March 2013 - Neuro-All - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Manitoba Neuroscience Network Meeting 2013
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 27 Mar '13

27 Mar '13

As announced in the Fall, the Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2013 annual scientific meeting will be held on JUNE 10, 2013. The meeting website, registration and abstract submission will open April 3. You will receive a meeting announcement that day with all the information you will need. Don't forget to renew your Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience membership for 2013 (www.sfn-manitoba.ca) to take advantage of reduced rates. For now, here are some important details: MEETING DATE: JUNE 10, 2013 MEETING LOCATION: RADISSON WINNIPEG DOWNTOWN 288 Portage Avenue 11th and 13th Floor conference area with outdoor terrace ABSTRACT DEADLINE: MAY 10, 2013 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 3, 2013 THEMES: Sensory and Motor Systems; Development and Disorders of the CNS PARTNERS: This is a joint meeting between the MNN and the Manitoba-Ontario endMS Research and Training Centre of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada SPONSORS: The primary sponsor is the Manitoba Health Research Council. THANK YOU! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris M. Anderson, Ph.D. President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience MNN Meeting Chair Gilbert Kirouac, Ph.D. MNN Program Chair wcsn(a)sbrc.ca

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2013 Nick Shepel Student Travel Award
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

2013 Nick Shepel Student Travel Award Competition deadline: May 10th, 2013 The Nick Shepel Student Travel Award was established by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research to honor Nick Shepel who was an outstanding researcher, friend and leader. Nick was a true inspiration to his lab partners and brought fire, humor, and a desire to always do better. His insistence to always try better will have a permanent effect on his lab mates. Nick led by example and taught that detailed preparation and execution of experiments ensured reliable results. Purpose: The purpose of this fund shall be to recognize a young investigator (graduate student within the Faculty of Medicine - University of Manitoba) by providing an annual award (valued at up to $1,000) to support travel costs associated with the applicant's attendance at a national/international conference where the applicant is presenting a poster or oral presentation. Eligibility: At the time of application, students must be registered in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. 1. "Registered" includes being accepted by the major department of study, admitted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, or eligible to register in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. 2. A student admitted under the "Provisional Status" may not receive the award during the provisional period. 3. Only one award will be given per competition (valued at up to $1,000). 4. Students must be giving a poster or oral presentation at an upcoming scientific meeting (national/international) Submission Instructions: A complete application consists of the following: 1. Introductory letter describing meeting 2. Copy of abstract 3. Curriculum vitae 4. Current GPA, transcripts not needed 5. Proposed budget of travel costs 6. Submit your completed application materials to: Dr. Paul Fernyhough Director - Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 How to apply for reimbursement: Reimbursement will be done in accordance with St. Boniface Hospital travel policies. Only original receipts will be accepted. Copies may be accepted only where proof of submission to another agency is provided. For more information, contact: Kelly Jorundson, Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders R4046-351 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 E: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> T:204.235.3939 F: 204.237.4092 Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca

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REMINDER: TOMORROW - MNN Seminar - Dr. Xin-Min Li Friday Mar 22 | 9am
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 21 Mar '13

21 Mar '13

Manitoba Neuroscience Network - Seminar Series Friday, March 22nd, 2013 | 9:00 a.m. Dr. Xin-Min Li <http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/psychiatry/research/ab out_xin-min_li.html> Professor - Department of Psychiatry University of Manitoba TOPIC: "Depression: from clinical guidelines to neurobiology." Location: PX236/238 Psychiatry Bldg. Biosketch: Dr. Xin-Min Li is a Professor and Ruth Hurd Chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Assistant Dean of the International Graduate Program at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Li is currently the Director of the Neuroscience Research Program at the Faculty of Medicine, and holds a cross appointment in the Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science. Dr. Li received his M.D. and PhD in Physiology at Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences in Changchun, China and completed his residency in Psychiatry at University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Li completed postdoctoral training in the Department of Psychiatry at University of Saskatchewan and at Harvard University. Dr. Li began his academic career at University of Saskatchewan as Assistant Professor (1992) and was Director of the Neuropsychiatric Research Unit prior to moving to University of Manitoba in 2007. Dr. Li's research interests are primarily biological psychiatry. His research uses animal models to examine the role of white matter and neurodegeneration in mood disorders and schizophrenia using cellular, molecular, microMRI imaging, and behavioural assessment techniques. He also studies the mechanisms of treatment in psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on the neuroprotective effects of antidepressants and atypical antipsychotics. His work includes research collaborations in North America and China. Dr. Li has received research support from Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), Manitoba Health Research Council (MHRC), Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation (CPRF), Alzheimer's Society of Canada, Schizophrenia Societies, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Li has a successful track record in developing successful strategic research partnerships and spearheaded the development of the highly successful Schizophrenia Research Program Partnership and the Anxiety and Depression Research Initiative. 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 Kelly Jorundson Executive Assistant Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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Pharmacology Seminar Friday Mar 15 @ 12:00 noon
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 13 Mar '13

13 Mar '13

Pharmacology and Therapeutics Seminar Series Date: Friday, March 15, 2013. Time: 12:00 Noon Location: Samuel Cohen Auditorium, St. Boniface Research Centre** **Video-conferenced to Bannatyne Campus (A229 Chown Bldg.) Dr. Wafa Kammouni Research Associate, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba Topic "Exploring oxidative stress induced by rabies virus in dorsal root ganglia." Dr. Wafa Kammouni is a Research Associate in the Department of Internal Medicine under the supervision of Dr. Alan Jackson. He is studying rabies virus interactions with dorsal root ganglia. He has developed primary cultures of dorsal root ganglia since they are permissive to infection and resistant to apoptosis. He has also studied oxidative stress-induced by rabies virus infection in vitro. By applying immunofluorescence techniques and western blotting Dr. Kammouni pointed out that oxidative stress response occurs in cultured dorsal root ganglia, that this phenomenon is controlled by anti-oxidants and that there is increased amount of nuclear factor kB (NF-kB) without an increase in the activity leading to a possible defect in anti-oxidant response. For more information: Dr. Ben Albensi Seminar Series Coordinator e: balbensi(a)sbrc.ca t: 204.235.3939 Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research & Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics University of Manitoba Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology

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MNN Seminar - Dr. Xin-Min Li Friday Mar 22 | 9am
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

Manitoba Neuroscience Network - Seminar Series Friday, March 22nd, 2013 | 9:00 a.m. Dr. Xin-Min Li <http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/psychiatry/research/ab out_xin-min_li.html> Professor - Department of Psychiatry University of Manitoba TOPIC: "Depression: from clinical guidelines to neurobiology." Location: PX236/238 Psychiatry Bldg. Biosketch: Dr. Xin-Min Li is a Professor and Ruth Hurd Chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Assistant Dean of the International Graduate Program at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Li is currently the Director of the Neuroscience Research Program at the Faculty of Medicine, and holds a cross appointment in the Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science. Dr. Li received his M.D. and PhD in Physiology at Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences in Changchun, China and completed his residency in Psychiatry at University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Li completed postdoctoral training in the Department of Psychiatry at University of Saskatchewan and at Harvard University. Dr. Li began his academic career at University of Saskatchewan as Assistant Professor (1992) and was Director of the Neuropsychiatric Research Unit prior to moving to University of Manitoba in 2007. Dr. Li's research interests are primarily biological psychiatry. His research uses animal models to examine the role of white matter and neurodegeneration in mood disorders and schizophrenia using cellular, molecular, microMRI imaging, and behavioural assessment techniques. He also studies the mechanisms of treatment in psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on the neuroprotective effects of antidepressants and atypical antipsychotics. His work includes research collaborations in North America and China. Dr. Li has received research support from Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), Manitoba Health Research Council (MHRC), Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation (CPRF), Alzheimer's Society of Canada, Schizophrenia Societies, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Li has a successful track record in developing successful strategic research partnerships and spearheaded the development of the highly successful Schizophrenia Research Program Partnership and the Anxiety and Depression Research Initiative. 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 Kelly Jorundson Executive Assistant Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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