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FW: U Winnipeg Talk on 18 June 2015
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 10 Jun '15

10 Jun '15

UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG PSYCHOLOGY &NEUROSCIENCE TALK THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2015 1:30-3:00 4TH FLOOR LOCKHART (4L28) TRAVIS TODD DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BRAIN SCIENCE DARTMOUTH COLLEGE TOPIC: BEHAVIOURAL AND NEUROBIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF EXTINCTION IN PAVLOVIAN AND INSTRUMENTAL LEARNING Abstract: Pavlovian and instrumental learning are two fundamental forms of learning that contribute to behavior in a variety of ways, in both human and non-human animals. In Pavlovian extinction, repeated presentation of a signal without its reinforcer weakens behavior evoked by the signal; in instrumental extinction, repeated occurrence of a voluntary action without its reinforcer weakens the strength of the actions. In both cases, contemporary research at both the behavioural and neural levels of analysis has been guided by a set of extinction principles that were first generated by research conducted at the behavioral level. Both Pavlovian and instrumental extinction are at least partly controlled by a form of context-specific inhibitory learning, and both involve a neural circuit including the hippocampus and the medial prefrontal cortex. Dr. Travis Todd graduated from the University of Winnipeg where he worked in the Doug Williams lab. He subsequently completed a PhD with Mark Bouton at the University of Vermont. Travis won a National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Mental Health and is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow in the David Bucci lab at Dartmouth College. Read more at: http://pbs.dartmouth.edu/travis-todd-postdoctoral-fellowship-award /sent on behalf of Jim Clark Professor & Chair of Psychology University of Winnipeg 204-786-9757 Room 4L41 (4th Floor Lockhart) www.uwinnipeg.ca/~clark Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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Announcing the Americas School of Neuroimmunology Oct 1-2, Calgary; register by June 20th for a great rate
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

/sent on behalf of Soheila Karimi, PhD Assistant Professor in Physiology and Pathophysiology Senior Scientist, Regenerative Medicine Program Principal Investigator, Spinal Cord Research Center Scientist, Children Hospital’s Research Institute of Manitoba Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Lab Site: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~karimis/ 745 Bannatyne Avenue, 629 BMSB Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Canada Phone: Office (204) 272-3109 Lab (204) 789-3454 -----Original Message----- From: Voon Wee Yong [mailto:vyong@ucalgary.ca] Sent: June-08-15 12:01 AM To: Soheila Karimi Subject: Announcing the Americas School of Neuroimmunology Oct 1-2, Calgary; register by June 20th for a great rate The International Society of Neuroimmunology (ISNI) is expanding its schools, modeled after its successful and long-running European School of Neuroimmunology, to other regions of the world. The inaugural Americas School of Neuroimmunology (ASNI), under the umbrella of ISNI, will be held on Oct 1 and 2 this year in Calgary.Lectures will be on general principles of neuroimmunology, and will also be disease-specific.The registration fee (includes dual occupancy accommodation, and 5 meals) is a very low C$350 (if registered before June 20).Please consider sending your trainees (and yourself) to this school and enjoy also the surrounding Canadian Rockies one hour drive away. The announcement and speakers can be found in the enclosed pdf.Please access our website http://www.asni.isniweb.org See you and your trainees in Calgary. Cheers Wee -- V. Wee Yong, PhD Professor Canada Research Chair in Neuroimmunology Hotchkiss Brain Institute and Departments of Clinical Neurosciences and Oncology University of Calgary President, International Society of Neuroimmunology 3330 Hospital Drive N.W. Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1, Canada Phone: (403)220-3544 Fax: (403)210-8840 E-mail: vyong(a)ucalgary.ca http://www.ucalgary.ca/~vyong/ http://www.isniweb.org https://www.endmsnetwork.ca/alberta

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Nick Shepel Travel Award - 2015 Competition Results
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

We are pleased to announce this year's recipient(s) of the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation - Nick Shepel Travel Award. Congratulations to Krista Filomeno (Supervisor: Ian Dixon) and Samira Atoui (Supervisor: Chris Anderson) who were both selected to receive awards. This year's recipients will receive up to $650 CDN each, to be used for reimbursement of eligible travel expenses as identified in their applications. (as per SBH travel policies). For more information on the Nick Shepel Travel Award, please visit http://www.sbrc.ca/2015/04/2015-nick-shepel-student-travel-award/ /sent on behalf of Dr. Paul Fernyhough Professor, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Manitoba Director, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research & 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 Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology

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SFN travel awards for trainees - SHORT NOTICE
by Chris Anderson 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

The Society for Neuroscience will be offering travel awards for the Chicago meeting in October, 2015. The procedures have changed this year. Interested candidates must now self-nominate for a Trainee Professional Development Award<http://www.sfn.org/Awards-and-Funding/Individual-Prizes-and-Fellowships/Tra…>. One application requirement is a recommendation letter (from mentor, advisor, chapter representative or program/department chair), and SFN encourages chapter representatives to highlight applicants' chapter involvement in the recommendation letters. Unlike the original chapter travel awards program, undergraduates are also eligible for these awards as well as graduate student and postdoctoral trainees. Applications are due by June 9 at 12:00 pm eastern time. Chris Anderson SFN Winnipeg Chapter President Chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca

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MNN Seminar Series - Dr. G. Kirouac - May 29 @9am
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 28 May '15

28 May '15

REMINDER: Everyone is invited! Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2014/2015 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series WHEN: Friday, May 29th, 2015 | 9:00 am LOCATION: PX236/238 PsychHealth Bldg. SPEAKER: Dr. Gilbert Kirouac Dr. Gilbert Kirouac Professor - Departments of Oral Biology and Psychiatry Colleges of Dentistry and Medicine Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Topic: The paraventricular nucleus of the midline thalamus and emotions Brief Biosketch: Dr. Kirouac received a B.A. in Psychology and M.Sc. and Ph.D. (Anatomy) at the University of Manitoba. This was followed by postdoctoral training in the Departments of Physiology at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Calgary. Prior to joining the University of Manitoba in 2006, Dr. Kirouac was an Associate Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Our focus is in the area of behavioral neurosciences as it relates to emotions and motivation. The paraventricular nucleus of the midline thalamus (PVT) is of special interest because it is connected to areas of the brain which play a key role in the regulation of emotions. The PVT contains a high concentration of neuropeptides linked to arousal and stress. Consequently, we are interested in determining how these neuropeptides act at the PVT to influence emotional behavior. Our laboratory has established a role for the PVT in the regulation of fear and anxiety. For example, recent research in our laboratory showed that activation of the PVT with peptides called orexins produces negative emotions (fear and anxiety) in rats. We also showed that blocking of orexin receptors in the PVT attenuates the anxiety produced by previously exposing rats to an intense stressor (animal model of PTSD). Ongoing research is directed at providing more evidence for a PVT mediated emotional arousal system, discovery of the neural mechanism involved, and determining the role of the orexins and the PVT in conditions like generalized anxiety and PTSD. 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 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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Important-Registration for 5th MNN Scientific Meeting is open until May 29
by Soheila Karimi 25 May '15

25 May '15

This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Soheila Karimi, the chair of 2015 MNN Scientific Meeting Dear Neuroscience community, The 5th Manitoba Neuroscience Network Scientific Meeting on June 12th is fast approaching. We have a vibrant and rich program that will showcase the high quality research done by neuroscientists in Manitoba. Please register for and attend the event to maximize your awareness of Manitoba neuroscience research and opportunities in your community in an atmosphere designed to encourage social interaction. Registration is open until May 29, 2015. Please visit www.sbrc.ca/mnn2015 to view this year’s program and click on registration button to register for the event. Limited number of on-site registrations can be done on June 12. We hope to see you all on June 12. Sincerely, Soheila Karimi, PhD 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

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Teaching Development Summer Institute for Graduate Bioscience Students
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 20 May '15

20 May '15

/forwarded on behalf of F. Amara Please kindly share this poster registration ($150) information (attached) with MSc. and PhD students in your institute for the Teaching Development Summer Institute. This Institute will take place at the Bannatyne Campus on August 10-11 Best regards, Francis Prof. F. Amara Dept. of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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FW: Brain Canada and NeuroDevNet Partnership - Developmental Neurosciences Research Training Awards
by Chris Anderson 15 May '15

15 May '15

FYI From: Brain Canada [mailto:programs@braincanada.ca] Sent: May 15, 2015 1:56 PM To: Chris Anderson Subject: Brain Canada and NeuroDevNet Partnership - Developmental Neurosciences Research Training Awards [Image removed by sender. Home] [Image removed by sender. Home] NeuroDevNet and Brain Canada (through the Canada Brain Research Fund) are pleased to announce a competition for studentships in developmental neurosciences valued at up to $30,000 per year for a maximum funding term of two years, and postdoctoral fellowships valued at up to $50,000 per year for a maximum funding term of two years. All awards include an additional $5,000 per year career development supplement. As part of building momentum and connectivity within this, the first national training program in neurodevelopment, all awardees will be required to attend the NeuroDevNet Annual Brain Development Conference, Sept. 18-21 in Ottawa this year, as well as training courses and workshops organized through the NeuroDevNet Training Program. Deadline for Eligibility: Check with Institution Deadline for Receipt of Applications: July 15, 2015, 16:00 EST Click here<http://braincanada.ca/en/node/152> for instructions on checking with your institution and full program details and timelines. For more information about any of our programs, please contact programs(a)braincanada.ca Your help in distributing this information widely is greatly appreciated. ________________________________ Subscribe<https://braincanada.smartsimple.ca/s_signup.jsp?token=XVtQC1oGYFBYQBdQXxJUQ…> to our mailing list or unsubscribe<https://braincanada.smartsimple.ca/s_signup.jsp?token=XVtQC1oGYFBYQBZZXxJUQ…> from our email list at any time.

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Reminder: Visiting Speaker - Dr. Marco Prado Friday May 15 @ 1pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 13 May '15

13 May '15

Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2014/2015 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday, May 15th, 2015 | 1:00 p.m. Dr. Marco Prado, Ph.D. <http://www.robarts.ca/marco-antonio-maximo-prado> Professor Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology Molecular Medicine, Robarts Research Institute The University of Western Ontario Topic: Abnormal RNA metabolism and cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease Location: Theatre C, Basic Med Sciences Bldg. Marco Prado, a Brazilian-born Canadian neuroscientist, has a strong interest in understanding how molecular and cellular changes in neurodegenerative diseases cause cognitive failure. After finishing his PhD and post-doctoral fellowship in 1994, he directed a research laboratory in Brazil until 2008, when he was recruited as a full professor by the University of Western Ontario and as a scientist at the Robarts Research Institute. Marco was recognized as a Guggenheim fellow by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation in 2004 and received a Faculty Scholar Award from the University of Western Ontario (2013-2014). In collaboration with his life partner, Vania Prado, he has generated novel genetically-modified mice to model neurochemical deficits in dementia, with particular focus on Alzheimer's disease. These mice have allowed for new discoveries on mechanisms of cognitive failure using state-of-the art touchscreen technology to assess mouse cognition. One of his major interests is to develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Other interests in the Prado laboratory span prion diseases and their interface with Alzheimer's disease and stroke. He has received continuous grant support for 20 years from the NIH, CIHR, the Alzheimer's Association, Brain Canada, Weston Brain Institute, CNPq and other agencies in 3 countries (Brazil, USA and Canada). Marco has deposited 3 patents (2 pending and 1 granted), trained over 30 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows and published over 125 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts in top tier scientific journals such as Neuron, PLoS Biology, PNAS, J. Neuroscience and FASEB J. 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 Hospital Research Neuroscience Research Program, Health Sciences Centre & University of Manitoba Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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International PhD study opportunity at SCRC and Nencki Institute June 2015
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 12 May '15

12 May '15

Please share this email with any potential PhD candidates. An opportunity for international PhD study in neuroscience at the Spinal Cord Research Centre (SCRC) and the Nencki Institute (Warsaw, Poland) is available and supported by the Bio4Med: International PhD Program in Biological Bases of Human Diseases. This is a collaborative research project involving Dr. Urszula Slawinska of the Nencki Institute and Dr. Larry M. Jordan at the SCRC, Winnipeg, Canada. This is an attractive program, because the monthly stipend is high compared to other programs (1700Euro monthly for 4 years), and it offers opportunities for work both in Warsaw and in Winnipeg. The project is entitled: Studies on afferents crucial for locomotor recovery after spinal cord injury. In our project we want to clarify the brainstem structures involved in production of locomotion from the MLR, and the interaction of this descending system with intraspinal locomotor neurons and peripheral afferents. The neural system crucial for locomotor recovery after spinal cord injury is under the control of a serotonergic descending pathway, an intraspinal cholinergic propriospinal system, and input from peripheral afferents.Cutaneous afferents from the plantar surface of the paw of cats and rats are necessary for locomotion after spinal cord injury. The intraspinal cholinergic propriospinal system has the capacity to drastically reduce cutaneous input from the limb, thus interfering with locomotor recovery. The balance between these factors determines the success of recovery after injury. Understanding the detailed physiology of these systems is the major goal of this research program. For more details about SCRC/Nencki Institute project please see the attached letter or go to http://studia.nencki.gov.pl/index.php?a=bio4med The Candidate requirements for this specific project are: - Experience with and/or desire to learn electrophysiological and behavioral techniques for experimenting on intact and injured rats and mice. - Basic knowledge of neuroscience. - Experience with computer techniques for acquisition and analysis of data. - Candidates for Bio4Med International PhD Program must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Poland for more than 12 months in the past 3 years. Candidates should not be longer than 4 years after their Master’s Degree. The application deadline is June 1, 2015 - Applications shall be submitted on-line (http://studia.nencki.gov.pl/register.php). - Interviews will be held at the Nencki Institute in June 2015. NOTE: There are actually 22 positions available in the Bio4Med: International PhD Program in Biological Bases of Human Diseases. Detailed information about these other projects (in biology, chemistry and biophysics) can be found at http://studia.nencki.gov.pl/?a=bio4med. For additional information please contact Ms. Urszula Rybak: u.rybak(a)nencki.gov.pl Kelly Jorundson Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Tel: 204.235.3939 Fax: 204.237.4092 Email: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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