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Research Accelerator - Lab Protocol/Sweat Analysis
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 28 Aug '17

28 Aug '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 /sent on behalf of Benedict Albensi balbensi(a)sbrc.ca Subject: Research Accelerator - Lab Protocol/Sweat Analysis The Dementia Manitoba Research Accelerator <http://DementiaManitoba.researchaccelerator.org> is a unique platform that allows researchers to easily collaborate and share reagents, antibodies, cell lines and more. Well over 1,500 researchers from Yale, UPenn, WashingtonU, NCATS/NIH, Johns Hopkins, UCL, Cambridge and more - across a wide range of disciplines - have now joined the Research Accelerator. Here's one example of a listing currently on the DementiaManitoba Research Accelerator: sweat sodium measurement <http://DementiaManitoba.researchaccelerator.org/listing.asp?id=%7b9ABA4620- 482A-49A8-95B5-1FC3EC4A3389%7d> Listed By : Chirag Parikh <http://DementiaManitoba.researchaccelerator.org/search.asp?authorid=%7bAC3E 1C25-DF6A-4F6B-BEB2-554DD9DE4298%7d> , Yale University Laboratory protocol We are doing a study in marathon runners and are interested in sweat analysis for estimating fluid balance Dementia Manitoba Research Accelerator contact(a)researchaccelerator.org 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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Invitation for 2017-2018 MNN Local Neuroscience talks
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 24 Aug '17

24 Aug '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Subject: Invitation for 2017-2018 MNN Local Neuroscience talks Dear Manitoban Neuroscientists: Calling for speakers For the last 7 years, we have held monthly joint neuroscience talks with our clinician scientists. These lectures are to share our findings at the laboratory bench with our colleagues that spend their time at the patients' bedside. This has been a real opportunity for us to shape our research in a more translational setting. For those who are new to our network, these are monthly talks that are presented on the last Friday of each month at the neuroscience clinical rounds. This year we have the following dates and I am inviting you to step up and pick a date to present your work. Please send me an email (with your preferred date(s): 29-Sep-17 27-Oct-17 24-Nov-17 26-Jan-18 23-Feb-18 27-Apr-18 Regards Eftekhar Eftekharpour [Eftekhar.Eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca] Signature (2) ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image002.png@01D19A3C.CB370170 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image004.jpg@01D19A3C.CB370170 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image005.png@01D19A3C.CB370170

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Seminar - Holger Wille Thurs. Aug. 24/2017 @ 9:30am
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 23 Aug '17

23 Aug '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Everyone is invited! SEMINARS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY Thursday, August 24, 2017 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Room 540, Basic Medical Sciences Building cid:1__=09BB0B16DFDFD3C78f9e8a93df93@hc-sc.gc.caHolger Wille, PhD <https://www.ualberta.ca/biochemistry/people/faculty/holger-wille> Associate Professor, University of Alberta Department of Biochemistry and Centre for Prions and Protein Folding Diseases Edmonton, Alberta "The structure of the infectious prion protein: Insights from cryo EM, X-ray fiber diffraction and molecular modeling" /sent on behalf of Stephanie Booth Stephanie.Booth(a)phac-aspc.gc.ca 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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Dept. Physiology & Pathophysiology, Neuroscience Division Visiting Scientist Lecture - Dr. Jeremy Chopek - Sept. 15, 2017
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 15 Aug '17

15 Aug '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 /sent on behalf of Sharon McCartney Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology Division of Neuroscience and Spinal Cord Injury Visiting Scientist Lecture Friday, September 15th, 2017| Noon-1:00 pm Physiology Seminar Room 431, Basic Medical Sciences Building Dr. Jeremy Chopek, PhD Dalhousie University Department of Medical Neuroscience Halifax, Nova Scotia TOPIC: Dissecting Chx10 brainstem and V3 spinal microcircuits involved in movement initiation and production, one cell at a time. 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. For more information please contact Dr. Brent Fedirchuk, 204-789-3762 or Sharon McCartney, sharon(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image002.png@01D3023A.04946870 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image004.jpg@01D3023A.04946870 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image005.png@01D3023A.04946870

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Seminar - Dr. G. Schmitt-ULMS Aug 14th
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 11 Aug '17

11 Aug '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 /sent on behalf of Stephanie Booth Everyone is invited…. DATE: Wednesday, August 14, 2017 TIME: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. LOCATION : Room 540, Basic Medical Sciences Building Gerold Schmitt-Ulms_06-06-2016 <http://tanz.med.utoronto.ca/profile/gerold-schmitt-ulms> DR. GEROLD SCHMITT-ULMS Associate Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine University of Toronto Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases Krembil Discovery Centre Toronto, Ontario “Why do vertebrates produce a protein notorious for turning their brains into sponges?” For more information, please contact: Stephanie Booth Stephanie_booth(a)phac-aspc.gc.ca T: 204.789.6031 ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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VICTOR HAVLICEK MEMORIAL LECTURESHIP
by MNN Networking 09 Aug '17

09 Aug '17

The Manitoba Neuroscience Network is pleased to announce that DR. DAVID AMARAL is the winner of the 2018/19 VICTOR HAVLICEK MEMORIAL LECTURESHIP. Dr. Amaral was nominated by Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui from the Kleysen Institute Neuroscience Program and Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology. He is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Beneto Foundation Chair and Director of Research at the MIND Institute, University of California, Davis. He will be invited to visit Manitoba to interact with scientists and trainees at some point between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019. You may learn more about Dr. Amaral here: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/ourteam/faculty/amaral.html We thank all applicants and the members of the Neurosciences Awards Committee for the time required to carefully consider all applications. This is a biannual award. The next call for applications will be May 1, 2019. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Upcoming talks: Dr. Allen Chan/Nafisa Jadavji/Erin Mazerolle
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 31 Jul '17

31 Jul '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Everyone is invited! DR. ALLEN CHAN Research Presentation Thursday, August 3, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm BMSB Theatre C "Mesoscale functional neuroimaging: Insights into cortical dynamics and neuropsychiatric disorders in mouse models" Teaching Presentation Friday, August 04, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm Apotex Centre 164 "Voltage-gated calcium channels: therapeutic targets for treatment of cardiovascular disease and beyond" DR. NAFISA M. JADAVJI Research Presentation Tuesday, August 08, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm BMSB Theatre C "The Aging Brain" Teaching Presentation Wednesday, August 09, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm Apotex Centre 164 "Impact of homocysteine on brain function" DR. ERIN MAZEROLLE Research Presentation Thursday, August 10, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm BMSB Theatre C Neurovascular underpinnings of functional brain connectivity and neurological disease: an MRI perspective Teaching Presentation Friday, August 11, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm Apotex Centre 164 "Introduction to MRI and fMRI for pharmacology For more information, please contact: Karen Donald/Pharmacology Tel. 204-789-3553 karen.donald(a)umanitoba.ca 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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2017 MNN Nancy Hettie Clark Travel Award Recipients
by MNN Networking 21 Jul '17

21 Jul '17

The Manitoba Neuroscience Network is pleased to announce the winners of the Nancy Hettie Clark Travel Awards for 2017/2018. We thank all applicants and the members of the Neurosciences Awards Committee for the time required to carefully consider all applications. Awards have been offered to: RECIPIENT CATEGORY----________ Hardeep Kataria Postdoctoral Fellow Arsalan Alizadeh Graduate Student Tiffany Kolesar Graduate Student Congratulations to the winners. Applications for 2018/19 conferences will be accepted starting May 1, 2018. ****************************************** <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 Travel Award - 2017 Competition Results
by Kelly Jorundson 18 Jul '17

18 Jul '17

I am pleased to announce this year's recipient(s) of the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation - Nick Shepel Travel Award. Congratulations to Arsalan Alizadeh (Supervisor: Soheila Karimi) and Nagakannan Pandiani (Supervisor: Eftekhar Eftekharpour) who were both selected to receive awards. This year's recipients will receive up to $500 CDN each, to be used for reimbursement of eligible travel expenses as identified in their applications. (as per SBH travel policies). /sent on behalf of Dr. Paul Fernyhough Professor, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Manitoba Director, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics University of Manitoba 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies.

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Reminder: Nick Shepel Trainee Travel Award - Deadline June 30th
by Kelly Jorundson 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

Nick Shepel Neuroscience Trainee Travel Award Application deadline: June 30th, 2017 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 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. Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies.

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MNN 2017 Meeting - Winners of the poster competition
by MNN Networking 20 Jun '17

20 Jun '17

Dear colleagues, Thank you for your support and participation in the 7th MNN annual meeting held at the Radisson on the 16th of June. We have received positive reviews of the meeting and by all measures, the event was a success. All talks, including those by the keynote speakers, Drs. Jeff Lichtman and Jitender Sareen, were well received. Many of you also enjoyed and found value in the special session "Science and Society: collaborating for change". This was our attempt to connect neuroscientists to the community. We would like to thank all speakers, session chairs, keynote speakers, poster presenters, volunteers, sponsors and all participants. The MNN poster session was especially engaging and the judging was tightly competitive. Congratulations to all the poster winners. Poster winners are listed below. Nick Shepel poster prizes (students) 1st Place ($400) - Pandian Nagakannan 2nd Place ($200) - Christopher Hart Thermo Fisher Scientific poster prizes (PDFs/RAs) 1st Place ($200) - Reiko Roppongi 2nd Place ($200) - Shahia Shojaei Honourable mentions Students Arsalan Alizadeh Shreya Dhume Abbas Rezaeian Mehrabadi Chetan Patil Kevin Solar Shubhamsingh Tanwar Albert Yeung PDFs/RAs Harish Gangadharappa, Hardeep Kataria, Ping Lu Gurjit Nagra Award winners will be contacted by MNN in the coming days. We look forward to the 8th MNN Scientific Meeting next year. Sincerely, Tabrez J. Siddiqui (meeting chair of the 7th MNN Scientific Meeting) Chris Anderson (President of the Manitoba Neuroscience Network)

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Registration deadline EXTENDED
by MNN Networking 05 Jun '17

05 Jun '17

Hello Neuroscientists, The registration process for the 2017 meeting is progressing well overall. However, there have been some points of confusion associated with the new website. We do not want to leave out anyone who wishes to attend the meeting. Therefore, we will extend the registration deadline to Thursday June 8 at the end of the day. Here are some FAQ's that we hope will address some of the issues we've heard about. Please email info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> if you are still having problems and we will make sure you are taken care of. WHAT ARE THE REGISTRATION RATES? Like previous years, there are 2 rate categories - one for SFN Winnipeg Chapter members and one for non-members. Non-member rates are $180 for faculty, $140 for postdocs/technicians/research associates, and $100 for all students. SFN Chapter rates are 50% off non-member rates in each category - $90, $70 and $50, respectively. HOW DO I REGISTER AS AN SFN CHAPTER MEMBER? If you wish to register for the MNN meeting as an SFN Chapter member, first become a 2017 member by visiting https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/sfn-chapter-membership/become-a-sfn-chapter- member/. You will create a membership account, from which you will have access to reduce meeting registrations rates. There are 3 types of memberships - Regular (faculty), Associate (postdocs, technicians, research associates, emeritus faculty) and Student. You may purchase an individual membership in the appropriate category. Faculty lab heads may also use a special all-inclusive lab rate that would allow each lab member to become a member for one price. If you elect to use this rate, lab heads should choose 'Regular' membership and then choose 'All-inclusive' in the next section. You will be prompted to enter the names and email addresses for each lab member. Each person will then receive an email with a coupon code he or she can use to create a membership account and become a member without further charge. The lab head can manage lab members (add/delete) at any time from his or her membership account. WHY DO I SEE ONLY ONE REGISTRATION RATE WHEN I LOGIN AS AN SFN CHAPTER MEMBER? Once you have become a 2017 SFN Winnipeg Chapter member, you can choose to register for the MNN meeting using member rates. You will be asked to login to your membership account. You will then see only one option for registering. If you are a Regular member, you will see $90; if you are an Associate member, you will see $70; and if you are a Student member, you will see $50. These are the rates corresponding to your membership level and are the lowest possible rates. CAN PI'S REGISTER AN ENTIRE LAB IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION? No, but please read to the end. The current system will not allow this. Each attendee must register individually. He or she can choose to register as an SFN Chapter member or non-member. Individual registrations allow the MNN to accurately understand who is attending the meeting. One potential problem with this is that lab trainees and staff must wait for lab heads to become SFN Chapter members before they can qualify for the all-inclusive lab rate plan, create a membership account and register at reduced rates. This is one reason the registration deadline is being extended. If lab heads wish their staff and/or trainees to register as members and want to use the all-inclusive membership rate, they are advised to complete the membership process as soon as possible in order to allow time for their lab personnel to complete registration. ****IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND THE MEETING AND CANNOT OR WILL NOT NEGOTIATE THIS PROCESS, please email us at info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> and we will do all we can to manually register you and your lab. We want all who want to attend to be able to come. WILL THE SYSTEM BE CHANGED FOR FUTURE YEARS? We are accumulating feedback and will use it to make selected adjustments to the process for future years. For example, we may be able to develop a system that would allow a lab head to register his or her personnel in a single transaction from the SFN Chapter membership area of the website. Please don't hesitate to send us your feedback. The goal is to develop a system that works for everyone. We think the new system works but we are sure it can be improved and want to do so. WHY ARE THE RATES HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR? You may have noticed that prices are higher than last year. Last year, we were not able to cover meeting costs with registrations that were paid. Meeting costs include facilities fees, poster boards, several food offerings all day, plenary speakers, poster awards and more. The rates were set this year to ensure we cover those costs. Our goal is to plan a meeting that encourages networking and dissemination of excellent science. A strategic decision was taken some time ago that we could best accomplish this with an offsite meeting. The trade-off is that this costs more than a meeting held at one of our campuses. We will continue to assess the cost and benefit of holding offsite meetings. If the cost outweighs the benefit, a venue change will be considered for future meetings. ****************************************** <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 Meeting REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY
by MNN Networking 05 Jun '17

05 Jun '17

One last reminder that the registration deadline for the 2017 MNN Scientific meeting is TODAY, JUNE 5 at the end of the day. There is a tremendous program planned, with world-class keynote speakers, trainee talks, an advocacy session, poster awards, food and more. The meeting in all day June 16 at the Radisson Downtown Winnipeg. To see the program and register, visit: https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/. If you have any questions or difficulties registering or becoming an SFN Winnipeg Chapter 2017 member, please email us at info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> . We hope to see you there! MNN Team ****************************************** <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 Meeting Registration Deadline JUNE 5
by MNN Networking 02 Jun '17

02 Jun '17

This is a reminder that the registration deadline for the MNN Meeting is MONDAY JUNE 5 at the end of the day. Please visit https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/ to register if you intend to go to the meeting, which will be held on June 16 at the Radisson Winnipeg Hotel. If you want to receive a 50% rate discount and receive other membership benefits, please consider becoming a member of the SFN Winnipeg Chapter before registering for the meeting. You can do that here: https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/sfn-chapter-membership/become-a-sfn-chapter- member/. If you are a Lab Head (PI) and you want an all-inclusive lab membership for $120, select "Regular" membership and choose the "All-inclusive" drop-down option. All of your lab members will be able to create their own membership accounts free of additional charges using that option. Meeting registration rates cover costs of facilities, food and visiting speakers, and are as follows: SFN CHAPTER MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS Academic faculty; medical and industry professionals $90 $180 Postdocs, residents, technicians, research associates, emeritus faculty $70 $140 Students (graduate and undergraduate) $50 $100 Thank you and we look forward to an excellent meeting. MNN Team ****************************************** <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 abstract deadline TODAY
by Chris Anderson 29 May '17

29 May '17

Apologies if you have receive this before but some HSC subscribers are not receiving MNN emails consistently. We will fix this shortly and stop sending duplicates. One final reminder that the abstract deadline for the 2017 MNN Scientific Meeting is TODAY, May 29 @ 5:00 pm. Please view meeting information, register and submit abstracts at: https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/. Also a reminder that if you intend to register as a member of the Society for Neuroscience Winnipeg Chapter, you will need to become a 2017 member and create a membership account. If you have been a member in past years, you still must create a membership account for the 2017 membership year. You can do this and then register for the MNN meeting from your account at: https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/sfn-chapter-membership/become-a-sfn-chapter…. Chris Anderson MNN President Tabrez Siddiqui Chair, 2017 MNN Meeting

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MNN Abstract deadline TODAY @ 5 pm
by MNN Networking 29 May '17

29 May '17

One final reminder that the abstract deadline for the 2017 MNN Scientific Meeting is TODAY, May 29 @ 5:00 pm. Please view meeting information, register and submit abstracts at: https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/. Also a reminder that if you intend to register as a member of the Society for Neuroscience Winnipeg Chapter, you will need to become a 2017 member and create a membership account. If you have been a member in past years, you still must create a membership account for the 2017 membership year. You can do this and then register for the MNN meeting from your account at: https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/sfn-chapter-membership/become-a-sfn-chapter- member/. Thank you! MNN Team ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Reminder - Tomorrow MNN Seminar: Dr. Mojgan Rastagar - Fri May 26th 9am
by Kelly Jorundson 25 May '17

25 May '17

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, May 26th, 2017 TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: PX236/238 PsychHealth Building ***SPEAKER*** MOJGAN RASTEGAR, PH.D Associate Professor - Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics, Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Manitoba TOPIC: The bidirectional role of MeCP2 in the brain; a multi layer epigenetic deregulation in MeCP2-associated brain disorders ABSTRACT: Epigenetic mechanisms control gene expression and brain development without any direct change in the corresponding DNA sequences. Recent discoveries have highlighted the importance of epigenetic mechanisms in brain development, neuroscience, and mental health. MeCP2 is an important epigenetic factor in the brain with a bidirectional functional role that is controlled at multiple levels. While, MeCP2 loss-of-function mutations lead to Rett Syndrome (RTT), its gain-of-function genetic mutations cause MECP2 Duplication Syndrome (MDS) through gene duplication or triplication in the patients. RTT and MDS disorders have overlapping symptoms, and the patients show similar and severe neurological phenotypes that include mental disability, seizers, anxiety, and autism. It is well established that impaired protein translation is a characteristic of human RTT neurons. However, the underlying molecular mechanism of this phenotype is not fully understood. To study the underlying pathobiology of RTT and MDS, my lab investigates the bidirectional role of individual MeCP2 isoforms in controlling fundamental molecular pathways that regulate protein translation. We use a combination of primary neural stem cells, RTT and MDS mouse models, and post-mortem human RTT brain tissues to investigate how molecular deficiencies at the cellular levels lead to compromised brain function in RTT, MDS, and other MeCP2-associated brain disorders including autism. For more information contact: Eftekhar Eftekharpour Coordinator - MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series 789-3214 eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca Sponsored by: Manitoba Neuroscience Network | Health Sciences Centre | University of Manitoba | St. Boniface Research Centre 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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MNN Scientific Meeting - Please submit ABSTRACTS and REGISTER
by Chris Anderson 25 May '17

25 May '17

Dear All, This is a reminder that the Manitoba Neuroscience Network (MNN) is holding its 7th Scientific Meeting June 16 at the Radisson Winnipeg. The 2017 meeting is chaired by Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui and he has assembled a stellar program that includes a featured lecture by one of leaders of the field of neural connectomics, Dr. Jeff Lichtman from Harvard University. Abstract submission and registration have been open for a couple of weeks. This year there have been several events that may interfere with timely abstract submission and we are seeing numbers that are lower than normal for this stage of the process. We are therefore EXTENDING the abstract deadline once more to MONDAY MAY 29 @ 5 pm. No further extensions will be possible after that because we will need to prepare the programs. As an extra incentive to submit, all trainee posters will be judged and there are several cash poster awards available. All MNN meeting attendees, including poster presenters, will need to register. The registration deadline is JUNE 5 @ 5 pm. Rates include coffee/snacks, full lunch and an afternoon reception with food. SFN Winnpeg Chapter members pay rates that are discounted by 50% so please become a member for 2017 before you register. PI's, you can purchase a membership for all of your lab members for one price, allowing each person to register for the MNN meeting as an SFN Chapter member. To LEARN ABOUT THE SFN WINNIPEG CHAPTER AND BECOME A MEMBER: click https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/sfn-chapter-membership/sfn-chapter-membersh… To VIEW MNN MEETING INFORMATION, SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT AND REGISTER: click https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/ Thank you for continuing to make the Manitoba Neuroscience Network a valuable and now award-winning networking and outreach hub! If you have any questions about using the new website for the MNN meeting of SFN Chapter membership, please let us know and we will find the answers. Sincerely, Chris Anderson, PhD MNN President chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca Tabrez J. Siddiqui, PhD Chair, 2017 MNN Scientific Meeting tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca

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Abstract deadline EXTENDED until Friday May 26 @ 5:00
by MNN Networking 23 May '17

23 May '17

We are pleased to announce that the abstract deadline for the 2017 MNN Scientific Meeting will be extended until FRIDAY MAY 26 at 5:00 pm. The original deadline (today) fell immediately after the May long weekend. We hope meeting delegates will find this extension to be useful. Please note that we will not be able to extend the deadline beyond Friday because a significant amount of time is required for processing and assembling the meeting program. Please submit your abstracts and register for the meeting at https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/ Thank you, The MNN Team ****************************************** <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 Seminar: Dr. Mojgan Rastagar - Fri May 26th 9am
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 19 May '17

19 May '17

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 D AT E Friday, May 26th, 2017 9:00 a.m. LO C AT I O N PX236/238 PsychHealth Building Mojgan Rastegar, Ph.D. <http://rastegar.biochem.umanitoba.ca/> Associate Professor - Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics, Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Manitoba Topic: The bidirectional role of MeCP2 in the brain; a multi layer epigenetic deregulation in MeCP2-associated brain disorders ABSTRACT: Epigenetic mechanisms control gene expression and brain development without any direct change in the corresponding DNA sequences. Recent discoveries have highlighted the importance of epigenetic mechanisms in brain development, neuroscience, and mental health. MeCP2 is an important epigenetic factor in the brain with a bidirectional functional role that is controlled at multiple levels. While, MeCP2 loss-of-function mutations lead to Rett Syndrome (RTT), its gain-of-function genetic mutations cause MECP2 Duplication Syndrome (MDS) through gene duplication or triplication in the patients. RTT and MDS disorders have overlapping symptoms, and the patients show similar and severe neurological phenotypes that include mental disability, seizers, anxiety, and autism. It is well established that impaired protein translation is a characteristic of human RTT neurons. However, the underlying molecular mechanism of this phenotype is not fully understood. To study the underlying pathobiology of RTT and MDS, my lab investigates the bidirectional role of individual MeCP2 isoforms in controlling fundamental molecular pathways that regulate protein translation. We use a combination of primary neural stem cells, RTT and MDS mouse models, and post-mortem human RTT brain tissues to investigate how molecular deficiencies at the cellular levels lead to compromised brain function in RTT, MDS, and other MeCP2-associated brain disorders including autism. For more information contact: Eftekhar Eftekharpour Coordinator MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series 789-3214 eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca Sponsored by: Manitoba Neuroscience Network | Health Sciences Centre | University of Manitoba | St. Boniface Research Centre 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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FW: MS Connect 2017 Research Event in Winnipeg
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 19 May '17

19 May '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 /sent on behalf of Dr. Soheila Karimi Subject: MS Connect 2017 Research Event in Winnipeg Hello I appreciate if you distribute the attached flyer and the note below on my behalf to MNN and Physiology. On May 23, 2017, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has organized an MS Connect 2017 Research Event in Winnipeg. This public event provides awareness on recent advances in MS Research. Dr. Wee Yong, a distinguished researcher in MS and Dr. Arsalan Alizadeh, a PhD candidate in Dr. Soheila Karimis laboratory, will present their research findings in this event. Please join them to learn more about MS research. This is the link to the event: https://mssociety.ca/library/image/oFBGA1HiC2rkphU3ELtwSPnz4gQXfTdD/large.jp g Thank you Soheila -- Soheila Karimi, PhD Associate Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology Principal Investigator, Spinal Cord Injury and Stem Cell Program Senior Scientist, Regenerative Medicine Program Principal Investigator, Spinal Cord Research Center Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Max Rady 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: (204) 272-3109 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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****C A N C E L L E D **** TODAY MNN Visiting Speaker Dr. Long-Jun Wu - Fri. May 19
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 19 May '17

19 May '17

*****C A N C E L L E D ***** Dr. Long-Jun Wu is not able to come to Winnipeg and therefore we have cancelled his research talk scheduled for today at 12noon. We are hopeful that Dr. Wu can reschedule his talk for later in the year. Apologies for any inconvenience. Kelly 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 D AT E Friday, May 19th, 2017 12:00 Noon LO C AT I O N Theatre C image008Long-Jun Wu, Ph.D. <http://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/wu-longjun-long-jun-ph-d/bio-20305064> Associate Professor Department of Neurology, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic Topic: Microglia-neuron communication in diseased brain (to be followed by a TRAINEE LUNCH in room SR415 **Please encourage all your neuroscience trainees to attend!) Microglia are the principal immune response cells in the central nervous system. Resting microglia constantly survey the microenvironment in the normal brain. Upon brain dysfunction, microglia are activated and exert detrimental or beneficial effects on the surrounding neurons. However, the molecular mechanisms for microglial activation and function in brain diseases are still controversial. The long-term goal of my lab is to understand microglia-neuron communication in the brain. We are interested in fundamental questions on: (1) How microglia sense neuronal activities? (2) How microglia regulate neuronal and synaptic function? (3) What are the molecular mechanisms and functional consequences of microglia activation in brain diseases? To address these questions, we use the combination of two photon deep-brain imaging, electrophysiology, mouse genetics to dissect the role of microglia in neuronal circuits and in brain disorders. These results provide a novel insight on microglial function in brain emostasis and suggest microglia as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of brain diseases such as epilepsy, pain and stroke. For more information contact: Eftekhar Eftekharpour Coordinator MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series 789-3214 eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca Sponsored by: Manitoba Neuroscience Network | Health Sciences Centre | University of Manitoba | St. Boniface Research Centre 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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Reminder ... TOMORROW MNN Visiting Speaker Dr. Long-Jun Wu - Fri. May 19
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 18 May '17

18 May '17

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 D AT E Friday, May 19th, 2017 12:00 Noon LO C AT I O N Theatre C image008Long-Jun Wu, Ph.D. <http://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/wu-longjun-long-jun-ph-d/bio-20305064> Associate Professor Department of Neurology, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic Topic: Microglia-neuron communication in diseased brain (to be followed by a TRAINEE LUNCH in room SR415 **Please encourage all your neuroscience trainees to attend!) Microglia are the principal immune response cells in the central nervous system. Resting microglia constantly survey the microenvironment in the normal brain. Upon brain dysfunction, microglia are activated and exert detrimental or beneficial effects on the surrounding neurons. However, the molecular mechanisms for microglial activation and function in brain diseases are still controversial. The long-term goal of my lab is to understand microglia-neuron communication in the brain. We are interested in fundamental questions on: (1) How microglia sense neuronal activities? (2) How microglia regulate neuronal and synaptic function? (3) What are the molecular mechanisms and functional consequences of microglia activation in brain diseases? To address these questions, we use the combination of two photon deep-brain imaging, electrophysiology, mouse genetics to dissect the role of microglia in neuronal circuits and in brain disorders. These results provide a novel insight on microglial function in brain emostasis and suggest microglia as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of brain diseases such as epilepsy, pain and stroke. For more information contact: Eftekhar Eftekharpour Coordinator MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series 789-3214 eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca Sponsored by: Manitoba Neuroscience Network | Health Sciences Centre | University of Manitoba | St. Boniface Research Centre 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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MNN abstract deadline in 8 days (MAY 23)
by MNN Networking 15 May '17

15 May '17

This is a reminder that registration and abstract submission for the upcoming MNN Scientific Meeting are open. The meeting website, including program information, is available at https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/. The abstract deadline is MAY 23 @ 5:00 pm and you can submit directly at https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/ab stract-submissions/. Contact mnn2017(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:mnn2017@manitobaneuroscience.ca> for questions. You must be registered for the meeting to attend and present your abstract. You may register until JUNE 5 at https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/re gistration/. You will receive 50% off the regular registration rate if you are a 2017 SFN Winnipeg Chapter member. You can receive this benefit and take a valuable, active role in neuroscience networking, outreach and education in Manitoba by visiting https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/sfn-chapter-membership/become-a-sfn-chapter- member/. Contact membership(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:membership@manitobaneuroscience.ca> for membership questions. Thank you! The MNN Team ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Reminder: MNN Visiting Speaker Dr. Long-Jun Wu - Fri. May 19
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 15 May '17

15 May '17

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 D AT E Friday, May 19th, 2017 12:00 Noon LO C AT I O N Theatre C image008Long-Jun Wu, Ph.D. <http://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/wu-longjun-long-jun-ph-d/bio-20305064> Associate Professor Department of Neurology, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic Topic: Microglia-neuron communication in diseased brain (to be followed by a TRAINEE LUNCH in room SR415 **Please encourage all your neuroscience trainees to attend!) Microglia are the principal immune response cells in the central nervous system. Resting microglia constantly survey the microenvironment in the normal brain. Upon brain dysfunction, microglia are activated and exert detrimental or beneficial effects on the surrounding neurons. However, the molecular mechanisms for microglial activation and function in brain diseases are still controversial. The long-term goal of my lab is to understand microglia-neuron communication in the brain. We are interested in fundamental questions on: (1) How microglia sense neuronal activities? (2) How microglia regulate neuronal and synaptic function? (3) What are the molecular mechanisms and functional consequences of microglia activation in brain diseases? To address these questions, we use the combination of two photon deep-brain imaging, electrophysiology, mouse genetics to dissect the role of microglia in neuronal circuits and in brain disorders. These results provide a novel insight on microglial function in brain emostasis and suggest microglia as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of brain diseases such as epilepsy, pain and stroke. For more information contact: Eftekhar Eftekharpour Coordinator - MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series 789-3214 eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca Sponsored by: Manitoba Neuroscience Network | Health Sciences Centre | University of Manitoba | St. Boniface Research Centre

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Nick Shepel Trainee Travel Award - Deadline June 30th
by Kelly Jorundson 11 May '17

11 May '17

Nick Shepel Neuroscience Trainee Travel Award Application deadline: June 30th, 2017 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 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. Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies.

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MNN Website and Scientific Meeting - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AND REGISTRATION
by MNN Networking 03 May '17

03 May '17

We are excited to launch PHASE 1 of the new MNN website, now live at www.manitobaneuroscience.ca <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca> ! At rollout, the main purpose of the site is to serve as a SFN Winnipeg Chapter membership hub and an information, abstract and registration portal for the upcoming MNN Scientific Meeting. There is limited content now but much more is to follow in PHASE 2. SFN WINNIPEG CHAPTER MEMBERSHIPS: As always, if you are a SFN Winnipeg Chapter member, you are making a valuable contribution to neuroscience networking, outreach and education in Manitoba AND you receive dramatically discounted registration rates for the MNN Scientific Meeting. All 2016 memberships expired on December 31, 2016 and we paused intake of 2017 memberships pending completion of the new website. Starting today, you may purchase a 2017 SFN Chapter membership on the new website by visiting: https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/sfn-chapter-membership/become-a-sfn-chapter- member/. The new link will allow members to create a secure membership account that can be used to manage your membership AND access the member's only MNN meeting registration pricing. You may pay by credit/debit card of University of Manitoba FOP. By popular demand, we are continuing to offer a laboratory all-inclusive membership, in addition to individual memberships. This membership type can be selected by Principal Investigators in the "Regular" Membership category. He or she will be asked to enter each lab member included in the membership. Each person entered will receive an email with a pre-paid lab code that can be used to complete an individual membership account at no cost. PI's will be able to add or delete members at any time by accessing their membership account. MEMBERSHIP inquiries should be sent to membership(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:membership@manitobaneuroscience.ca> MNN SCIENTIFIC MEETING: The Scientific Meeting will be held JUNE 16 and is being chaired by Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui. He's planned a fabulous program featuring a visit and talk by Dr. Jeff Lichtman from Harvard University. The website, including current program, is live at https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/. Abstracts and registrations are now being accepted. This will be a narrower abstract submission and registration period than in previous years. We apologize for that. Nevertheless, there are still almost 3 weeks until the abstract deadline (MAY 23) and longer until the registration deadline (JUNE 5). We encourage you to visit the site now to submit your abstracts and register for the meeting. SFN Chapter member rates are half those of non-member rates so consider becoming a member first. 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 mnn2017(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:mnn2017@manitobaneuroscience.ca> Finally, any SFN Chapter members who have already renewed for 2017 (there are only a handful at this point) will be contacted with instructions for migration to the new system. Phase 2 of the website will debut soon with a rich array of content, including the ability for principal investigators to create and manage a scientific profile that showcases the depth and breadth of Manitoba neuroscience research to the world. Thank you for your patience. -The MNN Team ****************************************** <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 Visiting Speaker - Friday May 5 @ 12NOON
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 03 May '17

03 May '17

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 D AT E Friday, May 5th, 2017 12:00 Noon LO C AT I O N Apotex 071 W. Dalton Dietrich, PhD <http://www.themiamiproject.org/research/faculty/dalton-dietrich/> Scientific Director, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Departments of Neurological Surgery, Neurology and Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami Topic: New Insights into the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury: Current and Future Directions (to be followed by a TRAINEE LUNCH in room SR415 **Please encourage all your neuroscience trainees to attend!) W. Dalton Dietrich, Ph.D., Scientific Director, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Departments of Neurological Surgery, Neurology and Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami FL USA Each year thousands of new spinal cord injuries (SCI) occur throughout the world leading to long-term deficits and serious quality of life issues. Currently, there are millions of people living with the detrimental consequences of SCI that could benefit from reparative strategies to enhance ability and function. Although a large number of exciting preclinical studies have been conducted to test therapeutic interventions, to date no proven therapeutic modality exists that has been demonstrated to significantly improve neurological outcome. This fact emphases the need for continued research on the pathophysiology and treatment of this serious clinical condition. In the area of neuroprotection, our research programs have focused on the beneficial effects of therapeutic hypothermia on reducing multiple secondary injury mechanisms and improving outcomes. Studies conducted in multiple laboratories have now reported that mild reductions in core or spinal cord temperature early after SCI reduce overall histopathological damage and improves long-term functional outcomes. Recently, we have been successful in translating this experimental therapy to severely injured cervical SCI patients using a well described cooling and rewarming strategy. To date, we have cooled over 60 AIS A patients and at 1 year, over 43 percent of patients have converted to incomplete status (AIS B, C). A new randomized multicenter trial to assess the long-term beneficial effects of therapeutic hypothermia on sensory and motor function is now underway. In addition to acute protection, work has also emphasized the use of cell therapies and rehabilitation to improve outcomes by replacing damaged cells or producing a more permissive environment for axonal repair. We have studied the beneficial effects of autologous Schwann cell transplantation in multiple models of SCI. Schwann cell transplantation enhances axonal remyelination, growth promoting factor production and axonal regeneration. We have submitted an IND to the FDA and obtained permission to test autologous human Schwann cell transplantation in SCI. We have completed a dose escalation safety study in subacute patients with severe thoracic SCI. Based on encouraging data, we are now recruiting and transplanting Schwann cells into chronically injured spinal cord subjects that have undergone extensive rehabilitation. In addition, the benefits of neural modulation including transcranial magnetic stimulation that may act synergistically with other treatments are being assessed. Discovery and translational studies continue to provide new knowledge to fuel our future clinical studies and trials. This presentation will review progress in these areas of SCI research and other related topics.

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LAST REMINDER: MNN awards deadline is MAY 1
by MNN Networking 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

One last reminder - DEADLINE MAY 1 @4 pm Frequently asked questions: Q: Do students need an official, sealed transcript? A: No. Submit a web transcript or a scanned official transcript. If the committee needs further clarification, it will ask for it later. Q: Do Nancy Hettie Clark applicants need to submit sealed letters form advisors under separate cover? A: Students/postdocs may attach the letter directly to the email with their application if advisors agree. Alternatively, advisors my email separately to networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca> with the name of the applicant in the subject header. As first announced on March 1, the MNN wishes to remind all Manitoba scientists of our newly-created awards for trainee conference travel and a distinguished lectureship. The deadline is May 1, 2017. Details of each award are as follows: NANCY HETTIE CLARK TRAINEE TRAVEL AWARDS. Applications are now being accepted until MAY 1, 2017 for conferences taking place between May 1, 2017 and April 30, 2018. There will normally be at least 2 awards of $700 each, annually. The intent is for one award to go to a Ph.D. student and the other to a postdoctoral fellow, although awards in any trainee category can be made based on the quality and availability of applicants. A complete application package consists of the following, sent by email to networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca> by May 1: * A graduate level academic transcript (students only) * Current curriculum vitae (CV) * Two-page (maximum) description of the research presented, the proposed conference and the type of presentation * 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 Confirmation that the abstract is accepted and will be presented will also be required when it becomes available. Awards may be combined with other travel awards up to but not exceeding the total cost of travel to the chosen conference/workshop. Recipients must claim all eligible travel costs in accordance with the appropriate policies and procedures of the University of Manitoba. Eligible trainees are considered to be either Ph.D. students or postdoctoral fellows enrolled in or appointed at the University of Manitoba. Student candidates must be enrolled as full-time Ph.D. students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba, and have a cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.5 or greater. Postdoctoral fellow candidates must be within the first five years their doctoral degree and have full-time appointments at the University of Manitoba or an affiliated hospital or institute. Research Associates are not eligible. Candidates must demonstrate excellent research performance and potential in a neurosciences-related discipline. Candidates must also demonstrate they will disseminate research results that reflect a high-quality contribution by The University of Manitoba. VIKTOR HAVLICEK MEMORIAL NEUROSCIENCE LECTURESHIP. Applications are now being accepted until MAY 1, 2017 for a visit and lecture to take place between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019. There will normally be one award of $3000, made biannually. Applications for the next Lectureship will be accepted in 2019 for 2020/2021 fiscal year. Nominations must be made by a faculty member but trainees and staff are encouraged to suggest names to their advisors. Faculty from any MNN contributing institution (ie. not only the University of Manitoba) may submit nominations. A complete nomination consists of a letter to the Neuroscience Awards Committee (NAC) Chair explaining the rationale for choice of candidate, along with any supporting materials the applicant deems useful for assessing the merit of the candidate and the benefits of his or her visit to the University of Manitoba. Please send nominations by email to <mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca> networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca by May 1. The NAC will determine an order of invitation priority for submitted nominees and the top-priority candidate invited at a time determined in consultation with the nominator. If this candidate is not available, the next candidate will be invited. All candidates on the priority list must be considered worthy of the Lectureship by the NAC. We hope you find these new opportunities helpful and exciting. If there are any questions, you may respond Dr. Chris Anderson at <mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca> networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca or <mailto:chris.anderson@umanitoba.ca> chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca. Thank you. ****************************************** <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 Visiting Speaker - Dr. Long-Jun Wu | Fri. May 19th @ 12noon
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

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 D AT E Friday, May 19th, 2017 12:00 Noon LO C AT I O N Theatre C Long-Jun Wu, Ph.D. <http://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/wu-longjun-long-jun-ph-d/bio-20305064> Associate Professor Department of Neurology, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic Topic: Microglia-neuron communication in diseased brain (to be followed by a TRAINEE LUNCH in room SR415 **Please encourage all your neuroscience trainees to attend!) Microglia are the principal immune response cells in the central nervous system. Resting microglia constantly survey the microenvironment in the normal brain. Upon brain dysfunction, microglia are activated and exert detrimental or beneficial effects on the surrounding neurons. However, the molecular mechanisms for microglial activation and function in brain diseases are still controversial. The long-term goal of my lab is to understand microglia-neuron communication in the brain. We are interested in fundamental questions on: (1) How microglia sense neuronal activities? (2) How microglia regulate neuronal and synaptic function? (3) What are the molecular mechanisms and functional consequences of microglia activation in brain diseases? To address these questions, we use the combination of two photon deep-brain imaging, electrophysiology, mouse genetics to dissect the role of microglia in neuronal circuits and in brain disorders. These results provide a novel insight on microglial function in brain emostasis and suggest microglia as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of brain diseases such as epilepsy, pain and stroke. 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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MNN Visiting Speaker: W. Dalton Dietrich - Fri May 5th @ 12 Noon (followed by trainee lunch)
by Kelly Jorundson 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

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 5th, 2017 12:00 Noon LO C AT I O N Apotex 071 W. Dalton Dietrich, PhD <http://www.themiamiproject.org/research/faculty/dalton-dietrich/> Scientific Director, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Departments of Neurological Surgery, Neurology and Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami Topic: New Insights into the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury: Current and Future Initiates (to be followed by a TRAINEE LUNCH in room SR415 **Please encourage all your neuroscience trainees to attend!) W. Dalton Dietrich, Ph.D., Scientific Director, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Departments of Neurological Surgery, Neurology and Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami FL USA Each year thousands of new spinal cord injuries (SCI) occur throughout the world leading to long-term deficits and serious quality of life issues. Currently, there are millions of people living with the detrimental consequences of SCI that could benefit from reparative strategies to enhance ability and function. Although a large number of exciting preclinical studies have been conducted to test therapeutic interventions, to date no proven therapeutic modality exists that has been demonstrated to significantly improve neurological outcome. This fact emphases the need for continued research on the pathophysiology and treatment of this serious clinical condition. In the area of neuroprotection, our research programs have focused on the beneficial effects of therapeutic hypothermia on reducing multiple secondary injury mechanisms and improving outcomes. Studies conducted in multiple laboratories have now reported that mild reductions in core or spinal cord temperature early after SCI reduce overall histopathological damage and improves long-term functional outcomes. Recently, we have been successful in translating this experimental therapy to severely injured cervical SCI patients using a well described cooling and rewarming strategy. To date, we have cooled over 60 AIS A patients and at 1 year, over 43 percent of patients have converted to incomplete status (AIS B, C). A new randomized multicenter trial to assess the long-term beneficial effects of therapeutic hypothermia on sensory and motor function is now underway. In addition to acute protection, work has also emphasized the use of cell therapies and rehabilitation to improve outcomes by replacing damaged cells or producing a more permissive environment for axonal repair. We have studied the beneficial effects of autologous Schwann cell transplantation in multiple models of SCI. Schwann cell transplantation enhances axonal remyelination, growth promoting factor production and axonal regeneration. We have submitted an IND to the FDA and obtained permission to test autologous human Schwann cell transplantation in SCI. We have completed a dose escalation safety study in subacute patients with severe thoracic SCI. Based on encouraging data, we are now recruiting and transplanting Schwann cells into chronically injured spinal cord subjects that have undergone extensive rehabilitation. In addition, the benefits of neural modulation including transcranial magnetic stimulation that may act synergistically with other treatments are being assessed. Discovery and translational studies continue to provide new knowledge to fuel our future clinical studies and trials. This presentation will review progress in these areas of SCI research and other related topics. 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <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 Visiting Speaker: W. Dalton Dietrich - Fri May 5th @ 12 Noon (followed by trainee lunch)
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

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 D AT E Friday, May 5th, 2017 12:00 Noon LO C AT I O N Apotex 071 W. Dalton Dietrich, PhD <http://www.themiamiproject.org/research/faculty/dalton-dietrich/> Scientific Director, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Departments of Neurological Surgery, Neurology and Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami Topic: New Insights into the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury: Current and Future Initiates (to be followed by a TRAINEE LUNCH in room SR415 **Please encourage all your neuroscience trainees to attend!) W. Dalton Dietrich, Ph.D., Scientific Director, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Departments of Neurological Surgery, Neurology and Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami FL USA Each year thousands of new spinal cord injuries (SCI) occur throughout the world leading to long-term deficits and serious quality of life issues. Currently, there are millions of people living with the detrimental consequences of SCI that could benefit from reparative strategies to enhance ability and function. Although a large number of exciting preclinical studies have been conducted to test therapeutic interventions, to date no proven therapeutic modality exists that has been demonstrated to significantly improve neurological outcome. This fact emphases the need for continued research on the pathophysiology and treatment of this serious clinical condition. In the area of neuroprotection, our research programs have focused on the beneficial effects of therapeutic hypothermia on reducing multiple secondary injury mechanisms and improving outcomes. Studies conducted in multiple laboratories have now reported that mild reductions in core or spinal cord temperature early after SCI reduce overall histopathological damage and improves long-term functional outcomes. Recently, we have been successful in translating this experimental therapy to severely injured cervical SCI patients using a well described cooling and rewarming strategy. To date, we have cooled over 60 AIS A patients and at 1 year, over 43 percent of patients have converted to incomplete status (AIS B, C). A new randomized multicenter trial to assess the long-term beneficial effects of therapeutic hypothermia on sensory and motor function is now underway. In addition to acute protection, work has also emphasized the use of cell therapies and rehabilitation to improve outcomes by replacing damaged cells or producing a more permissive environment for axonal repair. We have studied the beneficial effects of autologous Schwann cell transplantation in multiple models of SCI. Schwann cell transplantation enhances axonal remyelination, growth promoting factor production and axonal regeneration. We have submitted an IND to the FDA and obtained permission to test autologous human Schwann cell transplantation in SCI. We have completed a dose escalation safety study in subacute patients with severe thoracic SCI. Based on encouraging data, we are now recruiting and transplanting Schwann cells into chronically injured spinal cord subjects that have undergone extensive rehabilitation. In addition, the benefits of neural modulation including transcranial magnetic stimulation that may act synergistically with other treatments are being assessed. Discovery and translational studies continue to provide new knowledge to fuel our future clinical studies and trials. This presentation will review progress in these areas of SCI research and other related topics. 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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MNN wins national award - Thank you
by Chris Anderson 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Great news! The Manitoba Neuroscience Network was recently named 2017 best Canadian Society for Neuroscience Chapter Award for neuroscience advocacy. http://can-acn.org/manitoba-neuroscience-network-wins-2017-can-advocacy-awa… This is a tremendous honour for us and I want to take the opportunity to thank all faculty, trainees and admin staff who volunteer time and passion for MNN activities. You often operate behind the scenes but you are science fair judges, web/social media content coordinators, seminar and symposia organizers, expert outreach speakers, fundraisers, media liaisons, portfolio directors, event volunteers and more. Your efforts are appreciated and the fruits of your efforts are clearly recognized as outstanding at the national level. Well done and thank you! Chris Anderson MNN Director

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Winnipeg hosts an International neuroscience symposium
by MNN Networking 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

This May, Winnipeg will host the 8th International Symposium on the Cerebellum. This is an international symposium of the Society for Research on the Cerebellum and Ataxias and features an extensive roster of outstanding international speakers. Several MNN scientists are members of the local organizing committee and they wish to encourage as many Manitoba neuroscientists as possible to register for the symposium. Please see the following for meeting details: Event Description: 8th International Symposium on the Cerebellum: from Development to Disease Location: Theatre A, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba; Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Dates: Wednesday-Friday, May 24-26, 2017 The Program and Organizing Committees have invited internationally recognized basic and clinical research scientists to present their cutting-edge research on cerebellum-related topics that include: cerebellar development genetics, functional implications, autism spectrum disorders, ataxia, medulloblastoma, and neuroimaging with clinical approaches. We strongly encourage participation and support from all basic and clinical scientists that work in similar and related areas to join us for this exciting International Conference. The latest version of the symposium program and information is now available online: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/anatomy/cerebel lum2017.html Abstracts may be submitted on-line until Monday, May 1st, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/anatomy/abstrac t.html Online Registration: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/anatomy/registr ation.html Early: October 15, 2016 - April 21, 2017 Late: April 22, 2017 - May 20, 2017 Onsite: May 24-26, 2017 For any questions regarding abstract submission or registration, please contact us at <mailto:src2017canada@umanitoba.ca> src2017canada(a)umanitoba.ca Twitter: SRCA Canada Linkedin: SRCA International Symposium Best regards, Local Organizing Committee The Society for Research on the Cerebellum and Ataxia (SRCA) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3E 0J9 ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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2017 MNN Meeting Abstracts and Registration
by Chris Anderson 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

I want to provide an update about when abstracts and registrations will be accepted for the Manitoba Neuroscience Network annual scientific meeting, taking place June 16, 2017. In past years we have opened the meeting website in March. There is a delay this year because we are in the process of launching a new MNN website. Phase 1 of the website will handle SFN Winnipeg Chapter memberships and all logistics associated with the MNN annual meeting. Phase 2 will launch subsequently and will contain a rich array of content, including profiles of MNN scientists - more details about that later. PHASE 1 is expected to launch this week or early next week. When it does, we will make an announcement. There should be plenty of time to register and submit abstracts. The ABSTRACT DEADLINE will be May 16, 2017 and the online REGISTRATION DEADLINE will be June 5, 2017. As always, reduced registration rates are available for members of the SFN Winnipeg Chapter. You will be able to become a 2017 member using the new website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, and don't forget to encourage applications by May 1 for our new MNN awards - NANCY HETTIE CLARK TRAINEE TRAVEL AWARDS and the VIKTOR HAVLICEK MEMORIAL NEUROSCIENCE LECTURESHIP. Thank you. Chris Anderson MNN Director

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REMINDER: MNN awards deadline is MAY 1 - PLEASE SUBMIT
by MNN Networking 06 Apr '17

06 Apr '17

As first announced on March 1, the MNN wishes to remind all Manitoba scientists of our newly-created awards for trainee conference travel and a distinguished lectureship. The deadline is May 1, 2017. Details of each award are as follows: NANCY HETTIE CLARK TRAINEE TRAVEL AWARDS. Applications are now being accepted until MAY 1, 2017 for conferences taking place between May 1, 2017 and April 30, 2018. There will normally be at least 2 awards of $700 each, annually. The intent is for one award to go to a Ph.D. student and the other to a postdoctoral fellow, although awards in any trainee category can be made based on the quality and availability of applicants. A complete application package consists of the following, sent by email to networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca> by May 1: * A graduate level academic transcript (students only) * Current curriculum vitae (CV) * Two-page (maximum) description of the research presented, the proposed conference and the type of presentation * 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 Confirmation that the abstract is accepted and will be presented will also be required when it becomes available. Awards may be combined with other travel awards up to but not exceeding the total cost of travel to the chosen conference/workshop. Recipients must claim all eligible travel costs in accordance with the appropriate policies and procedures of the University of Manitoba. Eligible trainees are considered to be either Ph.D. students or postdoctoral fellows enrolled in or appointed at the University of Manitoba. Student candidates must be enrolled as full-time Ph.D. students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba, and have a cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.5 or greater. Postdoctoral fellow candidates must be within the first five years their doctoral degree and have full-time appointments at the University of Manitoba or an affiliated hospital or institute. Research Associates are not eligible. Candidates must demonstrate excellent research performance and potential in a neurosciences-related discipline. Candidates must also demonstrate they will disseminate research results that reflect a high-quality contribution by The University of Manitoba. VIKTOR HAVLICEK MEMORIAL NEUROSCIENCE LECTURESHIP. Applications are now being accepted until MAY 1, 2017 for a visit and lecture to take place between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019. There will normally be one award of $3000, made biannually. Applications for the next Lectureship will be accepted in 2019 for 2020/2021 fiscal year. Nominations must be made by a faculty member but trainees and staff are encouraged to suggest names to their advisors. Faculty from any MNN contributing institution (ie. not only the University of Manitoba) may submit nominations. A complete nomination consists of a letter to the Neuroscience Awards Committee (NAC) Chair explaining the rationale for choice of candidate, along with any supporting materials the applicant deems useful for assessing the merit of the candidate and the benefits of his or her visit to the University of Manitoba. Please send nominations by email to <mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca> networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca by May 1. The NAC will determine an order of invitation priority for submitted nominees and the top-priority candidate invited at a time determined in consultation with the nominator. If this candidate is not available, the next candidate will be invited. All candidates on the priority list must be considered worthy of the Lectureship by the NAC. We hope you find these new opportunities helpful and exciting. If there are any questions, you may respond Dr. Chris Anderson at <mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca> networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca or <mailto:chris.anderson@umanitoba.ca> chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca. Thank you. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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****CANCELLED***** VISITING SPEAKER JEFF KLEIM - APR 6TH SEMINAR & TRAINEE LUNCH
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

Dr. Kleims visit to Winnipeg has been cancelled due to a family emergency. Therefore, the lecture and trainee lunch scheduled for Thursday Apr 6th have both been cancelled. Kelly 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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Reminder: MNN Visiting Speaker Dr. Jeff Kleim | THURS APR 6th
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 04 Apr '17

04 Apr '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 V I S I T I N G S P E A K E R & S E M I N A R S E R I E S S P E A K E R JEFFREY KLEIM, PH.D <https://sbhse.engineering.asu.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty/jeff-kleim/> Associate Director School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering Arizona State University D AT E Thursday, April 6th, 2017 NEUROSCIENCE TRAINEE LUNCH 12:00 NOON 12:00 Noon | SR415 Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine *ALL NEUROSCIENCE TRAINEES INVITED! D AT E Thursday, April 6th, 2017 RESEARCH LECTURE 3:00 PM TOPIC: Neural Plasticity and Neurorehabilitation: Encouraging the Brain to Change 3:00PM | Theatre C Abstract: The capacity for the nervous system to structurally and functionally adapt (neural plasticity) has been described for more than a century. Decades of neuroanatomical, neurophysiological and molecular studies have revealed that neural plasticity is an evolutionarily conserved, fundamental property of all nervous tissue. It is critical for maintaining normal brain function and yet can also manifest into various forms of brain dysfunction. While we still do not fully understand the complexity of the human nervous system, its response to disease/injury and capacity for recovery, treatments designed to harness endogenous neural plasticity to overcome neurological impairment continue to emerge. Specifically, the characterization of key behavioral and neurobiological signals that drive neural plasticity, in combination with advances in biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine and genomics, have created opportunities to develop novel therapeutic interventions. Evidence from both animal and clinical studies will be presented that demonstrate how modulating specific elements of motor rehabilitation can enhance functional outcome and cortical reorganization after stroke. Further, the viability of many adjuvant therapies for augmenting neural plasticity to enhance the impact of motor rehabilitation will be presented. 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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Neuroscience Trainee Lunch with Dr. Jeff Kleim
by MNN Networking 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 V I S I T I N G S P E A K E R & S E M I N A R S E R I E S NEUROSCIENCE TRAINEE LUNCH Thursday, April 6th, 2017 12:00 Noon | SR415 Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine V I S I T I N G S P E A K E R JEFFREY KLEIM, PH.D <https://sbhse.engineering.asu.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty/jeff-kleim/> ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL AND HEALTH SYSTEMS ENGINEERING ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Abstract: The capacity for the nervous system to structurally and functionally adapt (neural plasticity) has been described for more than a century. Decades of neuroanatomical, neurophysiological and molecular studies have revealed that neural plasticity is an evolutionarily conserved, fundamental property of all nervous tissue. It is critical for maintaining normal brain function and yet can also manifest into various forms of brain dysfunction. While we still do not fully understand the complexity of the human nervous system, its response to disease/injury and capacity for recovery, treatments designed to harness endogenous neural plasticity to overcome neurological impairment continue to emerge. Specifically, the characterization of key behavioral and neurobiological signals that drive neural plasticity, in combination with advances in biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine and genomics, have created opportunities to develop novel therapeutic interventions. Evidence from both animal and clinical studies will be presented that demonstrate how modulating specific elements of motor rehabilitation can enhance functional outcome and cortical reorganization after stroke. Further, the viability of many adjuvant therapies for augmenting neural plasticity to enhance the impact of motor rehabilitation will be presented. 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 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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TWO Upcoming MNN Seminars: Mar. 31 @ 9am and Apr. 6 @ 3pm
by MNN Networking 29 Mar '17

29 Mar '17

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, March 31, 2017 9:00AM L O C AT I O N PX236/238 PsychHealth Building S P E A K E R Tiina M. Kauppinen, Ph.D. <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/pharmacology/f aculty_members/7919.html> Assistant Professor - Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Principal Investigator Neuroscience Research Program, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine TOPIC: Exposure to gestational diabetes mellitus induces cognitive changes in offspring My research lab studies the role of microglia and neuroinflammation in central nervous system disorders. Microglia are the resident immune cells of the central nervous system and believed to drive neuroinflammation, the nervous system-specific inflammatory-like responses to insult. Inflammatory responses are meant to protect tissue from pathogens and promote recovery/healing, however, they can generate environment that promotes neurodegeneration and jeopardize neurogenesis and interferes with development and maintenance of neuronal networks. One of our projects investigates how chronic inflammation induced by gestational diabetes mellitus affects offspring brain development and their cognitive function upon early adulthood. We utilize in vivo and in vitro models, and molecular biology tools to dissect how gestational diabetes induced neuroinflammation and how postnatal diet could affect neurocognitive development. The overall goals of my research program are to 1) understand how microglial functions affect neurodegeneration, neurogenesis and neuronal functions; 2) establish approaches to modulate microglial responses towards phenotype that supports brain health; and 3) develop new therapeutic strategies with multiple disease relevance. The project has been funded by Childrens Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, Research Manitoba, Manitoba Health Research Council and Health Sciences Centre Foundation. 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 Thursday, April 6th, 2017 3:00PM LO C AT I O N Theatre C S P E A K E R Dr. Jeffrey Kleim Associate Director School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering Arizona State University TOPIC: Neural Plasticity and Neurorehabilitation: Encouraging the Brain to Change ABSTRACT: The capacity for the nervous system to structurally and functionally adapt (neural plasticity) has been described for more than a century. Decades of neuroanatomical, neurophysiological and molecular studies have revealed that neural plasticity is an evolutionarily conserved, fundamental property of all nervous tissue. It is critical for maintaining normal brain function and yet can also manifest into various forms of brain dysfunction. While we still do not fully understand the complexity of the human nervous system, its response to disease/injury and capacity for recovery, treatments designed to harness endogenous neural plasticity to overcome neurological impairment continue to emerge. Specifically, the characterization of key behavioral and neurobiological signals that drive neural plasticity, in combination with advances in biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine and genomics, have created opportunities to develop novel therapeutic interventions. Evidence from both animal and clinical studies will be presented that demonstrate how modulating specific elements of motor rehabilitation can enhance functional outcome and cortical reorganization after stroke. Further, the viability of many adjuvant therapies for augmenting neural plasticity to enhance the impact of motor rehabilitation will be presented. For more information contact: Eftekhar Eftekharpour, Visiting Speaker & Seminar Series Coordinator T: 204.789.3214 E: eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:eftekhar.eftekharpour@umanitoba.ca> Kelly Jorundson Coordinator, Membership & Operations Manitoba Neuroscience Network Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@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 ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Brain Awareness Week 2017 - Thank you!
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 24 Mar '17

24 Mar '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Hello everyone, At this time, I would like to extend my deepest thanks to all of the volunteers who made our Brain Awareness Week events such a success this year. By sharing their time and expertise, these individuals have made tremendous contributions to the MNNs mission of advancing public awareness of neuroscience in our community. I would especially like to acknowledge Crystal Acosta, PhD student with Drs. Hope and Chris Anderson, who has worked tirelessly to promote and document every one of our events on social media. As a result of her efforts and enthusiasm, our message has reached more people than ever before. Thank you Crystal! Here are the faculty and trainees who contributed to this years events: Winnipeg Brain Bee Faculty Dr. Barb Shay Dr. Katinka Stecina Dr. Soheila Karimi Dr. Jun-Feng Wang Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui Dr. Sabine Hombach-Klonisch Trainees Crystal Acosta (Anderson lab) Scott Dyck (Karimi lab) Chris Hart (Karimi lab) Dr. Sarah Chen (Stecina lab) Shreya Dhume (Siddiqui lab) Benyamin Karimi (Siddiqui lab) Cristen Hamed (MPT student) Carly McLeod (MPT student) Randi Marshall (MPT student) Café Scientifique Moderator Dr. Tom Klonisch Panelists Dr. Tamra Ogilvie Dr. Sachin Katyal Dr. Marshall Pitz Neurocraft panel discussion (in partnership with the Manitoba Craft Council) Panelists Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui Dr. Melanie Martin Dr. Mike Jackson Thank you once again to everyone who took part, and to all of you for supporting the MNN and our outreach activities. We look forward to making our events even bigger and better next year! Best wishes, Sari Sari S. Hannila, PhD Director of Outreach, Manitoba Neuroscience Network cid:image004.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00

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Neurocraft - now closed
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Hello everyone, It is with great sadness that I inform you that we have had to close our Neurocraft show two weeks early. As some of you may have already seen on the CBC, the show was vandalized on Saturday and two pieces were damaged beyond repair. Other pieces were also damaged, but not irreparably. As you can imagine, this was very distressing for the artists, and yesterday, we decided to close the show to ensure the safety of the remaining pieces. We knew that there was a risk associated with holding the show in a public space, but we also felt that it was very important to make both art and science accessible to all. While the last few days have been unpleasant, it should not detract from the fact that we have had an incredible response to the show over the last two weeks. I also want to assure you that this is not the end for Neurocraft! We still have our exhibition in Montreal to look forward to in May, and I hope that all of you attending the CAN meeting will have a chance to see the pieces and attend our reception at the Visual Voice gallery. We are also pursuing opportunities to hold additional shows here in Winnipeg in the near future. Finally, we still have the John Buhler atrium for the next two weeks, and MCC and I are now creating a new installation for the remaining time - one that will give people a chance to reflect on the importance of art and science in their lives. You will all have the opportunity to participate in this one. Stay tuned. Best wishes, Sari Sari S. Hannila, PhD Director of Outreach, Manitoba Neuroscience Network cid:image004.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00

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Global news appearance for effects of ethanol - anyone?
by Chris Anderson 16 Mar '17

16 Mar '17

Hi All, I'm looking for an expert on the physiological effects of ethanol to potentially appear on camera in a Global News interview today (10 min). If anyone is interested, please let me know. Thanks. Chris ******************************************************** Chris M. Anderson, PhD Professor of Pharmacology and Director, Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba T: 204-318-2565 E: chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca

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Neurocraft workshop - Friday, March 17th
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 13 Mar '17

13 Mar '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Happy Brain Awareness Week everyone! We hope to see you at Dr. Diatchenko's talk today (1 pm, Theatre B) and at our other events throughout the week. One of those events is our craft workshop with local bookbinder and Neurocraft artist Ann Stinner, which will be held Friday, March 17th in the Brodie Centre atrium. All are welcome to attend - faculty, staff, and students - but there are only 12 spots available! This invitation is going out to the entire Rady Faculty of Health Sciences today, so to reserve your spot, send an email to outreach(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca Follow our Twitter and Instagram accounts for more updates and photos throughout the week! cid:image004.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00

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REMINDER - Seminar: Katinka Stecina | Friday Mar 10 @ 12:00 noon
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

Pharmacology and Therapeutics Seminar Series Date: Friday, March 10, 2017 Time: 12:00 Noon Location: Basic Medical Sciences 626 Dr. Katinka Stecina <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/physiology/con tacts/Stecina.html> Assistant Professor Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology University of Manitoba Topic: Rodent "in vivo" electrophysiology to assess (and boost) spinal neural contribution to the recovery of motor and sensory function. Research Focus: In order to re-generate spinal neuronal networks, their function in a healthy state needs to be understood. The neurons within the spinal cord are a complex, plastic group of cells which respond to sensory stimuli and can be "re-configured" - in fact, they are constantly being re-configures throughout our life - much like our brain. Re-connecting the brain cells and the spinal cord cells is important, but neurons will have to re-establish connectivity within each other in a way that is functional. How do spinal neuronal circuits function? How are they built for function? - are the central questions of my research. The central nervous system processes sensory input and incorporates our sensations with movements. We often think of voluntary movements being different from reflexive movements, yet our nervous system uses both of these types of movements in a very intricate way to produce appropriate motor output. Sensory motor integration is what I study in order improve our understanding on the neuronal control of movement. The function of spinal networks is the focus of my research, but I use various means to study how specific brain centres control spinal neurons. Currently, I used rodent models for studying interactions between the sensory and the motor neuronal networks. In addition, I am in the process of establishing another line of research for the functional mapping of human spinal circuits. The main motivation for this work is to understand better how sensory information and motor function is integrated into micro-circuit s within the spinal cord. The more we know about how the spinal networks function, the more opportunities we can create to intervene with the circuits so improved rehabilitation strategies can be designed when training/re-training function after an injury to the central nervous system. The currently ongoing projects in my lab are the followings: i) Neuronal basis for bilateral coordination of movement; ii) Key spinal neuronal populations for coordinated (loco)motor activity; iii) Alternative" corticospinal pathways as targets for improved strategies in the (re)training of motor function in humans. Looking into spinal cord circuit organization provides a way to test the integrity of higher control systems - i.e. those neurons of the brain that control spinal networks. This provides a theoretical possibility to look for changes in spinal neuronal function and diagnose changes in neuronal processing occurring not only at the spinal cord level but also at the level of the brain. These changes could provide us clues into disease processes early on, even before any structural changes occur in the brain. Thus the functional mapping of human spinal circuits has an important clinical aspect. Developing standard, clinical tests as early disease process markers in the ultimate goal of this work. For more information contact Karen Donald Tel. 204-789-3553 karen.donald(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:karen.donald@umanitoba.ca> ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Brain Awareness Week events
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Good morning everyone, The Manitoba Neuroscience Network is proud to announce its schedule of public events for Brain Awareness Week 2017 (March 13-17). In addition to these events, and our ongoing Neurocraft exhibition, we will also be hosting our third annual Winnipeg Brain Bee this Saturday, March 11th. Please feel free to share this calendar with others who may be interested and we hope to see you at many of these events next week. Best wishes, Sari Sari S. Hannila, PhD Director of Outreach, Manitoba Neuroscience Network cid:image004.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00

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special lecture and trainee lunch - Dr. Luda Diatchenko
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Hello everyone, Next week, SFN chapters around the world will be celebrating Brain Awareness Week and ours is no exception. A full schedule of events will be sent out soon, but for the moment, I would like to remind you of our first events, which will take place next Monday, March 13th. Canada Excellence Research Chair Dr. Luda Diatchenko from McGill University will be giving a talk at 1 pm in Theatre B. This will be preceded by a lunch at noon for students and postdocs in the Kleysen Institute seminar room (SR415). All trainees are strongly encouraged to attend! Please see the attached posters for further details, and feel free to distribute them throughout your respective units. I look forward to seeing you there! Best wishes, Sari Sari S. Hannila, PhD Director of Outreach, Manitoba Neuroscience Network cid:image004.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00

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Neuroscience seminar in Pharmacology and Therapeutics - FRIDAY MARCH 3
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 02 Mar '17

02 Mar '17

Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics Seminar Series <http://www.sbrc.ca/ccarm/faculty/dr-thomas-netticadan/> Date: Friday, March 10, 2017 Time: 12:00 Noon Location: Basic Medical Sciences 626 Dr. Katinka Stecina Assistant Professor Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology University of Manitoba Topic: Rodent "in vivo" electrophysiology to assess (and boost) spinal neural contribution to the recovery of motor and sensory function. For more information please contact: Karen Donald Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine Tel. 204-789-3553 karen.donald(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:karen.donald@umanitoba.ca>

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NEW DISTINGUISHED LECTURESHIP AWARD for 2018
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 02 Mar '17

02 Mar '17

The MNN is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the VIKTOR HAVLICEK MEMORIAL NEUROSCIENCE LECTURESHIP. Viktor Havlicek, MD, PhD, DSc, was a Professor in the Department of Physiology (now Physiology and Pathophysiology) at the University of Manitoba from 1968 to 1981. The Viktor Havlicek Memorial fund was established through gifts to the University of Manitoba in his memory. A Capital Reserve Fund has been created, from which the annual interest will fund Viktor Havlicek Memorial Neuroscience Lectureship. It is intended that $3,000 from the proceeds of this fund will be allocated biannually (ie. once every two years) to support a visit to the University of Manitoba by an internationally-renowned neuroscientist in a manner that encourages interactions with trainees. Applications are now being accepted until MAY 1, 2017 for a visit and lecture to take place between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019. Applications for the next Lectureship will be accepted in 2019 for 2020/2021 fiscal year. Nominations must be made by a faculty member but trainees and staff are encouraged to suggest names to their advisors. Faculty from any MNN contributing institution (ie. not only the University of Manitoba) may submit nominations. A complete nomination consists of a letter to the Neuroscience Awards Committee (NAC) Chair explaining the rationale for choice of candidate, along with any supporting materials the applicant deems useful for assessing the merit of the candidate and the benefits of his or her visit to the University of Manitoba. Please send nominations by email to <mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca> networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca by May 1. The NAC will determine an order of invitation priority for submitted nominees and the top-priority candidate invited at a time determined in consultation with the nominator. If this candidate is not available, the next candidate will be invited. All candidates on the priority list must be considered worthy of the Lectureship by the NAC. We hope you find these new opportunities helpful and exciting. If there are any questions, you may respond Dr. Chris Anderson at <mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca> networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca or <mailto:chris.anderson@umanitoba.ca> chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca. Thank you. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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NEW TRAINEE TRAVEL AWARDS for meetings in 2017 and 2018
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 01 Mar '17

01 Mar '17

The MNN is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the NANCY HETTIE CLARK TRAINEE TRAVEL AWARDS. In 1983, The University of Manitoba received $5,000 from the estate of Nancy Hettie Clark. Unspent allocations from this fund have grown to allow creation of a capital fund, from which the annual interest will be used to create sustainable yearly trainee travel awards. The travel awards will be given to successful candidates presenting a lecture or poster at an international or national neuroscience conference/workshop. The goal is to enrich the neuroscience training experience and support opportunities to network within the wider neuroscience community. Applications are now being accepted until MAY 1, 2017 for conferences taking place between May 1, 2017 and April 30, 2018. There will normally be at least 2 awards of $700 each, annually. The intent is for one award to go to a Ph.D. student and the other to a postdoctoral fellow, although awards in any trainee category can be made based on the quality and availability of applicants. A complete application package consists of the following, sent by email to networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca> by May 1: * A graduate level academic transcript (students only) * Current curriculum vitae (CV) * Two-page (maximum) description of the research presented, the proposed conference and the type of presentation * 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 Confirmation that the abstract is accepted and will be presented will also be required when it becomes available. Awards may be combined with other travel awards up to but not exceeding the total cost of travel to the chosen conference/workshop. Recipients must claim all eligible travel costs in accordance with the appropriate policies and procedures of the University of Manitoba. Eligible trainees are considered to be either Ph.D. students or postdoctoral fellows enrolled in or appointed at the University of Manitoba. Student candidates must be enrolled as full-time Ph.D. students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba, and have a cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.5 or greater. Postdoctoral fellow candidates must be within the first five years their doctoral degree and have full-time appointments at the University of Manitoba or an affiliated hospital or institute. Research Associates are not eligible. Candidates must demonstrate excellent research performance and potential in a neurosciences-related discipline. Candidates must also demonstrate they will disseminate research results that reflect a high-quality contribution by The University of Manitoba. We hope you find these new opportunities helpful and exciting. If there are any questions, you may respond Dr. Chris Anderson at networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca> or chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:chris.anderson@umanitoba.ca> . Thank you. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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