This message is sent by Soheila Karimi, the chair of 2015 MNN Scientific Meeting
Dear Neuroscientists,
As you are aware, the 5th MNN Scientific Meeting will be held at Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown on June 12, 2015. This event will bring together all Manitoban neuroscientists each year to share their recent research findings and importantly to interact with each other to establish new collaborative work. We have an exciting program for this year that focuses on synaptic plasticity and neural networks, genetic and epigenetic modeling of CNS disorders and neural repair and regeneration (See the attached flyer and the link below for more information on the meeting and the scientific program).
Please show your support by attending the meeting and also encourage your trainees and research staff to participate in this event and submit their work for poster presentation.
Deadline for abstract submission has been extended to May 11st, 2015 at 5 pm. Registration for attendees who are not submitting an abstract will remain open until May 25th.
Please follow the link below to view the program, register for the event and submit an abstract.
http://www.sbrc.ca/mnn2015
We are looking forward to seeing you all in the meeting on June 12!
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
Lab Site: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~karimis/
745 Bannatyne Avenue, 629 BMSB
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Canada
Phone: Office (204) 272-3109
Lab (204) 789-3454
Please circulate. Everyone is invited!
Manitoba Neuroscience Network
2014/2015 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series
Date: Friday, April 24th 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: PX236/238 PsycHealth Bldg., Bannatyne Campus
Thomas Klonisch MD, PhD
Professor & Head, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science
Director of Histomorphology & Ultrastructural Imaging;
Director of the Glioma Cell Resource;
Professor, Depts. Surgery and Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
(cross-appointed), University of Manitoba;
Honorary Professor, Shantou University Medical College, Guangdong
Province, China
Topic: High Mobility Group A2 (HMGA2): Amphetamine for Cancer
Two major challenges in the research on high grade glioblastoma (GB) are
their cell plasticity resulting in a high degree of tumor heterogeneity
and the ability of GB cells to colonize the entire brain. As a
consequence and despite decades of therapeutic trials, GB remains an
incurable fatal disease. I am interested in discovering cellular defense
mechanisms GB tumors mount to successfully
neutralize therapeutic intervention. As part of a larger team of basic
and clinical scientists, I utilize human cell and animal models to
better understand the molecular and signaling pathways and identify
weaknesses in the armor of GB that can be exploited therapeutically.
Stem cell factor High Mobility Group A2 (HMGA2) is one of a few
promising targets currently under investigation in my lab. We and others
showed that HMGA2 has key roles in stem cell renewal, chemoresistance,
proliferation and tissue invasion.
The ultimate goal of my research is to develop targeted therapeutic
strategies to aid the development of new efficacious treatments that
ideally cure or at least extend the quality of life of patients with GB.
Websites:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/anatomy/894
6.html
For more information:
Eftekhar Eftekharpour
Coordinator, MNN Seminar Series
E: eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca
T: 204-789-3214
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
Mark your Calendars!
Manitoba Neuroscience Network
Visiting Speaker Series
Date: Friday, May 15th, 2015
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Theatre C, Bannatyne Campus
Dr. Marco Prado <http://westonbraininstitute.ca/funded-research/applicant/dr-marco-prado/>
Professor, Physiology & Pharmacology
University of Western Ontario
Topic: TBA
More info to follow
**Please note that the date/time of lecture differs from the 2014/2015 MNN Speaker Series Schedule previously circulated.
Our Partners:
Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience
Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Research
Neuroscience Research Program, Health Sciences Centre &
University of Manitoba
Kelly Jorundson
Administrative Manager
Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research
& Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
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 Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca
Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology
Please circulate!
2015 Nick Shepel Student Travel Award
Competition deadline: Friday May 15, 2015
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 College of Medicine - University of Manitoba) by providing an annual award(s)
(up to $1,000 max) to support travel costs associated with the applicant's attendance at a future 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 College 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. Amount of award(s) may vary each year (minimum value - $400).
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
St. Boniface Hospital Research
& Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
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 Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca
Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology
Please circulate!
2015 Nick Shepel Student Travel Award
Competition deadline: Friday May 15, 2015
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(s)
(up to $1,000 max) to support travel costs associated with the applicant's attendance at a future 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 College 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. Amount of award(s) may vary each year (minimum value - $400).
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
St. Boniface Hospital Research
& Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
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 Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca
Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology
Everyone is invited!
Department of Radiology Grand Rounds
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Time: 12:00 Noon
Location: Theatre C ***
***LInked to Samuel Cohen Auditorium, St. Boniface Research
Dr. John Gore <http://engineering.vanderbilt.edu/bio/john-gore>
Hertha Ramsey Cress Chair in Medicine
Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences,
Biomedical Engineering, Physics and Astronomy, and
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics,
Vanderbilt University
TOPIC: “Developments and Applications of Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers”
Dr. John Gore:
John C. Gore, Ph.D., holds the Hertha Ramsey Cress Chair in Medicine and is a University Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Physics and Astronomy, and Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Gore obtained his Ph.D. in Physics at the University of London in the UK and also holds a degree in Law. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), the American Physical Society and the Institute of Physics (UK). In 2004 Dr. Gore was awarded the Gold Medal of the ISMRM for his contributions to the field of magnetic resonance imaging. He is also a Distinguished Investigator of the Academy of Radiology Research. He is editor-in-chief of the journal Magnetic Resonance Imaging and currently serves as a member of the National Advisory Council on Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering for NIBIB. His research interests include the development and application of imaging methods for understanding tissue physiology and structure, molecular imaging and functional brain imaging.
All are welcome to attend!
Jennifer Iskierski
Administrative Manager
Department of Radiology
College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
GA216-820 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9
Ph: 204-787-1328 Fax: 204-787-2080
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/radiology/ <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/radiology/>
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
Manitoba Neuroscience Network
5th Scientific Meeting | June 12th, 2015
What: Manitoba Neuroscience Network 5th Scientific Meeting
Date: Friday, June 12th, 2015
Location: Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown
The Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience (WCSN) 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.
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 sixth annual meeting in 2015. In 2015, the meeting content will centre on, synaptic plasticity, neural networks, epigenetic and genetic modeling of CNS disorders, and neural repair and regeneration. There will be participation by principal investigators, trainees and invited speakers. There will also be a poster competition for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The 2015 meeting program is chaired by Dr. Soheila Karimi, with participation from junior, senior, basic science and clinical faculty. Thank you to all speakers, session chairs and poster judges. Welcome to MNN 2015. Please register for and attend this chance to maximize your awareness of the research quality and opportunities in your community in an atmosphere designed to encourage social interaction.
This year we are delighted to have Dr. Michael Fehlings, a distinguished neurosurgeon and neuroscientist, from the University of Toronto and the University Health Network. Dr. Fehlings is a world-renowned neuroscientist in the area of neural repair and regeneration with a focus on spinal cord injury and disease.
For more information, registration and abstract submission, please visit:
www.sbrc.ca/mnn2015
/sent on behalf of
Soheila Karimi
Meeting Chair
272-3109
soheila.karimi(a)umanitoba.ca
Kelly Jorundson
Administrative Manager
Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research
& Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
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 Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca
Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology
Manitoba Neuroscience Network
2014/2015 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series
Date: Friday, April 24th 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: PX236/238 PsycHealth Bldg., Bannatyne Campus
Thomas Klonisch MD, PhD
Professor & Head, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science
Director of Histomorphology & Ultrastructural Imaging;
Director of the Glioma Cell Resource;
Professor, Depts. Surgery and Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
(cross-appointed), University of Manitoba;
Honorary Professor, Shantou University Medical College, Guangdong
Province, China
Topic: High Mobility Group A2 (HMGA2): Amphetamine for Cancer
Two major challenges in the research on high grade glioblastoma (GB) are
their cell plasticity resulting in a high degree of tumor heterogeneity
and the ability of GB cells to colonize the entire brain. As a
consequence and despite decades of therapeutic trials, GB remains an
incurable fatal disease. I am interested in discovering cellular defense
mechanisms GB tumors mount to successfully
neutralize therapeutic intervention. As part of a larger team of basic
and clinical scientists, I utilize human cell and animal models to
better understand the molecular and signaling pathways and identify
weaknesses in the armor of GB that can be exploited therapeutically.
Stem cell factor High Mobility Group A2 (HMGA2) is one of a few
promising targets currently under investigation in my lab. We and others
showed that HMGA2 has key roles in stem cell renewal, chemoresistance,
proliferation and tissue invasion.
The ultimate goal of my research is to develop targeted therapeutic
strategies to aid the development of new efficacious treatments that
ideally cure or at least extend the quality of life of patients with GB.
Websites:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/anatomy/894
6.html
For more information:
Eftekhar Eftekharpour
Coordinator, MNN Seminar Series
E: eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca
T: 204-789-3214
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
Spinal Cord Research Centre Visiting Scientist Lecture
Dr. Hans Hultborn
Professor, University of Copenhagen
Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology
"Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying hyper-reflexia below a spinal lesion"
Friday, April 10, 2015
Noon-1:00pm
Physiology Conference Room 431
Basic Medical Sciences Building
745 Bannatyne Avenue
All are welcome to attend!
Poster attached.
For more information, contact Dr. Katinka Stecina, 789-3761
Kelly Jorundson
Administrative Manager
Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research
& Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
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 Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca
Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology