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Request for Nominations - Hilary Kaufman Lerner Memorial Fund
by RFHS Graduate Studies 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS Establishment of the Hilary Kaufman Lerner Memorial Fund and Initiation of the HKL Fund Grants Program for Student Research-Trainees in the area of multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating disorders The Fund The Fund has been established in memory of Hilary Kaufman Lerner who died in 2016 of complications associated with a decades-long, progressively debilitating, course of multiple sclerosis that she bore with courage and unstinting determination. Friends and family have contributed to an endowment fund to provide grants to student research trainees in aid of research and advanced studies on multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating disorders. The Grants Program * The HKL Fund Grants Program is designed to assist grant recipients to defray out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in undertaking his or her activities in research or advanced studies. These may include expenses related to special: special materials and supplies; fees of various kinds (e.g. access to scholarly materials, courses beyond the usual course of study; registration at scientific conferences). * Granted funds may also be used to defray travel expenses incurred in attending conferences at which the student trainee will be making a presentation; or in visiting other centres to learn a new technique or collaborate. * To be eligible for grants from the Fund, student research-trainees must be undertaking or planning to undertake research or advanced studies under the aegis of one or more Colleges of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Manitoba. Note: College of Dentistry students must be nominated by a faculty member or supervisor from the College of Medicine, Nursing Pharmacy or Rehabilitation Sciences. * The areas of research and study involved may, without limitation, include phenomena at the molecular, cellular, clinical, population or health system level * Candidacy for a grant from the Fund will be based on nomination by a faculty member or supervisor who is an academic member of a College or Colleges under whose aegis the nominee's research or studies are to take place, or are already taking place. * Nominations require the written approval or endorsement of the relevant Colleges Nominations for a grant from the fund, tenable as of January 2019, are being requested. Nominations should be submitted no later than October 22, 2018 to Dr. Kevin Coombs at: Kevin M. Coombs, PhD Professor, Medical Microbiology, and Assistant Dean (Research), Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Room A203 Chown Building University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 204-789-3898 kevin.coombs(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kevin.coombs@umanitoba.ca> Jessica Fraser Assistant to Dr. Hope Anderson, Vice-Dean, Rady Facutly of Health Sciences Graduate Studies, [cid:image001.jpg@01D39085.8E292E70]<http://tissueengineering.ca/www.umanitoba.ca> 753 McDermot Avenue, Room A202 Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Phone: (204) 789-3402 rfhsgradstudies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rfhsgradstudies@umanitoba.ca>

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WORKSHOP: "Microscopy, Optics and Imaging"
by RFHS Graduate Studies 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

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FW: Workshop: Microscopy, Optics and Imaging November 5-9, 2018
by Wendy Bencharski 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

Please see the attached workshop notice: "Microscopy, Optics, and Imaging" taking place November 5-9, 2018. This course is for beginners and those that intend to refresh their knowledge. Thank you, Wendy Wendy Bencharski Administrative Assistant Research Institute In Oncology and Hematology (RIOH) Cell Biology CancerCare Manitoba ON5008-675 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3E 0V9 204-787-2137 wbencharski(a)cancercare.mb.ca<mailto:wbencharski@cancercare.mb.ca>

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Reminder | Rappel : CIHR Information Session for Students on Awards in Health Research | Séance d'information sur les bourses pour les étudiants en recherche en santé des IRSC
by Jessica Fraser 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

Le français suit Hello, It is our pleasure to announce that once again this year, CIHR will be offering interactive information sessions to students and institution staff about CIHR award programs, including relevant policies, tips for applicants and guidelines on how to submit an application. The sessions will allow participants to be connected and discussions will be supported with a view of a PowerPoint presentation. Institutions are encouraged to facilitate a location where all students can attend the session together; however, students may register individually. Access to a computer with internet connection is required to access the session and view the PowerPoint presentation. Questions will be directed to CIHR via the webinar chat function. If you or your institution are interested in participating in one of these sessions (approximate duration is 2 hours), please access our website<http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45096.html> to register for the session in the language of your choice: Date, Time & Duration Language Session · September 11, 2018 · Time: 11:00am, EDT · Duration : 2 hours English · September 12, 2018 · Time: 11:00am, EDT · Duration : 2 hours French We also encourage you to distribute copies of the attached posters within your institution. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Eric Borbey Coordinator, Awards, Program Design and Delivery Branch Canadian Institutes of Health Research / Government of Canada Awards-Bourses(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca<mailto:Awards-Bourses@cihr-irsc.gc.ca> / TEL : 613-960-6219 Coordonnateur, Bourses, Direction de la Conception et exécution des programmes Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada / Gouvernement du Canada Awards-Bourses(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca<mailto:Awards-Bourses@cihr-irsc.gc.ca> / TÉL : 613-960-6219 Bonjour, Il nous fait plaisir d'annoncer qu'encore une fois cette année, les IRSC offriront des sessions d'information pour les étudiants et les employés des établissements au sujet des programmes de bourses de formation des IRSC, incluant politiques pertinentes, conseils pour les candidats et lignes directrices pour soumettre une demande. Ces séances permettront aux participants d'assister et de participer à la discussion qui sera appuyée par une présentation PowerPoint. Les établissements sont encouragés à fournir l'accès à un emplacement où tous les participants pourront assister à la session dans un même endroit. Cependant, les participants peuvent aussi s'inscrire individuellement. L'accès à un ordinateur avec une connexion Internet est requis afin de joindre la séance et visualiser la présentation PowerPoint. Les questions seront adressées aux IRSC via la fonction de «chat» du webinaire. Si vous et/ou votre établissement désirez participer à l'un de ces séminaires (durée anticipée de 2 heures), veuillez accéder à notre site web<http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/f/45096.html> afin de vous inscrire à la séance de votre langue de préférence : Date, heure et durée Langue de la session * 11 septembre 2018 * Heure: 11h00, HNE * Durée : 2 heures Anglais * 12 septembre 2018 * Heure: 11h00, HNE * Duration : 2 heures Français Nous vous encourageons également à distribuer des exemplaires des affiches incluses en pièces jointes à l'intérieur de votre établissement. N'hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous si vous avez des questions. Cordialement, Eric Borbey Coordinator, Awards, Program Design and Delivery Branch Canadian Institutes of Health Research / Government of Canada Awards-Bourses(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca<mailto:Awards-Bourses@cihr-irsc.gc.ca> / TEL : 613-960-6219 Coordonnateur, Bourses, Direction de la Conception et exécution des programmes Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada / Gouvernement du Canada Awards-Bourses(a)cihr-irsc.gc.ca<mailto:Awards-Bourses@cihr-irsc.gc.ca> / TÉL : 613-960-6219

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2018 Discovery Day in Health Sciences at U of M - CALL FOR PRESENTERS
by Jessica Fraser 26 Jul '18

26 Jul '18

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Discovery Day in Health Sciences University of Manitoba Friday, November 9, 2018 CALL FOR PRESENTERS – PLEASE CIRCULATE AMONGST YOUR COLLEAGUES Hi Dr. Nickerson: We are pleased to once again partner with the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences in offering Manitoba high school students and teachers the opportunity to explore careers in medicine and other sciences. We are looking for dynamic presenters to join us in this exciting outreach initiative to educate, inspire and encourage curious minds. The objective of the day is to get students thinking outside the box and to spark their interest in considering a future career in the health sciences. Our formal letter of invitation with further details is attached, along with the day’s agenda and editable PDF forms. We invite all faculty, technicians, clinicians, residents and grad/undergrad students interested in taking part. While formal letters have now been emailed to all department heads within the Faculty of Health Sciences, your support in circulating this invitation amongst your colleagues/students and encouraging participation would also be greatly appreciated SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Questions and completed forms can be directed to my attention via email. With thanks for your time and consideration, Janice Janice McNorgan Information Systems and Program Coordinator | Coordonnatrice, Systèmes d'information et Programmes Canadian Medical Hall of Fame | Le Temple de la renommée médicale canadienne 202-267 Dundas Street, London ON N6A 1H2 | office: 519.488.2003 ext. 6111 | fax: 519.488.2999 Honouring Excellence. Preserving History. Connecting Generations. Be inspired. Explore the stories of our Laureates www.cdnmedhall.org/laureates<http://www.cdnmedhall.org/laureates>

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Distinguished Lecture - "The 10, 000 PhDs Project" Today at noon
by Jessica Fraser 13 Jun '18

13 Jun '18

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Canadian Student Health Research Forum, June 11 - 15
by Jessica Fraser 07 Jun '18

07 Jun '18

[cid:image003.jpg@01D3FE46.06C50F60]Beyond LOL and OMG, take your networking to the next level! Social networking - imagine 3.5 X 102 grad students in the health sciences from Manitoba and across Canada... you got it - great networking potential. Get your name tag here<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018SymposiumRegistration> (register!) Scientific networking - imagine 3.5 X 102 research trainees, all strutting their best stuff ... putting it out there on posters and in print... and looking for someone who'll appreciate their Nobel thoughts... genius of an opportunity. Check out the abstracts<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/media/Master_2018_Ab…>! Career networking - imagine 3.5 X 102 research trailblazers interacting with CIHR magnates, Gairdner speakers<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/symposium.html> and AFMC (google that... clue: the C is for Canada) talent scouts pretending they're just judges... it's a shark tank! Check out<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/media/CSHRF_2018_Age…> the CIHR Career Development Workshop (Tuesday, June 12 afternoon) and the Professional Development Workshop (with Dr. R. Reithmeier, Thursday, June 13). The CSHRF (June 11 - 15) is all about networking... make it work for you! And please surf all the other good stuff<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/index.html>... all free! Enjoy! Ed Kroeger Coordinator, CSHRF

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Canadian Student Health Research Forum (CSHRF) June 11 - 15, 2018
by Jessica Fraser 30 May '18

30 May '18

[cid:2C3159E1-4EC5-4C29-AA44-73846E037A01]What is the CSHRF (and why should you care?)? The CSHRF<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/index.html> is a full-on, in-person connection-hack for student researchers in the health sciences. It’s aims: network, showcase and recognize excellence. Who? About 350 students (about an even split between Manitoba and beyond) connecting across departments, faculties and nationally with top academic leadership, funders and scientists. What? It’s an in-body meeting of minds and interests – social, without the "social media” construct… an actual connection-hack with food for the body and mind! How? See the <http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/cshrf_abstracts.html> abstracts<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/cshrf_abstracts.html> (note: these will be on-line on June 1) and the posters (Manitoba competition – June 11; National – June 13 – all in the Brodie) Mingle - meet the poster presenters Awards – cheer the presentations (<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/media/CSHRF_2018_Age…>Manitoba<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/media/CSHRF_2018_Age…> June 12; National<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/media/CSHRF_2018_Age…> June 14)… maybe pick up one yourself! Hear outstanding lectures – Drewry<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/lectures_luncheons.h…> (June 12), Distinguished Lecture<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/lectures_luncheons.h…> (June 13), Gairdner Symposium<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/symposium.html> (June 14) Attend workshops – <http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/lectures_luncheons.h…> CIHR Career Development Workshop<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/lectures_luncheons.h…> <http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/lectures_luncheons.h…> (June 12) and <http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/media/CSHRF_2018_Age…> Professional Development Workshop<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/media/CSHRF_2018_Age…> <http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/media/CSHRF_2018_Age…> (June 13) Take a tour – great way to meet others and add to your Winnipeg experience (hope you’ve registered). Connect with the <http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/symposium.html> Gairdner lecturers<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/symposium.html> And, with all this activity, you’re going to need food (it’s free, but please register<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018SymposiumRegistration>). Where? Here’s the schedule<http://umanitoba.ca/outreach/conferences/research_days/media/CSHRF_2018_Age…> Why? Don’t be a Sheldon! (and it’s all free – but please register<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018SymposiumRegistration> - get’s you a name tag… and that’s your ticket!) When? June 11 – 15, 2018 Enjoy!

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A Special Invitation
by Arnold Naimark 27 Apr '18

27 Apr '18

The University of Manitoba and the Gairdner Foundation are hosting a major International Conference on Canada and Global Public Health, an area in which our University is playing a leadership role and which we believe all of our students, especially those in the health sciences, should become familiar with. We have arranged for a certain number of places to be made available to allow students to attend as guests. Date: June 12 and 13, 2018 Place: Frederic Gaspard Theatre Basic Medical Sciences Building Bannatyne Campus If you wish to attend please notify us of your interest by contacting Stacie Ross at Stacie.Ross(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Stacie.Ross@umanitoba.ca> or 204-272-3123 as soon as you can since available spaces will be allotted to students in order of the precedence of the date of notification. For more information about the Conference visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/chs/department… Arnold Naimark (President Emeritus) Allan Ronald (Distinguished Professor Emeritus)

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FW: 3D, Spectral and Superresolution Imaging Work shop June 11 – 22, 2018
by Wendy Bencharski 11 Apr '18

11 Apr '18

From: Wendy Bencharski Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 8:30 AM To: Wendy Bencharski Subject: FW: 3D, Spectral and Superresolution Imaging Work shop June 11 – 22, 2018 Importance: Low From: med-biochem-supstaff-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:med-biochem-supstaff-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> [mailto:med-biochem-supstaff-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Philip Dufresne Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 4:35 PM To: med-biochem-academics(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:med-biochem-academics@lists.umanitoba.ca>; med-biochem-supstaff(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:med-biochem-supstaff@lists.umanitoba.ca>; med-biochem-grdstd(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:med-biochem-grdstd@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: June 11 – 22, 2018 Importance: Low From: Wendy Bencharski Subject: RE: June 11 – 22, 2018 Importance: Low Good morning, Please see the attached poster in regards to the 3D, Spectral and Superresolution Imaging Workshop June 11 – 22, 2018. Registration: please submit your CV and a short summary of why you are interested in this course to Dr. Sabine Mai<mailto:Workshop@umanitoba.ca?subject=Registration%20for%20Imaging%20Workshop>. Participants will be selected based on expressed training needs. Space is limited. If accepted, you will be required to pay a registration fee to secure your training spot. No applications will be accepted after May 11, 2018. Early Bird Registration April 20, 2018: $1500 (Cdn) + Taxes Registration May 11, 2018: $1800 (Cdn) + Taxes Cancellations until May 11, 2018: Refund less a $500 administration fee Cancellations after May 11, 2018: No refunds For more information, please e-mail us at Workshop(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Workshop@umanitoba.ca> Thank you Wendy Wendy Bencharski Administrative Assistant Research Institute In Oncology and Hematology (RIOH) Cell Biology CancerCare Manitoba ON5008-675 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3E 0V9 204-787-2137 wbencharski(a)cancercare.mb.ca<mailto:wbencharski@cancercare.mb.ca> This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. Ce courriel et tout document dans cette transmission est destiné à la personne ou aux personnes à qui il est adressé. Il peut contenir des informations privilégiées ou confidentielles. Toute utilisation, divulgation, distribution, copie, ou diffusion non autorisée est strictement défendue. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce message, veuillez en informer l'expéditeur immédiatement et lui remettre l'original. This email and/or any documents in this transmission is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution, copying or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original. Ce courriel et tout document dans cette transmission est destiné à la personne ou aux personnes à qui il est adressé. Il peut contenir des informations privilégiées ou confidentielles. Toute utilisation, divulgation, distribution, copie, ou diffusion non autorisée est strictement défendue. Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce message, veuillez en informer l'expéditeur immédiatement et lui remettre l'original.

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