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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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FW: To arrange a meeting
by Chris Anderson 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Dear All, Please see below and respond to Dr. Ozturk if interested. Thank you. 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 From: Arzu Ozturk Sent: July 30, 2014 5:34 PM To: Chris Anderson Subject: To arrange a meeting Dear Dr. Christopher Anderson, I have been working with Dr. Geoff Hicks for FASD research project and enjoyed learning in depth of brain development and neurodegenerative disease. I am looking for potential position(s) as a research associate and/or project manager to carry on a given challenging projects and/or to allow me to use my expertise in research on neurodegenerative disease. Post-doctoral experience on multi-disciplinary fields; 1. Identification of non-coding RNA targets of RNA binding protein FUS, and their role in vivo and modulation of direct targets in generated animal mouse model system related to human disease and cancer 2. Development of novel gene targeting and tagging techniques to generate knock-out and conditional, and GFPs, mCherry, Biotin-tagged gene of interest of transgenic animal model system for molecular signaling pathways in immune response and cancer progression. 3. Specializing from manipulation of mouse stem cell (mSCs), induced pluripotent stem cell (miPS) and embryonic body formation (mEB) to construction and design of large scale vector construction system using latest recombineering technology tools Undertook PhD at Department of Physiology, U of MANITOBA. I specialized on gene regulation to dissect mechanisms of regulatory factors involved in rPlacental Lactogen II gene regulation and expression during placental development using molecular biology, proteomics and generation of transgenic mice model system in vivo Completed M.Sc. at Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, U of AKDENIZ. I was specialized as a human cytogeneticist on diagnosis of structural chromosome analysis in blood and bone marrow associated disease and cancer as well as breast and lung cancer. In parallele, I took a role in establishment of protocols and methods to advance the pre-clinical screening applications (diagnostics). In addition, I worked as clinical geneticist in medical research. My profession practice includes; - Hands on extensive expertise in gene editing/modification tools and manipulation of any given protein and non-protein coding genes - Performing cellular, molecular biology, proteomics and stem cell technologies - Generation and phenotyping of transgenic mice - Design and planning proposals and literature analysis - Grant writing and reviewing (including fellowship proposals) - Conducting clinical and basic research projects, and complies with the anticipated time line - Managing members of a given research team, training and supervising students - Eager to learn and establish new protocols and efficiency in independent work I have generated a number of transgenic mice that can be utilized for future and I would like to explore the potential use of them if applicable. I would be very glad to have the opportunity to meet. I attached my CV if you would consider to interview. Thank you for your time and looking forward to hear from you. Best regards Arzu Ozturk Aptekmann Research Associate Dr. Geoff Hicks' lab University of Manitoba Regenerative Medicine Program arzu.ozturk(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:molly.pind@med.umanitoba.ca> Tel-lab: 204-318-5288 Cell: 204-881-1416

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REMINDER: Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Public & Scientific Lectures July 24-25, 2014
by Kelly Jorundson 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Everyone is invited...... 2014 Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Award Soroku Yagihashi Professor & Head, Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Japan Public Lecture: Diabetes as a specific disease of the islet. A journey around the islet of Langerhans. Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 12:00 Noon Room 500 John Buhler Research Centre Scientific Lecture: Pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy. New theories beyond hyperglycemia. Friday, July 25, 2014 at 12:00 Noon Room 500 John Buhler Research Centre For more information, please contact: Dr. Paul Fernyhough e: pfernyhough(a)sbrc.ca<mailto:pfernyhough@sbrc.ca> or t: 204.235.3692 About the Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Award: Samuel Weiner was a European immigrant who became a successful Winnipeg entrepreneur. He was the proprietor of several movie houses in Winnipeg's famous "North End." Best remembered of these were the Starland, the Colonial and the Regent. Mr. Weiner was keenly interested in research. He died in 1960 and left $15,000 to the University of Manitoba. In 1968 the Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Award and its terms of reference were approved by the University Senate. The endowment was recapitalized from interest to allow for annual awards. The first award was made in 1980. For more information on the Samuel Weiner Distinguished Visitor Award and other research support programs, contact:Office of the Vice President (Research & International) 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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2014 Nick Shepel Student Travel Award Recipients
by Kelly Jorundson 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

The purpose of this fund is to recognize young investigators (graduate students within the Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba) by providing an award to support travel costs associated with the applicant's attendance at a national/international conference where the applicant presents a poster or oral presentation. I am pleased to announce the winners for the 2014 competition. Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to receive the 2014 Nick Shepel Travel Award. - Thatchawan Thanasupawat - Adam Hogan-Cann - Emily Schartner Each student will receive $400 to be used towards a scientific conference where they will be responsible for a poster/oral presentation. /sent on behalf of Paul Fernyhough Director - Division of Neurodegenerative Disorders, St. Boniface Hospital Research Professor - Departments of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Physiology University of Manitoba 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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Samuel Weiner Distinguished Lecturer - July 24-25, 2014
by Kelly Jorundson 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

Everyone is invited to the ... Samuel Weiner Distinguished Lecturer - Professor Soroku Yagihashi Professor Soroku Yagihashi Professor & Head, Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Japan Research & Public Lectures: Public Lecture will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 12:00 Noon Room 500 John Buhler Research Centre, 715 McDermot Avenue TOPIC: Diabetes as a specific disease of the islet. A journey around the islet of Langerhans. Scientific Lecture will be held on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 12:00 Noon Room 500 John Buhler Research Centre, 715 McDermot Avenue TOPIC: Pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy. New theories beyond hyperglycemia. For more information contact: Paul Fernyhough e: pfernyhough(a)sbrc.ca or t: 204.235.3692 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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Samuel Weiner Visiting Lecturer - Professor Soroku Yagihashi
by Kelly Jorundson 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Everyone is invited! Seminar Series Samuel Weiner Distinguished Lecturer Professor Soroku Yagihashi Professor & Head, Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki University, Japan Public Lecture will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 12:00 Noon Room 500 John Buhler Research Centre TOPIC: Diabetes as a specific disease of the islet. A journey around the islet of Langerhans. Scientific Lecture will be held on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 12:00 Noon Room 500 John Buhler Research Centre TOPIC: Pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy. New theories beyond hyperglycemia. For more information contact Paul Fernyhough e: pfernyhough(a)sbrc.ca or t: 204.235.3692 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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Notice of Graduate Student Course Offerings
by Kelly Jorundson 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Notice of Graduate Course Offerings "Fundamentals of Neuroscience I" IMED 7101 (fall 2014) and "Fundamentals of Neuroscience II" IMED 7102 (winter 2015) These are two interdisciplinary 3 credit hour graduate student courses held at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Bannatyne Campus Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Physiology Conference Room, 431 BMSB 4th Floor, Basic Medical Sciences Building, Faculty of Health Sciences Campus Fundamentals of Neuroscience I = IMED 7101 - runs from September - December, 2014 Fundamentals of Neuroscience II = IMED 7102 - runs from January - April, 2015 Registration is open to all graduate students enrolled in any Faculty/School/Department interested in Neuroscience from the Fort Garry or Bannatyne Campuses, and the St. Boniface Research Centre. For more information contact: Dr. Brent Fedirchuk (Course Director) brent(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca<mailto:brent@scrc.umanitoba.ca> 204.789.3762 /sent on behalf of Brent Fedirchuk, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba 745 Bannatyne Avenue; Rm 410 BMSB Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 CANADA tel (204) 789-3762 fax (204) 789-3934 www.scrc.umanitoba.ca<http://www.scrc.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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Travel Awards
by Chris Anderson 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

This is the last day for application for travel awards for the 2014 SFN meeting in Washington. So far we have very few applications. If you submitted an abstract and are a graduate student or a postdoctoral fellow and are interested, please see below. I can extend the deadline by a day if you need a little extra time: The Society for Neuroscience is offering its Chapters opportunities to complete for travel awards to attend the2014 annual meeting in Washington. Awards are offered to students and postdoctoral fellows. Please submit the materials they ask for below to wcsn(a)sbrc.ca<mailto:wcsn@sbrc.ca> by June 17 if you are interested. We will forward the top application in each category to the SFN. Thanks! Nomination Materials: * Completed Graduate Student<http://www.sfn.org/%7E/media/SfN/Documents/Member%20Resources/Chapter%20Tra…> or Postdoctoral Trainee<http://www.sfn.org/%7E/media/SfN/Documents/Member%20Resources/Chapter%20Tra…> application; * Copy of the abstract submitted for the SfN annual meeting; * A one-page letter of recommendation from the nominee's mentor/advisor commenting on the nominee's contributions to neuroscience research; * Applicant's biosketch<http://www.sfn.org/%7E/media/SfN/Documents/Member%20Resources/Chapter%20Tra…> (no more than two pages; visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/biosketchsample.pdf for further guidelines). Chris Anderson Chapter President

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MNN Website Development
by Chris Anderson 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

Dear All, As you know, we established to Manitoba Neuroscience Network as an offshoot of the Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience to enhance interaction among scientists with research interests in the neurosciences. However, the intent was also to leverage the network as a tool to establish an identity for neuroscience research at the University of Manitoba that is currently largely non-existent. I and others have been told over and over that when outsiders, including potential recruits, search "neuroscience" and "umanitoba," there is no useful output. This makes it seem as though we do not do meaningful neuroscience research in Manitoba despite the truth that we have neurosciences PI's approaching 50! I think we can remedy that very nicely by building a virtual institute with a high-quality, updated, visually pleasing website that features the full breadth of our neurosciences research interests and capabilities. This endeavour was, in fact, near the top of the priority list built by network members at the first scientific meeting during breakout sessions. I would like to make it happen now. To get this going, I would like to assemble a committee of a few network members to decide on content, design, brand and a way to proceed. I know that there are members who are well-suited for this. Perhaps you would consider lending some time to this. If you are interested in contributing to this process, please contact the Chapter at wcsn(a)sbrc.ca<mailto:wcsn@sbrc.ca>. Thank you. Chris Anderson President, Winnipeg Chapter, Society for Neuroscience Director, Manitoba Neuroscience Network

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Grad Course Announcement
by Kelly Jorundson 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

Dear all, Please see attached course announcement. It is planned that this course will be held during 2014/2015 academic year. Please contact Hugo Bergen directly for more information. /sent on behalf of Hugo Bergen, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences [cid:image001.jpg@01CF8720.4ECE2630] Dept. of Human Anatomy & Cell Science 745 Bannatyne Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0J9 Tel: 204-789-3788 Fax: 204-789-3920 Hugo.Bergen(a)med.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Hugo.Bergen@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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