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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, University of Manitoba 631-BMSB, 75 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E-0J9 eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:eftekhar.eftekharpour@umanitoba.ca> @NeuroRedoxin Manitoba is located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate myself to meaningful, true, active reconciliation.

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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 membership and send to "Kelly Jorundson" <KJorundson(a)sbrc.ca> Step 3: find information for abstract submission here: Annual Scientific Meeting | Manitoba Neuroscience Network<https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/> Annual Scientific Meeting | Manitoba Neuroscience Network<https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/> Sponsorship Opportunities If you are interested in marketing onsite to prominent Manitoba neuroscience research laboratories and clinicians, please consider becoming an official sponsor of the MNN scientific meeting. manitobaneuroscience.ca Questions regarding Abstract submission should be sent to Dr. Imamul Islam <Md.Islam3(a)umanitoba.ca> _____________________________ Meeting organizers: Eftekhar Eftekharpour Renee Nicole Douville Eftekhar Eftekharpour, PhD Professor Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology Spinal Cord Research Centre, Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba 631-BMSB, 75 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E-0J9 eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:eftekhar.eftekharpour@umanitoba.ca> @NeuroRedoxin Manitoba is located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate myself to meaningful, true, active reconciliation.

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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/10A2kfPcf-hN50iIIQbjWl5_Wc6chBMEgev0ZcBV… Best wishes, Tabrez J. Siddiqui President, Manitoba Neuroscience Network -------------------------- 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. SR422-710 William Avenue, Winnipeg R3E 0Z3, Manitoba, Canada. Phone: 1. 204.318.2564

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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 directions. Best, Protiti 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:874929d5-b04e-4709-b7dc-30d27373b82d] [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca https://prairieneuro.ca/

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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.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca https://prairieneuro.ca/

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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 your attention. Protiti 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:2deb7648-510b-47b6-86d0-50f309fdbd5a] [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca https://prairieneuro.ca/

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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-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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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 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 membership and send to "Kelly Jorundson" <KJorundson(a)sbrc.ca> Step 3: find information for abstract submission here: Annual Scientific Meeting | Manitoba Neuroscience Network<https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/> Annual Scientific Meeting | Manitoba Neuroscience Network<https://manitobaneuroscience.ca/events-and-news/annual-scientific-meeting/> Sponsorship Opportunities If you are interested in marketing onsite to prominent Manitoba neuroscience research laboratories and clinicians, please consider becoming an official sponsor of the MNN scientific meeting. manitobaneuroscience.ca Questions regarding Abstract submission should be sent to Dr. Imamul Islam <Md.Islam3(a)umanitoba.ca> _____________________________ Meeting organizers: Eftekhar Eftekharpour Renee Nicole Douville Eftekhar Eftekharpour, PhD Professor Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology Spinal Cord Research Centre, Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba 631-BMSB, 75 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E-0J9 eftekhar.eftekharpour(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:eftekhar.eftekharpour@umanitoba.ca> @NeuroRedoxin Manitoba is located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate myself to meaningful, true, active reconciliation.

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REMINDER---TOMORROW----Neuroscience Grand Rounds - MNN Discovery Neuroscience Talk: Dr. Paul Marcoglies---9AM
by Protiti Khan 03 Apr '25

03 Apr '25

Dr. Paul Marcogliese "Functionalization of Neurodevelopmental Disorder Variants Using Drosophila." FRIDAY, APRIL 4th, 2025 9:00 AM See poster for details. 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:50b60910-1032-401c-90a8-a0a74e2836d0] [Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca]Protiti.Khan@umanitoba.ca https://prairieneuro.ca/

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MNN Speaker - Dr. Paul Frankland ,Visiting Speaker Series, April 17. 2025,, 12 PM
by Manitoba Neuroscience Network 03 Apr '25

03 Apr '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. [cid:image001.jpg@01DB7BED.3C911BD0] MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:00 PM APOTEX THEATRE 050 Meet and Greet with Trainees (with refreshments) Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 PM Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Room SR415 Please RSVP to Protiti.khan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Protiti.khan@umanitoba.ca> if you intend to come SPEAKER: Dr. Paul Frankland, PhD Senior Scientist, Neurosciences & Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children Professor, Depts. Psychology and Physiology, University of Toronto. "Ontogeny of episodic memory" For bio, research profile & objectives, see attached. All are welcome to attend! This is a hybrid (in-person/virtual) seminar. However, in-person participation is encouraged. Zoom Link: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/62031652117?pwd=NG5QnUwxUcXL4SxHZsulYRgGd1J6qk.…<https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/62031652117?p%1fwd=NG5QnUwxUcXL4SxHZsulYRgGd1J6…> Meeting ID: 620 3165 2117 Passcode: 744549 For more information, please contact host Dr. Tabrez J. Siddiqui, tabrez.siddiqui(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:tabrez.siddiqui@umanitoba.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/>

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