February 2022 - Neuro-All - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Become a 2022 MNN Member!
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

Dear Colleagues, The Manitoba Neuroscience Network is proud to unify and promote networking and outreach opportunities to the neuroscience community in Manitoba. The pandemic has limited our activities more than we'd like but we have still been busy! Led by Tabrez Siddiqui and Sari Hannila, our committed volunteers have been providing exceptional neuroscience speaker experiences and outreach initiatives, respectively. With a big thank you to Crystal Acosta for her leadership, we also recently expanded our website (www.manitobaneuroscience.ca <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> ). Built on a virtual institute model, there is an enhanced news and announcements section, an updated events calendar, information about training programs and opportunities, information about our award-winning outreach programs and MORE. To support these and other initiatives, it's time for a membership drive. You are invited to become a 2022 MNN member. Re-building of the membership section of the website has prevented a large-scale membership drive for quite some time, so the current membership base for 2022 is zero. We need you, please! Any member of the academic, medical, corporate or public sectors can be a member. We have 3 membership categories and a special all-inclusive lab group rate to offer, as follows: Regular Member $60 Academic faculty, physicians and non-trainee professionals in other industries Associate Member $30 Postdoctoral fellows, medical residents, research associates, emeritus academic faculty Student Member $15 Undergraduate and graduate students Regular Member (All-inclusive)* $120 Regular members who wish to pay a single price for all members of a research lab *The all-inclusive regular membership allows laboratory leaders (PIs) to enroll entire labs for one price ($120). Regular PI members will add subaccounts for each lab member, who will then receive an email prompting them to complete their membership setup (HELP CENTRE <https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/mnn-membership/help-centre/> ). Membership for lab members is only active once this step is complete. You will have an opportunity to pay for your membership by credit card or using a University of Manitoba account (FOP). If you pay by FOP, please allow 1-2 business days for processing before receiving a confirmation email. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: * Access to local seminars, world-renowned visiting speakers, scientific conferences * Support of innovative and award-winning neuroscience outreach and engagement * Access to funding opportunities including SFN Chapter grants and Trainee Professional Development Awards, and MNN travel awards and lectureships * Discounts on MNN meeting registrations * Subscription to the MNN email list for important information and events *New* * Regular members can make a scientist profile featured on the MNN website (see below for more details) * Regular members can showcase training opportunities using their scientific profile * Comprehensive listing of trainee awards * Submit content to be featured and help us celebrate your accomplishments * Online calendar that you can subscribe to so you'll never miss another event Click HERE <https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/join/> to become an MNN member. If you have any questions during the process, please see our HELP CENTRE <https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/mnn-membership/help-centre/> or email info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> . ABOUT THE NEW SCIENTIST PROFILE FOR MEMBERS: The expanded virtual institute website allows MNN member principal investigators to create a scientist profile that will appear in a searchable listing of all of our researchers. One of the main problems as neuroscientists in Manitoba has long been lack of an ability to showcase our research activities, accomplishments and training opportunities in a unified manner. Despite a vibrant neuroscience community more than 70 PIs strong, people from outside Manitoba haven't been able to see this online. For the first time, this is now possible. Within the membership area of the website, after becoming a member, PIs can complete their scientist profile by entering biographical information, research description and publications, and social media links. PI members will also be able to advertise open trainee positions and provide a description of the opportunity. This will be featured in their personal profile and in a special section of the website that lists training opportunities. Please note that to convey a professional, institute-quality aesthetic, try to avoid acronyms, abbreviations and simplifications that an international audience would not understand (e.g. PI for principal investigator, CHRIM for Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, or KIAM for Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine). Also, the photo you add should be professional quality and will need to be square in dimensions. Changes to your scientist profile will not go live to the website immediately. They will be viewed by MNN volunteers to ensure a uniform fit for all profiles. You may be asked for additional information or to make some minor changes. Thank you for your support. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements. The MNN Team ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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March 3 - Dementia Journal Club, Dr. Ana Andreazza
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

/sent on behalf of Dr. Ben Albensi DEMENTIA JOURNAL CLUB Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 11:00 AM Central/12:00 PM Eastern Zoom link HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/81254955994?PWD=RMQ0YKPSDGPHVGHKVTA3B2DICK5AQT09 Meeting ID: 812 5495 5994 Passcode: 062568 Dr. Ana Andreazza University of Toronto "Title: Energy Metabolism in Bipolar disorder" For more information contact Dr. Ben Albensi, <mailto:balbensi@nova.edu> balbensi(a)nova.edu ****************************************** <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: MNN Seminar Series - Dr. Robert Beattie - Friday, Feb 25, 2022
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 24 Feb '22

24 Feb '22

/sent on behalf of Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui MNN Seminar Series Friday, February 25th, 2022 9:00 AM Zoom link <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594461654?pwd=cGR6OW96WTVGSkFXRDE5MGRKaDNXZz09> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594461654?pwd=cGR6OW96WTVGSkFXRDE5MGRKaDNXZz09 Meeting ID: 835 9446 1654 Passcode: 771772 This talk will NOT be recorded. Please DO NOT DISTRIBUTE the zoom link. For members we may have missed, have them contact <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca. Dr. Robert Beattie, PhD Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba, Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics "Molecular mechanisms regulating radial glia progenitor lineage progression in the neocortex" For bio, research profile & objectives see attached. For more information contact Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Mentorship Spotlight: Is your mentor a ROCKSTAR? Let us know!
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

/sent on behalf of Dr. Sari Hannila Brain Awareness Week is right around the corner, and this year, we would like to celebrate the many wonderful mentors that we have in the MNN. Students, postdocs, and residents, is your supervisor an outstanding mentor? If so, send us an email at <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca and tell us why! We will follow up with you and prepare a feature on you and your supervisor that we will share on social media during Brain Awareness Week. Deadline is March 5th! PIs, please share this email with your trainees! And don't forget to follow us on our socials (Instagram: @manitobaneuroscience, Twitter: @manitobaneuro) Sari S. Hannila, PhD MNN Outreach Director Email: <mailto:Sari.Hannila@med.umanitoba.ca> Sari.Hannila(a)umanitoba.ca ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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MNN Seminar Series - Dr. Robert Beattie - Friday, Feb 25, 2022
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 16 Feb '22

16 Feb '22

/sent on behalf of Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui MNN Seminar Series Friday, February 25th, 2022 9:00 AM Zoom link <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594461654?pwd=cGR6OW96WTVGSkFXRDE5MGRKaDNXZz09> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83594461654?pwd=cGR6OW96WTVGSkFXRDE5MGRKaDNXZz09 Meeting ID: 835 9446 1654 Passcode: 771772 This talk will NOT be recorded. Please DO NOT DISTRIBUTE the zoom link. For members we may have missed, have them contact <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca. Dr. Robert Beattie, PhD Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba, Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics "Molecular mechanisms regulating radial glia progenitor lineage progression in the neocortex" For bio, research profile & objectives see attached. For more information contact Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca ****************************************** <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: 2021-2022 MNN Visiting Speaker Series Schedule April - June - WWNP
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 16 Feb '22

16 Feb '22

/sent on behalf of Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui 2021 - 2022 MNN Visiting Speaker Series Mondays, 12:00 PM (NOON) Please mark your calendars! See below. Schedule is attached. DATE SPEAKER AFFILIATION April 4, 2022 Dr. Graeme Davis UCSF April 11, 2022 Dr. Mei Zhen Samuel Lunenfeld, Toronto April 25, 2022 Dr. Kirill Martemyanov The Scripps Research Institute May 2, 2022 Dr. Seth Grant The University of Edinburgh May 9, 2022 Dr. Bernardo Sabatini Harvard Medical School May 16, 2022 Dr. Stephen Ferguson University of Ottawa May 30, 2022 Dr. Simon Chen University of Ottawa June 6, 2022 Dr. Nicola Allen Salk Institute for Biological Studies June 13, 2022 Dr. Stefano Pluchino University of Cambridge June 20, 2022 Dr. Joris de Wit KU Leuven For more information contact Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> ****************************************** <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: MNN Visiting Speaker - World Wide Neuro - Dr. Loren Looger, MONDAY February 14, 2022
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 14 Feb '22

14 Feb '22

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MNN Visiting Speaker - World Wide Neuro - Dr. Loren Looger, MONDAY February 14, 2022
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 08 Feb '22

08 Feb '22

/sent on behalf of Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series - World Wide Neuro Platform Monday, February 14, 2022 12:00 PM CST WWNP link: <https://www.crowdcast.io/e/mnn-seminar_14Feb2022_LL> https://www.crowdcast.io/e/mnn-seminar_14Feb2022_LL Meeting ID & Passcode: none required Dr. Loren Looger, PhD HHMI Investigator, Professor Neurosciences UC San Diego "New tools for monitoring & manipulating neural circuits" For bio, research profile & objectives see attached. All are welcome to attend! For more information contact Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui, <mailto:Tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.ca> Tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Faculty recruitment
by info＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 03 Feb '22

03 Feb '22

Dear MNN Community, The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics is now recruiting a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor, with a research and teaching focus in the neurosciences. While the job ad will be posted very widely, experience shows that often, successful recruitment depends on how well our own local community actively engages contacts to spread word about the opportunity. Therefore, I ask you to distribute the ad and encourage as many qualified candidates to apply as possible (https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx). The ad is also attached for you to send around, as appropriate. Thanks for your help! Chris Anderson MNN Director ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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