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

MNN Visiting Speaker Series | Dr. Derek Bowie - Fri May 20 @ 12 Noon LECTURE
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 May '16

10 May '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Friday, May 20th, 2016 12:00 Noon | Theatre C, Bannatyne Campus S p e a k e r Dr. Derek Bowie Professor - Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, McGill University Director - GEPRO M Topic: Ionotropic glutamate receptors and Fragile-X syndrome Abstract: The Bowie Lab uses a combination of techniques to study ionotropic glutamate receptors (iGluRs), GABA-A receptors and more recently, Na+ channels. All ion-channel families are widespread in the vertebrate brain and fulfill many important roles in healthy individuals as well as being implicated in disease states associated with postnatal development (e.g. autism, schizophrenia), cerebral insult (e.g. stroke, epilepsy) and aging disorders (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, Parkinsonism). We are looking at iGluRs, GABA-A receptors and Na+ channels at two inter-related levels. In molecular terms, we are examining the events that occur when each ion-channel family is activated with the aim of developing novel therapeutic compounds. At the cellular level, we are studying the role that iGluRs, GABA-A receptors and Na+ channels fulfill in shaping the behaviour of neuronal circuits and how these processes may be corrected in disease states. The talk will focus on recent work on NMDA-type iGluRs and how it relates to deficits in Fragile-X syndrome. Bio: Dr. Derek Bowie is the Director of the FRQS-funded research group, GEPRO M, and has been a Professor at McGill University since 2002. He is the recipient of the Canada Research Chair award in Receptor Pharmacology and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Physiology, Current Neuropharmacology and Channels. Dr. Bowie earned his Ph.D. at the University of London after completing his undergraduate degree at Strathclyde University in Scotland. He then carried out postdoctoral training in France (Université Louis Pasteur), Switzerland (University of Zurich) and the USA (National Institutes of Health) before holding a faculty position at Emory University in Atlanta. The Bowie lab focuses on the structure-function properties of ionotropic glutamate receptors, GABA-A receptors and sodium channels as well as examining their role in neuronal circuit behaviour. http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/pharma/dbowielab/publications.html Kelly Jorundson Manitoba Neuroscience Network R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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IMPORTANT REMINDER: MNN MTG - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 13TH
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 May '16

10 May '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Reminder - Abstract Deadline - May 13, 2016 This is a friendly reminder that the ABSTRACT DEADLINE for our Manitoba Neuroscience Network meeting is only 3 DAYS AWAY! Please show your support by attending the meeting and also encourage your trainees and research staff to participate in this event and submit their work for poster presentation. The DEADLINE for abstract submission is May 13st, 2016. Please follow the link (www.sbrc.ca/mnn2016 <http://www.cvent.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-6th-scientific-me eting/event-summary-5c5901246d2046629015a1587f1705d0.aspx> ) to view the program, register and submit an abstract. Thank you and see you there. Sincerely, Ben /sent on behalf of Ben Albensi Chair, Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2016 Meeting Kelly Jorundson Manitoba Neuroscience Network R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Nick Shepel Travel Award
by Kelly Jorundson 05 May '16

05 May '16

We are pleased to announce this year's recipient(s) of the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation - Nick Shepel Travel Award. Congratulations to Scott Dyck (Supervisor: Soheila Karimi) and Glen Sequiera (Supervisor: Sanjiv Dhingra) who were both selected to receive awards. This year's recipients will receive up to $750 CDN each, to be used for reimbursement of eligible travel expenses as identified in their applications. (as per SBH travel policies). For more information on the Nick Shepel Travel Award, please visit http://www.sbrc.ca/2016/03/2016-nick-shepel-student-travel-award/ <http://www.sbrc.ca/2016/03/2016-nick-shepel-student-travel-award/> /sent on behalf of Dr. Paul Fernyhough Acting Head & Professor, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Manitoba Director, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research 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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Talk TODAY - Genes and drugs regulating stem cell function and repair
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 03 May '16

03 May '16

Everyone is invited "Genes and drugs regulating stem cell function and repair" Dr. David Kaplan Professor, Department of Medical Genetics University of Toronto Hospital for Sick Children 1:00 pm, TODAY - May 3, 2016 Theatre B, Basic Medical Sciences Building Kae Normandeau MNN Networking Assistant ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Opportunity to meet with MNN keynote speaker Dr. Samuel Gandy | June 14 2016
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 02 May '16

02 May '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Dear all, As you may already know, this year's keynote speaker for the <http://www.cvent.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-6th-scientific-me eting/event-summary-5c5901246d2046629015a1587f1705d0.aspx> Manitoba Neuroscience Network meeting (June 14-15, 2016) is <http://www.mountsinai.org/profiles/samuel-e-gandy> Dr. Sam Gandy. A Public Lecture is scheduled during the evening of June 14th and the Scientific meeting is scheduled for Wednesday June 15th, 2016. Since Dr. Gandy will be in Winnipeg all day on Tuesday, June 14th, we will be scheduling meetings with interested faculty. If you are interested in meeting with Dr. Gandy for approximately 30 min that day, please send me an email ( <mailto:balbensi@sbrc.ca> balbensi(a)sbrc.ca) and I will make every effort to schedule some time for Dr. Gandy to meet with you. Regards, Ben /sent on behalf of Benedict C. Albensi, Ph.D., Manitoba Dementia Research Chair Everett Endowment Fund Chair Professor, Univ. of Manitoba Dept. of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Coll. of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sci. Research Affiliate, Centre on Aging Scientist, Children's Hospital Research Inst. of Manitoba (CHRIM) Principal Investigator, St. Boniface Hospital Research Contact: 204/235-3942 (office) 204/235-3941 (lab) 204/782-3698 (cell) 204/235-3939 (DND administrative manager) 204/237-4092 (fax) Mailing address: St. Boniface Hospital Research 351 Tache Ave./Lab 4050 Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 2A6 Canada ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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