The Winnipeg Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience http://www.sfn-manitoba.ca/ is presenting a scientific seminar and public presentation by renowned Neurologist and Multiple Sclerosis researcher, Dr. Jack Antel. The seminars are part of Brain Awareness Week 2011 and will be held on Wednesday March 16, 7 pm, at St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre (public presentation) and Thursday March 17 at 1:00 in Theatre B (scientific seminar). All are invited to both sessions. Please consider attending. Details as follows:

International Brain Awareness Week

Dr. Jack Antel, MD Neurologist - Clinical Research Unit Montreal Neurological Institute & Hospital

Research Lecture: "Mechanisms of Tissue Injury and Repair in Multiple Sclerosis"

Thursday, March 17th, 2011 1:00 - 2:00pm Theatre B, Basic Medical Sciences Bldg. Bannatyne Campus, University of Manitoba

Coffee reception to follow in J.A. Hildes Concourse

Click here to download pdf poster http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/pharmacology/media/2_baw2011_lettersize_poster.pdf

Public Presentation: "Progress in Multiple Sclerosis Research: Preventing the Damage and Promoting Repair"

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 7:00pm - 8:00pm Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium St. Boniface Hospital Research, 351 Taché Avenue Free Admission - Coffee Reception to follow

Please contact The Winnipeg Chapter Society for Neuroscience for further details at 235.3939

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