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12th annual meeting for Manitoba Neuroscience Network: ABSTRACT Submission is now open
by Eftekhar Eftekharpour 28 Apr '25

28 Apr '25

The Manitoba Neuroscience 12th annual meeting will be held on June 6th, 2025 @ the beautiful Winnipeg Art Gallery. Abstract submission is now open: follow the attached instructions. 1. Go to : Oxford Abstracts | The Academic Conference Platform<https://oxfordabstracts.com/> 2. Sign In and Create an account 3. Click here to submit: https://auth.oxfordabstracts.com/?redirect=/stages/78304/submitter The Scientific Program Committee will select Abstracts for Oral Presentations from Faculty and Graduate students, if submitted before May1st, 2025. Late abstracts will be only accepted for poster presentations. Last day for abstract submission is May 20th, 2025. Dr. Imam Islam @ md.islam3(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:md.islam3@umanitoba.ca> will respond to your questions regarding abstract submission. Meeting Organizers: Eftekhar Eftekharpour Renee Nicole Douville

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Suggested format for Annual Meeting Abstracts
by Eftekhar Eftekharpour 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

Dear MNN community: I have received a question regarding Abstract format for MNN annual meeting. While there is no fixed format for a scientific abstract, here are some suggestions for a scientific abstract. If you already have submitted an abstract, we will accept it as it is and there is no need to replace it. Also as you are submitting your abstracts through the Oxford Abstracts portal, you can select any category (1-3). That feature should have been inactivated. Please disregard it. The body of abstracts should not be longer than 250 words. Suggested format: "These are the basic components of an abstract in any discipline: 1. Motivation/problem statement: What are you studying? Why do we care about the problem? What practical, scientific gap is your research filling? 2. Methods/ approach: What did you actually do to get your results? Examples include the species, age, and sex of experimental subjects and whether sex differences were assessed. Summarize efforts to ensure scientific rigor, including sample sizes and replication, blinding, and which controls were used. There is no requirement to include full experimental protocols, but sufficient information must be given to indicate how the experiments were performed. 3. Results: As a result of completing the above procedure, what did you learn? State a clear description of the outcome measures to support any conclusion you wish to make. If numerical data are presented as mean values, the standard deviations or standard errors should be given; the form used, and the n values should be stated. When statistical significance is shown, name the statistical test. Data may be conveyed by a combination of Methods and Results, i.e. an outline of the technique followed by the data obtained. Specific details about procedure and results are omitted unless they are very important. 4. Conclusion/implications: State the conclusion(s) supported by the results above, without including any metrics (numbers should be restricted to the sentences described above). What are the larger implications of your findings, especially for the problem/gap identified in step 1? Include consequences/impact of the research in the field." Source Society for Neuroscience Looking forward to receiving your abstracts. Eftekhar Eftekharpour, PhD Professor Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology Spinal Cord Research Centre, Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba 631-BMSB, 75 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E-0J9 eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:eftekhar.eftekharpour@umanitoba.ca> @NeuroRedoxin Manitoba is located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate myself to meaningful, true, active reconciliation.

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2025 Nick Shepel Neuroscience Trainee Travel Award
by info＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:image001.jpg@01DB7BED.3C911BD0] 2025 Nick Shepel Neuroscience Trainee Travel Award Application deadline: Friday, May 16th, 2025 Background: The fund was established by the Division of Neurodegenerative & Neurodevelopmental 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, award(s) are available with a value of up to $750. 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. * Number 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 kjorund(a)sbrc.ca<mailto:kjorund@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> To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** [cid:image002.jpg@01DB7BED.3C911BD0]<http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> [cid:image003.png@01DB7BED.3C911BD0]<https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> [cid:image004.jpg@01DB7BED.3C911BD0] <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/>

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MNN Visiting Speaker: Dr. Veronique Miron, Thursday, May 15th, 2025
by Protiti Khan 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

MNN Visiting Speaker Thursday May 15th, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM APOTEX 050 Lecture Hall [cid:8bb2fd27-bf0f-4545-898d-da9de96f6d09] SPEAKER: Dr. Veronique Miron Full Professor Department of Immunology, John David Eaton Chair of Multiple Sclerosis Research at the Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto “Microglia prevent spontaneous and recurrent central nervous system demyelination” For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! Please contact host, Dr. Soheila Karimi to schedule a meeting with the speaker MNN Zoom Meeting- Dr. Miron Seminar https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/63430397571?pwd=YprVwAmhe54RPLRw5YnSa6B0B0jzFx.1 Meeting ID: 634 3039 7571 Passcode: 771195 To subscribe or unsubscribe to this mail list, click: https://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman3/lists/neuro-all.lists.umanitoba.ca/ ****************************************** [cid:47d5f109-63aa-499b-bb65-8abf8dd5eddc]<http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> [cid:0f2212e1-f5dd-493a-bca1-b70d3d43f4a9]<https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> [cid:3b51a490-213b-4d81-b4ef-e38ee5a8a8be] <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> [cid:d644eb17-cd53-4f7b-af2e-0bb59ecd2d70] <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> Ms. Protiti Khan, M.Sc. Program Lead Technician PrairieNeuro Research Centre Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba SR450-710 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0Z3 Cell: (204)-599-8329 Office: (204)-318-2569 [cid:c2cff85a-6d93-47cf-ac4e-60779503b861] [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca https://prairieneuro.ca/

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MNN abstract submission
by Eftekhar Eftekharpour 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

Dear members of Manitoba Neuroscience Network, This is a gentle reminder for abstract submission for the Annual Meeting on June 6. Only abstracts submitted by the end of April will be considered for oral presentation from PIs and trainees. The abstract submission will remain open but it will be only for poster presentations. Regards Eftekhar Eftekharpour Eftekhar Eftekharpour, PhD Professor Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology Spinal Cord Research Centre, Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba 631-BMSB, 75 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E-0J9 eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:eftekhar.eftekharpour@umanitoba.ca> @NeuroRedoxin Manitoba is located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate myself to meaningful, true, active reconciliation.

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Fw: MNN meeting registration is now open
by Eftekhar Eftekharpour 21 Apr '25

21 Apr '25

Dear MNN community, As you are aware, the MNN annual meeting will be held on June 6, 2025 showcasing the breadth of Neuroscience Research across Manitoba. The registration is now open. 1. Step 1: Register Here 2025 MNN Research Symposium – Continuing Professional Development – Rady Faculty of Health Sciences<https://www.cpd-umanitoba.com/events/2025-mnn-research-symposium/> Step 2: Renew your membership You will also need to complete the attached form for your annual membership and send to "Kelly Jorundson" <KJorundson(a)sbrc.ca> Step 3: find information for abstract submission here: Annual Scientific Meeting | Manitoba Neuroscience Network<https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/> Annual Scientific Meeting | Manitoba Neuroscience Network<https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/> Sponsorship Opportunities If you are interested in marketing onsite to prominent Manitoba neuroscience research laboratories and clinicians, please consider becoming an official sponsor of the MNN scientific meeting. manitobaneuroscience.ca Questions regarding Abstract submission should be sent to Dr. Imamul Islam <Md.Islam3(a)umanitoba.ca> _____________________________ Meeting organizers: Eftekhar Eftekharpour Renee Nicole Douville Eftekhar Eftekharpour, PhD Professor Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology Spinal Cord Research Centre, Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba 631-BMSB, 75 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E-0J9 eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:eftekhar.eftekharpour@umanitoba.ca> @NeuroRedoxin Manitoba is located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate myself to meaningful, true, active reconciliation.

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An Open Letter from Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows to the Government of Manitoba
by Tabrez Siddiqui 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Dear students and postdoctoral fellows, Following the successful faculty letter campaign to the Government of Manitoba advocating for increased investment in science, one of our students, Jarrad Perron, has drafted a companion letter from students and postdoctoral fellows. The Manitoba Neuroscience Network strongly endorses this letter and encourages all students and postdoctoral fellows to sign and show their support. You can read and sign the letter here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10A2kfPcf-hN50iIIQbjWl5_Wc6chBMEgev0ZcBV… Best wishes, Tabrez J. Siddiqui President, Manitoba Neuroscience Network -------------------------- Tabrez J. Siddiqui, PhD Associate Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. Principal Investigator, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. Principal Investigator, PrairieNeuro Research Centre, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Health Sciences Centre. SR422-710 William Avenue, Winnipeg R3E 0Z3, Manitoba, Canada. Phone: 1. 204.318.2564

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Directions to MNN Talk w/ Dr. Paul Frankland: Apotex Lecture Hall 050
by Protiti Khan 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Greetings All, Some have requested directions to the Apotex Building on the UofM Bannatyne Campus and to the lecture hall Apotex 050: Address: 750 McDermot Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T5 [cid:ca5c39e8-423a-4a3c-a96b-53314145f0d1] [cid:b13306fe-9f8f-4428-b46e-8756ff8c4ed0] How to get to SR-415 Conference Room for Meet & Greet with Speaker: [cid:a91d8e63-13a7-42ad-ac23-d2fc16c3f9eb] We look forward to seeing you all there. Please feel free to contact me if you need further directions. Best, Protiti Ms. Protiti Khan, M.Sc. Program Lead Technician PrairieNeuro Research Centre Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba SR450-710 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0Z3 Cell: (204)-599-8329 Office: (204)-318-2569 [cid:874929d5-b04e-4709-b7dc-30d27373b82d] [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca https://prairieneuro.ca/

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REMINDER : MNN Visiting Speaker Dr. Paul Frankland : THIS THURSDAY, April 17th, 12 PM, Apotex Lecture Hall 050
by Protiti Khan 15 Apr '25

15 Apr '25

MNN Visiting Speaker, Dr. Paul Frankland This Thursday, April 17th, 2025 12 PM Apotex Lecture Hall 050 See attached posters for details of talk and Meet & Greet pizza lunch with MNN trainees Ms. Protiti Khan, M.Sc. Program Lead Technician PrairieNeuro Research Centre Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba SR450-710 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0Z3 Cell: (204)-599-8329 Office: (204)-318-2569 [cid:09d2edca-aa1c-4185-9161-60fa5c4b7609] [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca https://prairieneuro.ca/

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REMINDER: Next Thursday, April 17th, 2025 >>> MNN Visiting Speaker Dr. Paul Frankland 12 PM
by Protiti Khan 10 Apr '25

10 Apr '25

Reminder: Our next MNN Visiting Speaker, Dr. Paul Frankland, will be here next Thursday, April 17th at 12PM noon to present his research and will meet with MNN students and trainees at 1PM for a pizza lunch at KIAM NRP SR-415 (Conference Room in main lobby of the 4th floor of the Kleysen building). Only 2 students have RSVP'd so far. Please RSVP for the lunch and if you need access to the KIeysen building please call either of my phone number displayed in my signature below. Thank you for your attention. Protiti Ms. Protiti Khan, M.Sc. Program Lead Technician PrairieNeuro Research Centre Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba SR450-710 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0Z3 Cell: (204)-599-8329 Office: (204)-318-2569 [cid:2deb7648-510b-47b6-86d0-50f309fdbd5a] [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca https://prairieneuro.ca/

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