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Visiting Speaker April 15 - Dr. Wataru Inoue
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:image001.jpg@01D9977D.1476DAA0] MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Monday April 15, 2024 10:00 AM BSMB Theatre B Meet and Greet with Trainees (with refreshments) Monday April 15, 2024 12:00 PM Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Room SR415 Please RSVP to Protiti.khan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Protiti.khan@umanitoba.ca> if you intend to come SPEAKER: Dr. Wataru Inoue Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Western University. "Network-to-single neuron dynamics for hypothalamic control of stress response" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is an in-person seminar. For more information, please contact Dr. Michael F. Jackson, michael.jackson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:michael.jackson@umanitoba.ca> To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** [cid:image002.jpg@01D9977D.1476DAA0]<http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> [cid:image003.png@01D9977D.1476DAA0]<https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> [cid:image004.jpg@01D9977D.1476DAA0] <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> [cid:image005.png@01D9977D.1476DAA0] <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Neuroscience-Themed BME Seminar Today at 4pm (164 Apotex) - Dr. Ethan MacDonald (University of Calgary)
by Chase Figley 28 Mar '24

28 Mar '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Good Morning Everyone: Apologies for the short notice, but given the topic of this afternoon’s BME Seminar (which will be held on the Bannatyne Campus), I thought I would perhaps forward the announcement (attached) in case anyone from the neuroscience list would like to attend. Everyone is welcome to join, and there will be food and beverages afterwards. Best, Chase --- Chase R. Figley, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Radiology Associate Director, Manitoba Multiple Sclerosis Research Centre (MMSRC) Principal Investigator, PrairieNeuro Research Centre Core Member, Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba and Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre 820 Sherbrook Street, Room MS-793 Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3A 1R9 Office Phone: 204-787-2994<tel:204-787-2994>

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BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH - FREE PUBLIC EVENT Excellence in Neurodevelopment and Rehabilitation Research in Child Health –“ENRRICH”
by Protiti Khan 21 Mar '24

21 Mar '24

Please see poster attached for details BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH - FREE PUBLIC EVENT Excellence in Neurodevelopment and Rehabilitation Research in Child Health –“ENRRICH” Thursday, March 21, 6-7:30pm Bill Norrie Library 15 Poseidon Bay Presenters: 1. M. Florencia Ricci MD, PhD Developmental Pediatrician, Assistant professor Co-Director of the Manitoba Neonatal Follow-up Clinic Clinician Scientist with the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba Department of Pediatrics and Child Health 2. Dr. Ana Hanlon-Dearman, MD MSc FRCPC FAAP Professor, Department of Pediatrics & Child Health Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Chief Medical Officer, Rehabilitation Centre for Children Medical Director Child Development Clinic Medical Director Manitoba FASD Centre/MB FASD Network 3. Hearts & Minds Lab - Dr. Leslie Roos, Department of Psychology 3a. Nicole Tongol Clinical psychology graduate student and research assistant 3b. Kyla Wiens Research Assistant 3c. Kadisha Bzura Pediatrics resident 4. Dr. Minoo Dabiri Golchin Post-doctoral fellow working under Dr. Jacquie Ripat Department of Occupational Therapy Moderator: Paul Marcogliese, Ph.D. Program: 6 short talks, ~10 min each, followed by Q&A from the audience. Questions? e-mail katinka.stecina(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:katinka.stecina@umanitoba.ca> Katinka Stecina Ph.D. (she/her) Associate Professor University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Max Rady College of Medicine Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology Spinal Cord Research Centre BMSB 409 / 745 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Telephone: 204-789-3761 Cell: 204-890-7015 Skype: kstecina Twitter: @kstecina Email: Katinka.Stecina(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Katinka.Stecina@umanitoba.ca> www.scrc.umanitoba.ca<http://www.umfa.ca/> I acknowledge that I live, work, and play on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and of the Métis Nation. I recognize that the Treaties made on these territories are important and true, active reconciliation is what I work for. This communication is intended for the sole use of the recipient to which it is addressed, and may contain confidential, personal, and or privileged information. Please contact the sender immediately if you are not the intended recipient of this communication, and do not copy, retain, distribute, or take action relying on it. Any communication received in error, or subsequent reply, should be deleted or destroyed.

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Re: [EXTERNAL] BSMB Theatre C @ 11am
by Henry Dunn 18 Mar '24

18 Mar '24

Please join in person, but for those we need Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87695182210?pwd=HnRETcHiorii7l1aC5W7P9CXrzJCjc.1 Meeting ID: 876 9518 2210 Passcode: 330198 --- One tap mobile +12532050468,,87695182210#,,,,*330198# US +12532158782,,87695182210#,,,,*330198# US (Tacoma) --- Dial by your location • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 876 9518 2210 Passcode: 330198 Find your local number: https://us05web.zoom.us/u/ljBCcy88J ________________________________ From: Magimairajan Vanan <mivanan(a)cancercare.mb.ca> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:33:09 AM To: Henry Dunn <Henry.Dunn(a)umanitoba.ca>; neuro-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <neuro-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] BSMB Theatre C @ 11am Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Henry / Protiti, Can we please get the zoom link for this meeting. Thank you, Vanan. Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist, Physician-Scientist, CCMB From: Henry Dunn <Henry.Dunn(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:14 AM To: neuro-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EXTERNAL] BSMB Theatre C @ 11am Please join us at 11am! Disclaimer : This email (including any attachments or enclosed documents) is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain privileged, proprietary or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately, return the original (if applicable) and delete the email. Avis : Le présent courriel (y compris toute pièce jointe) est destiné à la personne ou aux personnes à qui il est adressé, et peut contenir des renseignements confidentiels, privés ou protégés par un privilège juridique. Toute utilisation, divulgation, distribution, copie ou diffusion non autorisée est strictement défendue. Si vous avez reçu le présent courriel par erreur, veuillez en informer immédiatement l’expéditeur, retourner l’original (le cas échéant) et supprimer ce courriel.

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BSMB Theatre C @ 11am
by Henry Dunn 18 Mar '24

18 Mar '24

Please join us at 11am!

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Fw: public evening event #3-MNN2024
by Protiti Khan 14 Mar '24

14 Mar '24

BRAIN AWARNESS MONTH - FREE PUBLIC EVENT Excellence in Neurodevelopment and Rehabilitation Research in Child Health –“ENRRICH” Thursday, March 21, 6-7:30pm Bill Norrie Library 15 Poseidon Bay Presenters: 1. M. Florencia Ricci MD, PhD Developmental Pediatrician, Assistant professor Co-Director of the Manitoba Neonatal Follow-up Clinic Clinician Scientist with the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba Department of Pediatrics and Child Health 2. Dr. Ana Hanlon-Dearman, MD MSc FRCPC FAAP Professor, Department of Pediatrics & Child Health Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Chief Medical Officer, Rehabilitation Centre for Children Medical Director Child Development Clinic Medical Director Manitoba FASD Centre/MB FASD Network 3. Hearts & Minds Lab - Dr. Leslie Roos, Department of Psychology 3a. Nicole Tongol Clinical psychology graduate student and research assistant 3b. Kyla Wiens Research Assistant 3c. Kadisha Bzura Pediatrics resident 4. Dr. Minoo Dabiri Golchin Post-doctoral fellow working under Dr. Jacquie Ripat Department of Occupational Therapy Moderator: Paul Marcogliese, Ph.D. Program: 6 short talks, ~10 min each, followed by Q&A from the audience. Questions? e-mail katinka.stecina(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:katinka.stecina@umanitoba.ca> Katinka Stecina Ph.D. (she/her) Associate Professor University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Max Rady College of Medicine Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology Spinal Cord Research Centre BMSB 409 / 745 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Telephone: 204-789-3761 Cell: 204-890-7015 Skype: kstecina Twitter: @kstecina Email: Katinka.Stecina(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Katinka.Stecina@umanitoba.ca> www.scrc.umanitoba.ca<http://www.umfa.ca/> I acknowledge that I live, work, and play on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and of the Métis Nation. I recognize that the Treaties made on these territories are important and true, active reconciliation is what I work for. This communication is intended for the sole use of the recipient to which it is addressed, and may contain confidential, personal, and or privileged information. Please contact the sender immediately if you are not the intended recipient of this communication, and do not copy, retain, distribute, or take action relying on it. Any communication received in error, or subsequent reply, should be deleted or destroyed.

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Tonight: The 2nd MNN Brain Awareness Month Public Evening
by Protiti Khan 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

Dear MNN members, It’s tonight! The 2nd MNN Brain Awareness Month Public evening -come and support the public evening information session happening tomorrow. Send your students to learn about neurodegenerative diseases. See the attached pdf for more detail! See also on our X @manitobaneuro Katinka Stecina Ph.D. (she/her) Associate Professor University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Max Rady College of Medicine Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology Spinal Cord Research Centre BMSB 409 / 745 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Telephone: 204-789-3761 Cell: 204-890-7015 Skype: kstecina Twitter: @kstecina Email: Katinka.Stecina(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Katinka.Stecina@umanitoba.ca> www.scrc.umanitoba.ca<http://www.umfa.ca/> I acknowledge that I live, work, and play on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and of the Métis Nation. I recognize that the Treaties made on these territories are important and true, active reconciliation is what I work for. This communication is intended for the sole use of the recipient to which it is addressed, and may contain confidential, personal, and or privileged information. Please contact the sender immediately if you are not the intended recipient of this communication, and do not copy, retain, distribute, or take action relying on it. Any communication received in error, or subsequent reply, should be deleted or destroyed.

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Monday, March 18th - Meeting with Dr. Jia
by Henry Dunn 11 Mar '24

11 Mar '24

Hello MNN community, We're still looking to fill some spots for meetings with Dr. Jia next Monday, March 18th, if you could please reach out to henry.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:henry.dunn@umanitoba.ca> as soon as possible to secure your meeting time. Cheers, Henry Henry A. Dunn, PhD Assistant Professor & Principal Investigator Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics & Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders University of Manitoba & St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Room R4052 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6 Lab: (204) 235-3949 Office: (204) 258-1357

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Visiting Speaker March 18, 2024- Dr. Zhengping Jia
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 09 Mar '24

09 Mar '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:image001.jpg@01D99EA7.ECDF6250] MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Monday, March 18, 2024 11:00 AM BSMB THEATRE C, Bannatyne Campus Meet and Greet with Trainees (with Lunch) Monday, March 18, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Room SR415 Please RSVP to Protiti.khan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Protiti.khan@umanitoba.ca> if you intend to come SPEAKER: Zhengping Jia, PhD Canada Research Chair (Tier 1), Senior Scientist, Neurosciences and Mental Health, The Hospital For Sick Children. Full Professor and Neuroscience Platform Director, Dept. of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto "Molecular mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and memory in health and disease" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid seminar. Please contact the host for the Zoom link. For more information, please contact Dr. Henry Dunn (Host) at henry.dunn(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:henry.dunn@umanitoba.ca> To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** [cid:image002.jpg@01D99EA7.ECDF6250]<http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> [cid:image003.png@01D99EA7.ECDF6250]<https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> [cid:image004.jpg@01D99EA7.ECDF6250] <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> [cid:image005.png@01D99EA7.ECDF6250] <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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MNN Speaker - Dr. Soheila Karimi, Neuroscience Grand Rounds - Discovery Neuroscience, March 15, 2024, 9 AM
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 09 Mar '24

09 Mar '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:image001.jpg@01D99EA7.ECDF6250] MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday March 15, 2024 9:00 AM Psychiatry Bldg. 2nd Floor Rm PX236/238 SPEAKER: Soheila Karimi, PhD Professor, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba "Neural stem cells based therapies for spinal cord injury" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid (in-person/virtual) seminar. However, in-person participation is encouraged. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83267302150 Meeting ID: 832 6730 2150 Passcode: 748222 To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** [cid:image002.jpg@01D99EA7.ECDF6250]<http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> [cid:image003.png@01D99EA7.ECDF6250]<https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> [cid:image004.jpg@01D99EA7.ECDF6250] <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> [cid:image005.png@01D99EA7.ECDF6250] <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Tonight, MNN Presents: A Manitoba Perspective on Multiple Sclerosis at the Bill Norrie Library- Free Public Event
by Protiti Khan 07 Mar '24

07 Mar '24

Please see attached poster for details Event takes place today 6 pm Ms. Protiti Khan, M.Sc. Program Lead Technician Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba SR450-710 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0Z3 Cell: (204)-599-8329 Office: (204)-318-2569 [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca ________________________________ From: Katinka Stecina <Katinka.Stecina(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: March 7, 2024 9:46 AM To: Protiti Khan <Protiti.Khan(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: MS in focus - public evening today Dear Protiti, Could you please, e-mail this reminder about the public evening tonight, including the attachment? With many thanks, Katinka ____________________________________________________________ Dear MNN members, Come and support the public evening information session today. Katinka Stecina Ph.D. (she/her) Associate Professor University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Max Rady College of Medicine Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology Spinal Cord Research Centre BMSB 409 / 745 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Telephone: 204-789-3761 Cell: 204-890-7015 Skype: kstecina Twitter: @kstecina Email: Katinka.Stecina(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Katinka.Stecina@umanitoba.ca> www.scrc.umanitoba.ca<http://www.umfa.ca/> I acknowledge that I live, work, and play on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate myself to meaningful, true, active reconciliation. This communication is intended for the sole use of the recipient to which it is addressed, and may contain confidential, personal, and or privileged information. Please contact the sender immediately if you are not the intended recipient of this communication, and do not copy, retain, distribute, or take action relying on it. Any communication received in error, or subsequent reply, should be deleted or destroyed.

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Reminder: MNN - Neuroscience Grand Rounds: Discovery Neuroscience Talk: Dr. Henry Dunn Feb 16th 9AM
by Protiti Khan 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Reminder: Dr. Henry Dunn is our Neuroscience Grand Rounds - Discovery Neuroscience speaker for Friday, February 16th at 9:00 AM in the Psychiatry building. Please see poster for details. Thanks, Protiti Ms. Protiti Khan, M.Sc. Program Lead Technician Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba SR450-710 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0Z3 Cell: (204)-599-8329 Office: (204)-318-2569 [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca

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Meet One-on-One with MNN Visiting Speaker Dr. Alfonso Abizaid on Tuesday, Feb. 20th 2024
by Protiti Khan 13 Feb '24

13 Feb '24

Dear MNN Faculty Members: We are urgently looking for faculty members to meet with our visiting speaker Dr. Alfonso Abizaid during his trip to Winnipeg on Feb 20th, 2024 for approximately 45-15-minutes meetings before escorting him to his next destination on the Bannatyne campus. Please see the attached poster for details of Dr. Abizaid's bio and research. If you are interested in meeting with the speaker, please reach out to Dr. Mark Fry at Mark.Fry(a)umanitoba.ca right away. Thanks to all for your attention. King Regards, Protiti Ms. Protiti Khan, M.Sc. Program Lead Technician Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba SR450-710 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0Z3 Cell: (204)-599-8329 Office: (204)-318-2569 [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca

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MNN Speaker - Dr. Henry Dunn, Neuroscience Grand Rounds - Discovery Neuroscience, February 16, 2024, 9 AM
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 08 Feb '24

08 Feb '24

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday February 16, 2024 9:00 AM Psychiatry Bldg. 2nd Floor Rm PX236/238 SPEAKER: Henry A. Dunn , PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Manitoba "Trans-synaptic allosteric modulators of group III mGluRs in glutamatergic signalling and neurological disease" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid (in-person/virtual) seminar. However, in-person participation is encouraged. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83267302150 Meeting ID: 832 6730 2150 Passcode: 748222 To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 08 Feb '24

08 Feb '24

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity From Nei l Neary <neil.neary(a)ucalgary.ca <mailto:neil.neary@ucalgary.ca> > Cc: Jackie MacDiarmid <jackie.macdiarmid(a)ucalgary.ca <mailto:jackie.macdiarmid@ucalgary.ca> > Just connecting with you about the CNS program (https://www.albertaneuro.ca/funding-programs/canadian-neuroanalytics-schola rs-program/). My organization is the administrator of this program, which is new and honestly quite novel. We're looking to fund 20 postdocs over the next 4 years across Canada for $70k/yr for up to 2 years each to work in neuroscience teams applying the latest in AI and machine learning to neuroscience data. I've cc'ed in my colleague, Jackie MacDiarmid, who is the PM for this project. She can fill yourself or someone else on the team with all the relevant details. We'd love to see this promoted in the U of M data science community - selfishly, I'd really like to see Manitoba represented in this cohort! Neil Dr. Neil Neary, DC, MPH-HP (he/him) Executive Director Campus Alberta Neuroscience 780-863-2333 www.albertaneuro.ca <http://www.albertaneuro.ca/> @ABneurosci <https://twitter.com/ABneurosci>

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MNN Speaker - Dr. Henry Dunn, Neuroscience Grand Rounds - Discovery Neuroscience, February 16, 2024, 9 AM
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 08 Feb '24

08 Feb '24

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday February 16, 2024 9:00 AM Psychiatry Bldg. 2nd Floor Rm PX236/238 SPEAKER: Henry A. Dunn , PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Manitoba "Trans-synaptic allosteric modulators of group III mGluRs in glutamatergic signalling and neurological disease" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid (in-person/virtual) seminar. However, in-person participation is encouraged. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83267302150 Meeting ID: 832 6730 2150 Passcode: 748222 To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Visiting Speaker February 20, 2024- Dr. Alfonso Abizaid
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Tuesday, February 20, 2024 12:00 PM BSMB THEATRE C, Bannatyne Campus Meet and Greet with Trainees (with Lunch) Tuesday, February 20, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Room SR415 Please RSVP to Protiti.khan(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Protiti.khan@umanitoba.ca> if you intend to come SPEAKER: Alfonso Abizaid, PhD Professor, Neuroscience Department, Carleton University "How ghrelin is a hormone that is important for coping with chronic stressors" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is an in-person seminar. For more information, please contact Dr. Mark Fry (Host), mark.fry(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:mark.fry@umanitoba.ca> To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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College of Pharmacy Research Seminar Series: Dr. Benjamin Lindsey, Feb. 14th, 2024
by Protiti Khan 02 Feb '24

02 Feb '24

Please see attached poster for details for the following lecture: Dr. Benjamin W. Lindsey, "Characterizing the process of successful spinal cord repair in the zebrafish model." Ms. Protiti Khan, M.Sc. Program Lead Technician Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba SR450-710 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0Z3 Cell: (204)-599-8329 Office: (204)-318-2569 [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca

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MNN Annual Meeting - June 04, 2024 - Hold the date
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

Dear members of the Manitoba Neuroscience Community, I am excited to announce that the 2024 MNN Annual Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Please save the date in your calendars. Additional information will be provided in due course. For this year's meeting, Fuat Balci will serve as the Chair. Should you be interested in assisting with the organization of the meeting, please do not hesitate to contact him. Best regards, Tabrez Siddiqui President, Manitoba Neuroscience Network -------------------------- Tabrez J. Siddiqui, PhD Associate Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. Principal Investigator, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. Principal Investigator, PrairieNeuro Research Centre, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Health Sciences Centre. SR422-710 William Avenue, Winnipeg R3E 0Z3, Manitoba, Canada. Phone: 1. 204.318.2564

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Reminder: MNN Speaker, Neuroscience Grand Rounds - Discovery Neuroscience, January 19, 2024, 9 AM
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday January 19, 2024 9:00 AM Psychiatry Bldg. 2nd Floor Rm PX236/238 SPEAKER: Dr. Zahra Moussavi Professor, Canada Research Chair Tier I, University of Manitoba, Biomedical Engineering "rTMS efficacy as a treatment of Alzheimer's" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid (in-person/virtual) seminar. However, in-person participation is encouraged. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83267302150 Meeting ID: 832 6730 2150 Passcode: 748222 To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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2024 Brain Awareness Week - Volunteer Recruitment
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

Dear Neuroscientist colleagues, The Manitoba Neuroscience Network Outreach Committee will be organizing the annual 2024 BrainBee competition together with activities for the 2024 Brain Awareness Week. We are looking for labs to help out with the following events. **** NOTE: Graduate students and Postdocs who volunteer for any of the below calls will receive recognition on their co-curricular experiences record (CCR)***: Brain Bee competition: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 9-3pm We need junior graduate students to help with the Brain Bee competition who will serve as scorekeepers and photographers for the competition, and escort the participants around the campus. Graduate students can also organize and/or participate in the lab demonstrations if their PI decides to open the lab up for lab tours and demonstrations for the competition's students. We invite lab PIs and faculty members to organize lab tours and demonstrations for the students and we also need judges. Judges are responsible for leading the preliminary round of the competition, and this will involve a two-hour time commitment in the morning. Lab tours and demonstrations are held in the afternoon and are typically 30- 45 minutes in length (for each group). Past Brain Bees have featured microscopy and neurophysiology demonstrations, and we welcome any new ideas that you may have. KABAM ! during the first 2 weeks of March, daytime (about 2-3 hrs) MNN is happy to announce the first ever "Kids Art for Brain Awareness Manitoba! (KABAM!)". We are inviting Manitoba students in grades 4-6 to create and share their best brain-themed artistic creations. We need enthusiastic junior graduate students (with encouragement from their supportive PIs) to be neuroscience ambassadors at 3-5 local schools. This job will involve a brief visit to a local elementary school to talk to students in grade 4-6 classes for 5-10 minutes about neuroscience and invite the class to participate in KABAM. Public Outreach Evenings - during the first 2 weeks of March, 6-7:30pm We invite postdocs and senior graduate students (with their PI's approval) to hone their scientific communication and public speaking skills by delivering a 15-20 minute talk about their neuroscience research to a public audience. The goal for these public lectures is for students and trainees to use their growing expertise to engage with the public about neuroscience and how it relates to some common health topics. Potential neuroscience research themes for this year's talks include, but are not limited to: Head Games: The Complex World of Concussions and Brain Injuries MS in Focus: A Manitoba Perspective on Multiple Sclerosis Aging Brains: The Battle Against Neurodegenerative Diseases" Neurodivergent Narratives: Celebrating Brain Diversity If your lab has other ideas for a theme, let us know and we will work with you. We want to recruit three presenters per topic(each presentation lasting about 15 min), followed by a round table discussion and Q&A for another 30-45 min, for 1.5 hour total. MNN has been working on securing venues for these: public libraries and a brewery. Exact dates and venues to be finalized with presenters' input. Anyone who wishes to volunteer can contact me directly by e-mail and I will be happy to answer any questions Katinka.Stecina(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Katinka.Stecina@umanitoba.ca> . Thank you for your ongoing support of the MNN Outreach program! ~on behalf of the MNN Outreach Committee~ ****************************************** <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 International Master's Degree in Neuroscience
by Chris Anderson 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

Dear Neuroscience Community, As you may be aware, the UM Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics is planning to propose a new Master's degree in Neuroscience, starting in the Fall of 2025. Although by necessity, this is a Pharmacology initiative, the intent is to reach across department, college and faculty borders to involve and benefit as many faculty throughout the neuroscience community as possible. This Master's degree will be different than anything offered now in the biomedical sciences. We are not in a strong position at this time to offer an interdisciplinary graduate program in neuroscience that is thesis based and could compete with our existing department-based programs. Instead, we intend to build a complementary program that attracts a broader cohort of potential applicants than our current MSc programs, and produces a pipeline of Master's graduates in neuroscience who are highly-qualified to enter our PhD programs. The plan will leverage a burgeoning international partnership between the University of Manitoba and the University of Strasbourg. The degree will be a Dual International Master's in Neuroscience, with recognition from both institutions. The goal is to admit up to 12 Manitoba-based students and 12 Strasbourg-based student per year (24 total per year). The 2-year program of study will be highly course-based for the first 18-months and will not require a primary student-advisor relationship or financial support to qualify for admission; however, there will also be intensive focus on research skills, with a 1st year (terms 1 and 2) full lab course in experimental neuroscience, term 3 in-lab experimental neuroscience experiential learning, and a final 6-month final research project akin to a European-style MSc thesis project. The program will include international learner mobility and all the inherent benefits therein; MB-based students will complete their project in Strasbourg while Strasbourg-based students will complete their project in host labs in Manitoba. Building a course-based advanced degree in our research-intensive model is challenging. Simply out, there is a lot of teaching required. Having a partner helps this cause immensely. Strasbourg faculty will cover at least 50% of the teaching required. Our contribution will be covered by leveraging existing courses and creating some new ones. I'm very thankful that there has been strong interdisciplinary collaboration within the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences over the past several months. Together, we will contribute 14 courses, spanning 46.5 credit hours and 5 departments or colleges. Manitoba-source course material will be taught in-person to local students in the mornings, while Strasbourg-based students participate live and remotely in the later afternoon, their time. Conversely, Strasbourg-based material will be taught to their students in the French afternoon, reaching our students remotely and live in the mornings Winnipeg time. I emphasize that this will be a stronger program if we involve the broad neuroscience community in Manitoba. Although the initial courses have been set, there will always be opportunities to add new ideas to the curriculum. New ideas are thus always welcome for discussion. We will also need a lot of help training Manitoba-based students in experimental neuroscience - both in the first-year lab course and in term 3 experiential in-lab training - and hosting Strasbourg-based project students who have already completed extensive lab training in France. The following is a list of ways you could get involved if you so desire. * Lead/develop the 6-credit hour laboratory course in experimental neuroscience (delivered in Rady teaching lab in BMSB) * Lead a 3-hour laboratory module for experimental neuroscience students (with TA assistance) * Accept MB-based students for in-lab experiential training * Host well-trained France-based students for 6-month thesis projects * Develop and teach new courses in neurosciences If you have any questions about this program proposal or would like to be involved, please reach out to chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:chris.anderson@umanitoba.ca>. Thank you!

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Date Correction: MNN Speaker, Neuroscience Grand Rounds - Discovery Neuroscience, January 19, 2024, 9 AM
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 Jan '24

10 Jan '24

Correction: The date is Friday, January 19, 2024 MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday January 19, 2024 9:00 AM Psychiatry Bldg. 2nd Floor Rm PX236/238 SPEAKER: Dr. Zahra Moussavi Professor, Canada Research Chair Tier I, University of Manitoba, Biomedical Engineering "rTMS efficacy as a treatment of Alzheimer's" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid (in-person/virtual) seminar. However, in-person participation is encouraged. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83267302150 Meeting ID: 832 6730 2150 Passcode: 748222 To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Stem Cell Biology at University of Alberta
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 Jan '24

10 Jan '24

Job Opportunity -- Hi everyone, The University of Alberta, Cell Biology Department, is looking for strong candidates for a faculty position (tenure-track) in iPSC biology with a focus on diseases affecting children. This hire is part of the strategic plan to grown in iPSC and regenerative medicine research areas. Could you please consider circulating this within your groups, institutes and universities. We hope to attract a diverse pool of candidates. Please encourage your senior PDFs to apply if they fir the search criteria. https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A100652250/-assistant_professor… Happy to answer questions. Sincerely, Anastassia Anastassia Voronova, Ph.D. Canada Research Chair in Neural Stem Cell Biology Sloan Research Fellow in Neuroscience (’23-’25) Associate Professor, Department of Medical Genetics Associate Adjunct Professor, Department of Cell Biology College of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry University of Alberta 8-43A Medical Sciences Building Edmonton, AB T6G2H7 <mailto:voronova@ualberta.ca> voronova(a)ualberta.ca <https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/voronova-lab-web-site/home> https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/voronova-lab-web-site/home Neurosciences and Mental Health Institute (NMHI) member Women and Children’s Hospital Research Institute (WCHRI) member UAlberta MS Centre member

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MNN Speaker, Neuroscience Grand Rounds - Discovery Neuroscience, January 19, 2024, 9 AM
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 Jan '24

10 Jan '24

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday January 09, 2024 9:00 AM Psychiatry Bldg. 2nd Floor Rm PX236/238 SPEAKER: Dr. Zahra Moussavi Professor, Canada Research Chair Tier I, University of Manitoba, Biomedical Engineering "rTMS efficacy as a treatment of Alzheimer's" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid (in-person/virtual) seminar. However, in-person participation is encouraged. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83267302150 Meeting ID: 832 6730 2150 Passcode: 748222 To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Cancelled: Visiting Speaker Jan 08 - Dr. Randy McIntosh
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 05 Jan '24

05 Jan '24

Cancelled MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Monday January 08, 2023 11:00 AM Apotex Centre Room 050 Meet and Greet with Trainees (with refreshments) Monday January 08, 2023 12:00 PM Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Room SR415 Please RSVP to Protiti.khan(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Protiti.khan@umanitoba.ca> if you intend to come SPEAKER: Dr. Randy McIntosh Professor, Department of Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University. Director, Institute for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology "Following the evolution of TheVirtualBrain's multiscale modelling approach" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is an in-person seminar. If you are off-campus, there is a Zoom link, as follows: Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/69287093490?pwd=bU <https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/69287093490?pwd=bU%1fJwd00zMjJGdVcrS09kYnZqajl0 QT09> -Jwd00zMjJGdVcrS09kYnZqajl0QT09 Meeting ID: 692 8709 3490 Passcode: 377420 For more information, please contact Dr. Ji Hyun Ko, ji.ko(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:ji.ko@umanitoba.ca> To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Visiting Speaker Jan 08 - Dr. Randy McIntosh
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 19 Dec '23

19 Dec '23

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Monday January 08, 2023 11:00 AM Apotex Centre Room 050 Meet and Greet with Trainees (with refreshments) Monday January 08, 2023 12:00 PM Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Room SR415 Please RSVP to Protiti.khan(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Protiti.khan@umanitoba.ca> if you intend to come SPEAKER: Dr. Randy McIntosh Professor, Department of Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University. Director, Institute for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology "Following the evolution of TheVirtualBrain's multiscale modelling approach" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is an in-person seminar. If you are off-campus, there is a Zoom link, as follows: Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/69287093490?pwd=bU <https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/69287093490?pwd=bU%1fJwd00zMjJGdVcrS09kYnZqajl0 QT09> -Jwd00zMjJGdVcrS09kYnZqajl0QT09 Meeting ID: 692 8709 3490 Passcode: 377420 For more information, please contact Dr. Ji Hyun Ko, ji.ko(a)umanitoba.ca To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Faculty Meeting Opportunity w/ Next MNN Visiting Speaker Dr. Randy McIntosh
by Protiti Khan 14 Dec '23

14 Dec '23

Dear MNN members, Dr. Randy McIntosh is invited to give a talk on January 8th at 11am. We will host a trainee lunch at 12pm-ish. I believe that the detailed information will be circulated later. Dr. McIntosh is a Professor, BC Leadership Chair in Neuroscience and Technology Transfer Across the Lifespan, and Director of Institute for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology at SFU ( https://www.armcintosh.com/home). He founded The Virtual Brain (TVB: https://www.thevirtualbrain.org/tvb/zwei) which is a brain simulation platform that bridges multi-scale, multi-modal data. According to the website, “TVB simulates and generates the time courses of various forms of neural activity including Local Field Potentials (LFP) and firing rate, as well as brain imaging data such as EEG (electroencephalography), MEG (magnetoencephalography) and BOLD (blood oxygen level dependent contrast) activations as observed in fMRI.” My plan is to import this TVB to UofM, so that it can be used as a bridge between human brain imagers (like myself) and other neuroscientists to forge a cutting-edge method-based collaboration. Please let me know if you are interested in meeting him in person. He will leave for the airport at 3:30pm on January 8th. If anyone is interested, please let me know with your available time on January 8th (Monday) from 9am to 3:30pm (except for 11am-1:15pm). Best, Ji Hyun Ji Hyun Ko, PhD Associate Professor Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Principal Investigator PrairieNeuro Research Centre Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Winnipeg Health Science Centre Mailing Address: SR452 - 710 William Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0Z3 Canada Tel: +1-204-318-2566 Email: ji.ko(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ji.ko@umanitoba.ca> Website: https://www.kolabneuro.com/

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MNN Speaker, Neuroscience Grand Rounds, November 24, 9 AM
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 20 Nov '23

20 Nov '23

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday November 24, 2023 9:00 AM Psychiatry Bldg. 2nd Floor Rm PX236/238 SPEAKER: Dr. Ke Peng Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Manitoba "Optical Imaging in EMU and ICU Monitoring: Shedding Light on the Epileptic Brain" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid (in-person/virtual) seminar. However, in-person participation is encouraged. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83267302150 Meeting ID: 832 6730 2150 Passcode: 748222 To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Corrected Date for Talk: Wednesday November 8th, Dr. Henry Dunn
by Protiti Khan 01 Nov '23

01 Nov '23

Dear MNN Members, Please see the revised poster attached for details of lecture by Dr. Henry Dunn on Wednesday, November 8th. Ms. Protiti Khan, M.Sc. Program Lead Technician Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba SR450-710 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0Z3 Cell: (204)-599-8329 Office: (204)-318-2569 [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca

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November 8th 2023 Seminar Dr. Henry Dunn
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 28 Oct '23

28 Oct '23

Dear MNN Members, Please see attached poster for details of the talk entitled: " Trans-synaptic allosteric modulators of group III mGluRs in glutamatergic signalling and neurological disease" Presented by Dr. Henry Dunn for the College of Pharmacy Seminar Series, organized by Dr. Jill Stobart. Thank you, Protiti Ms. Protiti Khan, M.Sc. Program Lead Technician Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba SR450-710 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0Z3 Cell: (204)-599-8329 Office: (204)-318-2569 [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca <mailto:Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca>

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Friday October 27th MNN "Discovery Neuroscience" Talk and Location Map
by Protiti Khan 26 Oct '23

26 Oct '23

A gentle reminder that this Friday at 9 AM there will be a Discovery Neuroscience Talk at PX236/238 * Please see the attached poster for talk details * Please see attached campus map for location of the talk in the Psychiatry building denoted with "PX" on the map. The lecture hall will be on the 2nd floor of the PX- Psychiatry building. Best, Protiti Ms. Protiti Khan, M.Sc. Program Lead Technician Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba SR450-710 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0Z3 Cell: (204)-599-8329 Office: (204)-318-2569 [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca

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Nancy Hettie and Viktor Havlicek Clark Travel awards
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 26 Oct '23

26 Oct '23

Nancy Hettie and Viktor Havlicek Clark Travel awards I am pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 MNN Travel Awards. Sponsored by the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, with generous contributions from the Nancy Hettie Clark Travel Award and the Viktor Havlicek Lectureship, awards have been granted to: Farshid Ghiyamihoor (under the supervision of Hassan Marzban) Jarrad Perron (under the supervision of Ji Hyun Ko) Each recipient will receive $1,000 CAD to defray eligible travel expenses. Congratulations to both awardees, and I extend my appreciation to everyone who applied. A special thank you goes to the MNN Awards Committee, chaired by Mike Jackson, for their diligent adjudication of the awards, and to Ian Dixon, HoD, Physiology and Pathophysiology, for support to the MNN Awards program. Best wishes, Tabrez Siddiqui (President, MNN) ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Nancy Hettie and Viktor Havlicek Clark Travel awards
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 26 Oct '23

26 Oct '23

Nancy Hettie and Viktor Havlicek Clark Travel awards I am pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 MNN Travel Awards. Sponsored by the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, with generous contributions from the Nancy Hettie Clark Travel Award and the Viktor Havlicek Lectureship, awards have been granted to: Farshid Ghiyamihoor (under the supervision of Hassan Marzban) Jarrad Perron (under the supervision of Ji Hyun Ko) Each recipient will receive $1,000 CAD to defray eligible travel expenses. Congratulations to both awardees, and I extend my appreciation to everyone who applied. A special thank you goes to the MNN Awards Committee, chaired by Mike Jackson, for their diligent adjudication of the awards, and to Ian Dixon, HoD, Physiology and Pathophysiology, for support to the MNN Awards program. Best wishes, Tabrez Siddiqui (President, MNN) ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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FW: Reminder: Canadian Brain Research Strategy (CBRS) Early & Mid-Career Researchers Meeting TODAY
by Tabrez Siddiqui 26 Oct '23

26 Oct '23

Dear MNN Early and Mid Career Colleagues, Reminder for today’s meeting. We hope to see you today. And, please share this message with colleagues. Sincerely, Tabrez J. Siddiqui (CBRS Steering Committee) --- Dear colleagues, I hope you had a great summer. The Canadian Brain Research Strategy is ramping up our activities, and we warmly invite your participation. I would like to invite you for a 90min Zoom meeting that will be held on Thursday October 26th, 12-1:30 pm PT / 3-4:30 pm ET. CBRS Early & Mid-Career Researchers Meeting Time: Oct 26, 2023 12 – 1:30 pm PT / 3 – 4:30 pm ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://mit.zoom.us/my/canadianbrain?pwd=dUxKYUwvTlBnYTVuZzhHZEJXZkVWQT09 Meeting ID: 514 713 8614 Passcode: 1530264 This virtual meeting will include brief presentations from Jennie Young (CBRS CEO), Derya Sargin, Caroline Menard, and myself (E-MCR representatives in CBRS Leadership) with three main objectives: 1. Current state of the national research strategy, progress and future directions 2. Getting your input on optimizing resources to build talent and research in Canada (via chat or live discussion) 3. Joining in advocacy efforts led by Early- and Mid-Career Researchers Our email list is not comprehensive. So, we encourage you to extend this invitation to all early- or mid-career colleagues; those within approximately 10 years since their faculty appointment are especially welcome! For your immediate reference and insight into our recent activities, documents produced for politicians, and more, please visit https://bit.ly/CAN2023_CBRSUpdate. I eagerly anticipate reconnecting with many of you soon, even if it's virtually this time around. Sincerely, Tabrez J. Siddiqui (CBRS Steering Committee) -------------------------- Tabrez J. Siddiqui, PhD Associate Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. Principal Investigator, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. Principal Investigator, PrairieNeuro Research Centre, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Health Sciences Centre. SR422-710 William Avenue, Winnipeg R3E 0Z3, Manitoba, Canada. Phone: 1. 204.318.2564

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MNN Speaker, Neuroscience Grand Rounds, October 27, 9 AM
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 25 Oct '23

25 Oct '23

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday October 27, 2023 9:00 AM Psychiatry Bldg. 2nd Floor Rm PX236/238 SPEAKER: Dr. Lei Xing Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Manitoba "Placental contribution to human neocortex development and evolution" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid (in-person/virtual) seminar. However, in-person participation is encouraged. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83267302150 Meeting ID: 832 6730 2150 Passcode: 748222 To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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MNN Speaker October 16 at 11 AM- Dr. Mrinalini Hoon and Meet and Greet with trainees
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Monday October 16, 2023 11:00 AM A P OT E X 0 5 0 Meet and Greet with Trainees (with refreshments) Monday October 16, 2023 12:15 PM Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Room SR415 Please RSVP to Protiti.khan(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Protiti.khan@umanitoba.ca> if you intend to come SPEAKER: Dr. Mrinalini Hoon Assistant Professor, Department of Opthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, RRF Rebecca Meyer Brown Professor, McPherson Eye Research Institute "Mechanisms regulating synaptic connectivity in the mammalian retina" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid (in-person/virtual) seminar. However, in-person participation is encouraged. For more information or to meet the Speaker, please contact the Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, <mailto:tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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MNN Speaker October 16 at 11 AM- Dr. Mrinalini Hoon
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 06 Oct '23

06 Oct '23

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Monday October 16, 2023 11:00 AM A P OT E X 0 5 0 SPEAKER: Dr. Mrinalini Hoon Assistant Professor, Department of Opthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, RRF Rebecca Meyer Brown Professor, McPherson Eye Research Institute "Mechanisms regulating synaptic connectivity in the mammalian retina" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid (in-person/virtual) seminar. However, in-person participation is encouraged. For more information or to meet the Speaker, please contact the Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, <mailto:tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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MNN Speaker October 16 at 11 AM- Dr. Mrinalini Hoon
by Manitoba Neurosceince Network 06 Oct '23

06 Oct '23

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Monday October 16, 2023 11:00 AM A P OT E X 0 5 0 SPEAKER: Dr. Mrinalini Hoon Assistant Professor, Department of Opthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, RRF Rebecca Meyer Brown Professor, McPherson Eye Research Institute "Mechanisms regulating synaptic connectivity in the mammalian retina" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid (in-person/virtual) seminar. However, in-person participation is encouraged. For more information or to meet the Speaker, please contact the Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, <mailto:tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Canadian Brain Research Strategy (CBRS) Early & Mid-Career Researchers Meeting
by Tabrez Siddiqui 05 Oct '23

05 Oct '23

Dear Early-Mid career colleagues. I am extending this invitation that I sent to Canadian colleagues on behalf of CBRS. I included many of you in the email but may have missed some. This invitation is for PIs only. Thanks, Tabrez ---- Dear colleagues, I hope you had a great summer. The Canadian Brain Research Strategy is ramping up our activities, and we warmly invite your participation. I would like to invite you for a 90min Zoom meeting that will be held on Thursday October 26th, 12-1:30 pm PT / 3-4:30 pm ET. CBRS Early & Mid-Career Researchers Meeting Time: Oct 26, 2023 12 – 1:30 pm PT / 3 – 4:30 pm ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://mit.zoom.us/my/canadianbrain?pwd=dUxKYUwvTlBnYTVuZzhHZEJXZkVWQT09 Meeting ID: 514 713 8614 Passcode: 1530264 This virtual meeting will include brief presentations from Jennie Young (CBRS CEO), Derya Sargin, Caroline Menard, and myself (E-MCR representatives in CBRS Leadership) with three main objectives: 1. Current state of the national research strategy, progress and future directions 2. Getting your input on optimizing resources to build talent and research in Canada (via chat or live discussion) 3. Joining in advocacy efforts led by Early- and Mid-Career Researchers Our email list is not comprehensive. So, we encourage you to extend this invitation to all early- or mid-career colleagues; those within approximately 10 years since their faculty appointment are especially welcome! For your immediate reference and insight into our recent activities, documents produced for politicians, and more, please visit https://bit.ly/CAN2023_CBRSUpdate. I eagerly anticipate reconnecting with many of you soon, even if it's virtually this time around. Sincerely, Tabrez J. Siddiqui (CBRS Steering Committee) -------------------------- Tabrez J. Siddiqui, PhD Associate Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. Principal Investigator, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. Principal Investigator, PrairieNeuro Research Centre, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Health Sciences Centre. SR422-710 William Avenue, Winnipeg R3E 0Z3, Manitoba, Canada. Phone: 1. 204.318.2564

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Reminder - MNN Speaker Today at 3 PM- Dr. Changiz Taghibiglou
by info＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 05 Oct '23

05 Oct '23

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Thursday October 05, 2023 3;00 PM Basic Medical Science Building Room 131 SPEAKER: Dr. Changiz Taghibiglou Associate Professor, Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology University of Saskatchewan "Important Roles of Cellular Prion Protein (PrPc) in Concussion" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is an in-person seminar For more information, please contact the Host, Dr. Jiming Kong, jiming.kong(a)umanitoba.ca To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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FW: could you please forward this IBRO RISING STAR AWARD in NEUROSCIENCE opportunity for new faculty to your Neuroscience network?
by info＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 03 Oct '23

03 Oct '23

Dear MNN members, Please note. Tabrez From: Julie Lefebvre <julie.lefebvre(a)sickkids.ca> Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023 8:19 PM To: info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca Subject: could you please forward this IBRO RISING STAR AWARD in NEUROSCIENCE opportunity for new faculty to your Neuroscience network? Hello, I am reaching out to you to ask whether you could distribute this info to your Neuroscience colleagues regarding an IBRO Award competition for early career faculty in a Neuroscience-related field. I am a representative on the IBRO (International Brain Research Organization) US/CANADA Regional Committee. We have a call for applications for its IBRO Rising Star Award, for early career faculty in Canada and the US. There are two awards, 1 for US, and 1 for Canada, for 45,000 EUR. The Award is for early career faculty in a neuroscience-related field from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds, and who do not have substantial start-up funds or grant support from other agencies. The Application deadline is October 11th, 2023. The IBRO Rising Stars Awards aim to increase the successful transition and retention of diverse, early-career neuroscientists into academic positions by providing funds to make a significant difference in their research endeavors. The award supports the research needs of early career faculty from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds (racial/ethnic minorities, sexual orientation, disability, etc) and early career faculty who do not have substantial start-up funds or grant support from other agencies. Website and application link: https://ibro.org/rising-stars-awards/ https://ibro.myreviewroom.com/prog/ibro_rising_stars_awards_2024/ Thank you Julie Julie L. Lefebvre PhD Canada Research Chair in Neural Circuit Development Senior Scientist, Program for Neuroscience & Mental Health Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto 686 Bay St. PGCRL 5-9-707 Toronto, ON M5G0A4 Tel: 416-813-7654 x309248 Email: <mailto:julie.lefebvre@sickkids.ca> julie.lefebvre(a)sickkids.ca _____ This e-mail may contain confidential, personal and/or health information(information which may be subject to legal restrictions on use, retention and/or disclosure) for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by anyone other than the person for whom it was originally intended is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies.

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Fw: Manitoba Neuroscience Network Grand Rounds: Friday, Sept. 29th, 2023 Announcement
by Protiti Khan 25 Sep '23

25 Sep '23

Please distribute the following poster Ms. Protiti Khan, M.Sc. Program Lead Technician Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba SR450-710 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0Z3 Cell: (204)-599-8329 Office: (204)-318-2569 [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca

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MNN Treasurer Elected
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

Dear Neuroscience Community, We are pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Beattie has been elected as the Treasurer for the Manitoba Neuroscience Network. Robert was elected by the regular members of the MNN by receiving a plurality of votes. Congratulations to him and thank you to all who have stepped forward to be nominated to all positions. If you are a PI who did not receive a ballot, it is because you are not a current MNN member. Please remember to become a member by visiting the following link: https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/join/ Thank you! The MNN Nominations Committee To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Announcements about MNN Seminars
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 Aug '23

10 Aug '23

Dear MNN members, We are pleased to introduce the refreshed MNN Seminar Committee, including the MNN Executive Committee and our colleagues Henry Dunn, Jill Stobart, Mark Fry, Zahra Moussavi, Sanoji Wijenayake, and our student voice, Mohammed Abrar Basha. In a bid to intensify our commitment and reach, we are initiating the MNN Student's Seminar Committee. This new formation will work symbiotically with the principal Seminar Committee. Students across all campuses are invited to be a part of this committee. To express your interest, please contact us at <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca by August 21, 2023. Evolving Dynamics of MNN Seminars: 1. Greater Coordination: Our MNN Seminars will now synchronize with various seminar series across all Winnipeg campuses and programs. This endeavour aims to bolster participation and benefit our valued members. 2. Visiting Speaker Series: Our aim is to welcome up to eight guest speakers and potentially increase this number. Should you wish to suggest speakers, kindly send their names and a brief rationale to <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca by August 21, 2023. 3. Neuroscience Grand Rounds: This format will blend faculty and clinician talks. We have several slots available for local speakers on the following dates: September 29, 2023; October 27, 2023; November 24, 2023; January 19, 2024; February 16, 2024; March 15, 2024; April 19, 2024; May 17, 2024; and June 14, 2024. We invite you to express your interest or recommend others by the same August 21 deadline. 4. MNN Engagement Rounds: Each month, we will focus on a particular lab. The lab's Principal Investigator (PI) will introduce their research, followed by short presentations from up to 3-4 of their trainees. The session will conclude with an informal social hour accompanied by pizza and drinks. Further details will be shared soon. Investigators keen on showcasing their labs can reach out to the Seminar Team at <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca. All seminars will be broadcast by Zoom or Crowdcast to those who are not able to attend in person. Our Seminar Team combines the expertise of the MNN Executive Committee with that of our broader network. The reimagined seminar structure promises rich dialogue and knowledge sharing, and we eagerly await your active participation. Warm regards, The MNN Seminar Committee To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Seeking Nominations for MNN Treasurer
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

Dear Neuroscience Community, The MNN Nominations Committee is seeking candidates for TREASURER for a 2-year term. The Treasurer will work closely with members of the MNN executive leadership group and business manager to ensure effective, efficient and responsible stewardship of MNN funds. If you would like to nominate someone else, please ensure first that they are willing to serve if elected. We will also accept self-nominations. Once nominations are collected, there will be a vote. The successful candidate will receive a plurality of votes from MNN full members. As past-president, Dr. Chris Anderson has been asked to serve as the Chair of the Nominations Committee. Dr, Gilbert Kirouac has agreed to joint Dr. Anderson. Please send nominations before the end of the day FRIDAY AUGUST 4, 2023 to chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:chris.anderson@umanitoba.ca> . Thank you. To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Job Opportunity
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 Jul '23

10 Jul '23

***The following is a job opportunity a colleagues at Western University has asked to disseminate throughout our network: Could I ask you to disseminate this opening in your Department and network? A recent PhD or MSc with microscopy skills and confirmed experience (publications) using different modalities of fluorescence microscopy would fit well. This is an exciting opportunity with potential to eventually transition to a more permanent position at Western (PMA level). There is also the possibility of developing research projects with state of the art microscopy, mouse models and MRI in neurodegenerative diseases. We recently acquired 3 new microscopes (Lightsheet and 2 advanced confocals including STED super resolution) for this project. Salary depends on qualification and experience. This is also opened for employees at Western with the necessary experience. https://recruit.uwo.ca/psc/hrprdwebER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEA RCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL <https://recruit.uwo.ca/psc/hrprdwebER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SE ARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U> &Action=U Deadline end of July Responsibilities The Research Associate will apply their expertise and knowledge of advanced microscopy techniques to assist the Principal Investigator (Dr. Marco Prado) in achieving the research milestones of the project funded by the Western-McGill Initiative for Translational Neuroscience. In addition, the role involves achieving research outcomes as part of the Pan-Canadian TRanslational Initiative to DE-risk NeuroTherapeutics (TRIDENT) project. The position will play a lead role in training staff, graduate students, undergraduate students, and post-doctoral fellows on advanced microscopy techniques, and in resolving issues that arise in the research environment. The Research Associate will support and operationalize new and innovative research opportunities as requested, participate in the development of research and project plans, and design, build and run experiments to image small animal brain tissue using advanced microscopy techniques. The role will plan, implement, and coordinate data collection, perform data analysis, develop microscopy best practices, troubleshoot whole-brain imaging and clearing techniques, evaluate and interpret experimental results, develop models or correlations, and prepare reports, including scientific manuscripts, and other written material for presentations and/or submissions to various stakeholders as required. The role will also carry out original and independent research under the guidance of Dr. Prado and collaborators. Qualifications Education: - Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, or related field - PhD in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, or related field Experience: - 2 years of demonstrated experience in fluorescence microscopy techniques, using light-sheet, confocal, or super resolution, in a related academic research environment - Published experimental findings involving microscopy work preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Expertise in advanced microscopy techniques involving rodent brains - Ability to learn new microscopy techniques and to troubleshoot microscopy-related issues quickly and effectively - Ability to produce high-quality microscopy images and to analyze microscopy data - Ability to troubleshoot perfusions of animal models (mice and marmosets) and to troubleshoot clearing methods - Ability to train others and to develop and maintain procedures with high attention to detail - Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research ethics in an academic environment and with best practices for reviewing and writing grant proposals - In depth knowledge with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis - Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database - Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users and complete detailed analytics and reports - Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy - Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards - Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required - Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the research group's events and activities - Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received - Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach research group members to meet high performance standards, while working effectively as a member of the leadership team - Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation - Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner Marco A.M. Prado, Pharm., MSc., Ph.D. Canada Research Chair in Neurochemistry of Dementia Scientist, Robarts Research Institute Professor Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology The University of Western Ontario Deputy Editor in Chief Journal of Neurochemistry Robarts Research Institute Room # 3207 1151 Richmond St. N, N6A 5B7 London, Ontario, Canada Tel: 519-9315777 Ext. 24888 <mailto:mprado@robarts.ca> mprado(a)robarts.ca <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=l05FpeYAAAAJ&hl=en> https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=l05FpeYAAAAJ&hl=en To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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EXTENSION of MNN travel and lectureship awards deadline - JULY 24
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 Jul '23

10 Jul '23

*** Please note that the submission deadline for the MNN travel and lectureship awards has been extended to July 24th, 2023 *** We are pleased to announce that the Manitoba Neuroscience Network will again be accepting applications for 2023/24 TRAVEL AWARDS FOR NEUROSCIENCE PROJECTS and the 2024 VIKTOR HAVLICEK MEMORIAL NEUROSCIENCE LECTURESHIP. TRAVEL AWARDS: A legacy fund created by the estate of Nancy Hettie Clark is used to enrich neuroscience training and support opportunities to network within the wider neuroscience community. Two travel awards of up to $1000 each are intended to be awarded annually to a graduate student and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Manitoba. The application deadline is JULY 10. The eligible travel period is between May 1, 2023 and April 30, 2024. Eligibility: Eligible trainees are either graduate students or postdoctoral fellows. Student candidates must be enrolled as full-time graduate students (PhD or MSc) in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba, and have a cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.5 or greater (University of Manitoba scale). Postdoctoral fellow candidates must be within five years of having been awarded their Ph.D. and have a full-time appointment at the University of Manitoba or an affiliated hospital or institute. All candidates must demonstrate excellent research performance and potential in a neurosciences-related discipline, and must demonstrate they will disseminate research results that reflect a high-quality contribution by The University of Manitoba. How to apply: A complete application package consists of the following: * Cover letter stating the following (1 page maximum): o Application category (student or postdoctoral fellow) and your start date in that position o The conference title, location and dates o Type of presentation (e.g. poster or oral) o The importance of the meeting and significance for career development o Any information that would allow reviewers to assess the significance or impact of the conference (e.g. abstracts are peer-reviewed) o Clearly state your graduate GPA (students only) * Graduate level academic transcript (students only) * Listing of scholarly output (publications and presentations) * Support letter from the primary research advisor with (a) a merit assessment of the candidate and project, and (b) confirmation that there is a commitment to cover all eligible travel expenses less the award value * Copy of the submitted abstract Submit all materials to <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca email by JULY 10. The support letter may be appended or sent separately by the research advisor. 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. This fund yields at least $3,000, with a possibility of up to $4,000, 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 JULY 10, 2023 for a visit and lecture to take place between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025. Applications for the next Lectureship will be accepted in 2025 for 2026/2027 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 (1 page maximum), 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:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca by JULY 10. 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 opportunities helpful and exciting. If there are any questions, you may respond to <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca. Thank you. /sent on behalf of Michael Jackson NAC Chair Associate Professor, Pharmacology & Therapeutics Principal Investigator, PrairieNeuro Research Centre University of Manitoba

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Thanking You for a Successful MNN Annual Meeting
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 27 Jun '23

27 Jun '23

Dear MNN Members, We would like to express our gratitude to everyone involved in making this year's Annual Meeting a resounding success. We extend a special acknowledgment to our dedicated organizers: Benjamin Lindsey, Galen Wright, Robert Beattie, Paul Marcogliese, Jillian Stobart, Jeremy Chopek, Byron Van Nest, Henry Dunn, and Sanoji Wijanayake. The knowledge, connections, and inspiration derived from this event provide a strong foundation for our collective goals. We look forward to your continued participation and welcome all suggestions as we look to renew MNN and all its activities. Sincerely, Katinka, Mike, and Tabrez To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Visiting Speaker June 27 - Dr. Esther Verheyen
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 22 Jun '23

22 Jun '23

MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Tuesday June 27, 2023 2:00 PM Theatre B, Bannatyne Campus University of Manitoba SPEAKER: Dr. Esther Verheyen Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Simon Fraser University "Investigating pathogenic human CDK19 variant functions in Drosophila reveals insight into normal and disease mechanisms of Cdk8/19 family proteins" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is an in-person seminar. If you are off-campus, there is a Zoom link, as follows: Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/66844200951?pwd=ZHllMUxac3RaL2doWG4vbWFYNjFqQT09 Meeting ID: 668 4420 0951 Passcode: 404528 For more information, please contact Dr. Paul Marcogliese, paul.marcogliese(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:paul.marcogliese@umanitoba.ca> . To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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