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2016 MNN Scientific Meeting - Registration Now Open
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Benedict Albensi, Chair of the 2016 MNN Scientific Meeting Dear Neuroscience Community, Since 2010, the Manitoba Neuroscience Network (MNN) has held several scientific meetings consisting of neuroscience faculty and trainees. These gatherings have been received with tremendous enthusiasm, attracting around 150 attendees each year. We are pleased to build on this success by holding a sixth scientific meeting in 2016. The 2016 meeting content will center on dementia. There will be participation by Manitoba principal investigators and an invited speaker. There will also be a poster competition for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to showcase the research done in neuroscience labs in the region. Please register for the event and maximize your awareness of the research quality and opportunities in your community in an atmosphere designed to encourage social interaction. The DEADLINE for abstract submission is May 13st, 2016. Please follow the link (www.sbrc.ca/mnn2016 <file:///C:\Users\kjorund\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary%20Intern et%20Files\Content.Outlook\M20K4JAR\www.sbrc.ca\mnn2016> ) to view the program, register and submit an abstract. Thank you and see you there. Sincerely, Benedict Albensi, PhD, Manitoba Dementia Research Chair Everett Endowment Fund Chair Professor of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medicine University of Manitoba Principal Investigator, St, Boniface Hospital Research ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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MNN Speaker - Dr. Paul Fernyhough *Friday, Feb 26th 9AM
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Everyone is invited! Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2015/2016 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday, February 26th, 2016 | 9:00AM Paul Fernyhough, PhD Director & Principal Investigator - Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre; Acting Head & Professor - Depts of Pharmacology & Therapeutics.; and Physiology & Pathophysiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medicine TOPIC: Therapy for peripheral nerve disease - leaving the bench and approaching the bedside Location: PX236/238, Psych Health Building, Bannatyne Campus For more information, please contact the MNN Office at 204.235.3939 The 2015/2016 MNN Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series is funded by: . Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience - Manitoba Neuroscience Network . Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre . Neuroscience Research Program, Health Sciences Centre & University of Manitoba Sent by Kae Normandeau on behalf of Kelly Jorundson MNN Networking Assistant ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Meetings with CERC Dr. Oliver Ernst
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D158FE.B69B8D00 Dear colleagues, To mark Brain Awareness Week 2016, the MNN will be hosting Canada Excellence Research Chair Dr. Oliver Ernst from the University of Toronto on March 14 and 15. Dr. Ernst is a world leader in the study of the structure and function of G protein-coupled receptors, particularly rhodopsin. Additional information about his research and publications can be found on his website: http://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/person/oliver-p-ernst/. Details of his scientific and public talks will be sent out in the next couple of weeks, but at present, we would like to finalize his itinerary by scheduling meetings with MNN researchers. To broaden the scope of his visit, we have divided up his time as follows: Monday, March 14 - Fort Garry campus. Dr. Ernst will spend the entire day at Fort Garry and will be available for meetings from approximately 10 am - 4 pm. Meetings will be 30-45 minutes and MNN members will be given priority. We are also looking for someone (student or postdoc) who would be willing to escort Dr. Ernst to his different meetings around the campus that day. This is a great opportunity to interact with a world-renowned researcher, and we will also give you a $25 Starbucks gift card! Please contact us at the addresses below if you are interested. Tuesday, March 15 - Bannatyne campus. MNN members at Bannatyne (and St. B) are welcome to request meetings with Dr. Ernst at the Bannatyne campus from 9 am - 4 pm. Please respond ASAP to Kae Normandeau (Kaeleen.Normandeau(a)umanitoba.ca or outreach(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca ) to indicate that you are interested in meeting with Dr. Ernst. Thank you for your continued support of the MNN. Best wishes, Sari Sari S. Hannila, PhD MNN Director of Outreach ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> cid:image003.jpg@01D159B3.9F0B9710 <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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2016 Winnipeg Brain Bee volunteer
by outreach＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

Hello everyone, Brain Awareness Week 2016 is fast approaching, and in the next several weeks you will be hearing more about the outreach events that MNN will be hosting to mark the occasion. They include our Café Scientifique on multiple sclerosis (March 7), a visit from CERC chair Dr. Oliver Ernst from the University of Toronto (March 14 and 15), and our 2nd annual Winnipeg Brain Bee, which will be held Saturday, March 12. We have a wonderful core of Brain Bee volunteers who will be returning this year, but I am looking for one faculty member (or postdoc) who would be willing to host a laboratory demonstration for the competitors that day. We already have neuroanatomy and neurophysiology demos planned, and we would like to have one more demo in another area. It could be microscopy, imaging, something clinical, or something else entirely. Here are the details: Date: Saturday, March 12, 1-3 pm Time commitment: 2 hours (not including set-up time) How it will work: The students and teachers will be split into 3 groups and rotate through the different demos. We expect that there will be 8-9 people in each group. Each demo will be 30-40 minutes in length. Ideally, we would like to have something that the students can actively participate in (hands-on), but if you would prefer to simply have them observe, thats fine too. Caveats: NO live animals. The demo must take place at the U of M Bannatyne campus/HSC. If you are interested in taking part, please respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued support of the MNN and our outreach programs. Best wishes, Sari S. Hannila, PhD Director of Outreach ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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Manitoba Neuroscience Network MEMBERSHIP
by membership＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 17 Feb '16

17 Feb '16

The Manitoba Neuroscience Network (MNN) is your local chapter of the Society for Neuroscience and is committed to enabling neuroscience networking, outreach and training opportunities. MNN-driven activities in 2015 included visiting speakers, annual MNN symposium, Manitoba Brain Bee, Canada Excellence Research Chair public lecture series, neuroscience Café Scientifiques, awards for the Manitoba Schools Science Symposium and BSc (Med) program, and our Art of Neuroscience program. Exciting expansion of these activities and new initiatives are planned for 2016. The MNN is typically able to cover NETWORKING expenses related to our speaker series by partnering with St. Boniface Hospital Research and the Health Sciences Centre Research Department, and in part by using sponsorship and registration revenues from the annual symposium. In contrast, MNN OUTREACH efforts rely heavily on annual membership dues so it is important that we maximize our membership base each year. You are receiving this message because you were a 2015 member or because we have identified you as someone who may benefit from being a member. The membership year is January through December, 2016, and you are encouraged to apply or renew. Besides supporting the activities of your local SFN Chapter, you will also be eligible for discounted registration rates for the MNN 2016 symposium in June ( <http://www.sbrc.ca/mnn2016> www.sbrc.ca/mnn2016). WHAT ARE THE MEMBERSHIP DUES AND HOW CAN I APPLY OR RENEW? - Faculty, Professionals: $60.00 - Postdocs, Residents, Technicians, Research Associates: $30.00 - Students and Retirees: $15.00 - All-inclusive Lab Rate: $100.00 Please visit <http://sfn-manitoba.ca/application/> http://sfn-manitoba.ca/application/ to join or renew. Fees can be paid by credit card, cheque or University of Manitoba FOP. Thank you very much! Your MNN Membership 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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POSTER JUDGES NEEDED for 2016 Manitoba Neuroscience Network Meeting - Focus on Dementia - June 15 , v2
by Benedict Albensi 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

All I am looking for volunteers to judge posters at our upcoming MNN meeting. Please email me to indicate your willingness to help. 1st drink is on me! Thanks, Ben From: Benedict Albensi Sent: February-04-16 10:49 AM To: balbensi(a)sbrc.ca Subject: 2016 Manitoba Neuroscience Network Meeting - Focus on Dementia - Save the Date - June 15 SAVE THE DATE! - The 2016 MNN Annual Scientific Meeting will be on JUNE 15, 2016. Please distribute the attached poster to all who might be interested. DATE: Public lecture June 14th, Scientific Seminars June 15th, 2016 LOCATION: St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre, Cohen Auditorium THEME: Dementia MEETING CHAIR: Dr. Benedict C. Albensi KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Sam Gandy, Mount Sinai Endowed Chair in Alzheimer's Disease Research ( http://www.mountsinai.org/profiles/samuel-e-gandy) CONFIRMED SPONSORS: Research Manitoba, Health Sciences Centre, HSC Foundation, University of Manitoba Faculties and Departments, St. Boniface Hospital Watch for registration and abstract submission details in March. We hope to see you there. Chris Anderson MNN Networking Director ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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2016 MNN Meeting Save the Date
by networking＠manitobaneuroscience.ca 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

SAVE THE DATE! - The 2016 MNN Annual Scientific Meeting will be on JUNE 15, 2016. Please distribute the attached poster to all who might be interested. DATE: June 15, 2016 LOCATION: St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre THEME: Dementia and more MEETING CHAIR: Dr. Ben Albensi KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Sam Gandy, Mount Sinai Endowed Chair in Alzheimer's Disease Research (http://www.mountsinai.org/profiles/samuel-e-gandy) CONFIRMED SPONSORS: Research Manitoba, Health Sciences Centre, HSC Foundation, University of Manitoba Faculties and Departments, St. Boniface Hospital Watch for registration and abstract submission details in March. We hope to see you there. Chris Anderson MNN Networking Director ****************************************** <http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca/> <https://www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience/?fref=ts> <https://www.instagram.com/manitobaneuroscience/> <https://twitter.com/manitobaneuro>

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New MNN visual identity
by Chris Anderson 27 Jan '16

27 Jan '16

Dear All, As you know, a major Manitoba Neuroscience Network project is underway to bring Manitoba neuroscientists with diverse departmental and institutional affiliations together under a virtual institute umbrella. The objective is to create a unified representation of expertise, quality and opportunity in neuroscience research here. A comprehensive MNN website is under construction. Along with the website, a new visual identity has been created to begin to cultivate a unified and consistent perception of our people and research. We are ready to start rolling-out the new identity. Here are a few things to know: * The Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience will continue to operate as a local SFN Chapter with full rights and responsibilities. However, the Chapter will now be named, "Manitoba Neuroscience Network." This organizational simplification will allow full incorporation of all networking and outreach elements, including current WCSN website content, into the new presentation. A special thank you to Gilles Detillieux for maintaining the current website so consistently over the years, and for agreeing to help with content for the new site. Once ready, the new website will be at www.manitobaneuroscience.ca<http://www.manitobaneuroscience.ca>. * Going forward, all MNN networking and outreach materials will reflect the new visual identity. This includes meeting posters, seminar schedules, emails, reports, social media and of course the website. ****Watch for the 2016 scientific meeting SAVE THE DATE announcement later this week.**** The identity was created professionally with input from a committee of our peers. The committee was created by a call for volunteers about a year ago and I thank those who stepped forward. We are fully aware that not everyone likes the same sorts of design, but the committee went through many concepts and eventually agreed on the basic framework you will see. I'm hopeful we can all stand behind it going forward. * Future emails will come from the new MNN email domain. For matters related to networking the email address will be networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca<mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca>; for matters related to outreach the address will be outreach(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca<mailto:outreach@manitobaneuroscience.ca>. Be sure these addresses won't be filtered to avoid missing important information. * We have over 60 PIs who have already asked to be profiled on the website. If you are not one of them and would like to be, please email networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca<mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca>. * Finally, we are active social media participants. If you are too, don't forget to follow MNN on Twitter (@manitobaneuro) and Instagram (@manitobaneuroscience), and like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/manitobaneuroscience). If you have any material for distribution by social media (announcements, polls, news, congratulations, papers, meetings, social events etc), email to networking(a)manitobaneuroscience.ca<mailto:networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca>. Thank you for being active members of the MNN and for participating in MNN events. With partners, your dues and participation have made our growth possible. Sincerely, MNN leaders Partners: University of Manitoba Faculties, Departments and Programs, Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre, Health Sciences Centre Foundation, St. Boniface Hospital Research, Research Manitoba, Society for Neuroscience.

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Reminder : Tomorrow Friday Jan 22 @12:00Noon Tabrez Siddiqui
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 21 Jan '16

21 Jan '16

Everyone is invited! Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Seminar Series: Date: Friday, January 22, 2016 Time: 12:00 Noon Location: 626 Basic Medical Sciences Building Tabrez J. Siddiqui, PhD <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/physiology/con…> Principal Investigator, Neuroscience Research Program, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba Assistant Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba Topic: "Molecular mechanisms of cell-selective synapse development" Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders Albrechtsen Research Centre, St. Boniface Hospital & Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Tel: 204.235.3939 | Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca

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MNN Seminar - Friday Jan 29th @ 9am | Dr. Soheila Karimi
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 21 Jan '16

21 Jan '16

Please circulate! Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2015/2016 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday, January 29th, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. Soheila Karimi, PhD <http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~karimis/> Assistant Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology Senior Scientist, Regenerative Medicine Program Principal Investigator, Spinal Cord Research Center Scientist, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Medicine University of Manitoba Topic: Neuregulin-1 a multifaceted therapeutic target for CNS repair and regeneration Location: PX236/238 Psych Bldg., Bannatyne Campus Biosketch: Soheila Karimi has had a long-term interest in spinal cord regeneration with a special focus on developing pharmacological and stem cell therapies for promoting myelin repair following injury. Soheila received her PhD degree in Neurosciences with David Schreyer in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Saskatchewan in 2001. She then undertook a postdoctoral fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury and Stem Cell Research with Michael Fehlings at the Toronto Western Research Institute and the University of Toronto. During her training, Soheila received numerous academic and research awards including postdoctoral fellowships from the CIHR, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Her postdoctoral work broke a new ground in spinal cord injury therapeutics by showing that transplantation of adult neural stem cells can be used therapeutically to replace lost oligodendrocytes and functionally restore myelin with improved recovery of function. In 2006, she received the prestigious Synthes Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons in the US for this work. Prior to joining the University of Manitoba in 2010, Soheila was an adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto from 2007 to 2009. Research Interests: Current research in Karimi's laboratory continues to focus on developing regenerative medicine strategies for promoting myelin repair and functional recovery in spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis. Using drug delivery, stem cell transplantation and bioengineering approaches in pre-clinical models, Karimi's team has recently discovered key factors that play major roles in regulating the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells in CNS injury. Elucidating the underlying mechanisms of stem cell functions is vital in identifying potential therapeutic targets for enhancing cell tissue reconstruction after injury. For more information, contact the MNN Office at (T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca Our Partners: Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Albrechtsen Research Centre Neuroscience Research Program, Health Sciences Centre & University of Manitoba Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders Albrechtsen Research Centre, St. Boniface Hospital & Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Room R4046 - 351 Taché Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 CANADA Tel: 204.235.3939 | Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR Kelly.Jorundson(a)umanitoba.ca

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