July 2023 - Neuro-All - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Seeking Nominations for MNN Treasurer
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

Dear Neuroscience Community, The MNN Nominations Committee is seeking candidates for TREASURER for a 2-year term. The Treasurer will work closely with members of the MNN executive leadership group and business manager to ensure effective, efficient and responsible stewardship of MNN funds. If you would like to nominate someone else, please ensure first that they are willing to serve if elected. We will also accept self-nominations. Once nominations are collected, there will be a vote. The successful candidate will receive a plurality of votes from MNN full members. As past-president, Dr. Chris Anderson has been asked to serve as the Chair of the Nominations Committee. Dr, Gilbert Kirouac has agreed to joint Dr. Anderson. Please send nominations before the end of the day FRIDAY AUGUST 4, 2023 to chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:chris.anderson@umanitoba.ca> . Thank you. To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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Job Opportunity
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 Jul '23

10 Jul '23

***The following is a job opportunity a colleagues at Western University has asked to disseminate throughout our network: Could I ask you to disseminate this opening in your Department and network? A recent PhD or MSc with microscopy skills and confirmed experience (publications) using different modalities of fluorescence microscopy would fit well. This is an exciting opportunity with potential to eventually transition to a more permanent position at Western (PMA level). There is also the possibility of developing research projects with state of the art microscopy, mouse models and MRI in neurodegenerative diseases. We recently acquired 3 new microscopes (Lightsheet and 2 advanced confocals including STED super resolution) for this project. Salary depends on qualification and experience. This is also opened for employees at Western with the necessary experience. https://recruit.uwo.ca/psc/hrprdwebER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEA RCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL <https://recruit.uwo.ca/psc/hrprdwebER/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SE ARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U> &Action=U Deadline end of July Responsibilities The Research Associate will apply their expertise and knowledge of advanced microscopy techniques to assist the Principal Investigator (Dr. Marco Prado) in achieving the research milestones of the project funded by the Western-McGill Initiative for Translational Neuroscience. In addition, the role involves achieving research outcomes as part of the Pan-Canadian TRanslational Initiative to DE-risk NeuroTherapeutics (TRIDENT) project. The position will play a lead role in training staff, graduate students, undergraduate students, and post-doctoral fellows on advanced microscopy techniques, and in resolving issues that arise in the research environment. The Research Associate will support and operationalize new and innovative research opportunities as requested, participate in the development of research and project plans, and design, build and run experiments to image small animal brain tissue using advanced microscopy techniques. The role will plan, implement, and coordinate data collection, perform data analysis, develop microscopy best practices, troubleshoot whole-brain imaging and clearing techniques, evaluate and interpret experimental results, develop models or correlations, and prepare reports, including scientific manuscripts, and other written material for presentations and/or submissions to various stakeholders as required. The role will also carry out original and independent research under the guidance of Dr. Prado and collaborators. Qualifications Education: - Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, or related field - PhD in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, or related field Experience: - 2 years of demonstrated experience in fluorescence microscopy techniques, using light-sheet, confocal, or super resolution, in a related academic research environment - Published experimental findings involving microscopy work preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Expertise in advanced microscopy techniques involving rodent brains - Ability to learn new microscopy techniques and to troubleshoot microscopy-related issues quickly and effectively - Ability to produce high-quality microscopy images and to analyze microscopy data - Ability to troubleshoot perfusions of animal models (mice and marmosets) and to troubleshoot clearing methods - Ability to train others and to develop and maintain procedures with high attention to detail - Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research ethics in an academic environment and with best practices for reviewing and writing grant proposals - In depth knowledge with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis - Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database - Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users and complete detailed analytics and reports - Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy - Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards - Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required - Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the research group's events and activities - Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received - Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach research group members to meet high performance standards, while working effectively as a member of the leadership team - Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation - Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner Marco A.M. Prado, Pharm., MSc., Ph.D. Canada Research Chair in Neurochemistry of Dementia Scientist, Robarts Research Institute Professor Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology The University of Western Ontario Deputy Editor in Chief Journal of Neurochemistry Robarts Research Institute Room # 3207 1151 Richmond St. N, N6A 5B7 London, Ontario, Canada Tel: 519-9315777 Ext. 24888 <mailto:mprado@robarts.ca> mprado(a)robarts.ca <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=l05FpeYAAAAJ&hl=en> https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=l05FpeYAAAAJ&hl=en To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: <https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/> https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.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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EXTENSION of MNN travel and lectureship awards deadline - JULY 24
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 Jul '23

10 Jul '23

*** Please note that the submission deadline for the MNN travel and lectureship awards has been extended to July 24th, 2023 *** We are pleased to announce that the Manitoba Neuroscience Network will again be accepting applications for 2023/24 TRAVEL AWARDS FOR NEUROSCIENCE PROJECTS and the 2024 VIKTOR HAVLICEK MEMORIAL NEUROSCIENCE LECTURESHIP. TRAVEL AWARDS: A legacy fund created by the estate of Nancy Hettie Clark is used to enrich neuroscience training and support opportunities to network within the wider neuroscience community. Two travel awards of up to $1000 each are intended to be awarded annually to a graduate student and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Manitoba. The application deadline is JULY 10. The eligible travel period is between May 1, 2023 and April 30, 2024. Eligibility: Eligible trainees are either graduate students or postdoctoral fellows. Student candidates must be enrolled as full-time graduate students (PhD or MSc) in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Manitoba, and have a cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.5 or greater (University of Manitoba scale). Postdoctoral fellow candidates must be within five years of having been awarded their Ph.D. and have a full-time appointment at the University of Manitoba or an affiliated hospital or institute. All candidates must demonstrate excellent research performance and potential in a neurosciences-related discipline, and must demonstrate they will disseminate research results that reflect a high-quality contribution by The University of Manitoba. How to apply: A complete application package consists of the following: * Cover letter stating the following (1 page maximum): o Application category (student or postdoctoral fellow) and your start date in that position o The conference title, location and dates o Type of presentation (e.g. poster or oral) o The importance of the meeting and significance for career development o Any information that would allow reviewers to assess the significance or impact of the conference (e.g. abstracts are peer-reviewed) o Clearly state your graduate GPA (students only) * Graduate level academic transcript (students only) * Listing of scholarly output (publications and presentations) * Support letter from the primary research advisor with (a) a merit assessment of the candidate and project, and (b) confirmation that there is a commitment to cover all eligible travel expenses less the award value * Copy of the submitted abstract Submit all materials to <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca email by JULY 10. The support letter may be appended or sent separately by the research advisor. LECTURESHIP: Viktor Havlicek, MD, PhD, DSc, was a Professor in the Department of Physiology (now Physiology and Pathophysiology) at the University of Manitoba from 1968 to 1981. The Viktor Havlicek Memorial fund was established through gifts to the University of Manitoba in his memory. This fund yields at least $3,000, with a possibility of up to $4,000, once every two years to support a visit to the University of Manitoba by an internationally-renowned neuroscientist in a manner that encourages interactions with trainees. Applications are now being accepted until JULY 10, 2023 for a visit and lecture to take place between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025. Applications for the next Lectureship will be accepted in 2025 for 2026/2027 fiscal year. Nominations must be made by a faculty member but trainees and staff are encouraged to suggest names to their advisors. Faculty from any MNN contributing institution (ie. not only the University of Manitoba) may submit nominations. A complete nomination consists of a letter to the Neuroscience Awards Committee (NAC) Chair explaining the rationale for choice of candidate (1 page maximum), along with any supporting materials the applicant deems useful for assessing the merit of the candidate and the benefits of his or her visit to the University of Manitoba. Please send nominations by email to <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca by JULY 10. The NAC will determine an order of invitation priority for submitted nominees and the top-priority candidate invited at a time determined in consultation with the nominator. If this candidate is not available, the next candidate will be invited. All candidates on the priority list must be considered worthy of the Lectureship by the NAC. We hope you find these opportunities helpful and exciting. If there are any questions, you may respond to <mailto:info@manitobaneuroscience.ca> info(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca. Thank you. /sent on behalf of Michael Jackson NAC Chair Associate Professor, Pharmacology & Therapeutics Principal Investigator, PrairieNeuro Research Centre University of Manitoba

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