May 2011 - Neuro-All - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Physiology Candidate Lectures, Dr. Yue Dai, June 6 & 10, 2011
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 31 May '11

31 May '11

The Department of Physiology Assistant Professor Candidate Lectures Speaker: Yue Dai, PhD Research Associate Spinal Cord Research Center Department of Physiology University of Manitoba Research Lecture Monday, June 6 "Identification and characterization of locomotor interneurons through locomotor activity, membrane property, neuromodulation and neural computation" Monday, June 6, 2011 at 1:00PM Physiology Library, Rm 431, BMSB 745 Bannatyne Avenue Everyone Welcome Teaching Lecture Friday, June 10 "Diversity of voltage-gated calcium channels." Friday, June 10, 2011 at 9:00AM Physiology Library, Rm 431, BMSB 745 Bannatyne Avenue Everyone welcome Students encouraged to attend Posters attached. For more information contact: Dr. David McCrea Director: Spinal Cord Research Centre Phone: 789-3770 E-mail: dave(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca Spinal Cord Research Centre University of Manitoba Department of Physiology 745 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3E 0J9 Tel: (204)789-3770 Fax: (204)789-3930 dave(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca

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RE: MNN Seminar May 27th - Dr. G. Kirouac
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 26 May '11

26 May '11

Dear all, Please note that the talk will be held in room 370 Helen Glass Bldg. & videolinked to Theatre B. Everyone is invited to attend..... Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar: Dr. Gilbert Kirouac DATE: Friday, May 27th, 2011 TIME: 9:00 am LOCATION: 370 Helen Glass Bldg. (video-linked to Theatre "B") TOPIC: "Role of the midline thalamus in emotional arousal". Dr. Gilbert Kirouac Associate Professor Department of Oral Biology Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba Dr. Kirouac's laboratory is interested in the brain mechanisms that regulate emotions and motivation. They use a combination of tract tracing and immunohistochemistry to identify anatomical connections; in vivo electrophysiology to measure neuron activity; in vivo voltametry to measure neurotransmitter release; and neuropharmacology combined with behavioral tests to understand functional mechanism involved in emotional behavior. His seminar will discuss the emerging role for the paraventricular nucleus of the midline thalamus in the regulation of emotional arousal and negative emotional states following a painful and fear-inducing experience. The possible implications of this research for the development of novel drug treatments for post traumatic stress disorder will also be presented. For more information, contact the MNN Office at (T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca Presented in co-operation with University of Manitoba Clinical Neuroscience Rounds An initiative of: 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: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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three upcoming neuroscience talks
by Kelly Jorundson 24 May '11

24 May '11

Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar: Dr. Gilbert Kirouac DATE: Friday, May 27th, 2011 TIME: 9:00 am LOCATION: 360 Helen Glass Bldg. (video-linked to Theatre "B") TOPIC: "Role of the midline thalamus in emotional arousal". Dr. Gilbert Kirouac Associate Professor Department of Oral Biology Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba Dr. Kirouac's laboratory is interested in the brain mechanisms that regulate emotions and motivation. They use a combination of tract tracing and immunohistochemistry to identify anatomical connections; in vivo electrophysiology to measure neuron activity; in vivo voltametry to measure neurotransmitter release; and neuropharmacology combined with behavioral tests to understand functional mechanism involved in emotional behavior. His seminar will discuss the emerging role for the paraventricular nucleus of the midline thalamus in the regulation of emotional arousal and negative emotional states following a painful and fear-inducing experience. The possible implications of this research for the development of novel drug treatments for post traumatic stress disorder will also be presented. For more information, contact the MNN Office at (T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca Presented in co-operation with University of Manitoba Clinical Neuroscience Rounds An initiative of: Pharmacology Seminar Series - Dr. Rastegar Date: Friday, May 27, 2011 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: A229 Chown Bldg** ** Video-linked to St. Boniface Campus - R1002 SBRC Dr. Rastegar was the first member of the Regenerative Medicine Program, who joined the University of Manitoba in January 2009 as an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics. She performed her BSc and MSc in Tehran University in Iran. She then moved to Belgium and obtained a "Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies (DEA)" in Biochemistry and Human Cellular Biology (1998) and a PhD degree in Biomedical Sciences (2000) from the "Université Catholiquede Louvain (UCL)" in Brussels. Dr. Rastegar performed her postdoctoral training at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, at the McGill Cancer Centre in Montreal and at the Indiana University Cancer Center, IN, USA. Title: Understanding the role of Epigenetics in Stem Cell Neurogenesis and Human Disease Abstract of research program: Epigenetics refer to heritable changes in phenotype controlled by mechanisms other than the DNA sequence. Epigenetics play central roles in neuronal development, stem cell differentiation, human disease and cancer. Stem cells have the properties of self-renewal and differentiation into different cell types. Dr. Rastegar lab studies the molecular mechanisms of stem cell differentiation by investigating the role of specific genes and epigenetic modifications during embryonic stem cell and neural stem cell neurogenesis. The research program of Dr. Rastegar in Regenerative Medicine addresses fundamental unanswered questions on the genetics and epigenetics of stem cell differentiation. Her research is aimed towards exploring stem cell potential for generating pure populations of specific cell types for cell-based therapy strategies of human disease. Dr. Rastegar research program is further focused on the molecular pathophysiology of Rett Syndrome (RTT). RTT is the best-studied form of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), linking epigenetics to neuronal maturation and human disease. RTT is a progressive neurological disorder, which is caused by mutations in the MECP2 gene. Rett Syndrome is the primary cause of mental retardation in females and currently has no efficient treatment. With advanced and cutting edge technologies in neuroscience, gene therapy and stem cell biology, Dr. Rastegar lab aims to develop novel therapeutic strategies for neurological disorders that currently have no treatment such as Rett Syndrome and autism. DND Neuroscience Seminar Series: Dr. Michael Kawaja Date: Friday, June 3, 2011 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Theatre C Dr. Michael Kawaja Professor, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology Queen's University at Kingston Topic: Nerve Growth Factor - The driving force behind sympathetic sprouting. Biosketch: Dr. Kawaja did his undergraduate studies in biology at Acadia University and completed his doctoral degree in Anatomy at the University of Western Ontario in 1989. He then went on to have two MRC-funded post-doctoral positions, the first with Dr. Fred Gage at the University of California San Diego, and the second with Dr. John Roder at the Samuel Lunenfeld Institute at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. In 1993 Dr. Kawaja commenced his MRC-funded scholarship position as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Queen's University. Over the last 17 years he has risen through the ranks of Associate and Full Professor at Queen's. Dr. Kawaja has held numerous operating grants from CIHR (MRC), Heart and Stroke Foundation, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation, and Ontario Mental Ontario Ministry for Research and Innovation. He has served as a panel member of CIHR Scholarships and continues to serve as a panel member for CIHR Neuroscience "B". He has also served on a number of peer review panels including those for Alzheimer Society of Canada, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Ontario Mental Health Foundation, and Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation Early Researcher Awards. health Foundation. His research focuses on gaining a greater understanding of the reparative mechanisms in the mammalian central and peripheral nervous systems, as a consequence of injury and disease. 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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Physiology Candidate Lectures, Dr. Kris Cowley, June 1 & 2, 2011
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 24 May '11

24 May '11

The Department of Physiology Assistant Professor Candidate Lectures Speaker: Kris Cowley, Ph.D Research Associate Spinal Cord Research Centre Department of Physiology University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Research Lecture, June 1 "Spinal neurochemical mechanisms generating and coordinating locomotion: Making the transition from swing to stance." Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 1:00pm Physiology Library, Rm 431, BMSB 745 Bannatyne Avenue Everyone welcome Teaching Lecture, June 2 "Common themes and discrepancies regarding spinal locomotor pattern generators: Tales of mice and men" Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 10:00am Physiology Library, Rm 431, BMSB 745 Bannatyne Avenue Everyone welcome Students encouraged to attend Posters attached. For more information contact: Dr. David McCrea Director: Spinal Cord Research Centre Phone: 789-3770 E-mail: dave(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca Spinal Cord Research Centre University of Manitoba Department of Physiology 745 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3E 0J9 Tel: (204)789-3770 Fax: (204)789-3930 dave(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca

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MNN2011 Conference - Abstract Deadline Today 5pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 19 May '11

19 May '11

Register Now <http://www.cvent.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-2nd-annual-meetin…> | WCSN Membership Renewal <http://sfn-manitoba.ca/application/> | Abstract Submission <http://www.cvent.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-2nd-annual-meetin…> | Contact Us <mailto:mnn@sbrc.ca> | MNN2011 Conference Website <http://www.cvent.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-2nd-annual-meetin…> ________________________________ Abstract Deadline Today 5pm Hilton Winnipeg Airport 1300 Wellington Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B2 Get Driving Directions <http://www.cvent.com/Events/Info/DrivingDirections.aspx?e=64dbc979-492d-471…> <http://www.cvent.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-2nd-annual-meetin…> REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 6TH, 2011 WCSN Status* Category Cost MEMBER† A B C Faculty, professional Postdoc, technician, resident Student $ 60.00 $ 45.00 $ 30.00 NON-MEMBER A B C Faculty, professional Postdoc, technician, resident Student $120.00 $ 90.00 $ 60.00 *WCSN = Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience. †Membership dues must be current. <http://guest.cvent.com/d/kdq5hk/3K> ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 17TH, 2011 BECOME A MEMBER OF WCSN/RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP In order to benefit from the discounted conference rate and to present your abstract, you must be a member of WCSN. Be sure to renew your membership! <http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca/application/> <http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca/application/> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Having trouble with the link? Simply copy and paste the entire address listed below into your web browser: {[E-EMAIL URL]} * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * If you no longer want to receive emails from {[P-FIRST NAME]} {[P-LAST NAME]} please click the link below. {[EMAIL OPT OUT]} 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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MNN Seminar May 27th - Dr. G. Kirouac
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 18 May '11

18 May '11

Everyone is invited to attend..... Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar: Dr. Gilbert Kirouac DATE: Friday, May 27th, 2011 TIME: 9:00 am LOCATION: 360 Helen Glass Bldg. (video-linked to Theatre "B") TOPIC: "Role of the midline thalamus in emotional arousal". Dr. Gilbert Kirouac Associate Professor Department of Oral Biology Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba Dr. Kirouac's laboratory is interested in the brain mechanisms that regulate emotions and motivation. They use a combination of tract tracing and immunohistochemistry to identify anatomical connections; in vivo electrophysiology to measure neuron activity; in vivo voltametry to measure neurotransmitter release; and neuropharmacology combined with behavioral tests to understand functional mechanism involved in emotional behavior. His seminar will discuss the emerging role for the paraventricular nucleus of the midline thalamus in the regulation of emotional arousal and negative emotional states following a painful and fear-inducing experience. The possible implications of this research for the development of novel drug treatments for post traumatic stress disorder will also be presented. For more information, contact the MNN Office at (T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca Presented in co-operation with University of Manitoba Clinical Neuroscience Rounds An initiative of: 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: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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MNN seminar May 2011
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 17 May '11

17 May '11

Dear Manitoba Neuroscientists, As you know, the Manitoba Neuroscience Network holds monthly seminars, the last Friday of each month, in cooperation with Clinical Neuroscience Rounds. Although most seminars have been in Theatre B at the Bannatyne Campus of the University of Manitoba, one of our objectives is to spread a few of these seminars around to the different neuroscience campuses in Winnipeg. We have had 2 at the St. Boniface Campus. They have been well-attended by St. Boniface neuroscientists but modestly attended by people from other campuses. The May seminar will be held on May 27, 9-10 am at the FORT GARRY CAMPUS, Helen Glass 370. The speaker is Dr. Gilbert Kirouac from the Faculty of Dentistry. Because the purpose of these seminars is largely to facilitate interaction/familiarization among neuroscientists, I encourage as many of you as possible to travel to the Fort Garry Campus for this event. For those who cannot leave the Bannatyne Campus, there will be a videolink to Theatre B. I am told it is functional but I will insist on testing to avoid what happened during the April seminar. Thank you all for your understanding and commitment to the MNN seminar series. Sincerely, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris M. Anderson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics University of Manitoba Principal Investigator, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research Center President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network T: 204.235.3946 │ F: 204.237.4092 │ E: canderson(a)sbrc.ca

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SFN travel awards for trainees
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 17 May '11

17 May '11

Dear Manitoba Neuroscientists: Each year the Society for Neuroscience offers travel grants through its local Chapters. The Winnipeg Chapter is now accepting applications from graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for this competition. A Chapter committee will rank the applications and forward the top-ranked applications to the Society for Neuroscience for adjudication. In the past our Chapter has successfully attracted several of these awards so I encourage all trainees travelling to the SFN 2011 meeting to submit applications for travel funds. Please forward to wcsn(a)sbrc.ca: * Completed student or postdoc application form (attached) * Copy of the abstract submitted for the SfN annual meeting * A one-page leter of recommendation from the nominee's mentor/advisor commenting on the nominee's contributions to neuroscience research * A one-page curriculum vitae from the nominee, including the following information: o Education (including the date at whicthe nominee advanced to Ph.D candidacy) o Honors/awards o Publications (abstracts and manuscripts) DEADLINE: MAY 26, 2011 http://www.sfn.org/index.aspx?pagename=Chapters_Grants_and_Awards --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris M. Anderson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics University of Manitoba Principal Investigator, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research Center President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network T: 204.235.3946 │ F: 204.237.4092 │ E: canderson(a)sbrc.ca

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Neuroscience Candidate - Public Lecture - Dr. Mengzhou Xue - May 17th...
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 13 May '11

13 May '11

PUBLIC LECTURE: NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM CANDIDATE Dr. Mengzhou Xue Tuesday, May 17, 2011 9:00 A.M. �C 10:00 A.M. Theatre C, Basic Medical Sciences Bldg. Dr. Mengzhou Xue, MD/PHD Head of Science Institute University of Central Lancashire (UK) TOPIC: Role of Proteases in Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Mice�� Everyone welcome! For more information, contact Dr. Xin�\Min Li Neuroscience Research Program, Faculty of Medicine (T) (204)977�\5633 or xinmin_li(a)umanitoba.ca Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 �C 351 Tach�� Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Tel: 204.235.3939 7Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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Department of Physiology Candidate Lectures, May 17 & 18, 2011
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 12 May '11

12 May '11

The Department of Physiology Assistant Professor Candidate Lectures Tuan Bui, Ph.D Motor Control Laboratory Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia Teaching Lecture Tuesday, May 17, 2011 "Development of Spinal Locomotor Networks" Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 1:00PM Physiology Library, Rm 431, BMSB 745 Bannatyne Avenue Students encouraged to attend. Research Lecture Wednesday, May 18, 2011 "Getting a grasp on dI3 interneurons" Wednesday May 18, 2011 at 11:00AM Physiology Library, Rm 431, BMSB 745 Bannatyne Avenue All are welcome to attend both lectures. Posters attached For more information contact: Dr. David McCrea Director: Spinal Cord Research Centre Phone: 789-3770 E-mail: dave(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca Spinal Cord Research Centre University of Manitoba Department of Physiology 745 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3E 0J9 Tel: (204)789-3770 Fax: (204)789-3930 dave(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca

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