November 2014 - Neuro-All - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Lecture Dr. Robert Stowe - Wed Nov 26 1-2pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

Presented on behalf of BC Neuropsychiatry Group and Dr. Mandana Modirrousta, Director, Neurostimulation and Neuropsychiatric Unit. Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba You are all invited to join a video-linked presentation.. Wednesday Nov 26 1-2 pm Nov 26, 1-2 pm Time: 1-2 pm Location: Video-Link to R1002 St. Boniface Research, St. Boniface Campus Dr. Robert Stowe <http://psychiatry.ubc.ca/person/robert-stowe/> Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry University of British Columbia TOPIC: "A 21-Year Old Man With ASD, Refractory Schizophrenia, Facial Dysmorphism And A Duplication Of Chromosome 7q36.2 That Overlaps With DPP6" Research and Interests: Neuropsychiatric Genetics Catatonia Frontal/executive functions Neuropsychiatry of traumatic brain injury Electrophysiology of cognition. Program Page: Neuropsychiatry <http://psychiatry.ubc.ca/about/programs/neuropsychiatry/> /sent on behalf of Mandana Modirrousta MD PhD FRCPC Assistant professor Director, Neurostimulation and Neuropsychiatric Unit. Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba M4028, McEwen building St. Boniface General Hospital 409 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 phone 204-237-2606 fax: 204 233 8051 Adjunct professor Biomedical Engineering Program Dept. of Elect. & Comp. Engineering, University of Manitoba 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 Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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Neuroscience Seminar - Michael Jackson | Friday Nov 28 @ 9am
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 19 Nov '14

19 Nov '14

Everyone is invited.... Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2014/2015 Seminar Series Friday, November 28th, 2014 | 9:00 am Dr. Michael Jackson Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology &Therapeutics, University of Manitoba Principal Investigator, Neuroscience Research Program, Kleysen Institute for Advance d Medicine Health Sciences Centre & University of Manitoba Topic: Regulation of Ca2+ influx pathways that contribute to Alzheimer's pathology Location: PX236/238 PsychHealth Bldg. Brief Biosketch: Michael Jackson joined the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics at the University of Manitoba in April 2013 as an Assistant Professor. His laboratory is located in the newly constructed Neurosciences research laboratories in the Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine (KIAM). Dr. Jackson obtained his PhD from McGill University in the Department of Pharmacology. Following postdoctoral training at the University of Toronto in the Department of Physiology, he moved to the Robarts Research Institute at Western University in 2008 as a Research Scientist and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. A major focus of his research is to understand how specific families of Ca2+-permeable channels, previously implicated in neurological disease, contribute to the loss of Ca2+ homeostasis, impaired synaptic transmission and plasticity as well as neuronal cell death associated with AD and other neurodegenerative disorders. These studies make use of multidisciplinary approaches including, electrophysiological, biochemical and cellular imaging techniques. For more information, please contact: MNN Office R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 T: 204.235.3939 F: 204.237.4092 E: mnn(a)sbrc.ca Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research & Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences 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 kelly.jorundson(a)med.umanitoba.ca Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology

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REVISED: Lecture: Dr. Mary Connolly - *WEDNESDAY at 1pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 18 Nov '14

18 Nov '14

Presented on behalf of BC Neuropsychiatry Group and Dr. Mandana Modirrousta, Director, Neurostimulation and Neuropsychiatric Unit. Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba You are all invited to join a video-linked presentation.. Wednesday, Nov 19th, 2014 Time: 1-2 pm Location: Video-Link to R1002 St. Boniface Research Centre Dr. Dr. Mary Connolly <http://cfri.ca/our-research/researchers/results/Details/mary-b-connolly > Clinical Investigator, CFRI Clinical Professor and Division Head, Division of Neurology, Department of Paediatrics, University of British Columbia Director of the Epilepsy Surgery Program, BC Children's Hospital TOPIC: "The Neuropsychiatric Comorbidity of Epilepsy as Illustrated by Tuberous Sclerosis Complex" Summary: My research centers on various aspects of pediatric neurology, primarily epilepsy and surgical management of epilepsy. Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in children and is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures due to uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain. Thirty per cent or more of epilepsy cases do not respond to conventional epileptic medications. Other treatments for epilepsy are epilepsy surgery, vagus nerve stimulation, the ketogenic diet and investigational anti-epileptic drugs. The epilepsy surgery program at BC Children's Hospital was established in the mid 90s. My research focuses on outcomes following epilepsy surgery of various types and the influence of surgery on seizure control, quality of life, learning and attention. I am also involved in research in video-EEG monitoring, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, psychiatric comorbidity in epilepsy and adverse reactions to anti-epileptic drugs. /sent on behalf of Mandana Modirrousta MD PhD FRCPC Assistant professor Director, Neurostimulation and Neuropsychiatric Unit. Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba M4028, McEwen building St. Boniface General Hospital 409 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 phone 204-237-2606 fax: 204 233 8051 Adjunct professor Biomedical Engineering Program Dept. of Elect. & Comp. Engineering, University of Manitoba 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 Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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Lecture: Dr. Mary Connolly - Today at 1pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 18 Nov '14

18 Nov '14

Presented on behalf of BC Neuropsychiatry Group and Dr. Mandana Modirrousta, Director, Neurostimulation and Neuropsychiatric Unit. Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba You are all invited to join a video-linked presentation.. Nov 19, 1-2 pm Time: 1-2 pm Location: Video-Link to R1002 St. Boniface Research Centre Dr. Dr. Mary Connolly <http://cfri.ca/our-research/researchers/results/Details/mary-b-connolly > Clinical Investigator, CFRI Clinical Professor and Division Head, Division of Neurology, Department of Paediatrics, University of British Columbia Director of the Epilepsy Surgery Program, BC Children's Hospital TOPIC: "The Neuropsychiatric Comorbidity of Epilepsy as Illustrated by Tuberous Sclerosis Complex" Summary: My research centers on various aspects of pediatric neurology, primarily epilepsy and surgical management of epilepsy. Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in children and is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures due to uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain. Thirty per cent or more of epilepsy cases do not respond to conventional epileptic medications. Other treatments for epilepsy are epilepsy surgery, vagus nerve stimulation, the ketogenic diet and investigational anti-epileptic drugs. The epilepsy surgery program at BC Children's Hospital was established in the mid 90s. My research focuses on outcomes following epilepsy surgery of various types and the influence of surgery on seizure control, quality of life, learning and attention. I am also involved in research in video-EEG monitoring, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, psychiatric comorbidity in epilepsy and adverse reactions to anti-epileptic drugs. /sent on behalf of Mandana Modirrousta MD PhD FRCPC Assistant professor Director, Neurostimulation and Neuropsychiatric Unit. Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba M4028, McEwen building St. Boniface General Hospital 409 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 phone 204-237-2606 fax: 204 233 8051 Adjunct professor Biomedical Engineering Program Dept. of Elect. & Comp. Engineering, University of Manitoba 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 Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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MNN 6th Annual Scientific Meeting - Save the Date
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 17 Nov '14

17 Nov '14

This message has been sent on behalf of: Soheila Karimi, PhD Meeting Chair, Manitoba Neuroscience Network 5th Annual Scientific Meeting - Christopher Anderson, PhD President, Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience Dear Neuroscience community, We are pleased to announce that the 6th MNN Scientific Annual Meeting will be held on June 12, 2015. We are planning for a vibrant and productive day to bring together the MNN community and show case neuroscience research in Manitoba. Please save the date to attend and stay tuned for details of the scientific program which will be announced in early March 2015. Abstract deadline is May 8, 2015. The format will be similar to previous meetings, featuring: - Visiting keynote speaker - Local neuroscientists showcasing Manitoba research - Networking opportunities - Poster session with trainee awards Date: June 12, 2015 8:30am-6:00pm Location: Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown <http://www.radisson.com/winnipeg-hotel-mb-r3c0b8/mbwinnip> 288 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0B8 The Manitoba Neuroscience Network is an initiative formed to enhance coordination, efficiency and clinical application of neuroscience discovery in Manitoba. It is managed by the Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience. For more information, contact: Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Av. Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:mnn@sbrc.ca> -- Soheila Karimi, PhD Assistant Professor in Physiology and Pathophysiology Senior Scientist, Regenerative Medicine Program Principal Investigator, Spinal Cord Research Center Scientist, Manitoba Institute of Child Health Faculty of Medicine University of Manitoba Lab Site: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~karimis/ 745 Bannatyne Avenue, 629 BMSB Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Canada Phone: Office (204) 272-3109 Lab (204) 789-3454 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 Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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MNN Visiting Speaker Dr. Robert Brownstone Nov
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 04 Nov '14

04 Nov '14

Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2014/2015 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday, November 7th, 2014 | 3:00 pm Dr. Robert Brownstone <http://neurosurgery.medicine.dal.ca/rbrownstone.htm> Professor, Departments of Medical Neuroscience & Surgery; Director of Research, Division of Neurosugery, Dalhousie University Topic: Sensorimotor confluence and spinal cord plasticity following injury. Location: THEATRE B, Bannatyne Campus (*Reception immediately following lecture in CanadInn Hotel, 2nd floor, Ambassador Room A) Brief Biosketch: A native of Manitoba, Rob Brownstone completed most of his training at the University of Manitoba, beginning with a B.Sc. in computer science, followed by MD and PhD degrees. He then pursued post-doctoral training in neurophysiology at the Panum Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark, before returning to the University of Manitoba for residency training in neurosurgery. He accepted a faculty position there, where he practiced for five years as a neurosurgeon and spinal cord researcher before re-locating to Dalhousie University in 2000. Dr. Rob Brownstone is a Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Spinal Cord Circuits, and Professor in the Departments of Surgery (Neurosurgery) and Medical Neuroscience at Dalhousie University. As a functional neurosurgeon, he treats patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, intractable pain syndromes, and epilepsy. Work in his laboratory focuses on neural circuits controlling movement. Specifically, he studies how the brain activates spinal cord neuronal circuits to produce movement, how these spinal cord circuits are configured to produce appropriate motor coordination, and how circuits between the spinal cord and muscles ensure appropriate limb movement. His research is currently supported by three grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, as well as grants from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation and Nova Scotia Research and Innovation Trust. He is frequently an invited speaker to international meetings, and sits on a variety of national and international neuroscience research committees and boards. On September 18, 2014, Dr Brownstone was inducted as a Fellow into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. For more information, contact the MNN Office at (T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca 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 Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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