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upcoming neuroscience talks
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

The Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience would like to make you are of the following neuroscience-related talks: DR. SERGIO PELLIS, author of The Playful Brain Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge Thursday, October 21, 2010 TOPIC: Play and the Development of a Socially Competent Brain Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: The University of Manitoba, Buller 306 Friday, October 22, 2010 Play and its Evolution: A Comparative Perspective TOPIC: THE PUZZLE OF PLAY Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: The University of Winnipeg, Manitoba Hall, Theatre A - 4M31 Everyone is welcome to attend Co-hosted by The University of Winnipeg, Department of Biology, and The University of Manitoba, Department of Biological Sciences Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Tel: 204.235.3939 7Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca>

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Upcoming Neuroscience Lecture
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 23 Sep '10

23 Sep '10

Dear All, The Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience <http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca/> would like to make you aware of the following upcoming neuroscience presentation..... The Centre for Research & Treatment of Atherosclerosis Seminar Series: Dr. Richard Bazinet Date: Friday, October 1, 2010 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: A229 Chown Bldg.** (**This event will be video-linked to St. Boniface Campus - Room R1002, St. Boniface Research Centre) Dr. Richard Bazinet <http://www.utoronto.ca/nutrisci/faculty/Bazinet/> Department of Nutritional Sciences Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto TOPIC: Maintaining brain polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations: Uptake and Metabolism. Dr. Bazinet's Biosketch: Dr. Bazinet received his BSc from the University of Western Ontario and completed his PhD under the supervision of Dr. Stephen Cunnane at the University of Toronto in 2003. Dr. Bazinet then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Dr. Stanley Rapoport's Brain Physiology and Metabolism Section at the National Institute on Aging where he examined the brain arachidonic acid cascade as a target of drugs used to treat bipolar disorder. Dr. Bazinet joined the University of Toronto in 2006, where he is currently an assistant professor. Dr. Bazinet is also the 2008 recipient of the Early Career Award from the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids as well as the 2010 recipient of the Jordi Folch-Pi award from the American Society for Neurochemistry. Dr. Bazinet sits on several editorial boards and is an Associate Editor for Senior Associate Editor of Lipids and in 2010 he became the Editor-in-Chief of Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids. The goal of Dr. Bazinet's research program is to identify the mechanisms that regulate brain lipid uptake and metabolism (signaling) and to identify the role of brain lipid metabolism in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases and neuropsychiatric disorders. Dr. Bazinet's group uses a combination of molecular biology, biochemistry and using kinetic approaches. Sponsored by: MERCK For more information: Dr. Grant Hatch Director, Centre for Research & Treatment of Atherosclerosis Professor, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine University of Manitoba Tel: 204.789.3405 Email: hatchgm(a)cc.umanitoba.ca visit our website at: www.umanitoba.ca/centres/crta <http://www.umanitoba.ca/centres/crta> Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Visit our website: http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca/ WCSN Office is located at R4046 St. Boniface Research Centre, 351 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca

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Dr. Albert Jin - Research talk
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 20 Sep '10

20 Sep '10

September 20, 2010 Dear Manitoba Neuroscientists, The WCSN would like to inform you of the following upcoming neuroscience research talk.... Date: Friday, September 24, 2010 Dr. Albert Jin Assistant Professor of Medicine (Neurology) and of Anatomy and Cell Biology Queen's University Kingston, Ontario Location: PX236 / 238, PsycHealth Building, Health Sciences Centre Time: 9:00 - 9:45 am Title: "What's New in Hyper acute Stroke?" This is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada . For more information please contact Marie Field at 787-8624 or email mfield(a)hsc.mb.ca <mailto:mfield@hsc.mb.ca> WCSN Office is located at R4046 St. Boniface Research Centre, 351 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:wcsn@sbrc.ca>

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by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

September 17, 2010 Dear Manitoba Neuroscientists, The Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience is committed to improving the public's understanding of the brain and nervous system. We are currently in the process of designing a program of outreach activities that will maximize the value of the contributions we make. This includes formulating a plan for our participation in the International Brain Awareness Week. My feeling is that the best way to proceed is to assemble a committee of a few dedicated individuals who believe strongly in community outreach. The objective of that committee will be to formulate a cohesive outreach plan. All ideas are on the table and innovation is encouraged. If you have a strong belief in cultivating stronger public knowledge of neuroscience and possibly making a difference in the lives of young people, please contact me at canderson(a)sbrc.ca . I cannot do this on my own and would appreciate you all giving this some strong thought. Thank you. Sincerely, Chris M. Anderson, PhD President, Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience WCSN Office is located at R4046 St. Boniface Research Centre, 351 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:wcsn@sbrc.ca>

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Neuroscience Seminar - Dr. Paul fernyhough
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

The Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience would like to make you aware of the following seminar... Neuroscience Rounds - Dr. Paul Fernyhough Dr. Paul Fernyhough <http://www.sbrc.ca/content/blogcategory/101/147/> Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Manitoba Director, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Research Centre Date: Friday, September 3rd, 2010 Time: 9:00 AM Location: PX236 / 238, PsycHealth Building Topic: Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Diabetic Neuropathy" /sent on behalf of Marie Field Education Coordinator Dermatology, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, and Physician Assistant Program Department of Internal Medicine University of Manitoba GF328, Health Sciences Centre Phone: (204) 787-8624 Fax: (204) 787-4528 mfield(a)hsc.mb.ca <mailto:mfield@hsc.mb.ca> Kelly Jorundson Membership Services Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Visit our website: http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca/ <http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca/>

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Research seminar - Dr. Denise Belsham September 1, 2010
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 31 Aug '10

31 Aug '10

The Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience would like to make you aware of the following lecture... Dr. Denise Belsham, Ph.D. Professor & Graduate Coordinator Canada Research Chair in Neuroendocrinology Department of Physiology University of Toronto Date: September 1, 2010, Wednesday Time: 1:00 pm Room: 431 Basic Medical Sciences Building (Physiology library) TOPIC: Cellular Basis of Nutrient and Hormone Signaling in the Hypothalamus: from Neurogenesis to Insulin Resistance Dr. Denise Belsham from University of Toronto. She has established series of hypothalamic cell lines which we can use as an in vitro model for the study of hypothalamic physiology (neuro-endocrinology and metabolism). Hosted by: Department of Physiology, Endocrinology & Metabolic Diseases Research Group /sent on behalf of Tooru Mizuno mizunot(a)cc.umanitoba.ca Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Visit our website: http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca/ <http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca/>

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upcoming events
by Kelly Jorundson 19 Aug '10

19 Aug '10

In this issue.... 1) Fundamentals of Neuroscience course offering 2) The Inaugural Dr. Patrick Choy Distinguished Seminar in Translational Research Fundamentals of Neuroscience course offering The Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience would like to make graduate students/supervisors aware of the following upcoming course..... Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (Tentative course outline is attached.) Physiology Library - Room 431, 4th Floor, Basic Medical Sciences Building The course starts September 7, 2010 and ends April 15, 2011. Registration is open to all graduate students enrolled in any Faculty/School/Department interested in Neuroscience from both the Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campuses. More information: IMED 7100 <http://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckctlg.p_disp_course_detail?cat_term_i…> - Fundamentals of Neuroscience (Formerly 165.710) An interdepartmental multidisciplinary course providing a comprehensive overview of cellular, molecular, developmental and systems neuroscience, as well as the neurobiology of disease. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the fundamental principles of neuroscience to contemporary lab research. ANAT 7270 <http://aurora.umanitoba.ca/banprod/bwckctlg.p_disp_course_detail?cat_term_i…> (or 080.727) (offered in alternate years) will provide instruction in neuroanatomy and structure-function in the nervous system. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 6.000 Credit Hours | Levels: Graduate | Class Schedule: Medicine | Faculty of Medicine | Medicine Interdisciplinary Department For more information contact: Dr. David Eisenstat (course director) at eisensta(a)cc.umanitoba.ca / 787-1169, Dr. Brent Fedirchuk (course director) at brent(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca / 789-3762 Cybel de Juan (administrative assistant) at Cybel.dejuan(a)cancercare.mb.ca/ 787-4170 The Inaugural Dr. Patrick Choy Distinguished Seminar in Translational Research Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Time: 9: am - 5:30 pm Location: Theatre A, BMSc Bldg. Moderator: Redwan Moqbel, Professor & Head, Immunology, University of Manitoba Please see attached program for further details. Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager - Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre & Pharmacology & Therap., University of Manitoba R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA 'Tel: 204.235.3939 7Fax: 204.237.4092 *Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> ; OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca <mailto:kjorund@yahoo.ca>

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2010 Manitoba Spinal Cord Injury Research Grant deadline extension
by Kelly Jorundson 22 Jul '10

22 Jul '10

Please note that the deadline for the Call for Proposals for 2010 Manitoba Spinal Cord Injury Research Projects has been extended to July 26, 2010 due to technical difficulties with the CPA website. Adrienne Conley Executive Assistant Canadian Paraplegic Association (Manitoba) Inc. 211 - 825 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg MB R3A 1M5 Telephone: 204-786-4753, ext. 222 Toll Free: 1-800-720-4933 (within Manitoba only) Fax: 204-786-1140 www.cpamanitoba.ca <http://www.cpamanitoba.ca/>

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Recent funding by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neursocience members
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 13 Jul '10

13 Jul '10

Dear WCSN member, The Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience would like to congratulate the following members for success in the recent March 2010 CIHR open grants competition: HATCH, Grant M University of Manitoba Regulation of cardiolipin metabolism $528,270 5 yrs 0 mth MCCREA, David A University of Manitoba Organization and reflex control of spinal locomotor networks. $755,200 5 yrs 0 mth NAGY, James I University of Manitoba Structural composition and regulation of neuronal gap junctions in the CNS $576,056 5 yrs 0 mth Securing CIHR funds is a significant achievement and a testament to the quality of the research programs directed by these individuals. Your efforts are applauded by all members! Sincerely, Chris M. Anderson, PhD President, Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience Associate Professor, University of Manitoba WCSN Office is located at R4046 St. Boniface Research Centre, 351 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca SFN-MANITOBA.CA <http://sfn-manitoba.ca/>

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by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 13 Jul '10

13 Jul '10

Dear Manitoba Neuroscientists, On behalf of the Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience, I would like to congratulate you all on making the June 14 Manitoba Neuroscience Network meeting an overwhelming success. We had well over 150 registrants and 50 poster presentations, combined with excellent speakers that illustrated the breadth and depth of neuroscience research quality in Manitoba. Our strategy sessions were productive and yielded information being used currently to fuel long term plans of the WCSN to advocate for neuroscience research outreach and education in Manitoba. Details of these plans will follow. One point of strong agreement at the meeting is that the WCSN should initiate a seminar series that would further encourage sharing of information and technologies, as well as social interaction, on an ongoing basis. In response to this, an innovative speaker series is being planned. This initiative will require a dedicated volunteer to coordinate, schedule and attend to fine details. If you would like to serve in the capacity of Seminar Coordinator for the WCSN, please contact our office at wcsn(a)sbrc.ca. Thank you for helping invigorate the Manitoba neuroscience community. Sincerely, Chris M. Anderson, PhD President, Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience Associate Professor, University of Manitoba WCSN Office is located at R4046 St. Boniface Research Centre, 351 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca

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