- Neuro-All - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Neuroscience Outreach Update
by Sari Hannila 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Hello everyone, I hope you all had an enjoyable summer! As we begin this new academic year, I would like to give you an update on the outreach events and opportunities that Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience has developed over the last several months. Neuroscience Speaker's Bureau Our Neuroscience Speaker's Bureau continues to take shape, and thank you to everyone who has submitted the online form. If you have not yet done so, or if you would like to sign up to be a speaker, … [View More]please follow this link: http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca/mnn/speakerform.html. This information will also be used to populate the outreach section of the new MNN website, so if you do it now, you won't have to do it again! Brain Awareness Week - Visit by Dr. Matthew Farrer Brain Awareness Week will be held March 16-22, 2015, and as part of this event I am pleased to announce that we will be hosting CERC chair Dr. Matthew Farrer from UBC. He will be giving both scientific and public talks, and further details about his visit will be distributed as they become available. Brain Awareness Week - Café Scientifique On March 18th, 2015, also during BAW, the Chapter will be co-sponsoring a session in the Café Scientifique series with the Office of the VP Research: http://umanitoba.ca/research/cafescientifique/media/Cafe_Schedule.pdf . The session is entitled, "Keeping Your Head in the Game: How Concussions Affect the Brain". The Chapter has made a commitment to co-sponsor a neuroscience-themed Café Scientifique for the next 2-3 years, so if you have ideas for future topics and panelists, please feel free to contact me. Art of Neuroscience - Manitoba Craft Council On a very different note, we have initiated a collaboration with the Manitoba Craft Council to create neuroscience-themed art pieces. Those of you who have attended the SFN annual meeting may have seen the "Art of Neuroscience" display, which is the inspiration for this program: http://www.sfn.org/News-and-Calendar/News-and-Calendar/News/Spotlight/2013/…. Members will have the opportunity to collaborate directly with local artists working in a variety of media, and we hope that this will be a unique and enriching experience for you. Additional details will be coming soon. Back to School - Classroom Outreach Finally, as every parent knows, it is back-to-school time. Have you ever considered visiting your child's class to help them learn about the brain? If so, contact us and we can provide you with ideas for activities and resources for all age levels. As always, feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have. I wish you all a successful and productive year. Sari Sari S. Hannila, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science Associate Member, Spinal Cord Research Centre College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences [X] Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science Room 130, Basic Medical Sciences Building 745 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0J9 Tel: (204) 789-3483 Fax: (204) 789-3920 Sari.Hannila(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sari.Hannila@med.umanitoba.ca> [View Less]

1 0

Neuroscience Research Program hiring Admin Assistant IV
by Chris Anderson 10 Sep '14

10 Sep '14

The Neuroscience Research Program in the Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine is looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant IV. This is a WRHA position (https://www.brainhunter.com/frontoffice/seekerViewJobDetailAction.do?siteco…). If you know anyone who might be interested and qualified, please let him or her know. Thanks. Chris ****************************************************** Chris M. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor and Director, Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen … [View More]

1 0

Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar and Visiting Speaker Series 2014/2015
by Chris Anderson 09 Sep '14

09 Sep '14

Attached please find the 2014/2015 MNN Seminar and Visiting Speaker schedule. There are 8 local and 6 visiting speakers. The list of visitors is impressive so please make every effort to attend these sessions, especially. Also remember that we are trying something new this year to encourage networking and community building in neurosciences. We will hold a reception in the Canad Inn Health Science Centre after each visiting speaker talk on Friday afternoons. Food, beer and wine will be … [View More]

1 0

RE: MNN Seminar - Dr. Cindi Morshead - Sept 19 @ 3pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 08 Sep '14

08 Sep '14

Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar Series Date: Friday, September 19, 2014 Time: 3:00pm Location: Theatre B - Bannatyne Campus **Reception to follow in HSC CanadInn - Ambassador B (2nd level)**itoba Neuroscience Network Seminar Dr. Cindi M Morshead <http://anatomy.utoronto.ca/faculty/list/morshead.htm> Professor & Chair, Anatomy Department of Surgery Institute of Biomaterial & Biomedical Engineering Department of Rehabilitation Science University of Toronto … [View More]

1 0

MNN Seminar - Dr. Cindi Morshead - Sept 19 @ 3pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 08 Sep '14

08 Sep '14

Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar Series Dr. Cindi M Morshead <http://anatomy.utoronto.ca/faculty/list/morshead.htm> Professor & Chair, Anatomy Department of Surgery Institute of Biomaterial & Biomedical Engineering Department of Rehabilitation Science University of Toronto Topic: Adult neural stem cells: From basic biology to tissue repair. Location: Theatre B - Bannatyne Campus **Reception to follow in HSC CanadInn - Ambassador B (2nd level)** Manitoba … [View More]

1 0

Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar and Visiting Speaker Series
by Chris Anderson 05 Sep '14

05 Sep '14

I'm pleased to announce that there will be a new and improved MNN seminar and visiting speaker series in 2014-2015. Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour will once again direct the series. This year we will continue providing seminars from local neuroscientists on the last Friday of each month during the second hour (9-10 am) of Clinical Neuroscience Rounds. IN ADDITION, we will expand our number of visiting speakers to a total of 6 between September and June. These talks will be held on Friday … [View More]

1 0

WCSN membership
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 02 Sep '14

02 Sep '14

The WCSN organizes and promotes events in Manitoba designed to fuel excellence in Neuroscience research, education and outreach. We are the driving force behind the Manitoba Neuroscience Network annual meetings, seminar series and visiting speaker program. We also organize Brain Awareness Week activities and contribute to the development of local neuroscientists. Your membership dues will benefit all of these areas. Please support initiatives such as these and help us build a strong and … [View More]

1 0

2015 MNN Meeting - looking for a meeting Chair
by Chris Anderson 14 Aug '14

14 Aug '14

Dear Neuroscientists, We just finished the 2014 Manitoba Neuroscience Network meeting but I must already look forward to the 2015 meeting. The 2015 meeting will be held in Winnipeg in June and will be symposium-style with full trainee participation much like the first 4 meetings were formatted. The plan is to alternate between this format and retreat format from now on. To make these meetings useful for all, they must be well-planned. Paul Fernyhough and Gilbert Kirouac have done a great … [View More]

1 0

FW: To arrange a meeting
by Chris Anderson 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Dear All, Please see below and respond to Dr. Ozturk if interested. Thank you. Chris ****************************************************** Chris M. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor and Director, Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba T: 204-318-2565 E: chris.anderson(a)med.umanitoba.ca From: Arzu Ozturk Sent: July 30, 2014 5:34 PM To: Chris Anderson Subject: To arrange a meeting Dear Dr. Christopher … [View More]Anderson, I have been working with Dr. Geoff Hicks for FASD research project and enjoyed learning in depth of brain development and neurodegenerative disease. I am looking for potential position(s) as a research associate and/or project manager to carry on a given challenging projects and/or to allow me to use my expertise in research on neurodegenerative disease. Post-doctoral experience on multi-disciplinary fields; 1. Identification of non-coding RNA targets of RNA binding protein FUS, and their role in vivo and modulation of direct targets in generated animal mouse model system related to human disease and cancer 2. Development of novel gene targeting and tagging techniques to generate knock-out and conditional, and GFPs, mCherry, Biotin-tagged gene of interest of transgenic animal model system for molecular signaling pathways in immune response and cancer progression. 3. Specializing from manipulation of mouse stem cell (mSCs), induced pluripotent stem cell (miPS) and embryonic body formation (mEB) to construction and design of large scale vector construction system using latest recombineering technology tools Undertook PhD at Department of Physiology, U of MANITOBA. I specialized on gene regulation to dissect mechanisms of regulatory factors involved in rPlacental Lactogen II gene regulation and expression during placental development using molecular biology, proteomics and generation of transgenic mice model system in vivo Completed M.Sc. at Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, U of AKDENIZ. I was specialized as a human cytogeneticist on diagnosis of structural chromosome analysis in blood and bone marrow associated disease and cancer as well as breast and lung cancer. In parallele, I took a role in establishment of protocols and methods to advance the pre-clinical screening applications (diagnostics). In addition, I worked as clinical geneticist in medical research. My profession practice includes; - Hands on extensive expertise in gene editing/modification tools and manipulation of any given protein and non-protein coding genes - Performing cellular, molecular biology, proteomics and stem cell technologies - Generation and phenotyping of transgenic mice - Design and planning proposals and literature analysis - Grant writing and reviewing (including fellowship proposals) - Conducting clinical and basic research projects, and complies with the anticipated time line - Managing members of a given research team, training and supervising students - Eager to learn and establish new protocols and efficiency in independent work I have generated a number of transgenic mice that can be utilized for future and I would like to explore the potential use of them if applicable. I would be very glad to have the opportunity to meet. I attached my CV if you would consider to interview. Thank you for your time and looking forward to hear from you. Best regards Arzu Ozturk Aptekmann Research Associate Dr. Geoff Hicks' lab University of Manitoba Regenerative Medicine Program arzu.ozturk(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:molly.pind@med.umanitoba.ca> Tel-lab: 204-318-5288 Cell: 204-881-1416 [View Less]

1 0

REMINDER: Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Public & Scientific Lectures July 24-25, 2014
by Kelly Jorundson 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Everyone is invited...... 2014 Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Award Soroku Yagihashi Professor & Head, Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Japan Public Lecture: Diabetes as a specific disease of the islet. A journey around the islet of Langerhans. Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 12:00 Noon Room 500 John Buhler Research Centre Scientific Lecture: Pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy. New theories beyond hyperglycemia. Friday, … [View More]

1 0