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Funding Opportunity - : RBC-Brain Canada Research Partnership in Mental Health - Call for Applications
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 27 Feb '15

27 Feb '15

Please see below funding opportunity.... RBC - Brain Canada Research Partnership in Mental Health Services for Children and Youth Multi-Investigator Research Initiative (MIRI) Request for Applications (RFA) Brain Canada, in partnership with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), is pleased to announce a research partnership in mental health services for children and youth, through the Brain Canada Multi-Investigator Research Initiative (MIRI) program. The RBC – Brain Canada Research Partnership will support a multi-investigator three-year research project focused on improved delivery of mental health services through the identification and validation of innovative interventions and practices that are cost-effective, and delivered at the right place and time to support both affected individuals and their families. Notably, the funded project will involve a continuing collaboration between researchers, policy-makers, service providers, and those affected by child and youth mental health issues. The collaboration will jointly identify the research questions to be studied, be engaged in the research project itself, and cooperate in the dissemination of the projects' findings to influence policy and practice. A total of $910,000 will be awarded to one team over two or three years of funding. Deadline for Receipt of Letters of Intent: 16.00 EST, April 3, 2015 Click here<http://braincanada.ca/en/MIRI> for full competition details and timelines. For more information about any of our programs, please contact programs(a)braincanada.ca ________________________________ 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. 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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MNN Speaker Series Lecture - Friday Feb 27th @ 9am
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 23 Feb '15

23 Feb '15

Everyone is invited! Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2014/2015 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series DATE: Friday, February 27th, 2015 TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: PX236/238 PsycHealth Bldg., Bannatyne Campus Sachin Katyal, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University of Manitoba; Senior Scientist, Manitoba Institute of Cell Biology, CancerCare Manitoba Topic: Understanding DNA repair biology in the development of novel cancer chemotherapeutic strategies: neurodevelopment applied to neuro-oncology Research: Modulating DNA damage repair pathways in the treatment of malignant brain tumours My research aims to identify ways to dysregulate cellular DNA repair pathways in tumours and improve therapeutic success. In this regard, DNA damage repair pathways are an ideal target; first, to minimize tumour cell therapeutic resistance and second, to specifically kill cancer cells by lowering the radio- and chemotherapeutic threshold of tumour cell genotoxicity by inhibiting redundant DNA repair pathways. We use genetic and biochemical approaches: 1. to determine how DNA repair pathways co-ordinately affect neurodevelopment, 2. to investigate how DNA repair deficiency contributes to neurodegeneration and, 3. to selectively target DNA repair pathways in neural/brain tumour cell and animal lines to enhance cellular sensitization to radio- and chemotherapeutic drugs. My work will serve to expand our knowledge of DNA repair neurobiology and translate this data into tangible next-generation cancer treatment paradigms that augment therapeutic efficacy with improved patient quality-of-life. Web Addresses: https://www.umanitoba.ca/institutes/manitoba_institute_cell_biology/MICB /Scientists/Katyal.html https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/pharmacology/faculty_membe rs/8300.html 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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Manitoba Neuroscience Network Scientific Meeting now
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 18 Feb '15

18 Feb '15

This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Soheila Karimi, the chair of 2015 MNN Scientific Meeting Dear Neuroscience community, Since 2010, the Manitoba Neuroscience Network held annual scientific meetings 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 5th annual meeting in 2015. The Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience (WCSN), under the leadership of Dr. Chris Anderson, actively promotes neuroscience research, education and outreach in Manitoba. The Manitoba Neuroscience network represents the cornerstone approach of the WCSN to encourage communication, cooperation and collaboration among Manitoba's broad basic and clinical neuroscience research community. In 2015, the meeting content will center on, synaptic plasticity, neural networks, epigenetic and genetic modeling of CNS disorders, and neural repair and regeneration. There will be participation by Manitoba principal investigators and invited speakers. There will also be a poster competition for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to show case the research done in neuroscience labs in Manitoba. Please register for and attend the event to maximize your awareness of the research quality and opportunities in your community in an atmosphere designed to encourage social interaction. Deadline for abstract submission is May 1st, 2015. Please follow the link to view the program, register for the event and submit an abstract. www.sbrc.ca/mnn2015 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 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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Society for Neuroscience: Winnipeg Chapter 2015 membership drive
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 18 Feb '15

18 Feb '15

Dear Manitoba Neuroscientists: We are beginning our 2015 membership drive for the Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience. You are receiving this message because you were a 2014 member or because we have identified you as someone who may benefit from being a member. WHAT DOES OUR SFN CHAPTER DO? The SFN Winnipeg Chapter is focused on building neuroscience research networking opportunities and public outreach. Your membership dues help to support the Manitoba Neuroscience Network activities (visiting speaker/seminar series and post-event socials) and outreach events, including the Manitoba Brain Bee, awards for the Manitoba Schools Science Symposium, neuroscience-related Cafe Scientifiques and the Art of Neuroscience program. Your active membership also gets you reduced rates for the 2015 Manitoba Neuroscience Network Symposium in June. We hope you will consider becoming or remaining an active member. WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR MEMBERSHIP? FACULTY, PROFESSIONALS $60.00 POSTDOCS, RESIDENTS, TECHNICIANS, RESEARCH ASSOCIATES $30.00 ALL-INCLUSIVE LAB RATE $100.00 HOW CAN MEMBERSHIP FEES BE PAID? We have created an all-inclusive lab rate, which has been a popular option. Individual membership fees can also be paid. Fees can be paid by credit card, cheque or University of Manitoba FOP. Please visit this link and join/renew today: http://sfn-manitoba.ca/application/ /sent on behalf of Chris Anderson President Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 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 ALS Canada announce joint partnership research funding opportunity
by Chris Anderson 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

Funding Announcement that might be of interest: [Home] [Home] ALS Canada and Brain Canada Joint Partnership 2015 Research Funding Opportunities: ALS Canada and Brain Canada wish to announce the 2015 funding opportunities resulting from their landmark $20 million partnership. The objective of this joint funding program is to support research that is relevant to ALS and related neurological disorders, including primary lateral sclerosis, progressive muscular atrophy, and ALS/FTLD (ALS/frontotemporal lobar dementia). The ultimate goal of the ALS Society of Canada and Brain Canada (the Partners) is to prevent or cure these disorders, to slow their progression, and to improve the quality of life for those affected and their families. It is expected that the calls will be opened by mid-February. Find our more information on the partnership here<http://als.ca/en/news/awareness/als-societies-across-canada-commit-10-milli…> More information about the programs can be found below and by clicking here<http://braincanada.ca/en/Strategic_Partnership_Programs> The forthcoming programs include: • ALS Canada-Brain Canada Hudson Translational Team Grants • ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grants • ALS Canada-Brain Canada Career Transition Award ALS Canada-Brain Canada Hudson Translational Team Grant The spirit of this forthcoming call for proposals is to bring together researchers from across the country to accelerate therapeutic development for ALS and related neurological disorders by: 1) identifying and testing a relevant therapeutic target or candidate therapy and/or 2) addressing critical needs for early diagnosis and bio-monitoring of clinical progression applied to clinical research. Research in all stages of development is welcomed, from basic/preclinical to phase I, II and III clinical trials. ALS Canada and Brain Canada (The Partners) are seeking applications from teams of independent investigators from multiple independent institutions proposing such a translational research approach with a sound and feasible rationale, supported by preliminary data. Opening date: February 13, 2015 Deadline for LOI submission: March 23, 2015 Selection results will be available by April 24, 2015 Deadline for Full Proposal submission: July 13, 2015 Announcement of results: September 21, 2015 ALS Canada-Brain Canada Discovery Grants The Discovery Grant program encourages new basic research focused on identifying causes of, or treatments for ALS and related neurological disorders. The spirit of this program is “high risk/high reward” and is aimed at independent investigator(s) proposing a novel research approach, supported by a sound rationale and feasible experimental plan, but not necessarily preliminary data. Traditionally, the Discovery Grants program has provided support to novel projects from established ALS researchers, individuals from outside the field applying specific knowledge or expertise to ALS and related neurological disorders or teams of multiple investigators combining expertise in novel ways. Opening date: February 13, 2015 Deadline for submission: June 1, 2015 Announcement of results: September 21, 2015 ALS Canada-Brain Canada Career Transition Award This program will identify and engage a rising star pursuing innovative research in labs and academic institutions in Canada. This award has the long-term goal of developing the next generation of scientists across various disciplines within basic and clinical sciences, contributing to knowledge generation and translation in ALS. The award will provide the necessary support to either a senior postdoctoral trainee or recently hired junior faculty member to secure or maintain a faculty job in Canada. Opening date: February 13, 2015 Deadline for submission: April 15, 2015 Announcement of award: June 30, 2015 ________________________________ 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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Research Lecture: T. Kauppinen Feb 6 @ 12noon
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 30 Jan '15

30 Jan '15

Everyone is invited! <http://www.sbrc.ca/ccarm/faculty/dr-thomas-netticadan/> Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Seminar Series Date: Friday, February 06, 2015 Time: 12:00 Noon Location: S200 Medical Services Building Dr. Tiina Kauppinen <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/pharmacology/faculty_members/7…> Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Manitoba Principle Investigator, Neuroscience Research Program, Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Health Sciences Centre & University of Manitoba Researcher, Manitoba Institute of Child Health Topic: "You are what you eat and what your mother ate - the effects of gestational diabetes mellitus on the offspring's brain" For more information: Dr. Vernon Dolinsky Seminar Series Coordinator vdolinsky(a)mich.ca 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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TODAY Research Seminar - Chris Cadonic Jan 29 @ 4pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

Everyone is invited.... Research Seminar - Chris Cadonic DATE: Thursday, January 29 TIME: 4:00-4:30PM LOCATION: Eng. Bldg., E2�\320 Chris Cadonic MSc candidate Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Medicine & Science TOPIC: Developing a Computer Simulaton for Mitochondrial Functioning in an Alzheimer��s Disease Mouse Model Pizza and drinks will be provided following the seminar. 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 Tach�� 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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MNN Seminar - Dr. Hassan Marzban Friday Jan 30th @ 9am
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 27 Jan '15

27 Jan '15

Everyone is invited! Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2014/2015 Seminar & Visiting Speaker Series Friday, January 30th, 2015 | 9:00 a.m. Location: PX236/238 PsycHealth Bldg., Bannatyne Campus Dr. Hassan Marzban <http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/anatomy/marzbanhassan.html > Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy & Cell Science, College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Topic: Cerebellar Development In Health and Disease; the role of lysosomal acid phosphatase 2 (Acp2) Brief Biosketch: Dr. Marzban received his BSc in Physiotherapy from the Iran University of Medical Sciences, followed by an MSc in Human Anatomy from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. He then completed his PhD in Anatomical Sciences from the Department of Human Anatomy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Prior to joining the University of Manitoba, Dr. Marzban was recruited as an assistant professor in the Medical School at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He joined Dr. R. Hawkes' laboratory as visiting scientist and subsequently he was recruited as an assistant professor (research) at the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of Calgary. Dr. Marzban's research interests are to understand cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in cerebellar development, with a focus on neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Mouse models with mutations in genes, such as ACP2 and SNCA, are used in his research. Dr. Marzban's research interests are focused on cerebellar development and understanding the cellular and molecular mechanism of the cerebellar neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. His research involves the cerebellum as a model system for studying the normal and abnormal development of the nervous system. Dr. Marzban believes that the temporal and spatial dynamics of cerebellar development are exquisitely controlled and as a model, this structure combines the simplicity of spinal cord development with the complexity of cerebral cortical formation. Mouse models with a spontaneous mutation in the Acp2 (lysosomal acid phosphatase 2) gene cause a neurodevelopmental disorder called naked-ataxic (nax). Dr. Marzban's group investigates the developmental roles of Acp2, SNCA, P75, autophagy and caspase signaling molecules in the cerebellum. His research program aims to understand the specific molecular mechanisms underlying cerebellar neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegeneration to provide a foundation for development of therapeutic treatment targets and, ultimately, prevention of nervous system diseases. For more information: For more information, contact the MNN Office at: Manitoba Neuroscience Network General Office R4046 - 351 Tache Av. Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 (T) 204.235.3939 (F) 204.237.4092 (E) mnn(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:mnn@sbrc.ca>

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OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - please consider
by Chris Anderson 21 Jan '15

21 Jan '15

BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK is March 16-20 and the Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience is excited to be very active this year. Dr. Sari Hannila is the Director of Outreach and she is busy organizing several events with outstanding potential. Events during this week include: * Cafe Scientifique on concussion * Visit and public lecture by Canada Excellence Research Chair, Dr. Matthew Farrer * Brain Bee for Manitoba students * Laboratory tours for students and public These events require volunteers to help with tasks such as: * Brain Bee question design and judging (Faculty needed) * Greeters and guides for registration and helping students/families find their way (Anyone suitable for this) * Laboratory tours and demonstrations (Anyone with PI approval) * Miscellaneous tasks (Anyone) Please consider helping out where you can to make these events successful. PI's please chat with your staff and trainees about helping. Then, let Sari Hannila know about your willingness to participate at sari.hannila(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:sari.hannila@umanitoba.ca> ASAP. THANKS! Chris Anderson WCSN President and Manitoba Neuroscience Network Director E: chris.anderson(a)umanitoba.ca

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Dr. Robert Hess - Friday Jan 16th at 9am
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 15 Jan '15

15 Jan '15

Everyone is invited... Neuroscience Rounds Date: January 16, 2015 Time: 9:00 am Location: Px236/238 PsychHealth Lecture Theatre, HSC Dr. Robert Hess Professor and Ophthalmology Research Director McGill University http://mvr.mcgill.ca/Robert/site/home.html Topic: Behavioural approaches that harness brain plasticity to promote recovery of vision. /sent on behalf of Behzad Mansouri MD PhD FRCP(C) Assistant Professor, Neuroscientist, Neurologist and Neuro-ophthalmologist Section of Neurology, Department of internal Medicine Department of Ophthalmology Biomedical Engineering Program, Department of Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Canada 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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