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IMPORTANT REMINDER: MNN MTG - ABSTRACT DEADLINE **MAY 13TH
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 12 May '16

12 May '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Reminder - Abstract Deadline - May 13, 2016 This is a friendly reminder that the ABSTRACT DEADLINE for our Manitoba Neuroscience Network meeting is only 1 DAY AWAY! Please show your support by attending the meeting and also encourage your trainees and research staff to participate in this event and submit their work for poster presentation. The DEADLINE for abstract submission is May 13st, 2016. Please follow the link (www.sbrc.ca/mnn2016 <http://www.cvent.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-6th-scientific-me eting/event-summary-5c5901246d2046629015a1587f1705d0.aspx> ) to view the program, register and submit an abstract. Thank you and see you there. Sincerely, Ben /sent on behalf of Ben Albensi Chair, Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2016 Meeting Kelly Jorundson Manitoba Neuroscience Network R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Dementia Journal Club - Thurs May 12 at HSC - at 12:30 pm - 4th floor Thorlakson Bldg, MS473
by Kelly Jorundson 11 May '16

11 May '16

/sent on behalf of Dr. Ben Albensi Everyone invited! Dear All Dr. Sherry Krawitz, MD will present the attached paper tomorrow, Thursday at 12:30 PM at Health Sci Ctr, - 4th floor Thorlakson Bldg, MS473 (at end of long hall leading from the elevators). She will accomplish the following goals: 1) present the theory of prion-like propagation of tau - based on: Neuropathol Appl Neurobiol. 2015 Feb;41(1):47-58. Invited review: Prion-like transmission and spreading of tau pathology. Clavaguera F1, Hench J, Goedert M, Tolnay M. PMID: 25399729 2) illustrate how the neuropathologic diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is made (what we actually do). ------------------ See you there, Ben Kelly Jorundson Manitoba Neuroscience Network R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 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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MNN Visiting Speaker Series | Dr. Derek Bowie - Fri May 20 @ 1PM ***NEUROSCIENCE TRAINEE LUNCH**
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 May '16

10 May '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Friday, May 20th, 2016 1:00 P.M. | SR415 Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine S p e a k e r Dr. Derek Bowie Professor - Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, McGill University Director - GEPRO M NEUROSCIENCE TRAINEE LUNCH ALL NEUROSCIENCE STUDENTS, POST-DOC FELLOWS AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATED INVITED!! Abstract: The Bowie Lab uses a combination of techniques to study ionotropic glutamate receptors (iGluRs), GABA-A receptors and more recently, Na+ channels. All ion-channel families are widespread in the vertebrate brain and fulfill many important roles in healthy individuals as well as being implicated in disease states associated with postnatal development (e.g. autism, schizophrenia), cerebral insult (e.g. stroke, epilepsy) and aging disorders (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, Parkinsonism). We are looking at iGluRs, GABA-A receptors and Na+ channels at two inter-related levels. In molecular terms, we are examining the events that occur when each ion-channel family is activated with the aim of developing novel therapeutic compounds. At the cellular level, we are studying the role that iGluRs, GABA-A receptors and Na+ channels fulfill in shaping the behaviour of neuronal circuits and how these processes may be corrected in disease states. The talk will focus on recent work on NMDA-type iGluRs and how it relates to deficits in Fragile-X syndrome. Bio: Dr. Derek Bowie is the Director of the FRQS-funded research group, GEPRO M, and has been a Professor at McGill University since 2002. He is the recipient of the Canada Research Chair award in Receptor Pharmacology and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Physiology, Current Neuropharmacology and Channels. Dr. Bowie earned his Ph.D. at the University of London after completing his undergraduate degree at Strathclyde University in Scotland. He then carried out postdoctoral training in France (Université Louis Pasteur), Switzerland (University of Zurich) and the USA (National Institutes of Health) before holding a faculty position at Emory University in Atlanta. The Bowie lab focuses on the structure-function properties of ionotropic glutamate receptors, GABA-A receptors and sodium channels as well as examining their role in neuronal circuit behaviour. http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/pharma/dbowielab/publications.html Kelly Jorundson Manitoba Neuroscience Network R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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MNN Visiting Speaker Series | Dr. Derek Bowie - Fri May 20 @ 12 Noon LECTURE
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 May '16

10 May '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Friday, May 20th, 2016 12:00 Noon | Theatre C, Bannatyne Campus S p e a k e r Dr. Derek Bowie Professor - Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, McGill University Director - GEPRO M Topic: Ionotropic glutamate receptors and Fragile-X syndrome Abstract: The Bowie Lab uses a combination of techniques to study ionotropic glutamate receptors (iGluRs), GABA-A receptors and more recently, Na+ channels. All ion-channel families are widespread in the vertebrate brain and fulfill many important roles in healthy individuals as well as being implicated in disease states associated with postnatal development (e.g. autism, schizophrenia), cerebral insult (e.g. stroke, epilepsy) and aging disorders (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, Parkinsonism). We are looking at iGluRs, GABA-A receptors and Na+ channels at two inter-related levels. In molecular terms, we are examining the events that occur when each ion-channel family is activated with the aim of developing novel therapeutic compounds. At the cellular level, we are studying the role that iGluRs, GABA-A receptors and Na+ channels fulfill in shaping the behaviour of neuronal circuits and how these processes may be corrected in disease states. The talk will focus on recent work on NMDA-type iGluRs and how it relates to deficits in Fragile-X syndrome. Bio: Dr. Derek Bowie is the Director of the FRQS-funded research group, GEPRO M, and has been a Professor at McGill University since 2002. He is the recipient of the Canada Research Chair award in Receptor Pharmacology and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Physiology, Current Neuropharmacology and Channels. Dr. Bowie earned his Ph.D. at the University of London after completing his undergraduate degree at Strathclyde University in Scotland. He then carried out postdoctoral training in France (Université Louis Pasteur), Switzerland (University of Zurich) and the USA (National Institutes of Health) before holding a faculty position at Emory University in Atlanta. The Bowie lab focuses on the structure-function properties of ionotropic glutamate receptors, GABA-A receptors and sodium channels as well as examining their role in neuronal circuit behaviour. http://www.medicine.mcgill.ca/pharma/dbowielab/publications.html Kelly Jorundson Manitoba Neuroscience Network R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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IMPORTANT REMINDER: MNN MTG - ABSTRACT DEADLINE MAY 13TH
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 10 May '16

10 May '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Reminder - Abstract Deadline - May 13, 2016 This is a friendly reminder that the ABSTRACT DEADLINE for our Manitoba Neuroscience Network meeting is only 3 DAYS AWAY! Please show your support by attending the meeting and also encourage your trainees and research staff to participate in this event and submit their work for poster presentation. The DEADLINE for abstract submission is May 13st, 2016. Please follow the link (www.sbrc.ca/mnn2016 <http://www.cvent.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-6th-scientific-me eting/event-summary-5c5901246d2046629015a1587f1705d0.aspx> ) to view the program, register and submit an abstract. Thank you and see you there. Sincerely, Ben /sent on behalf of Ben Albensi Chair, Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2016 Meeting Kelly Jorundson Manitoba Neuroscience Network R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Nick Shepel Travel Award
by Kelly Jorundson 05 May '16

05 May '16

We are pleased to announce this year's recipient(s) of the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation - Nick Shepel Travel Award. Congratulations to Scott Dyck (Supervisor: Soheila Karimi) and Glen Sequiera (Supervisor: Sanjiv Dhingra) who were both selected to receive awards. This year's recipients will receive up to $750 CDN each, to be used for reimbursement of eligible travel expenses as identified in their applications. (as per SBH travel policies). For more information on the Nick Shepel Travel Award, please visit http://www.sbrc.ca/2016/03/2016-nick-shepel-student-travel-award/ <http://www.sbrc.ca/2016/03/2016-nick-shepel-student-travel-award/> /sent on behalf of Dr. Paul Fernyhough Acting Head & Professor, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Manitoba Director, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders Albrechtsen Research Centre, St. Boniface Hospital & Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Tel: 204.235.3939 | Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca

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Talk TODAY - Genes and drugs regulating stem cell function and repair
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 03 May '16

03 May '16

Everyone is invited "Genes and drugs regulating stem cell function and repair" Dr. David Kaplan Professor, Department of Medical Genetics University of Toronto Hospital for Sick Children 1:00 pm, TODAY - May 3, 2016 Theatre B, Basic Medical Sciences Building Kae Normandeau MNN Networking Assistant ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Opportunity to meet with MNN keynote speaker Dr. Samuel Gandy | June 14 2016
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 02 May '16

02 May '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Dear all, As you may already know, this year's keynote speaker for the <http://www.cvent.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-6th-scientific-me eting/event-summary-5c5901246d2046629015a1587f1705d0.aspx> Manitoba Neuroscience Network meeting (June 14-15, 2016) is <http://www.mountsinai.org/profiles/samuel-e-gandy> Dr. Sam Gandy. A Public Lecture is scheduled during the evening of June 14th and the Scientific meeting is scheduled for Wednesday June 15th, 2016. Since Dr. Gandy will be in Winnipeg all day on Tuesday, June 14th, we will be scheduling meetings with interested faculty. If you are interested in meeting with Dr. Gandy for approximately 30 min that day, please send me an email ( <mailto:balbensi@sbrc.ca> balbensi(a)sbrc.ca) and I will make every effort to schedule some time for Dr. Gandy to meet with you. Regards, Ben /sent on behalf of Benedict C. Albensi, Ph.D., Manitoba Dementia Research Chair Everett Endowment Fund Chair Professor, Univ. of Manitoba Dept. of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Coll. of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sci. Research Affiliate, Centre on Aging Scientist, Children's Hospital Research Inst. of Manitoba (CHRIM) Principal Investigator, St. Boniface Hospital Research Contact: 204/235-3942 (office) 204/235-3941 (lab) 204/782-3698 (cell) 204/235-3939 (DND administrative manager) 204/237-4092 (fax) Mailing address: St. Boniface Hospital Research 351 Tache Ave./Lab 4050 Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 2A6 Canada ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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RE: Nick Shepel Student Travel Award - Deadline Tomorrow!
by Kelly Jorundson 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Nick Shepel Student Travel Award Competition deadline: Friday April 29th, 2016 - 5:00 pm The Nick Shepel Student Travel Award was established by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre to honor Nick Shepel who was an outstanding researcher, friend and leader. Nick was a true inspiration to his lab partners and brought fire, humor, and a desire to always do better. His insistence to always try better will have a permanent effect on his lab mates. 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 (graduate student within the College of Medicine - University of Manitoba) by providing an annual award(s) (up to $1,000 max) to support travel costs associated with the applicant's attendance at a future national/international conference where the applicant is presenting a poster or oral presentation. Eligibility: At the time of application, students must be registered in the College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. 1. "Registered" includes being accepted by the major department of study, admitted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, or eligible to register in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. 2. A student admitted under the "Provisional Status" may not receive the award during the provisional period. 3. Amount of award(s) may vary each year (minimum value - $400). 4. Students must be giving a poster or oral presentation at an upcoming scientific meeting (national/international) Submission Instructions: A complete application consists of the following: 1. Introductory letter describing meeting 2. Copy of abstract 3. Curriculum vitae 4. Current GPA, transcripts not needed 5. Proposed budget of travel costs 6. Submit your completed application materials to: Paul Fernyhough Director - Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 How to apply for reimbursement: Reimbursement will be done in accordance with St. Boniface Hospital travel policies. Only original receipts will be accepted. Copies may be accepted only where proof of submission to another agency is provided. For more information, contact: Kelly Jorundson Tel: 204.235.3939 | Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca View this online: http://www.sbrc.ca/2016/03/2016-nick-shepel-student-travel-award/ Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders Albrechtsen Research Centre, St. Boniface Hospital & Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Tel: 204.235.3939 | Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca

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MNN Visiting Speaker - Dr. Ahmet Hoke - Fri Apr 29
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Reminder.... Everyone is invited! cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Manitoba Neuroscience Network - Visiting Speaker/Seminar Series Ahmet Hoke M.D., Ph.D., FRCPC <http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/results/directory/profile/0007583/a hmet-hoke> Professor, Neurology and Neuroscience Director, Neuromuscular Division Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Friday, Apr 29, 2016 CLINICAL TALK: Mechanisms of distal axonal degeneration and neuroprotection in peripheral neuropathies Time: 9:00 am Location: PX236/238 PsycHealth Bldg. NEUROSCIENCE TALK: Regeneration in the PNS: challenges Time: 12:00 noon Location: Theatre C NEUROSCIENCE TRAINEE LUNCH: graduate students, postdocs, and research associates invited to attend an informal lunch with Dr. Ahmet Hoke Time: 1:00 pm Location: SR415 Kleysen Bldg. (see attached notices) Kelly Jorundson Manitoba Neuroscience Network Tel 204.235.3939 <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image006.png@01D17075.90C94890 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image007.jpg@01D17075.90C94890 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image008.png@01D17075.90C94890

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