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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 … [View More]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/> [View Less]

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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 & … [View More]

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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, … [View More]

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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 … [View More]

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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/… [View More]

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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 … [View More]

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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.… [View More]

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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 … [View More]

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Register today! Bridging Science and Policy: Tools for Effective Advocacy, a free webinar presented by CAN and E4D on April 9, 2025
by Tabrez Siddiqui 08 Apr '25

08 Apr '25

Please Share Widely Dear colleagues and students, With the upcoming elections on the horizon, we are organizing a workshop in collaboration with Evidence for Democracy. I strongly encourage everyone who is able to register and attend. CAN Advocacy is ramping up efforts to engage with all party candidates to promote our key priorities. This workshop will be a great opportunity to help elevate science funding as a national issue. Please distribute this message widely. Best regards, Tabrez Co-… [View More]Chair, Canadian Association for Neuroscience Advocacy Committee -------------------------- 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. 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Les participants auront un aperçu des bases de la politique scientifique, de l’importance des données probantes dans l’élaboration des politiques, des principes fondamentaux de la défense de la science et de la manière de s’engager auprès des représentants élus. Que vous soyez novice en matière de plaidoyer ou que vous cherchiez à améliorer vos compétences actuelles, cet atelier vous fournira des outils précieux pour faire entendre votre voix et veiller à ce que la science et les données probantes soient au premier plan de la prise de décision publique. 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Fw: MNN meeting registration is now open
by Protiti Khan 04 Apr '25

04 Apr '25

Registration information below: ________________________________ From: Eftekhar Eftekharpour <Eftekhar.Eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: April 3, 2025 6:12 PM To: Tabrez Siddiqui <Tabrez.Siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca>; Protiti Khan <Protiti.Khan(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: MNN meeting registration is now open 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 … [View More]

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