Psychiatry
University of Manitoba
TOPIC: "Depression: from clinical guidelines to neurobiology."
Location: PX236/238 Psychiatry Bldg.
Biosketch: Dr. Xin-Min Li is a Professor and Ruth Hurd Chair in the
Department of Psychiatry and Assistant Dean of the International
Graduate Program at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Li is currently the
Director of the Neuroscience Research Program at the Faculty of
Medicine, and holds a cross appointment in the Department of Human
Anatomy and Cell Science. Dr. Li received his M.D. and PhD in Physiology
at Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences in Changchun, China and
completed his residency in Psychiatry at University of Saskatchewan. Dr.
Li completed postdoctoral training in the Department of Psychiatry at
University of Saskatchewan and at Harvard University. Dr. Li began his
academic career at University of Saskatchewan as Assistant Professor
(1992) and was Director of the Neuropsychiatric Research Unit prior to
moving to University of Manitoba in 2007.
Dr. Li's research interests are primarily biological psychiatry. His
research uses animal models to examine the role of white matter and
neurodegeneration in mood disorders and schizophrenia using cellular,
molecular, microMRI imaging, and behavioural assessment techniques.
He also studies the mechanisms of treatment in psychiatric and
neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on the neuroprotective effects of
antidepressants and atypical antipsychotics. His work includes research
collaborations in North America and China.
Dr. Li has received research support from Canadian Institute of Health
Research (CIHR), Manitoba Health Research Council (MHRC), Canadian
Psychiatric Research Foundation (CPRF), Alzheimer's Society of Canada,
Schizophrenia Societies, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Li
has a successful track record in developing successful strategic
research partnerships and spearheaded the development of the highly
successful Schizophrenia Research Program Partnership and the Anxiety
and Depression Research Initiative.
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
Executive Assistant
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 Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca
Pharmacology and Therapeutics Seminar Series
Date: Friday, March 15, 2013.
Time: 12:00 Noon
Location: Samuel Cohen Auditorium, St. Boniface Research Centre**
**Video-conferenced to Bannatyne Campus (A229 Chown Bldg.)
Dr. Wafa Kammouni
Research Associate, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba
Topic "Exploring oxidative stress induced by rabies virus in dorsal root ganglia."
Dr. Wafa Kammouni is a Research Associate in the Department of Internal Medicine under the supervision of Dr. Alan Jackson. He is studying rabies virus interactions with dorsal root ganglia. He has developed primary cultures of dorsal root ganglia since they are permissive to infection and resistant to apoptosis. He has also studied oxidative stress-induced by rabies virus infection in vitro. By applying immunofluorescence techniques and western blotting Dr. Kammouni pointed out that oxidative stress response occurs in cultured dorsal root ganglia, that this phenomenon is controlled by anti-oxidants and that there is increased amount of nuclear factor kB (NF-kB) without an increase in the activity leading to a possible defect in anti-oxidant response.
For more information:
Dr. Ben Albensi
Seminar Series Coordinator
e: balbensi(a)sbrc.ca
t: 204.235.3939
Kelly Jorundson
Administrative Manager, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research
& Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
University of Manitoba
Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA
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/pharmacology
Manitoba Neuroscience Network - Seminar Series
Friday, March 22nd, 2013 | 9:00 a.m.
Dr. Xin-Min Li
<http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/psychiatry/research/ab
out_xin-min_li.html>
Professor - Department of Psychiatry
University of Manitoba
TOPIC: "Depression: from clinical guidelines to neurobiology."
Location: PX236/238 Psychiatry Bldg.
Biosketch: Dr. Xin-Min Li is a Professor and Ruth Hurd Chair in the
Department of Psychiatry and Assistant Dean of the International
Graduate Program at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Li is currently the
Director of the Neuroscience Research Program at the Faculty of
Medicine, and holds a cross appointment in the Department of Human
Anatomy and Cell Science. Dr. Li received his M.D. and PhD in Physiology
at Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences in Changchun, China and
completed his residency in Psychiatry at University of Saskatchewan. Dr.
Li completed postdoctoral training in the Department of Psychiatry at
University of Saskatchewan and at Harvard University. Dr. Li began his
academic career at University of Saskatchewan as Assistant Professor
(1992) and was Director of the Neuropsychiatric Research Unit prior to
moving to University of Manitoba in 2007.
Dr. Li's research interests are primarily biological psychiatry. His
research uses animal models to examine the role of white matter and
neurodegeneration in mood disorders and schizophrenia using cellular,
molecular, microMRI imaging, and behavioural assessment techniques.
He also studies the mechanisms of treatment in psychiatric and
neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on the neuroprotective effects of
antidepressants and atypical antipsychotics. His work includes research
collaborations in North America and China.
Dr. Li has received research support from Canadian Institute of Health
Research (CIHR), Manitoba Health Research Council (MHRC), Canadian
Psychiatric Research Foundation (CPRF), Alzheimer's Society of Canada,
Schizophrenia Societies, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Li
has a successful track record in developing successful strategic
research partnerships and spearheaded the development of the highly
successful Schizophrenia Research Program Partnership and the Anxiety
and Depression Research Initiative.
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
Executive Assistant
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 Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca