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by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 26 Jan '12

26 Jan '12

Dear Neuroscientists, For the last 2 years, we have held an annual meeting of the Manitoba Neuroscience Network with the objective of forming a neuroscience community and getting better acquainted personally and scientifically. As we plan the 2012 conference, we can either maintain the basic meeting framework largely as it has been the first two years, or we can choose a more ambitious plan that will likely, if well attended, more strongly benefit the community-building process. Please click on the following link (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RK6LJ8M) to answer ONE question that will help organizers plan the 2012 MNN Conference. IF you have additional comments about the meeting, please email mnn(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:mnn@sbrc.ca> . Thank you. Chris Anderson President, Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 T: 204.235.3939 f: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca Website: sfn-manitoba.ca

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2012 Manitoba Neuroscience Annual Meeting
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Dear Manitoba Neuroscientists, We are now in the process of planning the 2012 Manitoba Neuroscience Annual Meeting. A date will be announced soon. I have planned the last 2 meeting programs myself and I am looking for fresh insight this year. I have received passing suggestions ranging from keeping the meeting format essentially the same, to changing to a trainee-centered event, to holding the meeting every 2 years for lack of new content, to having it planned as an overnight retreat to facilitate evening socialization. I want this to be the best event possible. I am therefore soliciting meeting format and location suggestions from potential participants. Please take a few moments to consider what you would like to see at the next MNN annual meeting. What would benefit us all from a community-building and collaboration standpoint? I am happy to take all suggestions but please get them to me as soon as you can. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Research Seminar: Dr. Sari Hannila
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 12 Jan '12

12 Jan '12

Hosted by Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Dr. Sari S. Hannila Assistant Professor Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science University of Manitoba TOPIC: "Downregulation of Smad2 by secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor enhances axonal regeneration in the CNS". Friday, January 20, 2012 12:00 - 13:00 Pharmacology Library Room A229 Chown Building Video-linked to St. Boniface Research Centre Room R1002 Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 T: 204.235.3939 f: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca Website: sfn-manitoba.ca

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Research Seminar - Friday, Jan 13, 2011
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 12 Jan '12

12 Jan '12

Pharmacology and Therapeutics Seminar - DR. PAUL FERNYHOUGH Date: Friday, January 13, 2012 Time: 12:00 PM Location: A229 Chown Building** http://myuminfo.umanitoba.ca/index.asp?sec=900&too=200&dat=1/13/2012&sta=0&… Dr. Paul Fernyhough Director of Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders Professor - Departments of Pharmacology and Therapeutics & Physiology University of Manitoba Topic: "MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION IN NEURONS IN DIABETES" ** Videolinked to St. Boniface Research Centre R1002 Research Focus: Diabetic and Peripheral Neuropathies: Diabetic neuropathies are the Cinderella of neurological diseases. The WHO informs us that by 2025 there will be 300 million sufferers from diabetes worldwide - a figure approximately equal to the population of the USA. Currently close to 50% diabetic patients develop some form of peripheral nerve disease, which can lead to loss of protective sensation and limb amputation. The incidence is expected to rise 10-fold in the next 10 years in First Nations peoples of Canada. There is no treatment. My group is, therefore studying pathogenetic mechanisms and potential drug targets. Key approaches involve identification of the cellular transduction of damage signals (neurotrophic deficits, oxidative stress, glucose stress, mitochondrial dysfunction) and failure of cellular protective mechanisms. Techniques: cell culture, confocal microscopy, fluorescence imaging, neuronal plasmid transfection, general biochemistry and pharmacology. Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 T: 204.235.3939 f: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca Website: sfn-manitoba.ca

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Brain Awareness Week - 2012
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 06 Jan '12

06 Jan '12

Dear Manitoba Neuroscientists, Brain Awareness Week is coming March 12-18, 2012. This year our feature event will be a scientific visit and public presentation by Dr. Adrian Owen from the University of Western Ontario on March 15 and 16. Dr. Owen was recently recruited to Canada from Cambridge University as a Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging. He is coming at the invitation of the Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience, the Faculty of Medicine and the President of the University of Manitoba. Dr. Owen's itinerary will include a minisymposium on cognitive neuroscience and brain imaging, to showcase work being done in Manitoba, as well as an open scientific seminar and an evening public lecture. I encourage all Manitoba neuroscientists to demonstrate the vibrancy of our research and clinical neuroscience communities by participating in the activities surrounding Dr. Owen's visit. If you would like to meet with Dr. Owen, participate as a speaker in the minisymposium (other than those already contacted), or if you have a specific idea for inclusion on his itinerary, please contact me at canderson(a)sbrc.ca. Thank you! Sincerely, Chris /sent on behalf of 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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Travel funding opportunity
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 04 Jan '12

04 Jan '12

Trouble viewing this email? Read it online <http://secure.campaigner.com/Campaigner/Public/t.show?PbSx--BLNM-pbYAS8> <http://secure.campaigner.com/accountsmedia/13/139715/cihr.jpg> Le français suit * Please forward to all interested * CIHR’s Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA) - 2012 Travel Awards 2012 Travel Awards Through the Institute Community Support (ICS) Program <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PbSx-PFkZ-pbYAS3> , CIHR-INMHA is launching 2012 Travel Awards <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PbSx-PFka-pbYAS0> for trainees (post-doctoral fellows), new investigators and knowledge users to attend the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – Clinical Trials Network Steering Committee Meeting on April 17-18, 2012, taking place at J.W. Marriott Atlanta Buckhead in Atlanta Georgia. In addition, applicants are encouraged to attend the Pre-ASAM Blending and Dissemination Meeting on April 19, 2012, taking place at The Hilton Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. INMHA will offer travel awards to a maximum amount up to $2,500 per award, to cover costs of travel, per diem for meals and accommodation to attend these meetings. For more information on the meetings <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PbSx-PFkb-pbYAS1> please visit the NIDA website. For information on the Clinical Trials Network <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PbSx-PFkc-pbYAS2> please visit the NIDA website. Please visit the CIHR-INMHA website for more information http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/36096.html <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PbSx-PFki-pbYAS8> February 24, 2012: Full applications must be submitted by this date. ******************** * S’il vous plaît, faire suivre à toutes les personnes intéressées * Institut des neurosciences, de la santé mentale et des toxicomanies (INSMT) - Bourses de voyage 2012 Bourses de voyage 2012 Par l’entremise du Programme d’appui communautaire des instituts <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PbSx-PFke-pbYAS4> (PACI), L'INSMT des IRSC accordera des bourses de voyage 2012 <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PbSx-PFkf-pbYAS5> aux stagiaires (boursiers postdoctoraux), aux nouveaux chercheurs et aux utilisateurs de connaissances pour assister à la réunion du comité directeur du Réseau d'essais cliniques du National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), qui se déroulera les 17 et 18 avril 2012, à l'hôtel J.W. Marriott Atlanta Buckhead, à Atlanta (Géorgie). De plus, on encourage les candidats à assister à la rencontre d'échange et de dissémination préalable à la réunion de l'ASAM, le 19 avril 2012, à l'hôtel The Hilton Atlanta, à Atlanta (Géorgie). L'INSMT accordera des bourses de voyage d'une valeur maximale de 2 500 $ par bourse pour couvrir les frais de déplacement, l'indemnité de repas quotidienne et l'hébergement. De plus amples renseignements sur les réunions <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PbSx-PFkg-pbYAS6> (en anglais seulement) sont affichés sur le site Web du NIDA. Pour obtenir de l'information sur le Réseau d'essais cliniques <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PbSx-PFkh-pbYAS7> (en anglais seulement) consultez le site Web du NIDA. Pour plus d'informations, visiter IRSC-INSMT http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/36096.html <http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/t.c?PbSx-PFki-pbYAS8> 24 février 2012 : Les demandes détaillées doivent être envoyées au plus tard à cette date Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 T: 204.235.3939 f: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca Website: sfn-manitoba.ca

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Lecture reminder..
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 03 Jan '12

03 Jan '12

PUBLIC LECTURE: NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM CANDIDATE Dr. Tiina M. Kauppinen TOPIC: "Microglial Modulation as a Therapeutic Approach in CNS Diseases/Disorders" Wednesday, January 4, 2012 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Location: Theatre "B" Basic Medical Sciences Dr. Tiina M. Kauppinen: Adjunct Assistant Professor at Department of Neurology University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Principal Investigator at Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) at San Francisco Staff Research Associate IV at Northern California Institute of Research and Education (NCIRE), San Francisco Everyone welcome! For more information, contact Dr. Kevin Coombs, Neuroscience Research Program, and Faculty of Medicine at (204)789-3375 or kcoombs(a)cc.umanitoba.ca /sent on behalf of Carla Carla Dunton Office Assistant Office of the Associate Dean (Research) Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba Room A108 Chown Bldg, 753 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Phone: (204) 789-3375 Fax: (204) 789-3942 Email: carla.dunton(a)med.umanitoba.ca This email and/or any document in this transmission is intended for the address(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately. Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 T: 204.235.3939 f: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca Website: sfn-manitoba.ca Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research & Pharmacology & Therapeutics,University of Manitoba R4046 - 351 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Tel: 204.235.3939 FAx: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd

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Public Lecture for Neuroscience Research Program Candidate - Dr. Tiina Kauppinen - Jan. 4/12
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 13 Dec '11

13 Dec '11

PUBLIC LECTURE: NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM CANDIDATE Dr. Tiina M. Kauppinen TOPIC: "Microglial Modulation as a Therapeutic Approach in CNS Diseases/Disorders" Wednesday, January 4, 2012 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Location: Theatre "B" Basic Medical Sciences Dr. Tiina M. Kauppinen: Adjunct Assistant Professor at Department of Neurology University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Principal Investigator at Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) at San Francisco Staff Research Associate IV at Northern California Institute of Research and Education (NCIRE), San Francisco Everyone welcome! For more information, contact Dr. Kevin Coombs, Neuroscience Research Program, and Faculty of Medicine at (204)789-3375 or kcoombs(a)cc.umanitoba.ca /sent on behalf of Carla Carla Dunton Office Assistant Office of the Associate Dean (Research) Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba Room A108 Chown Bldg, 753 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Phone: (204) 789-3375 Fax: (204) 789-3942 Email: carla.dunton(a)med.umanitoba.ca This email and/or any document in this transmission is intended for the address(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately. Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 T: 204.235.3939 f: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca Website: sfn-manitoba.ca

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Seminar - Dr. Brian Schmidt Dec 2 2011
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

Seminar Series: Dr. Brian Schmidt Dr. Brian Schmidt Department of Internal Medicine University of Manitoba Friday, December 02, 2011 12:00 - 13:00 TOPIC: "Neurochemical activation of locomotor networks forty years later: Therapeutic standstill or up-and-running?" LOCATION: Samuel Cohen Auditorium St. Boniface Research Centre** **Video-linked to Pharmacology Library , Room A229 Chown Building, Bannatyne Campus Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 T: 204.235.3939 f: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca Website: sfn-manitoba.ca

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Reminder: MNN Seminar - Dr. Larry Jordan
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 24 Nov '11

24 Nov '11

PLEASE CIRCULATE: Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience presents..... Manitoba Neuroscience Network Meeting Friday, November 25th, 2011 9:00 - 10:00am Dr. Larry Jordan Professor, Department of Physiology University of Manitoba Topic: Control of locomotion by a serotonergic pathway arising in the parapyramidal region of the medulla Location: PX236/238 PsychHealth, Bannatyne Campus Brief Bio: Born in Paris, Texas, in 1944, I grew up in Texarkana, Texas, the son of a bakery worker/farmer and a first grade teacher. I earned a B.A. degree in zoology at the University of Texas at Austin, and then entered graduate studies at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where I was supervised by William D. Willis, Jr., a student of John Eccles in Canberra, Australia, and a former President of the Society for Neuroscience. I moved to Winnipeg in 1970 to assume a post-doctoral position with Dr. John Phillis, also trained in Canberra, who was a pioneer in CNS neuropharmacology. John moved to Saskatoon to take up the position of Head of Physiology there, and I remained in Winnipeg, supported by a Medical Research Council Scholarship. Since that time I was able to participate in the creation of the Winnipeg Spinal Cord Research Centre (http://www.scrc.umanitoba.ca/), with funding from the Health Sciences Centre Research Foundation, the annual Will-to-Win Golf Tournament (2012 will be its 29th year!), the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the International Human Frontier Science Program, the Canadian Network of Centres of Excellence, and the U.S. National Institutes of Health. I was the PI in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Group on Spinal Cord Functional Systems for a number of years. I initiated the formation of the Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, and I served two terms as Head of the Department of Physiology at the University of Manitoba (1992-2001). My research has focused on the neural control of locomotion, with progress along three major lines of investigation: (1) identification of the brain areas and neural pathways responsible for providing descending messages for the initiation of locomotion, (2) the study of spinal cord neurons that control locomotion at the spinal level and (3) discovery of new physiological properties of spinal motoneurons and interneurons that are central to their recruitment during locomotion. I am currently focusing on a descending pathway from a discrete serotonergic nucleus in the medulla that is involved in the initiation of locomotion and in control of inter- and intralimb coordination, and I am doing experiments to evaluate the potential of these neurons to restore coordinated locomotor movements after transplantation into the spinal cord of paraplegic rats. For more information on Dr. Jordan's research, visit his website at: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/physiology/contacts/jordan.html Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 T: 204.235.3939 f: 204.237.4092 Email: wcsn(a)sbrc.ca Website: sfn-manitoba.ca

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