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Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminars Series - 2011/2012
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 24 Oct '11

24 Oct '11

Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience presents2012 Schedule (Presented in co-operation with University of Manitoba Clinical Neuroscience Rounds ) Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar Series - 2011/2012 **All seminars are held last Friday of each month 9:00 - 10:00 am Rm PX236/238 Psych Health Bldg, Bannatyne Campus** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------- Date Speaker September 30, 2011 Dr. Brent Fedirchuk Associate Professor, Department of Physiology University of Manitoba October 28, 2011 Dr. Mark Fry Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences University of Manitoba November 25, 2011 Dr. Larry Jordon Professor, Department of Physiology University of Manitoba January 27, 2012 Dr. Xin-Min Li Medical Director, IMG Program Professor, Department of Psychiatry University of Manitoba February 24, 2012 Dr. Sari Hannila Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Sciences, University of Manitoba March 30, 2012 Dr. Gordon Glazner Associate Professor - Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Manitoba ril 27, 2012 OPEN May 25, 2012 Dr. Jiming Kong Associate Professor - Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Sciences, University of Manitoba For more information contact the MNN office mnn(a)sbrc.ca or (T) 235.3939 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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MNN Seminar - Dr. Mark Fry
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 20 Oct '11

20 Oct '11

Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar: DR. MARK FRY Friday, October 28th, 2011 | 9:00 - 10:00am DR. MARK FRY Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences University of Manitoba Topic: Roles of the subfornical organ in regulating energy balance. Location: PX236/238 PsychHealth, Bannatyne Campus The main focus of the research carried out in the lab is to understand the physiology of neurons that regulate homeostasis. In particular, the lab is interested in understanding regulation of electrical activity in neurons that control food intake and other aspects of energy homeostasis. Neurons of the sensory circumventricular organs (CVOs) are thought to be especially important for regulation of homeostasis because these neurons are not protected by the blood-brain barrier, and are able to sense hunger-stimulating and satiety (hunger-ending) hormones circulating in the bloodstream. A second focus of research aims to understand roles of different ion channels in the regulation of electrical excitability of neurons. Ion channels are proteins in neuronal cell membranes that undergo conformational changes to form a pore that allows charged ions such as Na+, Ca++, K+ and Cl- to flow into or out of the cell. These "ionic currents" are the basis of the neuronal action potential and neuronal communication within the CNS. There is a large diversity of ion channels: dozens of ion channel gene families have been described, and many families have numerous isoforms. These isoforms exhibit only subtle structural differences, but often exhibit dramatic functional differences. Populations of neurons may express vastly different complements of these isoforms and the relationship between ion channel isoform expression and the patterns of neuronal electrical activity is only beginning to be understood. Acutely modulating neuronal ion channel properties by activating intracellular signalling pathways or by changing expression patterns of ion channels by disease or other stimulus can result in dramatic changes in neuronal function. For more information, contact the MNN Office at (T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca Presented in co-operation with University of Manitoba Clinical Neuroscience Rounds 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: DND Invited Speaker - Dr. Jaideep Bains
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 06 Oct '11

06 Oct '11

Everyone is invited..... (Hosted by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders <http://www.sbrc.ca/content/blogcategory/38/51/> , St. Boniface Hospital Research) Dr. Jaideep Bains <http://www.hbi.ucalgary.ca/members/bains> Professor, Hotchkiss Brain Institute & Dept Physiology & Pharmacology, University of Calgary Topic: Synapses and the stress response. Friday, Oct. 7th, 2011 12:00 NOON Theatre "C" BMSB Bannatyne Campus Bio - Professor, Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, University of Calgary - Member of CIHR Institute of Neuroscience Mental Health and Addiction Institute Advisory Board - PhD Queen's University 1997 - Human Frontiers and Epilepsy Foundation of America Postdoctoral - Fellow, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 1997-2001 Research Interests: The goal of my lab is to understand how physiological and behavioural challenges lead to long-term changes in neural circuitry. We focus on neurons that coordinate an organism's response to stress, with a particular interest in clarifying how the molecules released at the onset of a stressful stimulus leave a lasting imprint on how 'stress-relevant' circuitry functions. Within this context, we conduct experiments that will allow us to understand the fundamental rules that govern cell to cell communication within the hypothalamus and elucidate the molecular machinery that contributes to changes in synaptic function which, in turn, may be critical for changing network output.

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Reminder: Dr. Jaideep Bains talk Friday Oct 7 2011
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 03 Oct '11

03 Oct '11

everyone is invited.... Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders Visiting Speaker: Dr. Jaideep Bains Dr. Jaideep Bains Professor, Hotchkiss Brain Institute & Dept Physiology & Pharmacology, University of Calgary Friday, Oct. 7th, 2011 12:00 NOON Theatre "C" BMSB Bannatyne Campus Topic: Synapses and the stress response. pic: Bio: PhD Queen's University 1997 Human Frontiers and Epilepsy Foundation of America Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 1997-2001 Currently: Professor, Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, University of Calgary Member of CIHR Institute of Neuroscience Mental Health and Addiction Institute Advisory Board or more information 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 tomorrow: MNN MEETING Dr. Brent Fedirchuk
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 29 Sep '11

29 Sep '11

Dr. Brent Fedirchuk Associate Professor, Department of Physiology University of Manitoba Friday, September 30th, 2011 9:00 - 10:00am PX 236/238 Psychiatry Bldg. Bannatyne Campus Topic: The facilitation of motor output by the regulation of spinal motoneuron excitability. Summary of Research: Dr. Brent Fedirchuk's Summary of Research: * Dr. Fedirchuk's research is aimed at determining the factors regulating the excitability of spinal neurons and determining how this regulation contributes to the production of useful motor output, such as locomotion. Using single-cell electrophysiological recording techniques coupled with experimental preparations able to exhibit complex motor activity, Dr. Fedirchuk and colleagues have been able to demonstrate a rapid and reversible enhancement of the excitability of spinal neurons from descending and intrinsic spinal systems. * Dr. Fedirchuk is a native Manitoban, and received a B.Sc. (Hons) in Zoology from the University of Manitoba, followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees working with Dr. Susan Shefchyk in the Department of Physiology (University of Manitoba). Dr. Fedirchuk then undertook postdoctoral training (CIHR Fellowship) with Dr. Hans Hultborn (Copenhagen) and Dr. Michael O'Donovan (NIH). Dr. Fedirchuk was recruited back to Winnipeg, initially as a Research Associate in Dr. Larry Jordan's laboratory, and subsequently as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Fedirchuk is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology, University of Manitoba. Location: PX236/238 Psychiatry Bldg. For more information, contact the MNN Office at (T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca 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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Visiting Speaker - Dr. Jaideep Bains
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 26 Sep '11

26 Sep '11

Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders Visiting Speaker: Dr. Jaideep Bains Dr. Jaideep Bains Professor, Hotchkiss Brain Institute & Dept Physiology & Pharmacology, University of Calgary Friday, Oct. 7th, 2011 12:00 NOON Theatre "C" BMSB Bannatyne Campus Topic: Synapses and the stress response. pic: Bio: PhD Queen's University 1997 Human Frontiers and Epilepsy Foundation of America Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 1997-2001 Currently: Professor, Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, University of Calgary Member of CIHR Institute of Neuroscience Mental Health and Addiction Institute Advisory Board or more information For more information contact DND O_ce: (T) 235.3939 or (E) dnd(a)sbrc.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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Dr. Sean Mulligan Lecture - CANCELLED
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

Dear all, Please note that the Dr. Sean Mulligan's talk scheduled for Friday noon has been cancelled. Thank you. Kelly 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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Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar - Dr. Brent Fedirchuk Sept 30, 2011
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

I apologize for any duplicate emails. Please POST/CIRCULATE..... (Presented in co-operation with University of Manitoba Clinical Neuroscience Rounds) Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar: Dr. Brent Fedirchuk Associate Professor, Department of Physiology University of Manitoba Friday, September 30th, 2011 9:00 - 10:00am PX 236/238 Psychiatry Bldg. Bannatyne Campus Topic: The facilitation of motor output by the regulation of spinal motoneuron excitability. Summary of Research: Dr. Brent Fedirchuk's Summary of Research: * Dr. Fedirchuk's research is aimed at determining the factors regulating the excitability of spinal neurons and determining how this regulation contributes to the production of useful motor output, such as locomotion. Using single-cell electrophysiological recording techniques coupled with experimental preparations able to exhibit complex motor activity, Dr. Fedirchuk and colleagues have been able to demonstrate a rapid and reversible enhancement of the excitability of spinal neurons from descending and intrinsic spinal systems. * Dr. Fedirchuk is a native Manitoban, and received a B.Sc. (Hons) in Zoology from the University of Manitoba, followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees working with Dr. Susan Shefchyk in the Department of Physiology (University of Manitoba). Dr. Fedirchuk then undertook postdoctoral training (CIHR Fellowship) with Dr. Hans Hultborn (Copenhagen) and Dr. Michael O'Donovan (NIH). Dr. Fedirchuk was recruited back to Winnipeg, initially as a Research Associate in Dr. Larry Jordan's laboratory, and subsequently as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Fedirchuk is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology, University of Manitoba. Location: PX236/238 Psychiatry Bldg. For more information, contact the MNN Office at (T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca

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Public Lecture - Neuroscience Candidate - Dr. Jun-Feng Wang...October 3rd...
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

PUBLIC LECTURE: NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM CANDIDATE Dr. Jun-Feng Wang TOPIC: "Oxidative Stress in Bipolar Disorder: Implications for Mood Stabilizing Treatment" Monday, October 3, 2011 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Location: Psych Health Theatre - Room PX236/238 Jun-Feng Wang, M.D., Ph.D. - Associate Professor, BCMHARI, Dept. Psychiatry, UBC /sent on behalf of 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: dunton(a)cc.umanitoba.ca Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 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

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upcoming talks in September
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 14 Sep '11

14 Sep '11

I apologize for any duplicate emails. Please POST/CIRCULATE..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DND Visiting Speaker - Dr. Sean Mulligan DATE: Friday, September 23, 2011 TIME: 12:00 pm LOCATION: Room 431 Basic Medical Sciences Bldg. (Physiology Conference Room) Dr. Sean Mulligan Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology University of Saskatchewan TOPIC: Functional optical imaging in free nerve endings: a pain in the dura. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PUBLIC LECTURE: NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM CANDIDATE Dr. Véronique André TOPIC: "Striatal Circuitry and Dopamine Modulation in Huntington's Disease" Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Location: Theatre C, Basic Medical Sciences Bldg. Dr. Véronique André, Associate Research Physiologist - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center - UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute For more information, contact Dr. Kevin Coombs Neuroscience Research Program, Faculty of Medicine at (204)789-3375 or kcoombs(a)cc.umanitoba.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Everyone welcome! Friday September 30th, 2011 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in P412 Duff Roblin Building Department of Psychology Colloquium "A cholinergic explanation of dense amnesia?" Mark G. Baxter Associate Professor Department of Neuroscience, Mount Sinai School of Medicine Abstract: Episodic memory depends on a network of interconnected brain structures. Damage to either the fornix or mammillary bodies causes amnesia in both humans and nonhuman primates. We have found that the severity of amnesia after damage to either of these structures is modulated by prior loss of cholinergic projections to the inferotemporal cortex, the cortical region through which visual information reaches these structures. Macaque monkeys with cholinergic depletion of inferotemporal cortex had unimpaired episodic memory performance. However, these monkeys were substantially more impaired following additional lesions of either the fornix or the mammillary bodies than were monkeys with intact temporal cortical cholinergic input. Reversing the order of the lesions resulted in less severe amnesia, indicating that the presence of cholinergic projections to temporal cortex at the time of fornix or mammillary body damage facilitates recovery. These findings show that humans with loss of cortical cholinergic function, for example in Alzheimer's disease, may be less able to adapt to the impairments caused by neuronal damage within cortical and subcortical structures important for memory. Consequently, drugs that increase cortical cholinergic neurotransmission may slow disease progress by augmenting this adaptive process. Sponsors: Department of Psychology & Arts Endowment Fund Wine & Cheese to follow talk in the Psychology Lounge. Contact: Tammy L. Ivanco, PhD. Associate Professor, Department of Psychology P415 Duff Roblin Building, 190 Dysart Road University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB, R3T-2N2 204-474-7375 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 24.237.4092 Website: sfn-manitoba.ca

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