I want to provide an update about when abstracts and registrations will be accepted for the Manitoba Neuroscience Network annual scientific meeting, taking place June 16, 2017. In past years we have opened the meeting website in March. There is a delay this year because we are in the process of launching a new MNN website. Phase 1 of the website will handle SFN Winnipeg Chapter memberships and all logistics associated with the MNN annual meeting. Phase 2 will launch subsequently and will contain a rich array of content, including profiles of MNN scientists - more details about that later.

PHASE 1 is expected to launch this week or early next week. When it does, we will make an announcement. There should be plenty of time to register and submit abstracts. The ABSTRACT DEADLINE will be May 16, 2017 and the online REGISTRATION DEADLINE will be June 5, 2017. As always, reduced registration rates are available for members of the SFN Winnipeg Chapter. You will be able to become a 2017 member using the new website.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, and don't forget to encourage applications by May 1 for our new MNN awards - NANCY HETTIE CLARK TRAINEE TRAVEL AWARDS and the VIKTOR HAVLICEK MEMORIAL NEUROSCIENCE LECTURESHIP.

Thank you.

Chris Anderson MNN Director