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BME Seminar Thursday May 8 -- functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) for Brain Imaging
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 06 May '14

06 May '14

Everyone is invited! BME seminar - Younes Rakhsani M.Sc. Date: Thursday, May 8, 2014 Time: 4:00-5:00 PM Location: E2-330 Engineering Building, Fort Gary Campus Speaker: Younes Rakhsani M.Sc. Title: functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) for Brain Imaging Some refreshment will be provided for after the seminar. To see the list of next scheduled BME seminars, please see here: http://umanitoba.ca/biomedical_engineering/courses/bme_seminars.html <http://umanitoba.ca/biomedical_engineering/courses/bme_seminars.html> Abstract of the talk Noninvasive measurements of blood volume and blood oxygenation changes in tissue is possible using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) with high temporal resolution. Diffuse optical imaging (DOI) is inexpensive and portable compared to other vascular imaging modalities such as MRI or positron emission tomography (PET). One of the advantages of the DOS systems is that they are portable, so it provides the ability to measure cerebral blood oxygenation, volume, or flow using portable instrumentation. DOS can be used for different types of bedside monitoring. Using multi-channel DOS and DOI systems, optical brain imaging can be applied to various psychology functional tests in adults, children, and more recently infants. In this presentation I am going to talk about optical properties of the brain, basic types of NIRS systems, fNIRS signal processing and applications of NIRS. Also, I will talk about the CW-NIRS system that we have built in our lab and its results. Short Bio of the speaker Younes received his B.Sc., and first M.Sc. in Electrical engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology and Tehran University, respectively. Currently, he is enrolled in the M.Sc. BME program at U of Manitoba with focus on fNIRS design, implementation and evaluation. /sent on behalf of Chris Anderson Chris M. Anderson, President - Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 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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MNN Visiting Speaker - Dr. Jerry Silver May 16 2014 12 Noon
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 05 May '14

05 May '14

Everyone is invited to attend! Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar Series - Dr. Jerry Silver Friday, May 16, 2014 | 12:00 Noon Theatre B - Basic Med Sciences Bldg. Dr. Jerry Silver <http://neurowww.cwru.edu/faculty/silver/index> Professor - Department of Neurosciences Case Western Reserve University Topic: Functional regeneration into and beyond the glial scar Biosketch: Dr. Silver is currently a Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and adjunct Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Silver received his Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve in 1974, with further post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School. He is recognized internationally for his long lasting research in the field of regeneration, spinal cord injury and paralysis. Dr. Silver is the recipient of several prestigious awards/recognitions including: * Herbert S. Steuer Memorial Award (1974) * Ameritec Prize for significant accomplishments toward a cure for paralysis (2003) * Christopher Reeve-Joan Irvine Research Medal (2003), for critical contributions that may lead to the promotion of repair of the damaged spinal cord * Jacob Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award (2004 , that recognizes a select group of NIH grantees with seminal contributions to their field of neuroscience * Erica Nader Award (2008), for breakthrough research in the field of spinal cord injury * Member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (2011) Dr. Silver has served on a number of editorial boards including the journals Glia, The Journal of Neurocytology, Developmental Neurobiology, The Journal of Neuroscience and Experimental Neurology (where he is a Section Editor). He regularly reviews articles for over 35 high impact journals and he reviews grants for 18 national and international organizations. He has served on a variety of NIH study sections since 1982 including the Neurobiology Review Group, Neurology B2, The Visual Sciences C Study Section, and the Clinical Neurology, Neurotransmitters and Transplantation Study Section. He serves as a regular member of the Scientific Advisory Council of the Christopher Reeve Foundation and of the Scientific Board of the International Spinal Research Trust (England). He has served as lead or senior author on more than 160 publications. A brief synopsis of Dr. Silver's work: Over the past several decades, Dr. Silver has concentrated his research efforts learning whether molecules that glia produce after spinal cord injury may play a major role in blocking regeneration. Of particular interest, the chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans (CSPGs), were first discovered by the Silver's lab in the early 1990's to be involved in impeding regeneration. His lab has pioneered the use of the CSPG degrading enzyme chondroitinase to reveal the important role of the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) sugar chains. Dr. Silver's lab has shown that adult nerve cells could regenerate their axons with high efficiency and at high rates of speed even in fully degenerating white matter and even at long chronic stages after injury, challenging long held beliefs that this was impossible. Currently, his research focuses on the regenerative approaches that target the CSPG receptors. These receptors identified originally by his laboratory may hold the key for enhancing regeneration after Spinal Cord Injury. 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 Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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2014 WCSN Membership Dues
by Kelly Jorundson 02 May '14

02 May '14

Dear all, The 2014 online membership form is now available. If you are not already a member of the Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience (WCSN), we encourage you to join today. Click here<http://sfn-manitoba.ca/about.html> to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member . 2014 Fee Schedule: *Membership fees are for the calendar year (January-December). Faculty, Professionals $60.00 Postdocs, Residents, Technicians, Research Associates $30.00 Students $15.00 All-inclusive Lab Rate $100.00 To pay your 2014 membership dues, please complete the WCSN Membership Application<http://sfn-manitoba.ca/application/> . Payment methods include: credit card, cheque, and FOAP. If you are paying by cheque, please make payment to: St. Boniface Hospital c/o Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience R4046 - 351 Tache Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 Regards, Chris Anderson President - Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 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<mailto:kjorund@sbrc.ca> OR Kelly.jorundson(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.jorundson@med.umanitoba.ca> Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca<http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca>

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Post-doc position available in Dr. Ole Kiehn's lab, Sweden
by Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

Dear All, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Systems Neuroscience - In Kiehn lab A postdoc position is available in the Mammalian Locomotor Laboratory, at the Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, in Stockholm, Sweden in Kiehn lab. ( http://www.neuro.ki.se/kiehnlab/ <http://www.neuro.ki.se/kiehnlab/> ) The laboratory is offering a creative and international environment, focusing on functional operation and molecular logic of neural networks controlling movements. We are using an area of experimental approaches including molecular mouse genetics, imaging, optogenetics, electrophysiology and anatomy to decipher the function of the locomotor networks mammalian spinal cord and brain We are looking for an outstanding researcher that has extensive experience with electrophysiology/imaging either in vitro or in vivo. Candidates ideally have a PhD degree in systems neuroscience. It is an advantage also to have insights in mouse genetic and molecular biology. The candidate must be able to work in an integrated team. Strong dedication to science is an absolute requirement. The candidate must be fluent in English. Contact Ole Kiehn; Professor Department of Neuroscience The Karolinska Institute Retziusväg 8 171777, Stockholm Sweden 46 70685782 Email: Ole.Kiehn(a)ki.se Karolinska Institute is one of the world´s leading medical universities. Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute has selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine. Ole Kiehn, Professor Mammalian Locomotor Lab Department of Neuroscience The Karolinska Institute Retziusväg 8 17177 Stockholm Sweden 46 852483951 46706857821 /sent on behalf of/ Dr. Larry Jordan Spinal Cord Research Centre College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Department of Physiology 409 - 745 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0J9 Tel: 204-789-3770 Fax: 204-789-3934 E-mail: office(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca Website: www.scrc.umanitoba.ca <http://www.scrc.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 Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca

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Neuroscience Outresearch
by Kelly Jorundson 17 Apr '14

17 Apr '14

Dear Colleagues, I am so pleased to be the new Director of Outreach for our chapter, and I would like to thank Chris for giving me the opportunity to serve the neuroscience community in this way. As Chris has mentioned, our primary goal is to develop a consistent and meaningful program of outreach over the next several years. You will be hearing from me about our initiatives over the next several months. Engagement from neuroscientists at all levels will be key to the success of these programs, and I hope that you will consider participating. Our first project is to develop a Neuroscience Speaker's Bureau - a directory of neuroscientists who are willing to give public talks on neuroscience-related topics. This directory will be available to the public on the chapter website. At this time, we are compiling the names of interested individuals, and we will then contact you to build your profile. Once the directory is completed, we will then advertise it to attract groups who are interested in hosting speakers. At present, there is no time commitment on your part. Your participation just indicates that you are willing to be listed in the directory and make public presentations if invited to do so (please note that you are not obligated to accept speaking engagements if they do not fit your schedule). Please respond to Kelly's original email if you would like to be included. I look forward to working with all of you to enhance neuroscience awareness in our community. Best wishes, 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 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> 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 OR Kelly.jorundson(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.jorundson@med.umanitoba.ca> Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca<http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca>

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Neuroscience Outreach
by Kelly Jorundson 17 Apr '14

17 Apr '14

Dear Neuroscientists, As you know, one of the primary responsibilities of the Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience is community outreach. The Chapter has been involved in Brain Awareness week and has given awards for neuroscience projects in school science fairs, among other initiatives recently. Our goal, however, is to gain a more consistent and meaningful outreach presence overall. To help achieve this goal, Dr. Sari Hannila has generously agreed to be the Director of Outreach for the Chapter. She has several initiatives planned and you will see emails from her from time to time describing them. One of her first plans is to develop a roster of scientists who would be willing to give public outreach presentations. Once the list is compiled, she will ask for specific information so she can prepare the roster for 'marketing' and posting on the Winnipeg Chapter website. If you would like to be on the outreach speaker roster, please reply to this email. Many thanks, Sari Hannila and Chris Anderson 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 OR Kelly.jorundson(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.jorundson@med.umanitoba.ca> Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca<http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca>

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Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar - Apr 25th - CANCELLED
by Kelly Jorundson 11 Apr '14

11 Apr '14

Dear All, Please note that the Manitoba Neuroscience Network Seminar scheduled for Apr 25th at 9am has been CANCELLED. Kelly 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 OR Kelly.jorundson(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.jorundson@med.umanitoba.ca> Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca<http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca>

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REGISTRATION OPEN - Manitoba Neuroscience Network 5th Annual Scientific Meeting - Gimli, MB JUNE 24-25, 2014
by Kelly Jorundson 10 Apr '14

10 Apr '14

[mnn2014_header_a]<http://www.sbrc.ca/mnn2014> REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Registration deadline: June 6th, 2014 Dear all: We are pleased to advise that the Manitoba Neuroscience Network's 5th Annual Scientific Meeting<http://www.sbrc.ca/mnn2014> is now OPEN for registration. The two-day retreat style meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th - Wednesday, June 25th, 2014 will be held at the Lakeview Resort & Conference Centre<http://www.lakeviewhotels.com/hotels/gimli/>, Gimli MB. Please note that the meeting is open to FACULTY only. The aim of the meeting is about providing a forum for new investigators, as well as about forging links between neuroscientists in Winnipeg. There will be a format that will encourage discussion between researchers from different pillars, with a plan to identify teams for future applications to CIHR. Another aim of the meeting is to inform the neuroscience community of future strategies and to give background on the role of the Kleysen Institute. One such example will be to generate discussion about the formation of a neuroscience graduate program. A preliminary program is available online. Regards, Paul Fernyhough Meeting Chair 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> Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca<http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca>

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REGISTRATION OPEN - Manitoba Neuroscience Network 5th Annual Scientific Meeting - Gimli, MB
by Kelly Jorundson 10 Apr '14

10 Apr '14

[mnn2014_header_a]<http://www.sbrc.ca/mnn2014> REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Registration deadline: June 6th, 2014 Dear all: We are pleased to advise that the Manitoba Neuroscience Network's 5th Annual Scientific Meeting<http://www.sbrc.ca/mnn2014> is now OPEN for registration. The two-day retreat style meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 26th - Wednesday, June 27th, 2014 will be held at the Lakeview Resort & Conference Centre<http://www.lakeviewhotels.com/hotels/gimli/>, Gimli MB. Please note that the meeting is open to FACULTY only. The aim of the meeting is about providing a forum for new investigators, as well as about forging links between neuroscientists in Winnipeg. There will be a format that will encourage discussion between researchers from different pillars, with a plan to identify teams for future applications to CIHR. Another aim of the meeting is to inform the neuroscience community of future strategies and to give background on the role of the Kleysen Institute. One such example will be to generate discussion about the formation of a neuroscience graduate program. A preliminary program is available online. Regards, Paul Fernyhough Meeting Chair 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> Website: www.sfn-manitoba.ca<http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca>

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Seminar - Friday NOON
by Kelly Jorundson 09 Apr '14

09 Apr '14

Seminar Series Everyone is invited! <https://webmail.med.umanitoba.ca/owa/redir.aspx?C=IrlzhLWFGkKCxWg1WLh1MJbgK…> Date: Friday, April 11, 2014. Time: 12:00 Noon Location: ** Pharmacology and Therapeutics Library A229 Chown Bldg.** **Video-conferenced to R1002 SBRC Dr. Jean-Eric Ghia Assistant Professor Immunology University of Manitoba Topic: Crosstalk between the brain and the gut in controlling experimental gut inflammation 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 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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