March 2016 - Neuro-All - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

FW: Brain Awareness Week wrap-up
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 22 Mar '16

22 Mar '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Hello everyone, BAW 2016 has come to a close, and I would like to thank everyone who came out to support our events. I would also like to extend special thanks to all those who worked so hard to make these events a success. Our speakers for the Café Scientifique on multiple sclerosis: Dr. Ruth Ann Marrie, Dr. James Marriott, and Dr. Chase Figley, who did a marvelous job communicating their latest research on MS. Over 80 people attended the Café at McNally Robinson, and the audience was very engaged, asking many excellent questions. Our volunteers for the 2nd Annual Winnipeg Brain Bee: Dr. Barb Shay, Teresa Figley, Dr. Katinka Stecina, Dr. Soheila Karimi, Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, Dr. Sabine Hombach-Klonisch, Dr. Sarah Chen, Crystal Acosta, and Scott Dyck, who organized the questions, served as judges and guides, and led demonstrations for the participants. This year we welcomed 18 students from Winnipeg and Brandon, and thanks to the efforts of these individuals, the day was a great success. We also hosted a reporter from Shaw TV, and his piece on the Brain Bee can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6frRgTJ2dFs <https://owa.ad.umanitoba.ca/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=g31eCauOSOruChIKpSI4eD5m6wV F2ZDl2vsdnmYc-vusQtKfT1LTCGgAdAB0AHAAcwA6AC8ALwB3AHcAdwAuAHkAbwB1AHQAdQBiAGU ALgBjAG8AbQAvAHcAYQB0AGMAaAA_AHYAPQA2AGYAcgBSAGcAVABKADIAZABGAHMA&URL=https% 3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fwatch%3fv%3d6frRgTJ2dFs> All those who met with CERC Dr. Oliver Ernst, particularly Samantha Lee, who escorted Dr. Ernst around the Fort Garry campus, and Drs. Mike Jackson, Jörg Stetefeld, and Prashen Chelikani who provided much appreciated transportation. Dr. Ernst enjoyed his visit tremendously, and I think he was left with a very positive impression of the University and our research. All of these events were expertly documented by our Social Media Director, Crystal Acosta, who has been very busy posting to our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. If you havent checked them out yet, I highly recommend that you do so! (you do not need to log in to see our posts) Twitter: @manitobaneuro Facebook: facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience Instagram: @manitobaneuroscience Finally, none of these events would be possible without the help of our superb admin assistants, Kae Normandeau and Kelly Jorundson. You work wonders ladies! Thank you! I look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting in June, and discussing the possibilities for new neuroscience outreach events. Thank you for your continued support of the MNN. Best wishes, Sari Sari S. Hannila, PhD Director of Outreach, Manitoba Neuroscience Network Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science University of Manitoba cid:image004.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00

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MNN-organized Public Lecture Tonight
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

REMINDER: There will be a public lecture TONIGHT, presented by your Manitoba Neuroscience Network in honour of BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK. The speaker is Dr. Oliver Ernst, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Structural Neurobiology from the University of Toronto. His title is, "Molecular Architecture of Life." The presentation will be in the Robert B. Schultz Lecture Theatre at the Fort Garry Campus at 6:30. More information is included on the attached poster. Please consider supporting this event if you can. We hope to see you there! ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Nick Shepel Student Travel Award - Deadline: Apr 29 2016
by Kelly Jorundson 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

Nick Shepel Student Travel Award Competition deadline: Friday April 29th, 2016 The Nick Shepel Student Travel Award was established by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre 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 College of Medicine - University of Manitoba) by providing an annual award(s) (up to $1,000 max) to support travel costs associated with the applicant's attendance at a future 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 College 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. Amount of award(s) may vary each year (minimum value - $400). 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: 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 Tel: 204.235.3939 | Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca View this online: http://www.sbrc.ca/2016/03/2016-nick-shepel-student-travel-award/ Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders Albrechtsen Research Centre, St. Boniface Hospital & 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

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Brain Awareness Week - Special Lecture Dr. Oliver Ernst | Tuesday Mar 15th @ 12:00 Noon
by Networking 2016 07 Mar '16

07 Mar '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Sari Hannila, Director of Outreach, Manitoba Neuroscience Network. Everyone is invited! B R A I N A W A R E N E S S W E E K SPECIAL LECTURE Tuesday, March 15, 2016 | 12:00 NOON | Theatre B Basic Medical Sciences Building, Bannatyne Campus Dr. Oliver Ernst <http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/person/oliver-p-ernst/> Canada Excellence Research Chair Structural Neurobiology Topic: Structure and Dynamics of GPCRs Oliver P. Ernst obtained his Dr. rer. nat. (chemistry/ biochemistry) from the University of Freiburg, Germany, in 1994. After research training at Rockefeller University, he joined the CharitéUniversitätsmedizin Berlin in 1995, where he became a group leader and made his habilitation in biophysics in 2003. Since 2011, he has been a full professor in the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto. He holds the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Structural Neurobiology and is a co-director of the Canadian Institute For Advanced Research (CIFAR) research program Architecture of Life. His research focuses on rhodopsin and visual signal transduction as well as other G-protein-coupled receptors. 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 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> Kelly Jorundson MNN Networking Assistant T: 204.235.393 F: 204.237.4092 ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image002.png@01D16D79.A2025FB0 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image004.jpg@01D16D79.A2025FB0 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image005.png@01D16D79.A2025FB0

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