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Next BME Seminar - Thursday Sept. 25, 2014, Essi Shams and Vanessa Palmer (University of Manitoba)
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 22 Sep '14

22 Sep '14

*** Please note that, due to scheduling conflicts with two graduate courses, all remaining BME Seminars this semester will be held from 5:30 - 6:30 pm unless otherwise noted. This week's BME Seminar will include talks by two graduate students in the BME program. Please see below for details. Speaker #1: Essi Shams, MSc Candidate (University of Manitoba BME Graduate Program) Title: MR compatible PET detectors, performance and stability Time: 5:30-6:00 PM Date: Thursday, September 25, 2014 Location: E2-330 Engineering Building (Fort Garry Campus) Abstract: The Biomedical Imaging Lab at the U of M is building a MR compatible PET system to enable simultaneous PET-MR imaging of small animals inside a 7T animal MR imaging system. The output and characteristics of detectors in this system vary with temperature and supply voltage. I this talk, I will describe the evolution of MR-compatible PET systems and make a case for the development of a control system to monitor the detector in such an imaging system and stabilize their output. Results from our MR compatible PET system will be presented. Biosketch: Essi Shams is a M.Sc. student in biomedical engineering with a background as a computer engineer. Before joining the biomedical engineering program, he has worked as a technical support engineer, lead technical trainer and system developer. At the University of Manitoba, he has been working on a network-based control system for a MR compatible PET insert. Speaker #2: Vanessa Palmer, MSc Candidate (University of Manitoba BME Graduate Program) Title: A Proposed Solution to the 'Clinical - Radiological Paradox' associated with Multiple Sclerosis Time: 6:00-6:30 PM Date: Thursday, September 25, 2014 Location: E2-330 Engineering Building (Fort Garry Campus) Abstract: Multiple sclerosis (MS), the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada, is a demyelinating disease that is unpredictable and often disabling. Despite considerable research effort, the etiology of the disease is unknown and there is no known cure. A reason for this gap in knowledge is the "clinical-radiological paradox," or limited correlation between the clinical signs and symptoms of MS and the changes seen on conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Quantitative MRI such as diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), magnetization transfer imaging (MTI) and multicomponent T2 analysis (mcT2) show promise in understanding changes in white matter integrity associated with MS but more work is needed to understand the correlations between the MRI metrics and the pathological changes. We hypothesize that the correlations between MRI findings and clinical status can be improved through correlations between qMRI metrics and pathological changes. Understanding how these MRI metrics vary with changes in white matter integrity improves our understanding of demyelinating diseases such as MS allowing us to understand what processes need to be targeted for treatments. Biosketch: Vanessa received her BSc in Physics from the University of Winnipeg in 2013 and entered the University of Manitoba Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program as an MSc student at the beginning of the year. Sandwiches and refreshments will be provided after the seminar. To see the list of next scheduled BME seminars, please go to: http://umanitoba.ca/biomedical_engineering/courses/bme_seminars.html <http://umanitoba.ca/biomedical_engineering/courses/bme_seminars.html> Looking forward to your attendance and support for the BME Seminar Series. Chase -- Chase Figley, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Radiology Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg and University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine Room GA216 - 820 Sherbrook Street Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3A 1R9 Office Phone: 204-787-2994 Website: www.figleylab.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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RECEPTION THIS FRIDAY - free food and drink
by Chris Anderson 17 Sep '14

17 Sep '14

Hello neuroscientists: We've heard the message from members of the Manitoba Neuroscience Network that networking and interaction could be enhanced by holding events that have a social element to them. With that in mind, we will schedule all visiting speakers this academic year on Friday afternoon from 3-4. In addition, the MNN will host a reception immediately after these talks at 4:00 in the Canad Inn Health Sciences Centre. At these receptions, there will be snacks served and the MNN will provide you with a drink ticket for beer or wine. This Friday, September 19 is our first session. The speaker is Dr. Cindi Morshead from the University of Toronto (announcement attached). We will hand out drink tickets at the seminar and adjourn to the Canad Inn Hotel at 4:00 in Ambassador B (2nd floor). Please make every effort to attend the talk and reception. We are interested to see how this goes! Thanks for your time. Chris ****************************************************** Chris M. Anderson, PhD President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network

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Neuroscience Outreach Update
by Sari Hannila 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Hello everyone, I hope you all had an enjoyable summer! As we begin this new academic year, I would like to give you an update on the outreach events and opportunities that Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience has developed over the last several months. Neuroscience Speaker's Bureau Our Neuroscience Speaker's Bureau continues to take shape, and thank you to everyone who has submitted the online form. If you have not yet done so, or if you would like to sign up to be a speaker, please follow this link: http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca/mnn/speakerform.html. This information will also be used to populate the outreach section of the new MNN website, so if you do it now, you won't have to do it again! Brain Awareness Week - Visit by Dr. Matthew Farrer Brain Awareness Week will be held March 16-22, 2015, and as part of this event I am pleased to announce that we will be hosting CERC chair Dr. Matthew Farrer from UBC. He will be giving both scientific and public talks, and further details about his visit will be distributed as they become available. Brain Awareness Week - Café Scientifique On March 18th, 2015, also during BAW, the Chapter will be co-sponsoring a session in the Café Scientifique series with the Office of the VP Research: http://umanitoba.ca/research/cafescientifique/media/Cafe_Schedule.pdf . The session is entitled, "Keeping Your Head in the Game: How Concussions Affect the Brain". The Chapter has made a commitment to co-sponsor a neuroscience-themed Café Scientifique for the next 2-3 years, so if you have ideas for future topics and panelists, please feel free to contact me. Art of Neuroscience - Manitoba Craft Council On a very different note, we have initiated a collaboration with the Manitoba Craft Council to create neuroscience-themed art pieces. Those of you who have attended the SFN annual meeting may have seen the "Art of Neuroscience" display, which is the inspiration for this program: http://www.sfn.org/News-and-Calendar/News-and-Calendar/News/Spotlight/2013/…. Members will have the opportunity to collaborate directly with local artists working in a variety of media, and we hope that this will be a unique and enriching experience for you. Additional details will be coming soon. Back to School - Classroom Outreach Finally, as every parent knows, it is back-to-school time. Have you ever considered visiting your child's class to help them learn about the brain? If so, contact us and we can provide you with ideas for activities and resources for all age levels. As always, feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have. I wish you all a successful and productive year. Sari Sari S. Hannila, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science Associate Member, Spinal Cord Research Centre College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences [X] Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science Room 130, Basic Medical Sciences Building 745 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0J9 Tel: (204) 789-3483 Fax: (204) 789-3920 Sari.Hannila(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sari.Hannila@med.umanitoba.ca>

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Neuroscience Research Program hiring Admin Assistant IV
by Chris Anderson 10 Sep '14

10 Sep '14

The Neuroscience Research Program in the Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine is looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant IV. This is a WRHA position (https://www.brainhunter.com/frontoffice/seekerViewJobDetailAction.do?siteco…). If you know anyone who might be interested and qualified, please let him or her know. Thanks. Chris ****************************************************** Chris M. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor and Director, Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba T: 204-318-2565 E: chris.anderson(a)med.umanitoba.ca

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Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar and Visiting Speaker Series 2014/2015
by Chris Anderson 09 Sep '14

09 Sep '14

Attached please find the 2014/2015 MNN Seminar and Visiting Speaker schedule. There are 8 local and 6 visiting speakers. The list of visitors is impressive so please make every effort to attend these sessions, especially. Also remember that we are trying something new this year to encourage networking and community building in neurosciences. We will hold a reception in the Canad Inn Health Science Centre after each visiting speaker talk on Friday afternoons. Food, beer and wine will be available at these events (first beer or wine is on us!). For more information contact the program director, Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour (Eftekhar.eftekharpou(a)med.umanitoba.ca). ****************************************************** Chris Anderson President, Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network T: 204-318-2565 E: chris.anderson(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:chris.anderson@med.umanitoba.ca>

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RE: MNN Seminar - Dr. Cindi Morshead - Sept 19 @ 3pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 08 Sep '14

08 Sep '14

Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar Series Date: Friday, September 19, 2014 Time: 3:00pm Location: Theatre B - Bannatyne Campus **Reception to follow in HSC CanadInn - Ambassador B (2nd level)**itoba Neuroscience Network Seminar Dr. Cindi M Morshead <http://anatomy.utoronto.ca/faculty/list/morshead.htm> Professor & Chair, Anatomy Department of Surgery Institute of Biomaterial & Biomedical Engineering Department of Rehabilitation Science University of Toronto Topic: Adult neural stem cells: From basic biology to tissue repair. Series Short Biosketch: Dr. Morshead did her PhD at the University of Toronto and joined the faculty in the Department of Surgery in 2003. She is currently a tenured Professor and Chair of the Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery. Dr. Morshead's expertise is in stem cell biology and specifically, in the field of adult neural stem cells. Her lab is interested in exploring fundamental questions regarding the behaviour and characterization of neural stem cells and applying this knowledge to regenerative medicine strategies. Her team is actively pursuing the role of endogenous stem cells in models of neurodegenerative disease such as stroke, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. Presented In affiliation with: - Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience <http://sfn-manitoba.ca/> - Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research <http://www.sbrc.ca/dnd> - Neuroscience Research Program, Health Sciences Centre & University of Manitoba Presented in co-operation with: - Clinical Neuroscience Rounds, University of Manitoba For more information, contact the MNN Office at: Manitoba Neuroscience Network General Office R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 (T) 204.235.3939 (F) 204.237.4092 (E) 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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MNN Seminar - Dr. Cindi Morshead - Sept 19 @ 3pm
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 08 Sep '14

08 Sep '14

Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar Series Dr. Cindi M Morshead <http://anatomy.utoronto.ca/faculty/list/morshead.htm> Professor & Chair, Anatomy Department of Surgery Institute of Biomaterial & Biomedical Engineering Department of Rehabilitation Science University of Toronto Topic: Adult neural stem cells: From basic biology to tissue repair. Location: Theatre B - Bannatyne Campus **Reception to follow in HSC CanadInn - Ambassador B (2nd level)** Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar Series Short Biosketch: Dr. Morshead did her PhD at the University of Toronto and joined the faculty in the Department of Surgery in 2003. She is currently a tenured Professor and Chair of the Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery. Dr. Morshead's expertise is in stem cell biology and specifically, in the field of adult neural stem cells. Her lab is interested in exploring fundamental questions regarding the behaviour and characterization of neural stem cells and applying this knowledge to regenerative medicine strategies. Her team is actively pursuing the role of endogenous stem cells in models of neurodegenerative disease such as stroke, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury. Presented In affiliation with: - Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience <http://sfn-manitoba.ca/> - Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research <http://www.sbrc.ca/dnd> - Neuroscience Research Program, Health Sciences Centre & University of Manitoba Presented in co-operation with: - Clinical Neuroscience Rounds, University of Manitoba For more information, contact the MNN Office at: Manitoba Neuroscience Network General Office R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 (T) 204.235.3939 (F) 204.237.4092 (E) 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 Seminar and Visiting Speaker Series
by Chris Anderson 05 Sep '14

05 Sep '14

I'm pleased to announce that there will be a new and improved MNN seminar and visiting speaker series in 2014-2015. Dr. Eftekhar Eftekharpour will once again direct the series. This year we will continue providing seminars from local neuroscientists on the last Friday of each month during the second hour (9-10 am) of Clinical Neuroscience Rounds. IN ADDITION, we will expand our number of visiting speakers to a total of 6 between September and June. These talks will be held on Friday afternoons and will be accompanied by opportunities for food, drink and social interaction. A full schedule will be distributed next week but I want to make you aware of the first visiting speaker so you can plan to attend: WHO: Dr. Cindi Morshead, University of Toronto WHEN: September 19, 2014; 3:00-4:00 WHERE: Theatre B, Bannatyne Campus SOCIAL EVENT: Reception in Canad Inn HSC with catering and bar with first beer or wine ticket provided I hope to see you all there! Chris ****************************************************** President, Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network T: 204-318-2565 E: chris.anderson(a)med.umanitoba.ca

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WCSN membership
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 02 Sep '14

02 Sep '14

The WCSN organizes and promotes events in Manitoba designed to fuel excellence in Neuroscience research, education and outreach. We are the driving force behind the Manitoba Neuroscience Network annual meetings, seminar series and visiting speaker program. We also organize Brain Awareness Week activities and contribute to the development of local neuroscientists. Your membership dues will benefit all of these areas. Please support initiatives such as these and help us build a strong and vibrant neuroscience community in Manitoba by clicking on this link http://sfn-manitoba.ca/application/ to renew or apply for membership and pay your dues by credit card, University of Manitoba FOAP, or cheque. A receipt will be issued by e-mail. 2014 MEMBERSHIP FEE SCHEDULE Faculty, Professionals $60.00 *All-inclusive Lab Rate $100 Postdocs, Residents, Technicians, Research Associates $30 Students $15 *PI and names and affiliations of each individual lab member must be provided. If you have any questions about our vision, please contact the Chapter president at chris.anderson(a)med.umanitoba.ca Sincerely, Chris Anderson, President - Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience Professor & Director - Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine University of Manitoba & Health Sciences Centre 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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2015 MNN Meeting - looking for a meeting Chair
by Chris Anderson 14 Aug '14

14 Aug '14

Dear Neuroscientists, We just finished the 2014 Manitoba Neuroscience Network meeting but I must already look forward to the 2015 meeting. The 2015 meeting will be held in Winnipeg in June and will be symposium-style with full trainee participation much like the first 4 meetings were formatted. The plan is to alternate between this format and retreat format from now on. To make these meetings useful for all, they must be well-planned. Paul Fernyhough and Gilbert Kirouac have done a great job in the past but we would like to give someone else a chance to be meeting chair. If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail me at chris.anderson(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:chris.anderson@med.umanitoba.ca>. Thanks. Chris ****************************************************** Chris M. Anderson, PhD Associate Professor and Director, Neuroscience Research Program Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine Health Sciences Centre and University of Manitoba T: 204-318-2565 E: chris.anderson(a)med.umanitoba.ca

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