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Teaching opportunity for senior graduate student
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 07 Sep '12

07 Sep '12

Dear Members and Non-members, In an effort to reach out to the undergraduate student population, the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics offers undergraduate Pharmacology courses at the Fort Garry Campus (PHAC 4030 in Fall and 4040 in Winter). There is a substantial neuroscience/neuropharmacology component to PHAC 4030 and I have traditionally offered a senior graduate student an opportunity to teach 2 basic neurochemistry and neuroanatomy lectures, with mentorship, in this course. I believe this could represent valuable teaching experience for graduate students and I have an opening this Fall (2012) in November. If you are a 3rd year or higher graduate student in a program with emphasis in neuroscience and would like to gain some teaching experience, please consult your graduate advisor first, and then reply to me for further discussion. Thank you. Chris Anderson President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network T: 204.235.3946 │ F: 204.237.4092 │ E: canderson(a)sbrc.ca

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Neuroanatomy Graduate Course Announcement
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 25 Jul '12

25 Jul '12

/sent on behalf of Hugo Bergen Dear Neuroscience Graduate Students, Graduate Course Announcement for Fall Term (2012): Human Neuroanatomy (ANAT 7392) This is a 3 credit hour course (Aug. 28 - Dec) held on the Bannatyne Campus. It will be of particular interest to graduate students whose research is in Neuroscience (registration is open to all graduate students). This course will provide an introduction to the structure & function of the human central nervous system from an anatomical perspective. The course has 2 components: 1. Lectures that will present a systematic survey of human neuroanatomy, and 2. Laboratory sessions in which students will examine and study the 3-dimensional structure of the human nervous system. For more information (including a schedule of lecture topics and times) contact: Dr. Hugo Bergen (Course Director) Dept. of Human Anatomy & Cell Science hbergen(a)cc.umanitoba.ca 789-3788 (Poster Attached) Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca

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Fundamentals of Neuroscience Course 2012-2013
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 23 Jul '12

23 Jul '12

The University of Manitoba is offering: "Fundamentals of Neuroscience I & II" IMED 7101 (fall) IMED 7102 (winter) These are two interdisciplinary 3 credit hour graduate student courses held at the Faculty of Medicine, Bannatyne Campus (formerly the 6 credit hour IMED 7100) Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Physiology Library - Room 431 4th Floor, Basic Medical Sciences Building Fundamentals of Neuroscience I = IMED 7101 * runs from September - December, 2012 Fundamentals of Neuroscience II = IMED 7102 * runs from January - April, 2013 Registration is open to all graduate students enrolled in any Faculty/School/Department interested in Neuroscience from both the Fort Garry & Bannatyne Campuses or SBRC. Poster attached. For more information contact: Brent Fedirchuk (course director) brent(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca <mailto:brent@scrc.umanitoba.ca> 789-3762 Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca

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Looking for a Faculty volunteer to coordinate the MNN seminer/visiting speaker series
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 10 Jul '12

10 Jul '12

Dear Neuroscience Principal Investigators, As you are aware, in 2010 the Manitoba Neuroscience Network joined forces with Clinical Neuroscience Rounds to present one basic neuroscience seminar per month during the second hour of Rounds on the last Friday of each month. The benefits are: · Dedicated basic neuroscience seminar series · Basic scientists and clinicians have a consistent opportunity for discussion once per month · Clinical neuroscience training program is exposed to basic science research In 2012/2013 I would like to continue our arrangement and expand the overall quality of the offering by ADDING 2 VISITING SPEAKER SLOTS out of the 7 total for the academic year. The Manitoba Neuroscience Network will fund these speakers at reasonable levels. I am looking for a volunteer FACULTY MEMBER to coordinate the series. The "perk" would be the opportunity to choose and invite the external speakers within the framework of MNN objectives. If you are interested, please contact Chris Anderson at canderson(a)sbrc.ca. Thanks and have a great summer!! Chris --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris M. Anderson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics University of Manitoba Principal Investigator, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research Center President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network T: 204.235.3946 │ F: 204.237.4092 │ E: canderson(a)sbrc.ca

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Seminar Announcement
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 06 Jun '12

06 Jun '12

Seminar Notice Monday June 11 2012 2.30pm TOPIC: Novel roles for netrin-1 and DCC regulating myelination and synaptic plasticity in the CNS Timothy E Kennedy, PhD Professor Dept of Neurology and Neurosurgery Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University Dr. Kennedy's laboratory is investigating the molecular mechanisms that direct neural development and how such mechanisms influence the organization and plasticity of the mature mammalian central nervous system. These studies aim to identify the biochemical signals that direct cells and axons to move, as well as the target-derived signals that instruct them to stop once they reach their goal and to make appropriate connections with neighboring cells. Rm 164 - Apotex Center Faculty of Pharmacy University of Manitoba EVERYONE WELCOME Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics University of Manitoba Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology From: Dr. Emma Frost [mailto:froste@cc.umanitoba.ca] Sent: June 05, 2012 10:09 PM To: Kelly Jorundson Subject: Seminar Announcement Hi Kelly Here is the announcement for Dr. Kennedy's seminar next week. Please send out to the MNN. Thanks Emma Dr. Emma Frost Faculty of Pharmacy University of Manitoba 750 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg MB R3E 0T5 204-975-7722 (voice) 204-292-3821 (cell) 204-474-7617 (fax) froste(a)cc.umanitoba.ca

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MNN Poster Competition
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 05 Jun '12

05 Jun '12

Dear All, I want to thank all participants for making the 2012 Manitoba Neuroscience Network meeting another success. A poster competition was held. All submitted abstracts were ranked by a panel of 4 principal investigators. The top 6 in each of the student and postdoc categories were chosen for in-person judging in poster form at the meeting yesterday. I am pleased to announce that the winners are as follows: STUDENT CATEGORY WINNER: Esteli Vasquez-Dominguez, Spinal Cord Research Centre STUDENT CATEGORY RUNNER-UP: Amrit Boese, Public Health Agency of Canada POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW CATEGORY WINNER: Dr. Amit Kamboj, St. Boniface Hospital Research POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW CATEGORY RUNNER-UP Dr. Ali Saleh, St. Boniface Hospital Research Thanks to all judges and participants. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris M. Anderson, Ph.D. President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network T: 204.235.3946 │ F: 204.237.4092 │ E: canderson(a)sbrc.ca

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CANCELLED - Dr. Sheena Josselyn talk - Friday June 1
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 30 May '12

30 May '12

CANCELLED St. Boniface Hospital Research Neuroscience Seminar Series Hosted by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders Friday, June 1st, 2012 PZ236/238 PsychHealth Bldg. Bannatyne Campus 12:00 Noon Dr. Sheena Josselyn Senior Scientist, Neurosciences & Mental Health Canada Research Chair <http://www.chairs.gc.ca> , Molecular and Cellular Cognition Associate Professor, Department of Physiology University of Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON Topic: Making and Breaking Memories A fundamental goal of neuroscience is to understand how memories are encoded and stored in the brain. Indeed, identifying the physical basis of memory within the brain (the memory trace) has been a long-standing challenge for scientists since Karl Lashley's "search for the engram" in the 1950's. Memories are thought to be encoded by sparsely distributed groups of neurons. However, identifying the precise neurons supporting a given memory (the memory trace) has been a long-standing challenge. We have shown previously that lateral amygdala (LA) neurons with increased CREB are preferentially activated by fear memory expression, suggesting they are selectively recruited into the memory trace. Here we used an inducible diphtheria-toxin strategy to specifically ablate these neurons. Selectively deleting neurons overexpressing CREB (but not a similar portion of random LA neurons) after learning blocked expression of that fear memory. The resulting memory loss was robust and persistent, suggesting that the memory was permanently erased. These results establish a causal link between a specific neuronal subpopulation and memory expression, thereby identifying critical neurons within the memory trace. Short bio: The research in Dr. Josselyn's lab is dedicated to understanding the neural basis of cognitive function and dysfunction. To unravel the molecular, cellular and circuit processes that underlie learning and memory, her lab uses a multidisciplinary approach include the use of genetically-engineered mice, viral vectors, cellular imaging, electrophysiology and detailed behavioral analysis. Her program of research focuses on two main elements 1) examining the brain regions and molecules responsible for normal memory formation and 2) using this knowledge to intervene in conditions in which memory is impaired (for instance in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease). She has published extensively in the top scientific journals on these subjects and has shown that fear memories in mice can be "erased" and is currently examining novel treatments for the memory disorders that characterize Alzheimer's disease. Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics University of Manitoba Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology

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MAY 31 Registration deadline for Manitoba Neuroscience Network Meeting June 4
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 28 May '12

28 May '12

Dear Manitoba Neuroscientists, Please register by MAY 31 for the MNN annual meeting this Monday June 4 at the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport. The program committee is pleased to bring you a day filled with talks and posters from YOUR local Manitoba neuroscience research community, along with plenty of opportunities for informal discussion with your peers. Highlights of the day include 2 keynote presentations by top Canadian neuroscientists, Drs. Quentin Pittman (Hotchkiss Brain Research Institute, Calgary) and Keith Murai (McGill University, Montreal). Don't miss these excellent visiting speakers. For the entire PROGRAM, please visit: http://www.cvent.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-3rd-annual-mee ting/agenda-12348237e5b847648c27a499d8e7f015.aspx REGISTER at: http://www.cvent.com/events/manitoba-neuroscience-network-3rd-annual-mee ting/custom-20-12348237e5b847648c27a499d8e7f015.aspx See you Monday! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- Chris M. Anderson, Ph.D. President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network 204.235.3939 wcsn(a)sbrc.ca

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Reminder: Dr. Sheena Josselyn talk - Friday June 1
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 28 May '12

28 May '12

St. Boniface Hospital Research Neuroscience Seminar Series Hosted by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders Friday, June 1st, 2012 PZ236/238 PsychHealth Bldg. Bannatyne Campus 12:00 Noon Dr. Sheena Josselyn Senior Scientist, Neurosciences & Mental Health Canada Research Chair <http://www.chairs.gc.ca> , Molecular and Cellular Cognition Associate Professor, Department of Physiology University of Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON Topic: Making and Breaking Memories A fundamental goal of neuroscience is to understand how memories are encoded and stored in the brain. Indeed, identifying the physical basis of memory within the brain (the memory trace) has been a long-standing challenge for scientists since Karl Lashley's "search for the engram" in the 1950's. Memories are thought to be encoded by sparsely distributed groups of neurons. However, identifying the precise neurons supporting a given memory (the memory trace) has been a long-standing challenge. We have shown previously that lateral amygdala (LA) neurons with increased CREB are preferentially activated by fear memory expression, suggesting they are selectively recruited into the memory trace. Here we used an inducible diphtheria-toxin strategy to specifically ablate these neurons. Selectively deleting neurons overexpressing CREB (but not a similar portion of random LA neurons) after learning blocked expression of that fear memory. The resulting memory loss was robust and persistent, suggesting that the memory was permanently erased. These results establish a causal link between a specific neuronal subpopulation and memory expression, thereby identifying critical neurons within the memory trace. Short bio: The research in Dr. Josselyn's lab is dedicated to understanding the neural basis of cognitive function and dysfunction. To unravel the molecular, cellular and circuit processes that underlie learning and memory, her lab uses a multidisciplinary approach include the use of genetically-engineered mice, viral vectors, cellular imaging, electrophysiology and detailed behavioral analysis. Her program of research focuses on two main elements 1) examining the brain regions and molecules responsible for normal memory formation and 2) using this knowledge to intervene in conditions in which memory is impaired (for instance in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease). She has published extensively in the top scientific journals on these subjects and has shown that fear memories in mice can be "erased" and is currently examining novel treatments for the memory disorders that characterize Alzheimer's disease. Everyone is invited to attend! For more information contact DND Office: (T) 235.3939 or (E) dnd(a)sbrc.ca Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics University of Manitoba Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology

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Neuroscience Seminar: Dr. Sheena Josselyn
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 24 May '12

24 May '12

Please circulate/post: St. Boniface Hospital Research Neuroscience Seminar Series (Hosted by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders) Friday, June 1st, 2012 PX236/238 PsychHealth Bldg., Bannatyne Campus 12:00 Noon Dr. Sheena Josselyn Senior Scientist, Neurosciences & Mental Health Canada Research Chair, Molecular and Cellular Cognition Associate Professor, Department of Physiology University of Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON Topic: Making and Breaking Memories Abstract: A fundamental goal of neuroscience is to understand how memories are encoded and stored in the brain. Indeed, identifying the physical basis of memory within the brain (the memory trace) has been a long-standing challenge for scientists since Karl Lashley's "search for the engram" in the 1950's. Memories are thought to be encoded by sparsely distributed groups of neurons. However, identifying the precise neurons supporting a given memory (the memory trace) has been a long-standing challenge. We have shown previously that lateral amygdala (LA) neurons with increased CREB are preferentially activated by fear memory expression, suggesting they are selectively recruited into the memory trace. Here we used an inducible diphtheria-toxin strategy to specifically ablate these neurons. Selectively deleting neurons overexpressing CREB (but not a similar portion of random LA neurons) after learning blocked expression of that fear memory. The resulting memory loss was robust and persistent, suggesting that the memory was permanently erased. These results establish a causal link between a specific neuronal subpopulation and memory expression, thereby identifying critical neurons within the memory trace. Short bio: The research in Dr. Josselyn's lab is dedicated to understanding the neural basis of cognitive function and dysfunction. To unravel the molecular, cellular and circuit processes that underlie learning and memory, her lab uses a multidisciplinary approach include the use of genetically-engineered mice, viral vectors, cellular imaging, electrophysiology and detailed behavioral analysis. Her program of research focuses on two main elements 1) examining the brain regions and molecules responsible for normal memory formation and 2) using this knowledge to intervene in conditions in which memory is impaired (for instance in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease). She has published extensively in the top scientific journals on these subjects and has shown that fear memories in mice can be "erased" and is currently examining novel treatments for the memory disorders that characterize Alzheimer's disease. Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics University of Manitoba Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology

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