September 2019 - Neuro-All - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

MNN Seminar - Friday Sept 27/19 @ 9am | Px236/238 PsycHealth Bldg.
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

S E M I N A R & V I S I T I N G S P E A K E R S E R I E S D A T E Friday, September 27th, 2019 9am L O C A T I O N Px236/238 PsycHealth Bldg. Bannatyne Campus S P E A K E R Tiina Kauppinen Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Manitoba Principal Investigator, Neuroscience Research Program, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Health Sciences Centre Researcher, Childrens Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba T O P I C Microglial modulation rescues cognitive impairment caused by fetal exposure to gestational diabetes O B J E C T I V E S * To explain the impact of gestational diabetes exposure to offspring neurodevelopment * To evaluate how microglial activation can influence neuronal function and viability * To identify targets/means to modulate microglial functions B I O Dr. Kauppinen was born and educated in Kuopio, Finland. She obtained her M.Sc. in Biotechnology (1998) and Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Molecular Neuroscience (2001) from the University of Kuopio, Finland. She did her postdoctoral training (2002-2006) at the University of California, San Francisco, while earning a Docent degree in Neuroinflammation (2007) from University of Kuopio, Finland. She continued in the Department of Neurology, UCSF as an Adjunct Assistant Professor (2006-2012). Dr. Kauppinen joined the Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba in July 2012. Currently she is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, a principle investigator in the Neuroscience Research Program at Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, and researcher in Childrens Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. Dr. Kauppinens research laboratory investigates how microglial functions are regulated and how to harness them to promote brain health and recovery in acute (stroke, traumatic brain injury) and chronic (Alzheimers disease) central nervous system disorders, brain tumour, and in neurodevelopmental disturbances (fetal exposure to gestational diabetes). Her research is funded by grants from Alzheimer Society of Canada (ASV), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Childrens Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba Foundation (CHRIM), Heart and Stroke Foundation Canada (HSFC), Manitoba Health Research Council (MHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and University of Manitoba. Recent publications: <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Kauppinen+Tiina+or+Tikka+Tiina+or +Tikka+T+and+minocycline> https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Kauppinen+Tiina+or+Tikka+Tiina+or+ Tikka+T+and+minocycline For more information, contact the MNN office @ 204.235.3939 Tabrez Siddiqui Chair, MNN Seminar Series E: Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> Kelly Jorundson Executive Assistant Manitoba Neuroscience Network Email: <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> kjorund(a)sbrc.ca Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Reminder: Alzheimer Society Public Talk: Spotlight on Dementia Research
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 18 Sep '19

18 Sep '19

/sent on behalf of Benedict C. Albensi, PhD, BCMAS, CRQM Manitoba Dementia Research Chair Everyone is invited! Spotlight on Dementia Research: Whats Happening Now and its Impact on the Future <https://alzheimer.mb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Spotlight-on-Research-Se pt-24-2019.pdf> Click here to view the poster. Keynote Speaker Dr. Saskia Sivananthan Chief Research & KTE Officer, Alzheimer Society of Canada Tuesday, September 24, 2019 7 8:30 pm Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium St. Boniface Hospital Research 351 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, MB Around the world, researchers are taking significant strides to look for ways to prevent dementia, to improve the quality of life of those impacted and to ultimately find a cure. Come to hear Dr. Sivananthan, a neuroscientist, global policy leader and Chief Science Officer at the Alzheimer Society of Canada talk about the latest research, new findings and what it means for the future of dementia. Chair: Dr. Benedict C. Albensi, Manitoba Dementia Research Chair; Everett Endowment Fund Chair, St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre Limited seating! Three easy ways to register! 1. Email alzmb(a)alzheimer.mb.ca <mailto:alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca> 2. Call 204-943-6622 or 1-800-378-6699 3. <https://secure2.convio.net/alzmb/site/Ecommerce;jsessionid=00000000.app216a ?store_id=1741&NONCE_TOKEN=02328DC99D5C253737865993A9786753> Click here to register online today! Kelly Jorundson Coordinator, Membership & Operations Manitoba Neuroscience Network Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 . ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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*Updated* MNN Seminar & Speaker Series 2019/2020
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 13 Sep '19

13 Sep '19

S E M I N A R & V I S I T I N G S P E A K E R S E R I E S Time: 9 : 0 0 A M Location: PX236/238 PSYCH HEALTH BLDG Speaker Date Dr. Tiina Kauppinen September 27, 2019 Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Manitoba | Principal Investigator, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Dr. Mandana Modirrousta October 25, 2019 Associate Professor, Neuropsychiatrist & Director, Neuromodulation & Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba | Principal Investigator, DND St. Boniface Hospital Research Dr. Jun-Feng Wang November 29, 2019 Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Manitoba | Principal Investigator, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Dr. Ana Hanlon-Dearman January 31, 2020 Associate Professor, Pediatrics & Child Health, University of Manitoba Dr. Benjamin Lindsey February 28, 2020 Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Science, University of Manitoba Brain Awareness Week March 9 -13, 2020 Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour March 27, 2020 Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba Dr. Geoffrey Hicks April 24, 2020 Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics | Director, Regnerative Medicine Program Director, Mammalian Functional Genomics Centre Senior Investigator, RIOH Dr. Ji-Hyun Ko May 29, 2020 Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Science, University of Manitoba | Principal Investigator, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine For more information, contact the MNN office networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca> or T: 204-235-3939 /sent on behalf of Tabrez Siddiqui Chair, MNN Seminar Series E: Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> Kelly Jorundson Coordinator, Membership & Operations Manitoba Neuroscience Network Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 . ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Suggestions for visiting speakers
by Kelly Jorundson 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

[cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00] Dear faculty member, As part of our visiting speaker series, I am looking for suggestions for speakers. I would appreciate if you could give me your suggestions by the end of this week. Thank you, Tabrez Siddiqui Chair, MNN Visiting Speaker & Seminar Series Program Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> Kelly Jorundson Coordinator, Membership & Operations Manitoba Neuroscience Network Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca<mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 . ****************************************** [cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710]<http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> [cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480]<https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> [cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480] <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> [cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480] <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Manitoba Neuroscience Network | Seminar Series 2019-2020
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 10 Sep '19

10 Sep '19

Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2019/2020 SEMINAR SERIES The following seminars will be held @ 9:00 AM PX236/238 PsychHealth Bldg. Speaker Date Dr. Tiina Kauppinen September 27, 2019 Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Manitoba | Principal Investigator, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Title: TBA To be announced October 25, 2019 Dr. Jun-Feng Wang November 29, 2019 Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Manitoba | Principal Investigator, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Title: TBA Dr. Ana Hanlon-Dearman January 31, 2020 Associate Professor, Pediatrics & Child Health, University of Manitoba Title: TBA Dr. Benjamin Lindsey February 28, 2020 Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Science, University of Manitoba Title: TBA Brain Awareness Week March 9 -13, 2020 Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour March 27, 2020 Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba Title: TBA To be announced April 24, 2020 Dr. Ji-Hyun Ko May 29, 2020 Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Science, University of Manitoba | Principal Investigator, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Title: TBA Our Sponsors: Health Sciences Centre | St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre | University of Manitoba Thank you, Tabrez Sidddiqui Chair, MNN Visiting Speaker & Seminar Series Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> Kelly Jorundson Coordinator, Membership & Operations Manitoba Neuroscience Network Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 . ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Sept 24 -St Boniface Hosp. Res Cohen auditorium - Chief Science Officer from the Alz Soc will speak at St Boniface
by membership＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

/sent on behalf of Benedict C. Albensi, PhD, BCMAS, CRQM Manitoba Dementia Research Chair Everyone is invited! Spotlight on Dementia Research: Whats Happening Now and its Impact on the Future <https://alzheimer.mb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Spotlight-on-Research-Se pt-24-2019.pdf> Click here to view the poster. Keynote Speaker Dr. Saskia Sivananthan Chief Research & KTE Officer, Alzheimer Society of Canada Tuesday, September 24, 2019 7 8:30 pm Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium St. Boniface Hospital Research 351 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, MB Around the world, researchers are taking significant strides to look for ways to prevent dementia, to improve the quality of life of those impacted and to ultimately find a cure. Come to hear Dr. Sivananthan, a neuroscientist, global policy leader and Chief Science Officer at the Alzheimer Society of Canada talk about the latest research, new findings and what it means for the future of dementia. Chair: Dr. Benedict C. Albensi, Manitoba Dementia Research Chair; Everett Endowment Fund Chair, St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre Limited seating! Three easy ways to register! 1. Email alzmb(a)alzheimer.mb.ca <mailto:alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca> 2. Call 204-943-6622 or 1-800-378-6699 3. <https://secure2.convio.net/alzmb/site/Ecommerce;jsessionid=00000000.app216a ?store_id=1741&NONCE_TOKEN=02328DC99D5C253737865993A9786753> Click here to register online today! Kelly Jorundson Coordinator, Membership & Operations Manitoba Neuroscience Network Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 . ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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