January 2015 - Neuro-All - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Research Lecture: T. Kauppinen Feb 6 @ 12noon
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 30 Jan '15

30 Jan '15

Everyone is invited! <http://www.sbrc.ca/ccarm/faculty/dr-thomas-netticadan/> Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Seminar Series Date: Friday, February 06, 2015 Time: 12:00 Noon Location: S200 Medical Services Building Dr. Tiina Kauppinen <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/pharmacology/faculty_members/7…> Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Manitoba Principle Investigator, Neuroscience Research Program, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Health Sciences Centre & University of Manitoba Researcher, Manitoba Institute of Child Health Topic: "You are what you eat and what your mother ate - the effects of gestational diabetes mellitus on the offspring's brain" For more information: Dr. Vernon Dolinsky Seminar Series Coordinator vdolinsky(a)mich.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)umanitoba.ca Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology

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TODAY Research Seminar - Chris Cadonic Jan 29 @ 4pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

Everyone is invited.... Research Seminar - Chris Cadonic DATE: Thursday, January 29 TIME: 4:00-4:30PM LOCATION: Eng. Bldg., E2�\320 Chris Cadonic MSc candidate Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Medicine & Science TOPIC: Developing a Computer Simulaton for Mitochondrial Functioning in an Alzheimer��s Disease Mouse Model Pizza and drinks will be provided following the seminar. 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 Tach�� Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Tel: 204.235.3939 | Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology

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MNN Seminar - Dr. Hassan Marzban Friday Jan 30th @ 9am
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 27 Jan '15

27 Jan '15

Everyone is invited! Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2014/2015 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday, January 30th, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. Location: PX236/238 PsycHealth Bldg., Bannatyne Campus Dr. Hassan Marzban <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/anatomy/marzbanhassan.html > Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Science, College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Topic: Cerebellar Development In Health and Disease; the role of lysosomal acid phosphatase 2 (Acp2) Brief Biosketch: Dr. Marzban received his BSc in Physiotherapy from the Iran University of Medical Sciences, followed by an MSc in Human Anatomy from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. He then completed his PhD in Anatomical Sciences from the Department of Human Anatomy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Prior to joining the University of Manitoba, Dr. Marzban was recruited as an assistant professor in the Medical School at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He joined Dr. R. Hawkes' laboratory as visiting scientist and subsequently he was recruited as an assistant professor (research) at the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of Calgary. Dr. Marzban's research interests are to understand cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in cerebellar development, with a focus on neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Mouse models with mutations in genes, such as ACP2 and SNCA, are used in his research. Dr. Marzban's research interests are focused on cerebellar development and understanding the cellular and molecular mechanism of the cerebellar neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. His research involves the cerebellum as a model system for studying the normal and abnormal development of the nervous system. Dr. Marzban believes that the temporal and spatial dynamics of cerebellar development are exquisitely controlled and as a model, this structure combines the simplicity of spinal cord development with the complexity of cerebral cortical formation. Mouse models with a spontaneous mutation in the Acp2 (lysosomal acid phosphatase 2) gene cause a neurodevelopmental disorder called naked-ataxic (nax). Dr. Marzban's group investigates the developmental roles of Acp2, SNCA, P75, autophagy and caspase signaling molecules in the cerebellum. His research program aims to understand the specific molecular mechanisms underlying cerebellar neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegeneration to provide a foundation for development of therapeutic treatment targets and, ultimately, prevention of nervous system diseases. For more information: For more information, contact the MNN Office at: Manitoba Neuroscience Network General Office R4046 - 351 Tache Av. Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 (T) 204.235.3939 (F) 204.237.4092 (E) mnn(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:mnn@sbrc.ca>

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OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - please consider
by Chris Anderson 21 Jan '15

21 Jan '15

BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK is March 16-20 and the Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience is excited to be very active this year. Dr. Sari Hannila is the Director of Outreach and she is busy organizing several events with outstanding potential. Events during this week include: * Cafe Scientifique on concussion * Visit and public lecture by Canada Excellence Research Chair, Dr. Matthew Farrer * Brain Bee for Manitoba students * Laboratory tours for students and public These events require volunteers to help with tasks such as: * Brain Bee question design and judging (Faculty needed) * Greeters and guides for registration and helping students/families find their way (Anyone suitable for this) * Laboratory tours and demonstrations (Anyone with PI approval) * Miscellaneous tasks (Anyone) Please consider helping out where you can to make these events successful. PI's please chat with your staff and trainees about helping. Then, let Sari Hannila know about your willingness to participate at sari.hannila(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:sari.hannila@umanitoba.ca> ASAP. THANKS! Chris Anderson WCSN President and Manitoba Neuroscience Network Director E: chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca

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Dr. Robert Hess - Friday Jan 16th at 9am
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 15 Jan '15

15 Jan '15

Everyone is invited... Neuroscience Rounds Date: January 16, 2015 Time: 9:00 am Location: Px236/238 PsychHealth Lecture Theatre, HSC Dr. Robert Hess Professor and Ophthalmology Research Director McGill University http://mvr.mcgill.ca/Robert/site/home.html Topic: Behavioural approaches that harness brain plasticity to promote recovery of vision. /sent on behalf of Behzad Mansouri MD PhD FRCP(C) Assistant Professor, Neuroscientist, Neurologist and Neuro-ophthalmologist Section of Neurology, Department of internal Medicine Department of Ophthalmology Biomedical Engineering Program, Department of Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Manitoba Winnipeg, 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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Reminder - MNN Speaker Dr. Gerald Zamponi - Friday Jan 16 @ 3pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 12 Jan '15

12 Jan '15

REMINDER.... Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2014/2015 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday, January 16th, 2015 3:00 pm Dr. Gerald Zamponi Senior Associate Dean for Research Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary Topic: Voltage gated calcium channels as therapeutic targets for pain. Location: Theatre C, Bannatyne Campus (Reception to follow in Canad Inns - Ambassador Room A) Brief Biosketch: Dr. Gerald Zamponi is an internationally recognized expert on the biophysics, molecular biology, modulation, and pharmacology of ion channels and their role in nervous system function. His research focuses on exploring how these channels contribute to neurological disorders such as chronic pain. His goal is to develop strategies to regulate ion channel function for therapeutic intervention. Dr. Zamponi's scientific work has garnered dozens of national and international awards. He has also authored more than 215 papers in top tier scientific journals and has been invited to present at almost 200 scientific conferences around the world. In addition, his research on ion channel therapeutics has resulted in numerous patents.Dr. Zamponi served as Head of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and is currently the Senior Associate Dean for research at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. In addition to being an AI-HS Scientist, he is the Canada Research Chair in Molecular Neurobiology and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. 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)umanitoba.ca Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology

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Visiting Speaker - Dr. Gerald Zamponi Jan 16 @ 3pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 06 Jan '15

06 Jan '15

Everyone is invited! Manitoba Neuroscience Network Visiting Speaker Series Dr. Gerald Zamponi <https://www.ucalgary.ca/pp/profiles/gerald-w-zamponi> Date: Friday, January 16th, 2015 Time: 3:00 pm Location: Theatre C, Bannatyne Campus Dr. Gerald Zamponi Senior Associate Dean for Research Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary Topic: Voltage gated calcium channels as therapeutic targets for pain. Brief Biosketch: Dr. Gerald Zamponi is an internationally recognized expert on the biophysics, molecular biology, modulation, and pharmacology of ion channels and their role in nervous system function. His research focuses on exploring how these channels contribute to neurological disorders such as chronic pain. His goal is to develop strategies to regulate ion channel function for therapeutic intervention. Dr. Zamponi's scientific work has garnered dozens of national and international awards. He has also authored more than 215 papers in top tier scientific journals and has been invited to present at almost 200 scientific conferences around the world. In addition, his research on ion channel therapeutics has resulted in numerous patents. Dr. Zamponi served as Head of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and is currently the Senior Associate Dean for research at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. In addition to being an AI-HS Scientist, he is the Canada Research Chair in Molecular Neurobiology and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. 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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