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

Reminder - MNN Seminar Dr. Tiina Kauppinen Fri Mar 28 @ 9am
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 25 Mar '14

25 Mar '14

Manitoba Neuroscience Network | Seminar Series Date: Friday, March 28th, 2014 Time: 9:00 am Location: PX236/238 PsychHealth Bldg. Dr. Tiina Kauppinen Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics Principle Investigator, Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba Topic: Microglial modulation as a therapeutic approach in CNS disorders. Location: PX236/238 PsychHealth Bldg. Biosketch: Tiina M Kauppinen is an Assistant Professor and principle investigator at the University of Manitoba. She obtained her Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Molecular Brain Research in 2001 from the University of Kuopio, Finland. Her Ph.D. studies (published in her maiden name, Tikka) discovered the neuroprotective potential of minocycline, an antibiotic that has several anti-inflammatory functions unrelated to its anti-microbial mechanisms. Dr. Kauppinen did her postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Francisco (2002-2006). After which she became an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at University of California, San Francisco (2006-2012). Dr. Kauppinen joined the Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba July 2012. Her research focuses on the role of microglia and neuroinflammation in acute (ie- stroke) and chronic (ie- Alzheimer's disease) central nervous system disorders, and on the effects of chronic inflammation on fetal (ie- gestational diabetes) and infant (ie- poor diet) neurocognitive development. The overall goals of her research program are to 1) understand how microglial functions affect neurodegeneration, neurogenesis and neuronal functions, 2) establish approaches to modulate microglial responses, and 3) develop new therapeutic strategies with multiple disease relevance. Dr. Kauppinen received a prestigious Jordi Folch Pi award 2008 from American Society for Neurochemistry. Her research has been funded by grants from American Heart and Stroke and Alzheimer Society of Canada. 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 Seminar Mar 28th @ 9am Dr. Tiina Kauppinen
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 18 Mar '14

18 Mar '14

Manitoba Neuroscience Network | Seminar Series Date: Friday, March 28th, 2014 Time: 9:00 am Location: PX236/238 PsychHealth Bldg. Dr. Tiina Kauppinen Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics Principle Investigator, Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba Topic: Microglial modulation as a therapeutic approach in CNS disorders. Location: PX236/238 PsychHealth Bldg. Biosketch: Tiina M Kauppinen is an Assistant Professor and principle investigator at the University of Manitoba. She obtained her Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Molecular Brain Research in 2001 from the University of Kuopio, Finland. Her Ph.D. studies (published in her maiden name, Tikka) discovered the neuroprotective potential of minocycline, an antibiotic that has several anti-inflammatory functions unrelated to its anti-microbial mechanisms. Dr. Kauppinen did her postdoctoral training at the University of California, San Francisco (2002-2006). After which she became an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at University of California, San Francisco (2006-2012). Dr. Kauppinen joined the Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba July 2012. Her research focuses on the role of microglia and neuroinflammation in acute (ie- stroke) and chronic (ie- Alzheimer's disease) central nervous system disorders, and on the effects of chronic inflammation on fetal (ie- gestational diabetes) and infant (ie- poor diet) neurocognitive development. The overall goals of her research program are to 1) understand how microglial functions affect neurodegeneration, neurogenesis and neuronal functions, 2) establish approaches to modulate microglial responses, and 3) develop new therapeutic strategies with multiple disease relevance. Dr. Kauppinen received a prestigious Jordi Folch Pi award 2008 from American Society for Neurochemistry. Her research has been funded by grants from American Heart and Stroke and Alzheimer Society of Canada. 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 An initiative of: Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 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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Reminder: Neuroscience Research Program Open House
by Kelly Jorundson 13 Mar '14

13 Mar '14

REMINDER: Tomorrow ... Friday, March 14, 2014 Everyone is invited to attend! Neuroscience Research Program - Open House WHEN: Friday, March 14, 2014 TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Please stop by to see our new facility and visit with our investigators. We will provide tours, company and food. To get to us, go to the Canad Inns lobby (near Starbucks) and enter the glass doors marked "Kleysen Institute". Take the elevator to the 4th floor and go to the conference room. Location Information: Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine 4th Floor - 710 William Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0Z3 For more information: Chris M. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor and Director, Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba T: 204-318-2565 E: chris.anderson(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:chris.anderson@med.umanitoba.ca> [open house.jpg] /sent on behalf of Chris M. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor and Director, Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba T: 204-318-2565 E: chris.anderson(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:chris.anderson@med.umanitoba.ca>

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Notice of seminar - Dr. Eftekharpour
by Kelly Jorundson 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

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Seminar - Dr. Hassan Marzban Friday Mar 14 NOON
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Pharmacology and Therapeutics Seminar Series Everyone is invited! <http://www.sbrc.ca/ccarm/faculty/dr-thomas-netticadan/> Date: Friday, March 14, 2014 Time: 12:00 Noon Location: ** Pharmacology and Therapeutics Library A229 Chown Bldg.** **Video-conferenced to R1002 SBRC Hassan Marzban, <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/anatomy/marzbanhassan.html > Ph.D Assistant Professor Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science Manitoba Institute of Child Health (MICH) Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba Topic: "Cerebellar Development In Health and Disease; early cerebellar circuit" 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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2014 MNN Retreat - June 26-27 GIMLI, MB
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

Dear Neuroscientists: As you all know, the MNN has held annual scientific meetings each of the last 4 years. The format for the meetings has been similar for each of these years and although the meetings have been well-received, we would like to introduce other formats that encourage networking and collaboration. One of these formats is a retreat-style structure that brings principal investigators together off-campus with opportunities for social interaction as well as a scientific program. This year, I have stepped aside from organizing the meeting and Paul Fernyhough will be serving as MNN meeting chair. He is looking at organizing a retreat in Gimli on June 26-27. This meeting will be for PI's only. We agree that the retreat format will likely attract fewer PI's but also that those who do attend will be focussed and enthusiastic, producing a successful event. Around 25 PI's gave a preliminary indication they would attend in response to a previous email from Paul, which I think is a strong indication that the event would succeed. Overall, the idea is that while there may be a retreat-style or alternative format meeting from time to time, there will be a traditional scientific meeting with full trainee participation at least every second year. So the plan will be to hold a more traditional style meeting again next in 2015. Thanks to Paul for taking charge. PI's can expect to receive further information from Paul. Please give him a strong idea of whether you will attend given the details he will outline. That way, he can design the best format possible. I encourage you all to participate! Sincerely, Chris Anderson President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience MNN Director 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 Research Program Open House
by Kelly Jorundson 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Everyone is invited to attend! /sent on behalf of Chris M. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor and Director, Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba T: 204-318-2565 E: chris.anderson(a)med.umanitoba.ca

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