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Manitoba Neuroscience Network Meeting 2013
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 27 Mar '13

27 Mar '13

As announced in the Fall, the Manitoba Neuroscience Network 2013 annual scientific meeting will be held on JUNE 10, 2013. The meeting website, registration and abstract submission will open April 3. You will receive a meeting announcement that day with all the information you will need. Don't forget to renew your Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience membership for 2013 (www.sfn-manitoba.ca) to take advantage of reduced rates. For now, here are some important details: MEETING DATE: JUNE 10, 2013 MEETING LOCATION: RADISSON WINNIPEG DOWNTOWN 288 Portage Avenue 11th and 13th Floor conference area with outdoor terrace ABSTRACT DEADLINE: MAY 10, 2013 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 3, 2013 THEMES: Sensory and Motor Systems; Development and Disorders of the CNS PARTNERS: This is a joint meeting between the MNN and the Manitoba-Ontario endMS Research and Training Centre of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada SPONSORS: The primary sponsor is the Manitoba Health Research Council. THANK YOU! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris M. Anderson, Ph.D. President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience MNN Meeting Chair Gilbert Kirouac, Ph.D. MNN Program Chair wcsn(a)sbrc.ca

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2013 Nick Shepel Student Travel Award
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

2013 Nick Shepel Student Travel Award Competition deadline: May 10th, 2013 The Nick Shepel Student Travel Award was established by the Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research to honor Nick Shepel who was an outstanding researcher, friend and leader. Nick was a true inspiration to his lab partners and brought fire, humor, and a desire to always do better. His insistence to always try better will have a permanent effect on his lab mates. Nick led by example and taught that detailed preparation and execution of experiments ensured reliable results. Purpose: The purpose of this fund shall be to recognize a young investigator (graduate student within the Faculty of Medicine - University of Manitoba) by providing an annual award (valued at up to $1,000) to support travel costs associated with the applicant's attendance at a national/international conference where the applicant is presenting a poster or oral presentation. Eligibility: At the time of application, students must be registered in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. 1. "Registered" includes being accepted by the major department of study, admitted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, or eligible to register in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. 2. A student admitted under the "Provisional Status" may not receive the award during the provisional period. 3. Only one award will be given per competition (valued at up to $1,000). 4. Students must be giving a poster or oral presentation at an upcoming scientific meeting (national/international) Submission Instructions: A complete application consists of the following: 1. Introductory letter describing meeting 2. Copy of abstract 3. Curriculum vitae 4. Current GPA, transcripts not needed 5. Proposed budget of travel costs 6. Submit your completed application materials to: Dr. Paul Fernyhough Director - Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 How to apply for reimbursement: Reimbursement will be done in accordance with St. Boniface Hospital travel policies. Only original receipts will be accepted. Copies may be accepted only where proof of submission to another agency is provided. For more information, contact: Kelly Jorundson, Administrative Manager Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders R4046-351 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 E: kjorund(a)sbrc.ca <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> T:204.235.3939 F: 204.237.4092 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

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REMINDER: TOMORROW - MNN Seminar - Dr. Xin-Min Li Friday Mar 22 | 9am
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 21 Mar '13

21 Mar '13

Manitoba Neuroscience Network - Seminar Series Friday, March 22nd, 2013 | 9:00 a.m. Dr. Xin-Min Li <http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/psychiatry/research/ab out_xin-min_li.html> Professor - Department of Psychiatry University of Manitoba TOPIC: "Depression: from clinical guidelines to neurobiology." Location: PX236/238 Psychiatry Bldg. Biosketch: Dr. Xin-Min Li is a Professor and Ruth Hurd Chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Assistant Dean of the International Graduate Program at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Li is currently the Director of the Neuroscience Research Program at the Faculty of Medicine, and holds a cross appointment in the Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science. Dr. Li received his M.D. and PhD in Physiology at Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences in Changchun, China and completed his residency in Psychiatry at University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Li completed postdoctoral training in the Department of Psychiatry at University of Saskatchewan and at Harvard University. Dr. Li began his academic career at University of Saskatchewan as Assistant Professor (1992) and was Director of the Neuropsychiatric Research Unit prior to moving to University of Manitoba in 2007. Dr. Li's research interests are primarily biological psychiatry. His research uses animal models to examine the role of white matter and neurodegeneration in mood disorders and schizophrenia using cellular, molecular, microMRI imaging, and behavioural assessment techniques. He also studies the mechanisms of treatment in psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on the neuroprotective effects of antidepressants and atypical antipsychotics. His work includes research collaborations in North America and China. Dr. Li has received research support from Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), Manitoba Health Research Council (MHRC), Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation (CPRF), Alzheimer's Society of Canada, Schizophrenia Societies, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Li has a successful track record in developing successful strategic research partnerships and spearheaded the development of the highly successful Schizophrenia Research Program Partnership and the Anxiety and Depression Research Initiative. For more information, contact the MNN Office at (T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca Presented in co-operation with University of Manitoba Clinical Neuroscience Rounds Kelly Jorundson Executive Assistant 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 Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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Pharmacology Seminar Friday Mar 15 @ 12:00 noon
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 13 Mar '13

13 Mar '13

Pharmacology and Therapeutics Seminar Series Date: Friday, March 15, 2013. Time: 12:00 Noon Location: Samuel Cohen Auditorium, St. Boniface Research Centre** **Video-conferenced to Bannatyne Campus (A229 Chown Bldg.) Dr. Wafa Kammouni Research Associate, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba Topic "Exploring oxidative stress induced by rabies virus in dorsal root ganglia." Dr. Wafa Kammouni is a Research Associate in the Department of Internal Medicine under the supervision of Dr. Alan Jackson. He is studying rabies virus interactions with dorsal root ganglia. He has developed primary cultures of dorsal root ganglia since they are permissive to infection and resistant to apoptosis. He has also studied oxidative stress-induced by rabies virus infection in vitro. By applying immunofluorescence techniques and western blotting Dr. Kammouni pointed out that oxidative stress response occurs in cultured dorsal root ganglia, that this phenomenon is controlled by anti-oxidants and that there is increased amount of nuclear factor kB (NF-kB) without an increase in the activity leading to a possible defect in anti-oxidant response. For more information: Dr. Ben Albensi Seminar Series Coordinator e: balbensi(a)sbrc.ca t: 204.235.3939 Kelly Jorundson Administrative Manager, Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders St. Boniface Hospital Research & Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics 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 kjorund(a)yahoo.ca Website: www.sbrc.ca/dnd OR www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/units/pharmacology

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MNN Seminar - Dr. Xin-Min Li Friday Mar 22 | 9am
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 08 Mar '13

08 Mar '13

Manitoba Neuroscience Network - Seminar Series Friday, March 22nd, 2013 | 9:00 a.m. Dr. Xin-Min Li <http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/psychiatry/research/ab out_xin-min_li.html> Professor - Department of Psychiatry University of Manitoba TOPIC: "Depression: from clinical guidelines to neurobiology." Location: PX236/238 Psychiatry Bldg. Biosketch: Dr. Xin-Min Li is a Professor and Ruth Hurd Chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Assistant Dean of the International Graduate Program at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Li is currently the Director of the Neuroscience Research Program at the Faculty of Medicine, and holds a cross appointment in the Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science. Dr. Li received his M.D. and PhD in Physiology at Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences in Changchun, China and completed his residency in Psychiatry at University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Li completed postdoctoral training in the Department of Psychiatry at University of Saskatchewan and at Harvard University. Dr. Li began his academic career at University of Saskatchewan as Assistant Professor (1992) and was Director of the Neuropsychiatric Research Unit prior to moving to University of Manitoba in 2007. Dr. Li's research interests are primarily biological psychiatry. His research uses animal models to examine the role of white matter and neurodegeneration in mood disorders and schizophrenia using cellular, molecular, microMRI imaging, and behavioural assessment techniques. He also studies the mechanisms of treatment in psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on the neuroprotective effects of antidepressants and atypical antipsychotics. His work includes research collaborations in North America and China. Dr. Li has received research support from Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), Manitoba Health Research Council (MHRC), Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation (CPRF), Alzheimer's Society of Canada, Schizophrenia Societies, as well as the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Li has a successful track record in developing successful strategic research partnerships and spearheaded the development of the highly successful Schizophrenia Research Program Partnership and the Anxiety and Depression Research Initiative. For more information, contact the MNN Office at (T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca Presented in co-operation with University of Manitoba Clinical Neuroscience Rounds Kelly Jorundson Executive Assistant 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 Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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MNN Seminar Reminder - note that the talk will be at 2pm Theatre B
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 21 Feb '13

21 Feb '13

Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar Series - DR. DEREK VAN DER KOOY Friday, February 22nd, 2013 | 2:00 Location: Theatre B, Basic Sciences Bldg. Bannatyne Campus Topic: Where Brains Come From Dr. Derek van der Kooy is Professor - Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto For more information, please see attached notice. 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 <mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> OR kjorund(a)yahoo.ca <mailto:kjorund@yahoo.ca>

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upcoming talks & student lunch
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 20 Feb '13

20 Feb '13

Couple reminders..... Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar Series - DR. DEREK VAN DER KOOY Friday, February 22nd, 2013 | 2:00 noon Location: Theatre B, Basic Sciences Bldg. Bannatyne Campus Topic: Where Brains Come From Dr. Derek van der Kooy is Professor - Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto For more information, please see attached notice. ------------------------------------------- Edge of Science and Medicine Seminar Series - DR. DETLEY BOISON Monday, February 25, 2013 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM Location: Theatre B, Basic Sciences Bldg. Bannatyne Campus TOPIC: Therapeutic Epilepsy Research: Focus on Adenosine. **A STUDENT LUNCH*** WILL Follow at 1:15-2:15 PM in Pharmacology and Therapeutics Library, A229 Chown Building (please RSVP to raquel.nowlin(a)med.umanitoba.ca ASAP) Dr. Detlev Boison - Interim Dow Chair of Neurology & Director of Neurobiology Research Director of Basic and Translational Research, Legacy Research Institute Adjunct Professor - Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR For more information, please see attached notice. 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

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Goldowitz Seminar
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 14 Feb '13

14 Feb '13

/sent on behalf of Geoff Hicks..... Dear Colleagues, I want to bring your attention to a visiting professor seminar next week by Dr Dan Goldowitz (poster attached). Would be terrific if you could send the seminar notice out to your own email list. I have taken the liberty to include the faculty's neuroscience programs as "co-hosts," recognizing that his seminar may be of high interest to your research groups. Please also note, all trainees (and in particular those in your own programs) are invited to join later in the afternoon for a Developmental Biology class lecture on brain development and neuro-developmental diseases. This will be followed by a robust open discussion and plenty of time to interact with Dr Goldowitz. Dan has quite a full day, but please let me know if you would like to meet with him personally, and I'll be happy to make whatever arrangements I can. with best regards, Geoff Hicks, PhD Director, Regenerative Medicine University of Manitoba Office: 204-787-2133 Fax: 204-787-2190 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

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FW: Student Seminar/Lunch
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 12 Feb '13

12 Feb '13

please pass along to your neuroscience students.... Dear Neuroscience students, You are invited to attend a student lunch following the Edge of Science Seminar on Monday February 25, 2013. The Lunch will be held in the Pharmacology and Therapeutics Library A229 Chown Building at 1:15 pm. Please RSVP if you will be attending by Friday February 15, 2013. Please note: If you are planning to attend the lunch ,you are also required to attend the seminar. Best Regards, Raquel Nowlin Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics Faculty of Medicine University of Manitoba A203-753 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg MB R3T 0T6 Phone: 204-789-3520 Fax: 204-789-3932 Email: raquel.nowlin(a)med.umanitoba.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

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Neuroscience Seminar Series - Feb. 22nd
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 12 Feb '13

12 Feb '13

**Please note time/location change for this seminar. Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar Series Friday, February 22nd, 2013 | 2:00 pm Dr. Derek van der Kooy Professor Department of Molecular Genetics University of Toronto Topic: Where Brains Come From Location: Theatre B Derek van der Kooy served as Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Toronto from 1991 until 2002, when he became a Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics. Derek received a M.Sc. in Psychology at the University of British Columbia, and a Ph.D in Anatomy, first at Erasmus University in the Netherlands, and finishing in the Department of Anatomy at the University of Toronto. Dr. van der Kooy gained postdoctoral research experience at Cambridge University in England and at the Salk Institute in California. The van der Kooy lab works on various stem cell biology and developmental biology research projects; specifically, stem cells in organisms from Drosophila to humans. We produced the first report of stem cells in the adult mammalian eye, published in 2000 in Science. We also have isolated a rare stem cell from the adult mouse and human pancreas that can show extensive proliferation under defined conditions in vitro. Of interest to the lab is the lineage of neural stem cells from pluripotent embryonic stem cells, with relevance to the origin of the earliest neural stem cell in the developing embryo. ABSTRACT: One of the few neurobiological facts not anticipated by Cajal is the existence of neural stem cells in the embryonic and adult mammalian brain that can produce new neurons in the adult brain (new neurons first shown by Altman). The earliest mammalian neural stem cells differentiate from pluripotent embryonic stem cells. These primitive neural stem cells emerge in response to LIF and have a wider non-neural phenotypic potential than later neural stem cells. By embryonic day 8.5 in mouse, true FGF2 dependent neural stem cells emerge and by embryonic day 14 they have given rise to copies of themselves and to EGF dependent neural stem cells. The separate FGF2 and EGF dependent neural stem cells increase greatly in numbers later in neurogenesis, but by E14 appear identical to adult neural stem cells. The adult mammalian neural stem cells are mostly quiescent, dividing asymmetrically only once every few weeks. Mouse embryonic stem (ES) cells cultured in low cell density, completely defined media adopt a neural identity. Using a clonal colony-forming assay, we identify the novel primitive neural stem cell stage as a component of neural lineage specification (this cell is similar to the one we isolate from the early embryo), which is negatively regulated by TGFb-related signaling. These results are consistent with a default mechanism for neural fate specification. Primitive neural stem cells are formed directly from single ES cells in a LIF-dependent manner, express multiple neural precursor markers and give rise to neurons and glia. Moreover, in vivo mouse chimera experiments reveal that these primitive ES-derived neural stem cells have a broad range of neural and non-neural lineage potential. These results support a model whereby definitive neural stem cell formation is preceded by a primitive neural stem cell stage during neural lineage commitment. Most recently, we have found that the LIF-dependent, primitive neural stem cells persist in adult organisms and can repopulate a depleted definitive neural stem cell pool in the adult. For more information, contact the MNN Office at (T) 235.3939 or email: mnn(a)sbrc.ca Presented in co-operation with University of Manitoba Clinical Neuroscience Rounds 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 From: Krystyna Kruczek [mailto:KKruczek@exchange.hsc.mb.ca] Sent: February 12, 2013 10:48 AM To: Kelly Jorundson Subject: FW: Neuroscience Seminar Series - Feb. 22nd Hi Kelly, I am sending out the notice for February 22nd Neuroscience Rounds as Marie is away. Can you email me the information I need on the Neuroscience Seminar Series for that day? Thanks. Krys Kruczek Administrative Assistant to, Neil Berrington, MMed, FRCS, FCS (SA) Assistant Professor Head - Section of Neurosurgery Phone: 204-787-7261 Fax: 204-787-3851 Email: KKruczek(a)exchange.hsc.mb.ca P Please consider the environment before printing this email From: Marie Field Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 9:39 AM To: Krystyna Kruczek Subject: Neuroscience Seminar Series Hi Krys, I receive info re the Neuroscience Seminar Series from: 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 I appreciate you contacting her for the February 22nd info and for sending out the Neuroscience Rounds notice while I am away. _______________________________ Marie Field Education Coordinator Dermatology, Infectious Diseases, Neurology and Physician Assistant Program Department of Internal Medicine University of Manitoba GF328, Health Sciences Centre Tel: (204) 787-8624 l Fax: (204) 787-4528 mfield(a)hsc.mb.ca

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