September 2010 - Neuro-All - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

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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