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

Stephen Traynelis Seminar
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 31 Mar '22

31 Mar '22

Dear Colleagues, Dr. Stephen Traynelis, from Emory University, will give a seminar April 22 at noon, hosted via Zoom by the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. His title will be: Subunit-selective modulation of NMDA receptors: new clinical opportunities. Everyone is encouraged to attend. A link will be distributed closer to the date. If there is anyone who would like to meet with Dr. Traynelis (virtually), we are taking requests and will arrange time slots until his schedule is full. Please contact Vern Dolinsky (vdolinsky(a)chrim.ca <mailto:vdolinsky@chrim.ca> ) if you are interested. More information about Dr. Traynelis can be found at the following links: https://med.emory.edu/departments/pharmacology-chemical-biology/faculty-high lights-awards/traynelis-faculty-highlight-2019.html http://www.pharm.emory.edu/straynelis/ Thank you. ****************************************** <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 Visiting Speaker - World Wide Neuro - Dr. Graeme Davis, MONDAY April 4, 2022
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 30 Mar '22

30 Mar '22

/sent on behalf of Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series - World Wide Neuro Platform Monday, April 4, 2022 12:00 PM CST WWNP link: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/mnn_04April2022_GD Meeting ID & Passcode: none required Dr. Graeme Davis, PhD Morris Hertzstein Distinguished Professor of Medicine Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics Director, Kavli Institute for Fundamental Neuroscience "Homeostatic Plasticity in Health and Disease" 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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Spinal Cord Research Centre Guest Speaker Series: Dr. Marina Martinez (April 1) & Gregory States (April 8)
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 28 Mar '22

28 Mar '22

/sent on behalf of Dr. Katinka Stecina SCRC GUEST SPEAKER - TWO (2) COMING UP! Friday, April 1, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting <https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/66502273027?pwd=bUxrMTJJR1Nrb3JOdlE0ck5YbHdSdz0 9> https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/66502273027?pwd=bUxrMTJJR1Nrb3JOdlE0ck5YbHdSdz09 Friday, April 8, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting <https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/66502273027?pwd=bUxrMTJJR1Nrb3JOdlE0ck5YbHdSdz0 9> https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/66502273027?pwd=bUxrMTJJR1Nrb3JOdlE0ck5YbHdSdz09 All are welcome to attend! Posters are attached. For more information or problems with zoom please contact Dr. Katinka Stecina, <mailto:Katinka.Stecina@umanitoba.ca> Katinka.Stecina(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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Reminder: MNN Seminar Series - Dr. Michael F. Jackson - Friday, March 25, 2022
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 24 Mar '22

24 Mar '22

/sent on behalf of Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui MNN Seminar Series Friday, March 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 presentation will be recorded for the purpose of distributing to local MNN members upon request. Please contact <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca to make this request. Do not distribute link without permission. Dr. Michael F. Jackson Associate Professor, University of Manitoba, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Principal Investigator, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine "How to disrupt excitotoxic cascades in Alzheimer's disease" 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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REMINDER - Please become an MNN member
by Chris Anderson 22 Mar '22

22 Mar '22

Dear Neuroscience Community, This is a reminder to please consider becoming a member of the Manitoba Neuroscience Network. The MNN is our local chapter of the Society for Neuroscience and depends on membership revenue for the rich array of networking and outreach programming we offer. For all necessary information, see the message below. If you have any other question, please let me know or email info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca<mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca>. Many Thanks. Chris Anderson MNN Director [cid:image001.jpg@01D83DE3.B12BD520] 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 ****************************************** [cid:image002.jpg@01D83DE3.B12BD520]<http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> [cid:image003.png@01D83DE3.B12BD520]<https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> [cid:image004.jpg@01D83DE3.B12BD520] <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> [cid:image005.png@01D83DE3.B12BD520] <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Nick Shepel Neuroscience Travel Awards Available! Deadline: April 29th 2022
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

/sent on behalf of Dr. Paul Fernyhough 2022 Nick Shepel Neuroscience Trainee Travel Award Application deadline: FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH, 2022 Background: The fund was established by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, to honor Nick Shepel who was an outstanding researcher, friend and leader. Nick was a true inspiration to his laboratory partners and brought fire, humor, and a desire to always excel. His insistence to always try better has had a permanent effect on his lab mates and peers. 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(s) (specifically in the neuroscience area) by providing an annual award(s) to support travel costs associated with the applicant's attendance at an upcoming national/international conference where the applicant is presenting a poster or oral presentation. This year, awards are available with a value ranging $750 to $1,000. Eligibility: At the time of application the following conditions are required: * Students must be registered as a full-time graduate student in the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. * The area of research being presented at the conference must relate to the field of neuroscience. * A student admitted under the "Provisional Status" may not receive the award during the provisional period. * Amount of award(s) may vary each year. * Students must be giving an "IN-PERSON" poster or oral presentation at an upcoming scientific meeting (national/international). Virtual attendance does not qualify for award. * Students who have received this award previously should not apply. Submission Instructions: A complete application consists of the following information *If your application is not complete, it will not be considered: * Introductory letter describing meeting, location and date * Copy of abstract * Curriculum vitae * Current GPA, transcripts not needed * Proposed budget of travel costs * Submit your completed application materials to pfernyhough(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:pfernyhough@sbrc.ca> How to apply for reimbursement: Reimbursement will be done in accordance with St. Boniface Hospital travel policies. Request for reimbursement must be done within 2 weeks following travel otherwise eligibility may be voided. For more information please contact: Kelly Jorundson kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> /sent on behalf of Paul Fernyhough Director - Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Manitoba Email: pfernyhough(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:pfernyhough@sbrc.ca> Telephone: 204.235.3692 ****************************************** <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. Michael F. Jackson - Friday, March 25, 2022
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 18 Mar '22

18 Mar '22

/sent on behalf of Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui MNN Seminar Series Friday, March 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 presentation will be recorded for the purpose of distributing to local MNN members upon request. Please contact <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca to make this request. Do not distribute link without permission. Dr. Michael F. Jackson Associate Professor, University of Manitoba, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Principal Investigator, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine "How to disrupt excitotoxic cascades in Alzheimer's disease" 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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BAW Classroom Visits - Call for volunteers! Deadline to respond: March 8
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

/sent on behalf of Dr. Sari Hannila Hello everyone, As part of Brain Awareness Week this year, we have been invited by some local elementary school teachers to speak to their classes about how the brain works. I would now like to invite you in turn to volunteer as speakers for these visits. They will all take place on Zoom and will be 30-60 minutes in length (exact length to be determined in consultation with the teacher). Both faculty and trainees are welcome to participate. Please note the details provided below and send an email to <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca with your preferred class, date, and time (the teachers have provided several options). The visits will take place next week, so please respond by March 8th. Once all the slots have been filled, we will connect you with the teacher, and you will be responsible for preparing your materials and communicating with them to make the final arrangements for your visit. Thank you in advance for your willingness to share your expertise with these future neuroscientists! School Grade Topic Date and Time (choose one) Manitoba Remote Learning Support Centre (St. James-Assiniboia School Division) Grade 4 How does the brain work? Wed, March 16, 11 am - 12 pm Thur, March 17, 11 am - 12 pm St. Charles Catholic School Grade 5 How does the brain work? This teacher has also mentioned that they would like to learn how the brain works during sleep, and why memories fade as you get older. Mon, March 14, 12:45-1:45 pm Wed, March 16, 12:45-1:45 pm Thur, March 17th 2:15-3:15 pm Manitoba Remote Learning Support Centre (St. James-Assiniboia School Division) Grade 5 How does the brain work? This teacher has also mentioned that they would like to learn about the parts of the brain. Wed, March 16, 10:45-11:30 am Fri, March 18, 9:15-10:00 am 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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24th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

/sent on behalf of Shayan Amiri Elsevier is holding an International symposium in Vancouver focusing on Developmental Neuroscience. Great speakers in each field were invited to this meeting and also there is USD400 award for Canadian students. <http://www.isdn-conference.elsevier.com/conference-speakers.asp> http://www.isdn-conference.elsevier.com/conference-speakers.asp <http://www.isdn-conference.elsevier.com/conference-speakers.asp> Speakers and symposia - 24th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience <http://www.isdn-conference.elsevier.com> www.isdn-conference.elsevier.com Organised by the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience (ISDN), this 24th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience will include a balance of topics on human and animal models of normal and abnormal neural development. Visit website to know more... ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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