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MNN Membership Renewal Notices
by info＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 04 Dec '17

04 Dec '17

You may have received an email asking you to renew your MNN membership for 2018. This was an error. Please disregard at this time. We are working on phase 2 of the website. It will soon be ready for membership renewals but it is not yet. We appreciate your patience and look forward to unveiling the full website at Manitobaneuroscience.ca <http://Manitobaneuroscience.ca> . Thank you. The MNN Team ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Dementia Journal Club by Dr Wang's lab - Nov 28 noon, Apotex Ctr 061 at HSC
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 /sent on behalf of Ben Albensi Everyone invited to attend! date Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Time 12:00 PM Location Univ. Manitoba HSC Campus (Apotex Ctr. 061) Dr Wang's lab will present the paper: Apolipoprotein E4 Elicits Lysosomal Cathepsin D Release, Decreased Thioredoxin-1 Levels, and Apoptosis ABSTRACT The major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), apolipoprotein E4 (ApoE4), has been suggested to have detrimental effects on neurons, including direct toxicity via apoptosis. Thioredoxin-1 (Trx1) is an endogenous antioxidant protein important for redox regulation and participates in the regulation of apoptosis through the inhibition of apoptosis signalregulating kinase-1 (Ask-1). In this study, we have investigated the effects of ApoE on Trx1 in the brain. Our results showed that the protein levels of Trx1 were reduced in the hippocampus of ApoE4 targeted replacement (TR) mice compared to ApoE3 TR mice. The reduction was also seen in vitro after treatment of both human primary cortical neurons and neuroblastoma cells with human recombinant ApoE4 (rApoE4). Furthermore, ApoE4 caused a disruption of lysosomal integrity and a shift in the localization of Cathepsin D, an enzyme known to degrade Trx1. ApoE4 treatment induced in addition apoptosis through translocation of Death-domain associated protein-6 (Daxx) from the nucleus to the cytosol, suggesting an activation of the Ask-1 pathway. This toxicity was prevented by overexpression of Trx1 and other endogenous Ask-1 inhibitors. Our data suggests that down-regulation of Trx1 is involved in the toxicity caused by ApoE4. An activated ASK-1 pathway might indeed make cells more vulnerable to other insults such as amyloid-_, which could partially explain the mechanism behind the strongest genetic risk factor for AD.

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Relaunch Flyer
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 /sent on behalf of Sachin Katyal cid:image002.jpg@01D36371.A4A557F0

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Reminder Tomorrow - MNN Lecture: Hassan Marzban Nov 24 @ 9am
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 23 Nov '17

23 Nov '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 S E M I N A R & V I S I T I N G S P E A K E R S E R I E S D AT E Friday, November 24th, 2017 9:00am L O C AT I O N PX236/238 Psychealth Building S P E A K E R Dr. Hassan Marzban <http://chrim.ca/researcher/hassan-marzban/> Assistant Professor Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Science, University of Manitoba Topic: Cerebellar development in health and disease: Early mossy fiber afferent and cerebellar circuit formation BIO: Dr. Marzban received his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Physiotherapy from Iran University of Medical Sciences, followed by a Master of Science degree (M.Sc.) in Human Anatomy from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran. He then obtained a Philosophy of Doctoral (PhD) in Anatomical Science from the Department of Human Anatomy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Dr. Marzban was recruited as an Assistant Professor at the Medical School in Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He joined Dr. R. Hawkes laboratory as a Visiting Scientist and subsequently was recruited as an Assistant Professor (research) at the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of Calgary. Soon after, Dr. Marzban joined the University of Manitoba as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science. Dr. Marzban research interests focus on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of the developing cerebellum, specifically the etiology of neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative disease using mouse models (E.g. ACP2 and SNCA mutant lines). Abstract; Cerebellar defects result in significant intellectual and motor function impairment that influences both the patients and their families. My research goal is to understand the cellular and molecular processes of normal and abnormal cerebellar development and how these processes are disrupted in cerebellar defects. I anticipate this fundamental research will provide solid knowledge to elucidate cerebellar disorders, prevent birth-defects and develop therapeutics that will improve the lives of affected individuals. My ongoing research program is focused on early cerebellar circuit formation; early connectivity between cerebellar nuclei neurons and afferent pioneer axon, which is affected in nax (Acp2 -/-) mutant mice as model. In my presentation I will discuss the early pioneer axons to reach the cerebellum arise from the trigeminal system (not vestibular system) and target cerebellar nuclei neurons (not Purkinje cell), initiating the formation of the early cerebellar circuit. It will address a critical knowledge gap by providing essential developmental information that the trigeminal system develops in close proximity to the cerebellum and probably mechanisms that are affected in some cerebellar disorders. Kelly Jorundson Coordinator, Membership & Operations Manitoba Neuroscience Network Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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MNN Lecture: Hassan Marzban Nov 24 @ 9am
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 09 Nov '17

09 Nov '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 S E M I N A R & V I S I T I N G S P E A K E R S E R I E S D AT E Friday, November 24th, 2017 9:00am L O C AT I O N PX236/238 Psychealth Building S P E A K E R Dr. Hassan Marzban <http://chrim.ca/researcher/hassan-marzban/> Assistant Professor Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Science, University of Manitoba Topic: Cerebellar development in health and disease: Early mossy fiber afferent and cerebellar circuit formation BIO: Dr. Marzban received his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Physiotherapy from Iran University of Medical Sciences, followed by a Master of Science degree (M.Sc.) in Human Anatomy from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran. He then obtained a Philosophy of Doctoral (PhD) in Anatomical Science from the Department of Human Anatomy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Dr. Marzban was recruited as an Assistant Professor at the Medical School in Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He joined Dr. R. Hawkes laboratory as a Visiting Scientist and subsequently was recruited as an Assistant Professor (research) at the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of Calgary. Soon after, Dr. Marzban joined the University of Manitoba as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science. Dr. Marzban research interests focus on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of the developing cerebellum, specifically the etiology of neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative disease using mouse models (E.g. ACP2 and SNCA mutant lines). Kelly Jorundson Coordinator, Membership & Operations Manitoba Neuroscience Network Email: <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> kjorund(a)sbrc.ca Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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*CANCELLD - MNN Seminar - Dr. M. Jackson Fri Oct 27 @ 9am
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

-----CANCELLED----- cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 SEMINAR & VISITING SPEAKER SERIES DATE: Friday, October 27th, 2017 9:00am LOCATION: PX236/238 PsychHealth Building S P E A K E R: Dr. Mike Jackson Program Coordinator, Central Animal Core Imaging and Transgenic Facilities - Small Animal and Materials Imaging Core Facility University of Manitoba Topic: An Introduction to the Small Animal and Materials Imaging Core Facility BIO: Dr. Mike Jackson obtained his BSc in Physiology from the University of Manchester, his MSc in Instrumentation and Analytical Science from the University of Manchester Institute for Science and Technology and his PhD from the Department of Protein and Molecular Biology, Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London. After completing his PhD Mike Joined the National Research Council Canada in Ottawa, applying physical techniques to the structure and interaction of biological materials. Mike was one of the initial 15 scientist transfer from Ottawa to Winnipeg to establish the NRC Institute for Biodiagnostics where he began working on novel disease diagnosis techniques, including developing optical imaging methods for cancer diagnosis and imaging techniques to study the link between infection and chronic disease. After almost 18 years at the NRC Mike left to pursue other opportunities, leading to his current position as Program Coordinator for the University of Manitobas Small Animal and Materials Imaging Core Facility. For more information: T: 2 0 4 - 2 3 5 - 3 9 3 9 E : Networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca Kelly Jorundson Coordinator, Membership & Operations Manitoba Neuroscience Network Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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MNN Seminar - Dr. M. Jackson Fri Oct 27 @ 9am
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 SEMINAR & VISITING SPEAKER SERIES DATE: Friday, October 27th, 2017 9:00am LOCATION: PX236/238 PsychHealth Building S P E A K E R: Dr. Mike Jackson Program Coordinator, Central Animal Core Imaging and Transgenic Facilities - Small Animal and Materials Imaging Core Facility University of Manitoba Topic: An Introduction to the Small Animal and Materials Imaging Core Facility BIO: Dr. Mike Jackson obtained his BSc in Physiology from the University of Manchester, his MSc in Instrumentation and Analytical Science from the University of Manchester Institute for Science and Technology and his PhD from the Department of Protein and Molecular Biology, Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London. After completing his PhD Mike Joined the National Research Council Canada in Ottawa, applying physical techniques to the structure and interaction of biological materials. Mike was one of the initial 15 scientist transfer from Ottawa to Winnipeg to establish the NRC Institute for Biodiagnostics where he began working on novel disease diagnosis techniques, including developing optical imaging methods for cancer diagnosis and imaging techniques to study the link between infection and chronic disease. After almost 18 years at the NRC Mike left to pursue other opportunities, leading to his current position as Program Coordinator for the University of Manitobas Small Animal and Materials Imaging Core Facility. For more information: T: 2 0 4 - 2 3 5 - 3 9 3 9 E : Networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca Kelly Jorundson Coordinator, Membership & Operations Manitoba Neuroscience Network Email: <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> kjorund(a)sbrc.ca Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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REMINDER: MNN Visiting Speaker - Long-Jun Wu Oct 13 2017
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 11 Oct '17

11 Oct '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 S E M I N A R & V I S I T I N G S P E A K E R S E R I E S D AT E Friday, October 13th, 2017 12:00 Noon LO C AT I O N Theatre C Bannatyne Campus S P E A K E R Long-Jun Wu, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Neurology, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic Topic: Microglia-neuron communication in diseased brain (FOLLOWED BY A NEUROSCIENCE TRAINEE LUNCH AT 1PM IN SR415 KIAM BLDG) Kelly Jorundson Coordinator, Membership & Operations Manitoba Neuroscience Network Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA This email and any attachments may contain confidential, personal and/or privileged information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, retaining, distribution, access, use or modification of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete or destroy the email message and any attachments or copies. ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> cid:image007.png@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> cid:image009.jpg@01D29326.7E26D480 <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro> cid:image010.png@01D29326.7E26D480

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MitoNET has been launched - register today if you are interested in nutrition, metabolism, mitochondrial research
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 03 Oct '17

03 Oct '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 /sent on behalf of Ben Albensi balbensi(a)sbrc.ca Dear Research Colleagues: I want to tell you about a brand new networking opportunity that is quite exciting for anyone involved in metabolism or mitochondrial research etc. It is called mitoNet and is the first Canadian mitochondrial network. Several key opinion leaders in Canada (eg, Dr. Ana Andreazza, U. Toronto), stakeholders at CHOP-UPENN (eg., Dr. Doug Wallace), along with the MitoCanada Board of Directors (of which I am a Board Director) have launched a new platform for mitochondrial networking around the world with a special emphasis on Canadian researchers. Here is the link: https://www.mitonet.ca/ I encourage you to sign up today. More information will be available on this network shortly, but it is important for people to register ASAP. Thank you, Benedict C. Albensi, Ph.D. Manitoba Dementia Research Chair Board Director for MitoCanada Foundation Professor of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Univ. Manitoba

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MNN Outreach update
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 02 Oct '17

02 Oct '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Hello everyone, Thank you to everyone who attended the first MNN seminar on Friday. We have a great lineup of speakers this year, so we hope that you will come out to support them and hear about their work. I have several updates to share with you regarding our outreach activities. First, I am excited to announce that the MNN and Manitoba Craft Council, in partnership with the University of Manitoba, will be hosting a new Neurocraft exhibition in March, 2018. The exhibition will be held at the C2 Centre for Craft, which is the new home of the MCC and the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library. All of the works from the previous show will be on display, as well as some new pieces. There will be an opening reception on Friday, March 2nd, and the show will run for the entire month in conjunction with Brain Awareness Week. We are also planning to hold some workshops for kids, and I will be sending out a call for volunteers (faculty and students) once the details are finalized. I am also pleased to inform you that Dr. Pierre Marquet, Canada Excellence Research Chair in Neurophotonics, Université Laval, will be our visiting speaker for Brain Awareness Week. Dr. Marquet will be here in Winnipeg on March 14th and 15th, and there will be opportunities to meet with him on both days. Some of you, particularly those of you at U of Ms Fort Garry Campus, may be familiar with Lets Talk Science, a student-run initiative that runs STEM workshops and outreach programs for elementary and high school students. Each year they host a symposium focusing on a single subject, and one of the student leaders has requested our assistance with a neuroscience symposium for next year. NeuroTalks will likely take place in late April or early May, 2018, and should attract approximately 100 students. This will be a great opportunity for us to introduce these students to our field, and I will be looking for faculty and student volunteers to help with career panels and laboratory demonstrations. Once again, details will be forthcoming. Finally, I would like to reiterate that if you have recently published a paper (research or a review), please send us the details so that we can share it on our social media accounts. These posts are seen by literally thousands of people and are a great way to publicize our achievements. You can send the information to me via the MNN Outreach email address or to our Social Media Director Crystal Acosta: umacostc(a)myumanitoba.ca I wish you all success in your research and teaching this term. Best wishes, Sari Sari S. Hannila, PhD Director of Outreach, Manitoba Neurscience Network cid:image004.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00

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