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

Neuroscience outreach - CBC radio programs
by Sari Hannila 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

Dear colleagues, In this email, I would like to tell you about an exciting new platform for sharing your research with the public. Jean-Eric Ghia has been in contact with Ici-Radio Canada Première to create French-language radio segments that will talk about new research findings and papers that have been produced at Manitoba universities. These biweekly segments will be 6-8 minutes long and they will air Tuesdays at 7:45 am on the Radio Canada morning show Le 6-9. Jean-Eric presents these segments in conjunction with Dr. Fernand Saurette of Université de Saint-Boniface, who focuses on work being done in the natural sciences. The first segment aired on September 22nd, and roughly 20 more segments are currently planned. If you would like to feature your work on the program, please email Jean-Eric ( Jean-Eric.Ghia(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Jean-Eric.Ghia@umanitoba.ca>) and put "Biomedical Radio Canada" in the subject line. Your email should include the following information: 1. A copy of the manuscript or PDF of the published paper (please mention any embargo dates) 2. A lay abstract 3. Your affiliations and the names of the lab personnel who were involved in the project This is a wonderful opportunity to share our work with the francophone community in Manitoba and I hope you will take advantage of it. On a related note, Jean-Eric has been asked by the producer to consider doing similar segments for CBC Radio 1 in English, so if you would like to become involved with this, please contact us. Contrary to the old joke, you do not need to have "a good face for radio". Best wishes, Sari Sari S. Hannila, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science Associate Member, Spinal Cord Research Centre College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba [UM-logo-col-horz-Health-Sciences-right] Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science Room 130, Basic Medical Sciences Building 745 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0J9 Tel: (204) 789-3483 Fax: (204) 789-3920 Sari.Hannila(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sari.Hannila@med.umanitoba.ca>

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FW: Dept of Pathology Grand Rounds Sept 30 2015 | 1pm MS473 HSC
by Chris Anderson 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

All are welcome: PATHOLOGY GRAND ROUNDS Date: September 30, 2015 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM Location: MS473 Thorlakson Bldg HSC Speaker: Dr. Shawna Noy, MD Anatomical Pathology Resident (PGY 4) Title: CONCUSSION: Coming to a Theatre Near You Learning Objectives: 1. Review chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the literature and media. 2. Discuss our research relating to CTE in a routine neuropathology service. 3. Discuss its relevance and future directions. This event is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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MNN Visiting Speaker Seminar - Prof Tomoaki Shirao - Tues Oct 13 @ 3pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

Everyone is invited! MANITOBA NEUROSCIENCE NETWORK 2015/2016 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series *Tuesday, October 13th, 2015 - 3pm TOMOAKI SHIRAO Professor and Chairman, Graduate School of Medicine Gunma University, Japan TOPIC: Novel actin-dependent mechanism of synaptic plasticity. Location: *Theatre C, Basic Med. Sci. Bldg. RECENT PUBLICATIONS: Yamazaki H, Kojima N, Kato K, Hirose H, Iwasaki T, Mizui T, Takahashi H, Hanamura K, Roppongi RT, Koibuchi N, Sekino Y, Mori N, Shirao T. "Spikar, a novel drebrin-binding protein, regulates the formation and stabilization of dendritic spines." J Neurochem. 128: 507-522 (2014) Mizui T, Sekino Y, Yamazaki1, Yuta Ishizuka H, Takahashi H, Kojima N, Kojima M and ShiraoT. "Myosin II ATPase activity mediates the long-term potentiation-induced exodus of stable F-actin bound by drebrin A from dendritic spines" PLoS One. 9(1):e85367. (2014) Tanabe K, Yamazaki H, Inaguma Y, Asada A, Kimura T, Takahashi J, Taoka M, Ohshima T, Furuichi T, Isobe T, Nagata K, Shirao T, Hisanaga S. "Phosphorylation of drebrin by cyclin-dependent kinase 5 and its role in neuronal migration." PLoS One. 9:e92291 (2014) Yuta Ishizuka, Hideo Shimizu, Eiko Takagi, Mai Kato, Hirotaka Yamagata, Masahiko Mikuni, Tomoaki Shirao. "Histone deacetylase mediates the decrease in drebrin cluster density induced by amyloid beta oligomers" Neurochem. Int. 76:114-121 (2014) Kudo S, Suzuki Y, Noda S, Mizui T, Shirai K, Okamoto M, Kaminuma T, Yoshida Y, Shirao T and Nakano T. "Comparison of the radiosensitivities of neurons and glial cells derived from the same rat brain." Exp. Ther. Med. 8: 754-758, 2014 POSITIONS/EMPLOYMENT: 1984 Research Associate at the Dept of Pharmacology, Gunma University School of Medicine 1988 Research Associate at the Laboratory of Neurochemistry, Natl Inst for Physiol Sci 1991 Associate Professor at the Department of Physiology, Keio University School of Medicine 1993-present - Professor, Dept of Neurobiol and Behavior, Gunma Univ Sch of Med, 2001-2006 Director, Inst of Exp Animal Res, Gunma Univ Sch of Med, Maebashi, Japan 2004-present Vice-chairman, ERSC, Gunma Univ Grad Sch of Med Partners: Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders Neuroscience Research Program, Health Sciences Centre & University of Manitoba 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 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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FW: Advancement of Strategic Research Plan 2015-2020 Themes
by Chris Anderson 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

Dear All, I read through the e-mail below we all received originating from the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International). You are all aware that there are core research themes identified in the Strategic Research Plan 2015-2020 for the University of Manitoba. The meetings referred to below are meant to develop these research themes as indicated. You may have noticed there is a committee to examine "Imaging" as a possible area of emphasis. I would suggest that those of us who consider imaging in humans and animal models to be an important area of growth and potential should attend the imaging meeting on November 6. I just wanted to make sure anyone interested is aware. Thanks. Chris ******************************************************** Chris M. Anderson, PhD Professor of Pharmacology 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)umanitoba.ca From: med-academics-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:med-academics-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Research Medicine Sent: September 22, 2015 9:55 AM To: med-academics(a)ms.umanitoba.ca Subject: Advancement of Strategic Research Plan 2015-2020 Themes The following has been sent on behalf of Dr. Peter Nickerson, Vice Dean Research - Faculty of Health Sciences ---------------------- Office of the Vice Dean Research Faculty of Health Sciences [cid:image002.jpg@01CF6E8C.C8C0A960] Room S212 Medical Services Bldg. 750 Bannatyne Ave, Wpg, MB R3E 0W2 T: 204-789-3375 F: 204-789-3942 E: Resmed(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Resmed@umanitoba.ca> W: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/research/ From: adr-rlo-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:adr-rlo-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> [mailto:adr-rlo-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Lindsey Troschuk Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 3:50 PM To: adr-rlo(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:adr-rlo@lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Karin Wittenberg; Peter Graham; James House; Derek Oliver; Dean Agriculture; Chase Figley Subject: [Adr-rlo] Advancement of Strategic Research Plan 2015-2020 Themes The following email is sent on behalf of Dr. Gary Glavin, Associate Vice-President (Research) Dear Associate Deans (Research)/Research Liaison Officers: In the spirit of advancing the University of Manitoba's new Strategic Research Plan 2015-2020 (SRP), the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) has scheduled meetings (see table below) for each of the SRP's research and cross-cutting themes. Please distribute this email broadly to researchers in your units and encourage them to attend those meeting(s) that relate to their areas of research. The aim of meetings is to continue strengthening research and collaboration in each of the themes, to the stage where groups are prepared to participate in major institutional and/or other initiatives supported by the granting agencies. The Chairs of the committees who guided development of the theme descriptions, have generously agreed to chair the initial meetings, which we expect will be held two to three times per year. Topics for discussion may include: * external and industrial partnerships; * potential for interdisciplinary collaboration and cluster development; * possible collaborative grant submissions, and * other synergistic opportunities. The theme of Integrative Research in Health and Well-Being is the focus of the research of the Faculty of Health Sciences. If other faculties are interested in understanding or working with this Faculty, ADR/RLOs can contact Dr. Peter Nickerson, Vice-Dean, Research. The theme of Safe, Healthy, Just and Sustainable Food Systems has already held a large one-half day workshop with student participation and an invited speaker. Please note there is an additional meeting on Imaging, that has been identified as having somewhat of a critical mass of researchers working in this area. Following this initial meeting, it may fall within the themes of Fundamental Research and/or Integrative Research in Health and Well-Being. Name of Committee Chair of Initial meeting Date and Time Location Culture and Creative Works Orjan Sandred October 20th, 2:30-4:00 pm 210 Helen Glass Sustainable Systems for Resilient Communities Lyn Ferguson October 21st, 1:00-2:30 pm Borger Boardroom, E1-270 EITC Safe, Healthy, Just and Sustainable Food Systems James House October 26th, 1:00-2:30 pm Borger Boardroom, E1-270 EITC Human Rights and Social Justice Debra Parkes October 27th, 1:00-2:30 pm 210 Helen Glass Sustainable Water Management Systems Karin Wittenberg October 27th, 3:00-4:30 pm 210 Helen Glass Arctic System Science David Barber October 28th, 1:30-3:00 pm 477 Wallace Building Understanding and Communicating Information Peter Graham October 30th, 10:30-12:00 pm 543/44 University Centre High Performance Materials, Structures and Processes Douglas Thomson and Derek Oliver November 3rd, 1:00-2:30 pm 210 Helen Glass Indigenous Research Rob Hoppa November 4th, 1:00-2:30 pm 210 Helen Glass Imaging Chase Figley November 6th, 1:00-2:30 pm D112A Dentistry Lindsey Troschuk Administrative Assistant to Dr. Gary Glavin, Associate Vice-President (Research) 290 Brodie Centre University of Manitoba 727 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3E 3P5 Ph: 204-789-3493 Fax: 204-789-3585 Lindsey.Troschuk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lindsey.Troschuk@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/research<http://www.umanitoba.ca/research> This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies.

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Reminder: Tomorrow - MNN Seminar - SEPT 25 - Marc Del Bigio
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

REMINDER - TOMORROW... Everyone is invited! *Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2015/2016 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series* DATE/TIME: Friday, September 25th, 2015 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: PX236/238 PsycHealth Bldg., Bannatyne Campus *MARC DEL BIGIO, MD, PhD, FRCPC Professor - Department of Pathology, Professor - Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Sciences, College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences,University of Manitoba; Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neuropathology *TOPIC: Pharmacologic Therapy for Hydrocephalus - Past and Future Learning objectives: * Understand the pathogenesis of brain damage caused by hydrocephalus * Understand how different rationale drug interventions have so far failed to make a difference and what new approaches are being explored. Biosketch: MD 1982, PhD 1987, FRCPC (Neuropathology) 1993. Dr. Del Bigio is clinical & experimental neuropathologist who has been studying hydrocephalus since 1984. His research interests also include brain damage following premature birth and brain damage due to substance abuse (e.g. alcohol, toluene). Our Partners: -Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience -Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research -Neuroscience Research Program, Health Sciences Centre/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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Update - Art of Neuroscience program
by Sari Hannila 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

Dear colleagues, The second of our outreach programs that has made great strides in the last few months is our collaboration with the Manitoba Craft Council. I am pleased to inform you that this program recently received a $6,000 grant from the Manitoba Arts Council, one of the major arts funding agencies in the province. This is the maximum amount awarded by the Arts Council, and the funds will be used to support the artists in their work and to develop exhibitions featuring the works that are produced. The first phase of the collaboration has been very successful and I would like to share some preliminary images of the works that have been created. The first is the result of the collaboration between Kris Cowley and artist Heather Komus. It is a mixed media piece representing the degenerative process of Alzheimer's disease. The other works shown have been produced through the partnership of Mike Jackson and artist Lesley Nakonechny. This collaboration has produced some intensely personal and powerful pieces, including the one titled, "Alzheimer's Portrait 2: Father Jackson", which uses linocut to depict Mike's father and his struggle with Alzheimer's. After visiting Mike's lab, Lesley was also inspired to take photographs of "Neurons in Nature", and she placed these photos in petri dishes to create the lightbox that you see. Feeling inspired? You can take part in the next phase of the program! We will be reviewing the next round of artist applications in early October, so if you are interested in participating, please send me an email and we will try to match you. All we require is a lot of enthusiasm and a little bit of your time! Best wishes, Sari Sari S. Hannila, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science Associate Member, Spinal Cord Research Centre College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba [UM-logo-col-horz-Health-Sciences-right] Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science Room 130, Basic Medical Sciences Building 745 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0J9 Tel: (204) 789-3483 Fax: (204) 789-3920 Sari.Hannila(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sari.Hannila@med.umanitoba.ca>

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2015/2016 MNN Speaker Series - *Sept 25* Marc Del Bigio
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 18 Sep '15

18 Sep '15

resending without attached poster due to bounce failure notifications received back from UofM - apologies if you receive duplicate email.. Please circulate Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2015/2016 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday, September 25th, 2015 9:00 a.m. Marc Del Bigio <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/pathology/ DelBigio.html> , MD, PhD, FRCPC Professor - Department of Pathology, Professor - Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Sciences, College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba; Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neuropathology "Pharmacologic Therapy for Hydrocephalus - Past and Future" Location: PX236/238 PsycHealth Bldg., Bannatyne Campus Learning objectives: * Understand the pathogenesis of brain damage caused by hydrocephalus * Understand how different rationale drug interventions have so far failed to make a difference and what new approaches are being explored. Biosketch: MD 1982, PhD 1987, FRCPC (Neuropathology) 1993. Dr. Del Bigio is clinical & experimental neuropathologist who has been studying hydrocephalus since 1984. His research interests also include brain damage following premature birth and brain damage due to substance abuse (e.g. alcohol, toluene). Partners: Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience St. Boniface Hospital Research Health Sciences Centre 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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2015/2016 MNN Speaker Series - Jan 25 Marc Del Bigio
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 18 Sep '15

18 Sep '15

resending without attached poster due to bounce failure notifications received back from UofM - apologies if you receive duplicate email.. Please circulate Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2015/2016 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday, September 25th, 2015 9:00 a.m. Marc Del Bigio <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/pathology/ DelBigio.html> , MD, PhD, FRCPC Professor - Department of Pathology, Professor - Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Sciences, College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba; Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neuropathology "Pharmacologic Therapy for Hydrocephalus - Past and Future" Location: PX236/238 PsycHealth Bldg., Bannatyne Campus Learning objectives: * Understand the pathogenesis of brain damage caused by hydrocephalus * Understand how different rationale drug interventions have so far failed to make a difference and what new approaches are being explored. Biosketch: MD 1982, PhD 1987, FRCPC (Neuropathology) 1993. Dr. Del Bigio is clinical & experimental neuropathologist who has been studying hydrocephalus since 1984. His research interests also include brain damage following premature birth and brain damage due to substance abuse (e.g. alcohol, toluene). Partners: Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience St. Boniface Hospital Research Health Sciences Centre 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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2015/2016 MNN Speaker Series - Jan 25 Marc Del Bigio
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 18 Sep '15

18 Sep '15

Please circulate Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2015/2016 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday, September 25th, 2015 9:00 a.m. Marc Del Bigio <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/pathology/ DelBigio.html> , MD, PhD, FRCPC Professor - Department of Pathology, Professor - Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Sciences, College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba; Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neuropathology "Pharmacologic Therapy for Hydrocephalus - Past and Future" Location: PX236/238 PsycHealth Bldg., Bannatyne Campus Learning objectives: * Understand the pathogenesis of brain damage caused by hydrocephalus * Understand how different rationale drug interventions have so far failed to make a difference and what new approaches are being explored. Biosketch: MD 1982, PhD 1987, FRCPC (Neuropathology) 1993. Dr. Del Bigio is clinical & experimental neuropathologist who has been studying hydrocephalus since 1984. His research interests also include brain damage following premature birth and brain damage due to substance abuse (e.g. alcohol, toluene). Partners: Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience St. Boniface Hospital Research Health Sciences Centre 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 website and social media
by Chris Anderson 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

OPEN VOLUNTEER POSITION - Communications/Social Media Director The Manitoba Neuroscience Network has created volunteer leadership positions over the past few years to fuel growth and success that a single person could not achieve alone. We have Directors of Outreach (Sari Hannila) and Seminars (Eftekhar Eftekharpour), as well as many volunteers for outreach events and annual meeting program chairs - Drs. Kirouac (2012/13), Fernyhough (2014), Karimi (2015) and Albensi (2016). Volunteers provide substantial benefits to their colleagues and discipline by controlling a manageable portfolio that they can take ownership of, develop into a source of pride and use as evidence of service in their own careers. As you know, we are developing a comprehensive website to feature our research, training, outreach, facilities, events and more. Establishment of a strong visual identity and a framework for the new website is almost complete, and we are working on developing strong content. A major part of communicating our content and having current, continual interaction with other scientists, potential recruits and the public, is having a strong social media presence. Ideally, we will use Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin, at least, to communicate alongside our new website. We're looking for someone to develop an active presence for MNN on these and potentially other social media platforms. Not everyone will be well-suited for this type of position but we're hoping to find just one person among us who is. If you think you can help or might know someone who can, please contact me at chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:chris.anderson@umanitoba.ca>. Faculty would be preferred but a trainee may be appropriate for this position if there has been proper consultation with the advisor. Thank you. Chris Anderson Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network T: 204-318-2565 E: chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca

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