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Sharon McCartney,
Spinal Cord Research Centre
Gentle reminder of the following lecture tomorrow:
Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology
Division of Neuroscience and Spinal Cord Injury
Assistant Professor Candidate Research Lecture
Dr. Jeremy Chopek, PhD
University College London
Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders
TOPIC: “What goes down, must come up: understanding cellular communication between spinal cord and brainstem circuits during movement"
Thursday, May 31, 2018| Noon-1:00 pm
Physiology Seminar Room 431, Basic Medical Sciences Building
All are welcome to attend
Research Profile: Dr. Jeremy Chopek received his MSc (2009) in Kinesiology and PhD (2014) in the Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba under the supervision of Dr. Phillip Gardiner, in the Spinal Cord Research Centre. His work examined how motor circuits were affected following spinal cord injury and exercise by examining alterations in motoneuron biophysical properties, stretch reflexes, gene expression and sensitivity to pharmacological agents. Currently, he is a post-doctoral fellow at Dalhousie University (2014-), Department of Medical Neuroscience working with both Dr. Zhang and Dr. Brownstone at University College London. His work has began to characterize and understand microcircuit formation in both the medulla reticular formation, a centre vital for the initiation of movement and the lumbar spinal cord, the area in which movement is produced. To achieve this, he uses a combination of transgenic mouse lines, optogenetic or photo-manipulation of single cell or whole cell populations, in-vitro electrophysiology, viral tracers and 2P and confocal microscopy. To date, he has subdivided the chx10 neuronal population in the brainstem into two distinct cell populations based on their morphology, biophysical properties, connectivity and projection patterns. In addition, he has also found a novel connectivity pattern of the spinal V3 interneuron population, which in addition to forming commissural connections also synapse locally with ipsilateral motoneurons.
Lecture notice attached
For more information please contact Dr. Brent Fedirchuk, 204-789-3762 or Sharon McCartney, sharon(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca
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204-789-3770
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Coordinator, Membership & Operations
Manitoba Neuroscience Network
Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca
Tel: 204.235.3939
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Dr. Paul Fernyhough
Everyone is invited to attend two upcoming neuroscience seminars..
Pharmacology & Therapeutics Seminar Series: Dr. Rachel Sare
Date: Monday, June 18th, 2018
Time: 9:00 am
Location: 071 Apotex
**Please inform your students that a student lunch will be held at 12 Noon
in 061 Apotex Centre**
Rachel Sare Ph.D
Ph.D in Human and Molecular Genetics
Specialization in Neuroscience
B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Topic: "Working To Understand Autism"
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Pharmacology & Therapeutics Seminar Series: Dr. Abhishek Banerjee
Date: Thursday, June 21st, 2018
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: 071 Apotex
**Please inform your students that a student lunch will follow at 1pm in
room 061 Apotex Centre**
Abhishek Banerjee Ph.D
D.Phil (Oxford)
Marie Curie Fellow and NARSAD Young Investigator,
University of Zurich
Topic: "Beyond E/I Balance: Inhibitory cell-types in Rett Syndrome
Pathophysiology "
For more information contact:
Ran-Lee Rhinas 204-789-3553
L O C AT I O N
ON2134 CancerCare
S E M I N A R & V I S I T I N G S P E A K E R S E R I E S
D AT E
Friday, May 25th, 2018
9 am
L O C AT I O N
ON2134 CancerCare
S P E A K E R
Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour
<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/physiology/con…> Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology;
and the Regenerative Medicine Program, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Manitoba
T O P I C
"Die Another Way": An update on Regulated Cell Death Mechanisms: From basic science discoveries to potential new therapeutic approaches
B I O
Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, and the Regenerative Medicine Program, in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, at the University of
Manitoba. Eftekhar's research focuses on mechanisms of neuronal cell death in models of and neurotrauma and neurodegenerative diseases. By examining the contribution of oxidative stress in induction of cell death, his lab aims to develop novel neuroprotective approaches to inhibit functional deficits in these conditions.
Eftekhar received his PhD degree in neurosciences from the University of Saskatchewan in 2001, and then undertook a postdoctoral fellowship in spinal cord injury and stem cell research at the University of Toronto and the Toronto Western Hospital. During his training, he was supported by a postdoctoral fellowship from The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and has received several awards including a Synthes Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Eftekhar joined the University of Manitoba in 2010, and started his research lab in 2012 at the Spinal Cord Research Centre. His research has been published in top-tier journals including J. Neuroscience, GLIA and Free Radical in Biology and Medicine Journal. He is currently holding international research grants from The Paralyzed Veterans of America and the European Wings for Life Foundation.
L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S
· To review the many forms of regulated cell death mechanisms: Autophagy, Apoptosis, Necroptosis, Ferroptosis.
· Understanding the cellular Redox state, and its contribution to cell death and survival
· To describe the importance of lysosomes in cell death and introduction of potential novel treatments for prevention of cell death.
Kelly Jorundson
Coordinator, Membership & Operations
Manitoba Neuroscience Network
Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca
Tel: 204.235.3939
Fax: 204.237.4092
St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre
Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA
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Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology
Division of Neuroscience and Spinal Cord Injury
Assistant Professor Candidate Research Lecture
Dr. Jeremy Chopek, PhD
University College London
Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders
TOPIC: What goes down, must come up: understanding cellular communication
between spinal cord and brainstem circuits during movement"
Thursday, May 31, 2018| Noon-1:00 pm
Physiology Seminar Room 431, Basic Medical Sciences Building
All are welcome to attend
Research Profile: Dr. Jeremy Chopek received his MSc (2009) in Kinesiology
and PhD (2014) in the Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology, University
of Manitoba under the supervision of Dr. Phillip Gardiner, in the Spinal
Cord Research Centre. His work examined how motor circuits were affected
following spinal cord injury and exercise by examining alterations in
motoneuron biophysical properties, stretch reflexes, gene expression and
sensitivity to pharmacological agents. Currently, he is a post-doctoral
fellow at Dalhousie University (2014-), Department of Medical Neuroscience
working with both Dr. Zhang and Dr. Brownstone at University College London.
His work has began to characterize and understand microcircuit formation in
both the medulla reticular formation, a centre vital for the initiation of
movement and the lumbar spinal cord, the area in which movement is produced.
To achieve this, he uses a combination of transgenic mouse lines,
optogenetic or photo-manipulation of single cell or whole cell populations,
in-vitro electrophysiology, viral tracers and 2P and confocal microscopy. To
date, he has subdivided the chx10 neuronal population in the brainstem into
two distinct cell populations based on their morphology, biophysical
properties, connectivity and projection patterns. In addition, he has also
found a novel connectivity pattern of the spinal V3 interneuron population,
which in addition to forming commissural connections also synapse locally
with ipsilateral motoneurons.
Please post the attached lecture notice.
For more information please contact Dr. Brent Fedirchuk, 204-789-3762 or
Sharon McCartney, <mailto:sharon@scrc.umanitoba.ca>
sharon(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca
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University of Manitoba
Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology
409 - 745 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada R3E 0J9
204-789-3770
Kelly Jorundson
Coordinator, Membership & Operations
Manitoba Neuroscience Network
Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca
Tel: 204.235.3939
Fax: 204.237.4092
St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre
Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA
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Nick Shepel Neuroscience Trainee Travel Award
Application deadline: June 15, 2018
The fund was established by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, to honor Nick Shepel who was an outstanding researcher, friend and leader. Nick was a true inspiration to his laboratory partners and brought fire, humor, and a desire to always excel. His insistence to always try better has had a permanent effect on his lab mates and peers. 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 (specifically in the neuroscience area) by providing an annual award(s) to support travel costs associated with the applicant's attendance at an upcoming national/international conference where the applicant is presenting a poster or oral presentation. This year, the value of the award may range from $300-600.
Eligibility: At the time of application, students must be registered in the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba.
· Students must be registered as a full-time graduate student at a Manitoba university.
· A student admitted under the "Provisional Status" may not receive the award during the provisional period.
· Amount of award(s) may vary each year.
· 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:
· Introductory letter describing meeting
· Copy of abstract
· Curriculum vitae
· Current GPA, transcripts not needed
· Proposed budget of travel costs
· 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. Request for reimbursement must be done within 2 weeks following travel otherwise eligibility may be voided.
Kelly Jorundson
Administrative Manager, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders
St. Boniface Hospital Research
Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
University of Manitoba
Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> or kjorundson(a)sbgh.mb.ca <mailto:Kelly.jorundson@umanitoba.ca>
Tel: 204.235.3939
Fax: 204.237.4092
St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre
Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA
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The Manitoba Neuroscience Network would like to make you aware of important
upcoming deadlines:
1) TRAVEL AWARDS FOR NEUROSCIENCE PROJECTS NOW DUE MAY 20
The deadline for applications for Nancy Hettie Clark travel awards has been
EXTENDED to MAY 20, 2018. Two travel awards of up to $700 each will be
awarded to a PhD student and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of
Manitoba. The eligible travel period is between May 1, 2018 and April 30,
2019. Eligible trainees are either PhD students or postdoctoral fellows.
Student candidates must have a cumulative graduate grade point average of
3.5 or greater (University of Manitoba scale). Postdoctoral fellows must be
within five years of receiving a doctoral degree. Candidates must
demonstrate excellent research performance and potential in a
neurosciences-related discipline, and must demonstrate they will disseminate
research results that reflect a high-quality contribution by The University
of Manitoba.
A complete application package consists of the following:
* Cover letter stating the following (1 page maximum):
o Application category (PhD student or postdoctoral fellow) and your start
date in that position
o The conference title, location and dates
o Type of presentation (e.g. poster or oral)
o The importance of the meeting and significance for career development
o Any information that would allow reviewers to assess the significance or
impact of the conference (e.g. abstracts are peer-reviewed)
o Clearly state your graduate GPA (students only)
* Graduate level academic transcript (students only)
* Listing of scholarly output (publications and presentations)
* Support letter from the primary research advisor with (a) a merit
assessment of the candidate and project, and (b) confirmation that there is
a commitment to cover all eligible travel expenses less the award value
* Copy of the submitted abstract
Submit all materials to <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca>
info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca by MAY 20. The support letter may be appended
or sent separately by the research advisor.
2) MANITOBA NEUROSCIENCE NETWORK SCIENTIFIC MEETING (ABSTRACTS DUE MAY
25; REGISTER BY JUNE 8)
We remind you that the 2018 Scientific Meeting will be held JUNE 15. The
meeting is co-chaired by Drs. Debbie Kelly, Jonathan Marotta and Mark Fry
and will be held in the EITC Complex at the Fort Garry Campus of the
University of Manitoba. There is a fabulous program planned, featuring a
visit and talk by Dr. Lisa Saksida, Scientific Director of BrainsCAN
Initiative at Western University.
Abstracts and registrations are now being accepted. These links and the
program can be found at:
https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/.
The abstract deadline is MAY 25 and the registration deadline is JUNE 8.
NEW this year - the student registration rate has bene reduced to only $20.
Postdocs/Technicians are $40 and Faculty are $70. You may pay by credit card
or by University of Manitoba FOP. If you pay by FOP, you will be registered
for the meeting immediately but your payment will be pending. Once the FOP
payment is processed, you will receive a receipt and confirmation by email.
MNN Scientific Meeting inquiries should be sent to
mnn2018(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:mnn2018@manitobaneuroscience.ca>
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D AT E
Friday, May 25th, 2018
9 am
L O C AT I O N
236/238 PsycHealthBldg.
S P E A K E R
<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/physiology/con
tacts/eftekharpour.html> Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour
Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology;
and the Regenerative Medicine Program, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Manitoba
T O P I C
Die Another Way: An update on Regulated Cell Death Mechanisms: >From basic
science discoveries to potential new therapeutic approaches
B I O
Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour is an Assistant Professor in the Department of
Physiology and Pathophysiology, and the Regenerative Medicine Program, in
the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, at the University of
Manitoba. Eftekhars research focuses on mechanisms of neuronal cell death
in models of and neurotrauma and neurodegenerative diseases. By examining
the contribution of oxidative stress in induction of cell death, his lab
aims to develop novel neuroprotective approaches to inhibit functional
deficits in these conditions.
Eftekhar received his PhD degree in neurosciences from the University of
Saskatchewan in 2001, and then undertook a postdoctoral fellowship in spinal
cord injury and stem cell research at the University of Toronto and the
Toronto Western Hospital. During his training, he was supported by a
postdoctoral fellowship from The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and
has received several awards including a Synthes Award from the American
Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Eftekhar joined the University of Manitoba in 2010, and started his research
lab in 2012 at the Spinal Cord Research Centre. His research has been
published in top-tier journals including J. Neuroscience, GLIA and Free
Radical in Biology and Medicine Journal. He is currently holding
international research grants from The Paralyzed Veterans of America and the
European Wings for Life Foundation.
L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S
· To review the many forms of regulated cell death mechanisms:
Autophagy, Apoptosis, Necroptosis, Ferroptosis.
· Understanding the cellular Redox state, and its contribution to
cell death and survival
· To describe the importance of lysosomes in cell death and
introduction of potential novel treatments for prevention of cell death.
Kelly Jorundson
Coordinator, Membership & Operations
Manitoba Neuroscience Network
Email: <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> kjorund(a)sbrc.ca
Tel: 204.235.3939
Fax: 204.237.4092
St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre
Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA
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you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
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