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Hello everyone,
BAW 2016 has come to a close, and I would like to thank everyone who came
out to support our events. I would also like to extend special thanks to
all those who worked so hard to make these events a success.
Our speakers for the Café Scientifique on multiple sclerosis: Dr. Ruth Ann
Marrie, Dr. James Marriott, and Dr. Chase Figley, who did a marvelous job
communicating their latest research on MS. Over 80 people attended the Café
at McNally Robinson, and the audience was very engaged, asking many
excellent questions.
Our volunteers for the 2nd Annual Winnipeg Brain Bee: Dr. Barb Shay, Teresa
Figley, Dr. Katinka Stecina, Dr. Soheila Karimi, Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, Dr.
Sabine Hombach-Klonisch, Dr. Sarah Chen, Crystal Acosta, and Scott Dyck, who
organized the questions, served as judges and guides, and led demonstrations
for the participants. This year we welcomed 18 students from Winnipeg and
Brandon, and thanks to the efforts of these individuals, the day was a great
success. We also hosted a reporter from Shaw TV, and his piece on the Brain
Bee can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6frRgTJ2dFs
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All those who met with CERC Dr. Oliver Ernst, particularly Samantha Lee, who
escorted Dr. Ernst around the Fort Garry campus, and Drs. Mike Jackson, Jörg
Stetefeld, and Prashen Chelikani who provided much appreciated
transportation. Dr. Ernst enjoyed his visit tremendously, and I think he
was left with a very positive impression of the University and our research.
All of these events were expertly documented by our Social Media Director,
Crystal Acosta, who has been very busy posting to our Twitter, Facebook, and
Instagram accounts. If you havent checked them out yet, I highly recommend
that you do so! (you do not need to log in to see our posts)
Twitter: @manitobaneuro
Facebook: facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience
Instagram: @manitobaneuroscience
Finally, none of these events would be possible without the help of our
superb admin assistants, Kae Normandeau and Kelly Jorundson. You work
wonders ladies! Thank you!
I look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting in June, and discussing
the possibilities for new neuroscience outreach events. Thank you for your
continued support of the MNN.
Best wishes, Sari
Sari S. Hannila, PhD
Director of Outreach, Manitoba Neuroscience Network
Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science
University of Manitoba
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REMINDER:
There will be a public lecture TONIGHT, presented by your Manitoba
Neuroscience Network in honour of BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK.
The speaker is Dr. Oliver Ernst, Canada Excellence Research Chair in
Structural Neurobiology from the University of Toronto. His title is,
"Molecular Architecture of Life."
The presentation will be in the Robert B. Schultz Lecture Theatre at the
Fort Garry Campus at 6:30. More information is included on the attached
poster.
Please consider supporting this event if you can. We hope to see you there!
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Nick Shepel Student Travel Award
Competition deadline: Friday April 29th, 2016
The Nick Shepel Student Travel Award was established by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre 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:
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
Tel: 204.235.3939 | Fax: 204.237.4092
Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca
View this online: http://www.sbrc.ca/2016/03/2016-nick-shepel-student-travel-award/
Kelly Jorundson
Administrative Manager
Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
Albrechtsen Research Centre, St. Boniface Hospital
& 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
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This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Sari Hannila, Director of Outreach,
Manitoba Neuroscience Network.
Everyone is invited!
B R A I N A W A R E N E S S W E E K
SPECIAL LECTURE
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 | 12:00 NOON | Theatre B Basic Medical Sciences
Building, Bannatyne Campus
Dr. Oliver Ernst <http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/person/oliver-p-ernst/>
Canada Excellence Research Chair
Structural Neurobiology
Topic: Structure and Dynamics of GPCRs
Oliver P. Ernst obtained his Dr. rer. nat. (chemistry/ biochemistry) from
the University of Freiburg, Germany, in 1994. After research training at
Rockefeller University, he joined the CharitéUniversitätsmedizin Berlin in
1995, where he became a group leader and made his habilitation in biophysics
in 2003. Since 2011, he has been a full professor in the Departments of
Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. He holds
the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Structural Neurobiology and is a
co-director of the Canadian Institute For Advanced Research (CIFAR) research
program Architecture of Life. His research focuses on rhodopsin and visual
signal transduction as well as other G-protein-coupled receptors.
Sari S. Hannila, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science
Associate Member, Spinal Cord Research Centre
College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science
Room 130, Basic Medical Sciences Building
745 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0J9
Tel: (204) 789-3483
Fax: (204) 789-3920
Sari.Hannila(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Sari.Hannila@med.umanitoba.ca>
Kelly Jorundson
MNN Networking Assistant
T: 204.235.393 F: 204.237.4092
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