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MNN Visiting Speaker - Dr. Michael Salter - Fri Apr 15 @12 noon
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 06 Apr '16

06 Apr '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 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 Date: Friday, April 15th, 2016 Time: 12:00 Noon Location: Theatre C, Bannatyne Campus Michael Salter, PhD Chief of Research, The Hospital for Sick Children Senior Scientist - Program in Neurosciences & Mental Health Professor of Physiology, University of Toronto Website: http://www.sickkids.ca/AboutSickKids/Directory/People/S/Michael-Salter.html BIOSKETCH: Dr. Salter's main research focus is on synaptic physiology, in particular in relation to pain, and he has done groundbreaking work that has led to new paradigms about neuroplasticity and about how synaptic transmission in the central nervous system is regulated by biochemical processes within neurons and by glial-neuronal interactions. His discoveries have broad implications for the control of cell-cell communication throughout the nervous system and his work has regularly appeared in elite journals including Nature, Science, Cell, Nature Medicine and Neuron. Dr. Salter has a broad interest in neuroscience and his work relevant to learning and memory, stroke-induced neuron death, epilepsy and schizophrenia. As a distinct line of research, he and his collaborators reported in Cell in 2006 their discovery of a previously unsuspected role for sensory neurons in the pathogenesis of diabetes and in the control of glucose homeostasis. /sent on behalf of Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour Coordinator - Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Tel: 204.789.3214 Email: eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca Manitoba Neuroscience Network R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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FW: Brain Awareness Week wrap-up
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 22 Mar '16

22 Mar '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 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 <https://owa.ad.umanitoba.ca/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=g31eCauOSOruChIKpSI4eD5m6wV F2ZDl2vsdnmYc-vusQtKfT1LTCGgAdAB0AHAAcwA6AC8ALwB3AHcAdwAuAHkAbwB1AHQAdQBiAGU ALgBjAG8AbQAvAHcAYQB0AGMAaAA_AHYAPQA2AGYAcgBSAGcAVABKADIAZABGAHMA&URL=https% 3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fwatch%3fv%3d6frRgTJ2dFs> 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 cid:image004.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00

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MNN-organized Public Lecture Tonight
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

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! ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Nick Shepel Student Travel Award - Deadline: Apr 29 2016
by Kelly Jorundson 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

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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Brain Awareness Week - Special Lecture Dr. Oliver Ernst | Tuesday Mar 15th @ 12:00 Noon
by Networking 2016 07 Mar '16

07 Mar '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 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 ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image002.png@01D16D79.A2025FB0 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image004.jpg@01D16D79.A2025FB0 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image005.png@01D16D79.A2025FB0

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2016 MNN Scientific Meeting - Registration Now Open
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 26 Feb '16

26 Feb '16

*Note: Our previous email announcing the 2016 MNN meeting contained a broken website link - please use new link provided below to register. cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Benedict Albensi, Chair of the 2016 MNN Scientific Meeting Dear Neuroscience Community, Since 2010, the Manitoba Neuroscience Network (MNN) has held several scientific meetings consisting 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 scientific meeting in 2016. The 2016 meeting content will center on dementia. There will be participation by Manitoba principal investigators and an invited speaker. There will also be a poster competition for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to showcase the research done in neuroscience labs in the region. Please register for the event and maximize your awareness of the research quality and opportunities in your community in an atmosphere designed to encourage social interaction. The DEADLINE for abstract submission is May 13st, 2016. Please follow the link (www.sbrc.ca/mnn2016 <http://www.cvent.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-6th-scientific-me eting/event-summary-5c5901246d2046629015a1587f1705d0.aspx> ) to view the program, register and submit an abstract. Thank you and see you there. Sincerely, Benedict Albensi, PhD, Manitoba Dementia Research Chair Everett Endowment Fund Chair Professor of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medicine University of Manitoba Principal Investigator, St, Boniface Hospital Research ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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2016 MNN Scientific Meeting - Registration Now Open
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Benedict Albensi, Chair of the 2016 MNN Scientific Meeting Dear Neuroscience Community, Since 2010, the Manitoba Neuroscience Network (MNN) has held several scientific meetings consisting 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 scientific meeting in 2016. The 2016 meeting content will center on dementia. There will be participation by Manitoba principal investigators and an invited speaker. There will also be a poster competition for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to showcase the research done in neuroscience labs in the region. Please register for the event and maximize your awareness of the research quality and opportunities in your community in an atmosphere designed to encourage social interaction. The DEADLINE for abstract submission is May 13st, 2016. Please follow the link (www.sbrc.ca/mnn2016 <file:///C:\Users\kjorund\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary%20Intern et%20Files\Content.Outlook\M20K4JAR\www.sbrc.ca\mnn2016> ) to view the program, register and submit an abstract. Thank you and see you there. Sincerely, Benedict Albensi, PhD, Manitoba Dementia Research Chair Everett Endowment Fund Chair Professor of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medicine University of Manitoba Principal Investigator, St, Boniface Hospital Research ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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MNN Speaker - Dr. Paul Fernyhough *Friday, Feb 26th 9AM
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Everyone is invited! Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2015/2016 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday, February 26th, 2016 | 9:00AM Paul Fernyhough, PhD Director & Principal Investigator - Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre; Acting Head & Professor - Depts of Pharmacology & Therapeutics.; and Physiology & Pathophysiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medicine TOPIC: Therapy for peripheral nerve disease - leaving the bench and approaching the bedside Location: PX236/238, Psych Health Building, Bannatyne Campus For more information, please contact the MNN Office at 204.235.3939 The 2015/2016 MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series is funded by: . Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience - Manitoba Neuroscience Network . Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre . Neuroscience Research Program, Health Sciences Centre & University of Manitoba Sent by Kae Normandeau on behalf of Kelly Jorundson MNN Networking Assistant ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Meetings with CERC Dr. Oliver Ernst
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Dear colleagues, To mark Brain Awareness Week 2016, the MNN will be hosting Canada Excellence Research Chair Dr. Oliver Ernst from the University of Toronto on March 14 and 15. Dr. Ernst is a world leader in the study of the structure and function of G protein-coupled receptors, particularly rhodopsin. Additional information about his research and publications can be found on his website: http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/person/oliver-p-ernst/. Details of his scientific and public talks will be sent out in the next couple of weeks, but at present, we would like to finalize his itinerary by scheduling meetings with MNN researchers. To broaden the scope of his visit, we have divided up his time as follows: Monday, March 14 - Fort Garry campus. Dr. Ernst will spend the entire day at Fort Garry and will be available for meetings from approximately 10 am - 4 pm. Meetings will be 30-45 minutes and MNN members will be given priority. We are also looking for someone (student or postdoc) who would be willing to escort Dr. Ernst to his different meetings around the campus that day. This is a great opportunity to interact with a world-renowned researcher, and we will also give you a $25 Starbucks gift card! Please contact us at the addresses below if you are interested. Tuesday, March 15 - Bannatyne campus. MNN members at Bannatyne (and St. B) are welcome to request meetings with Dr. Ernst at the Bannatyne campus from 9 am - 4 pm. Please respond ASAP to Kae Normandeau (Kaeleen.Normandeau(a)umanitoba.ca or outreach(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca ) to indicate that you are interested in meeting with Dr. Ernst. Thank you for your continued support of the MNN. Best wishes, Sari Sari S. Hannila, PhD MNN Director of Outreach ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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2016 Winnipeg Brain Bee volunteer
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

Hello everyone, Brain Awareness Week 2016 is fast approaching, and in the next several weeks you will be hearing more about the outreach events that MNN will be hosting to mark the occasion. They include our Café Scientifique on multiple sclerosis (March 7), a visit from CERC chair Dr. Oliver Ernst from the University of Toronto (March 14 and 15), and our 2nd annual Winnipeg Brain Bee, which will be held Saturday, March 12. We have a wonderful core of Brain Bee volunteers who will be returning this year, but I am looking for one faculty member (or postdoc) who would be willing to host a laboratory demonstration for the competitors that day. We already have neuroanatomy and neurophysiology demos planned, and we would like to have one more demo in another area. It could be microscopy, imaging, something clinical, or something else entirely. Here are the details: Date: Saturday, March 12, 1-3 pm Time commitment: 2 hours (not including set-up time) How it will work: The students and teachers will be split into 3 groups and rotate through the different demos. We expect that there will be 8-9 people in each group. Each demo will be 30-40 minutes in length. Ideally, we would like to have something that the students can actively participate in (hands-on), but if you would prefer to simply have them observe, thats fine too. Caveats: NO live animals. The demo must take place at the U of M Bannatyne campus/HSC. If you are interested in taking part, please respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued support of the MNN and our outreach programs. Best wishes, Sari S. Hannila, PhD Director of Outreach ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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