From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Mon Nov 5 11:44:29 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 11:44:29 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] FW: Special Lecture - Wed. Nov. 7, 2007, Novel Mechanisms of Gene Expression in Developing Neurons Message-ID: PLEASE DISCARD IF THIS IS A DUPLICATE. THANK YOU. JENNIFER ************************************************************ Special Seminar Dr. Antonella Riccio MRC Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology & Cell Biology Unit University College London Novel Mechanisms of Gene Expression in Developing Neurons Wednesday November 7, 2007 Montreal Neurological Institute deGrandpr? Communications Centre 4:00 p.m. For more information contact J-F Cloutier (jf.cloutier at mcgill.ca) From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Mon Nov 5 15:02:06 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:02:06 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] NEXT BIC SEMINAR - MONDAY, November 12, 2007 Diffusion tensor imaging of brain development and reading ability in children Message-ID: BIC SEMINAR SERIES NEXT BIC SEMINAR Date: Monday, November 12, 2007 Time: 1:00 P.M. Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre Speaker: Dr. Christian Beaulieu, University of Alberta Title: Diffusion tensor imaging of brain development and reading ability in children Jennifer Jennifer Chew McConnell Brain Imaging Centre MNI - WB317 3801 University Street Montreal, Qc H3A 2B4 Telephone: 514-398-8554 Fax: 514-398-2975 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Regards Jean Paul Soucy Belinda Preziosi Administrative Coordinator McConnell Brain Imaging Center Montreal Neurological Institute Room WB220 3801 University Montreal, QC H3A 2B4 Tel: (514) 398-1585 Fax: (514) 398-8948 Email: belinda.preziosi at mcgill.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/pipermail/bic-announce/attachments/20071107/1324b870/attachment.html From bruce.pike at mcgill.ca Wed Nov 7 17:01:49 2007 From: bruce.pike at mcgill.ca (Bruce Pike) Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 17:01:49 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] Special Lectures Tomorrow Message-ID: <0ADCCC25-D81E-41DC-9BE9-2D740520AA91@mcgill.ca> There will be a special 1 hour BIC seminar tomorrow afternoon (Thursday, Nov 8) from 1.30-2.30pm in the deGrandpre Centre. Drs. Soumya Iyengar, Prasun Roy and Nandini Singh from the National Brain Research Centre (India) will be presenting. It will be followed by a reception with cookies and coffee from 2.30-3pm. 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Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre Speaker: Dr. Christian Beaulieu, University of Alberta Title: Diffusion tensor imaging of brain development and reading ability in children Jennifer Jennifer Chew McConnell Brain Imaging Centre MNI - WB317 3801 University Street Montreal, Qc H3A 2B4 Telephone: 514-398-8554 Fax: 514-398-2975 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/pipermail/bic-announce/attachments/20071109/f85f0227/attachment.html From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Fri Nov 9 16:15:45 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:15:45 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] FW: Killam Lecture: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 The Neuroanatomical Organization of Semantic Memory Message-ID: PLEASE DISCARD IF THIS IS A DUPLICATE. THANK YOU. JENNIFER _____________________________ From: MNISTAFF - Montreal Neurological Institute Staff [mailto:MNISTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA] On Behalf Of Enza Ferracane, Ms. Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 4:06 PM To: MNISTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA Subject: Killam Lecture: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 KILLAM LECTURE Speaker: Jeff binder, PhD Department of Neurology Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI USA Title: the Neuroanatomical Organization of Semantic Memory Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre Time: 4:00 pm --------------------------------- Enza Ferracane Montreal Neurological Institute 3801 University Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4 Director's Office, Rm 636 (514) 398-1903 From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Mon Nov 12 11:09:18 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:09:18 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] TODAY'S BIC SEMINAR- MONDAY, November 12, 2007 Diffusion tensor imaging of brain development andreadingability in children Message-ID: BIC SEMINAR SERIES TODAY'S BIC SEMINAR Date: Monday, November 12, 2007 Time: 1:00 P.M. Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre Speaker: Dr. Christian Beaulieu, University of Alberta Title: Diffusion tensor imaging of brain development and reading ability in children Jennifer Jennifer Chew McConnell Brain Imaging Centre MNI - WB317 3801 University Street Montreal, Qc H3A 2B4 Telephone: 514-398-8554 Fax: 514-398-2975 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/pipermail/bic-announce/attachments/20071112/ae0fd70f/attachment.html From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Mon Nov 12 14:03:18 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:03:18 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] NEXT BIC SEMINAR- MONDAY, November 19, 2007 Diffusion and functional MRI of spinal cord Message-ID: BIC SEMINAR SERIES NEXT BIC SEMINAR Date: Monday, November 19 , 2007 Time: 1:00 P.M. Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre Speaker: Dr. Julien Cohen-Adad, Universite de Montreal Title: Diffusion and functional MRI of spinal cord Jennifer Jennifer Chew McConnell Brain Imaging Centre MNI - WB317 3801 University Street Montreal, Qc H3A 2B4 Telephone: 514-398-8554 Fax: 514-398-2975 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/pipermail/bic-announce/attachments/20071112/da8eefc8/attachment.html From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Mon Nov 12 16:01:41 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:01:41 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] FW: Killam Lecture - TOMORROW - The neuroanatomical organization of semantic memory Message-ID: PLEASE DISCARD IF THIS IS A DUPLICATE. THANK YOU. JENNIFER *****REMINDER***** KILLAM LECTURE Speaker: Jeff binder, PhD Department of Neurology Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI USA Title: the Neuroanatomical Organization of Semantic Memory Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre Time: 4:00 pm --------------------------------- Enza Ferracane Montreal Neurological Institute 3801 University Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4 Director's Office, Rm 636 (514) 398-1903 From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Tue Nov 13 09:11:25 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:11:25 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] FW: Killam Lecture - TODAY Message-ID: PLEASE DISCARD IF THIS IS A DUPLICATE. THANK YOU. JENNIFER ******REMINDER****** KILLAM LECTURE Speaker: Jeff binder, PhD Department of Neurology Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI USA Title: the Neuroanatomical Organization of Semantic Memory Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre Time: 4:00 pm --------------------------------- Enza Ferracane Montreal Neurological Institute 3801 University Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4 Director's Office, Rm 636 (514) 398-1903 From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Wed Nov 14 15:25:18 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:25:18 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] FW: November 29 - International Workshop on Presurgical Work-up of Focal Epilepsy Message-ID: PLEASE DISCARD IF THIS IS A DUPLICATE. THANK YOU. JENNIFER ________________________________ From: MNISTAFF - Montreal Neurological Institute Staff [mailto:MNISTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA] On Behalf Of Enza Ferracane, Ms. Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2:42 PM To: MNISTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA Subject: November 29 - International Workshop on Presurgical Work-up of Focal Epilepsy Montreal Neurological Hospital & Institute Epilepsy Group International Workshop on Presurgical Work-up of Focal Epilepsy: multimodal delineation of the ictal onset zone. This workshop includes talks on depth electrode recording and various imaging modalities, including EEG - fMRI, SPECT, PET, structural MRI and DTI, as well as case presentations. Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 9:00am to 4:00pm De Grandpr? Communications Centre Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please call to confirm: Faye Rourke-Frew - andermannf at qc.aibn.com Tel: 514-739-5419 or Marilyn Reed - eva.andermann at mcgill.ca Tel: 514-398-8529 Lunch and coffee will be served. From belinda.preziosi at mcgill.ca Thu Nov 15 10:06:02 2007 From: belinda.preziosi at mcgill.ca (Belinda Preziosi, Ms.) Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:06:02 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] PROTOCOLS FOR SUBMISSION Message-ID: To: B.I.C. Personnel From: Belinda Preziosi Date: November 15th, 2007 Subject: PROTOCOLS FOR SUBMISSION Hello, Please note that if you have any new or re-submission protocols for review by the PET Working Committee, Fifteen (15) copies of the protocol along with both the English and French consent forms (one copy, only, of the French Consent Form) must be submitted by Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 in Webster 220. For the most recent version of the Protocols and English and French Consent Forms, please see: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/admin/protocols. Regards Jean Paul Soucy Belinda Preziosi Administrative Coordinator McConnell Brain Imaging Center Montreal Neurological Institute Room WB220 3801 University Montreal, QC H3A 2B4 Tel: (514) 398-1585 Fax: (514) 398-8948 Email: belinda.preziosi at mcgill.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/pipermail/bic-announce/attachments/20071115/a87160b1/attachment.html From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Fri Nov 16 09:28:32 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:28:32 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] REMINDER - NEXT BIC SEMINAR- MONDAY, November 19, 2007 Diffusion and functional MRI of spinal cord Message-ID: ***REMINDER*** BIC SEMINAR SERIES NEXT BIC SEMINAR Date: Monday, November 19 , 2007 Time: 1:00 P.M. Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre Speaker: Dr. Julien Cohen-Adad, Universite de Montreal Title: Diffusion and functional MRI of spinal cord Jennifer Jennifer Chew McConnell Brain Imaging Centre MNI - WB317 3801 University Street Montreal, Qc H3A 2B4 Telephone: 514-398-8554 Fax: 514-398-2975 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/pipermail/bic-announce/attachments/20071116/2eca035b/attachment.html From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Mon Nov 19 11:04:39 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:04:39 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] TODAY'S BIC SEMINAR- MONDAY, November 19, 2007 Diffusion and functional MRI of spinal cord Message-ID: BIC SEMINAR SERIES TODAY'S BIC SEMINAR Date: Monday, November 19 , 2007 Time: 1:00 P.M. Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre Speaker: Dr. Julien Cohen-Adad, Universite de Montreal Title: Diffusion and functional MRI of spinal cord Jennifer Jennifer Chew McConnell Brain Imaging Centre MNI - WB317 3801 University Street Montreal, Qc H3A 2B4 Telephone: 514-398-8554 Fax: 514-398-2975 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/pipermail/bic-announce/attachments/20071119/ee4e9685/attachment.html From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Mon Nov 19 12:04:07 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:04:07 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] FW: Killam Lecture - Tomorrow Message-ID: PLEASE DISCARD IF THIS IS A DUPLICATE. THANK YOU. JENNIFER ________________________________ Dear colleagues, This week the Killam speaker is Dr. Baljit Khakh from the David Geffen School of Medicine, Dept. of Physiology, at University of California in Los Angeles. Dr. Khakh's talk at 4:00 in the deGrandpre Communication Centre is entitled: "Molecular Physiology of ATP-gated P2X Receptors". Using highly sophisticated functional approaches based on imaging and electrophysiology, his laboratory focusses on the properties and roles of ATP receptors in the brain. Here is an excerpt from his website: P2X receptors are plasma membrane ATP-gated cation channels. P2X receptors are widely expressed in the body, but their signal transduction pathways and physiological roles remain incompletely understood. The first major goal of our experiments is to understand in detail P2X channel gating, pore opening and ion conduction. To this end we use a combination of molecular biology, electrophysiology and imaging methods (FRET, TIRF, confocal). The second major goal of our experiments is to understand the physiological consequences of cellular ATP sensing by P2X receptors. For this aspect we use engineered P2X receptors with finessed properties, as well as electrophysiological and imaging studies in brain slices. Looking forward to seeing you there for a stimulating seminar, Philippe ______________________________ Philippe S?gu?la, PhD Montreal Neurological Institute Dept. Neurology & Neurosurgery McGill University 3801 University, Office 778 Montreal, Qc, Canada H3A 2B4 Phone: (514) 398-5029 Fax: (514) 398-8106 email: philippe.seguela at mcgill.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KILLAM LECTURE Speaker: Baljit Khakh, PhD Department of Physiology David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Title: Molecular Physiology of ATP-gated P2X Receptors Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Time: 4:00 pm Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Enza Ferracane Montreal Neurological Institute 3801 University Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4 Director's Office, Rm 636 (514) 398-1903 From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Mon Nov 19 12:07:01 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:07:01 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] FW: Special Lecture - Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Message-ID: PLEASE DISCARD IF THIS IS A DUPLICATE. THANK YOU. JENNIFER Special Lecture Speaker: Dr. Peter Carmeliet, Recipient of the 2006 Lucian Award Department of Transgene Technology and Gene Therapy University of Leuven Title: Role of VEGF in Neuronal Wiring and Neurodegeneration: From Genetics to Clinical Trails Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Time: 1:30 pm Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Enza Ferracane Montreal Neurological Institute 3801 University Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4 Director's Office, Rm 636 (514) 398-1903 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/pipermail/bic-announce/attachments/20071119/79a098dd/attachment.html From alain.dagher at mcgill.ca Mon Nov 19 14:58:46 2007 From: alain.dagher at mcgill.ca (Alain Dagher) Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:58:46 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] Neuroimaging position In-Reply-To: Message-ID: > >> From: Adam Aron >> Date: November 19, 2007 1:45:06 PM EST >> >> >> POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN NEUROIMAGING >> Applications are invited for a position bridging the Department of Psychology >> and the MultiModal Imaging Laboratory, University of California, San Diego. >> The position is full-time for 2 years, working on a Grant entitled: >> ?Longitudinal assessment of frontostriatal activation in patients with >> presymptomatic Huntington?s disease?, held by Dr Adam Aron, Dr Anders Dale, >> Dr Tom Liu and others at UCSD. The postholder will be responsible for >> scanning a series of subjects over two years, in conjunction with a research >> assistant, and for analyzing functional, structural, diffusion tensor and >> arterial spin labeling scans using state of the art tools. >> >> Essential skills include a thorough knowledge of fMRI and/or structural MRI >> techniques, good organizational abilities, as well as the ability to work >> well in teams. While this position requires technical sophistication it is >> more suited for someone who is scientifically interested in neurodegeneration >> and the relation to cognition, than someone with a strict methods >> orientation. The successful applicant will hold a PhD; however applications >> are also welcomed from current PhD students who will have submitted their >> dissertations by February 29th, 2008.? >> >> Salary will be in the range $43,000 to $47,000, depending on knowledge and >> experience, and will come with full health and other benefits at the >> University of California. >> >> Please send applications (via e-mail) including covering letter, CV, the >> names and addresses of three referees, in one pdf file, to the Principal >> Investigator, Dr Adam Aron (adamaron[at]ucsd.edu). Also see >> www.aronlab.org?for more information. >> >> The closing date for applications is December 31st 2007. Alain Dagher, MD Associate Professor Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University 3801 University St Montreal QC Canada H3A 2B4 tel: (514) 398-1726 fax: (514) 398-8948 alain at bic.mni.mcgill.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/pipermail/bic-announce/attachments/20071119/e384b710/attachment-0001.html From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Tue Nov 20 09:37:59 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:37:59 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] FW: Killam Lecture - TODAY- Molecular Physiology of ATP-gated P2X Receptors Message-ID: PLEASE DISCARD IF THIS IS A DUPLICATE. THANK YOU. JENNIFER ________________________________ From: MNISTAFF - Montreal Neurological Institute Staff [mailto:MNISTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA] On Behalf Of Enza Ferracane, Ms. Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 8:21 AM To: MNISTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA Subject: Killam Lecture - TODAY *****REMINDER***** Dear colleagues, This week the Killam speaker is Dr. Baljit Khakh from the David Geffen School of Medicine, Dept. of Physiology, at University of California in Los Angeles. Dr. Khakh's talk at 4:00 in the deGrandpre Communication Centre is entitled: "Molecular Physiology of ATP-gated P2X Receptors". Using highly sophisticated functional approaches based on imaging and electrophysiology, his laboratory focusses on the properties and roles of ATP receptors in the brain. Here is an excerpt from his website: P2X receptors are plasma membrane ATP-gated cation channels. P2X receptors are widely expressed in the body, but their signal transduction pathways and physiological roles remain incompletely understood. The first major goal of our experiments is to understand in detail P2X channel gating, pore opening and ion conduction. To this end we use a combination of molecular biology, electrophysiology and imaging methods (FRET, TIRF, confocal). The second major goal of our experiments is to understand the physiological consequences of cellular ATP sensing by P2X receptors. For this aspect we use engineered P2X receptors with finessed properties, as well as electrophysiological and imaging studies in brain slices. Looking forward to seeing you there for a stimulating seminar, Philippe ______________________________ Philippe S?gu?la, PhD Montreal Neurological Institute Dept. Neurology & Neurosurgery McGill University 3801 University, Office 778 Montreal, Qc, Canada H3A 2B4 Phone: (514) 398-5029 Fax: (514) 398-8106 email: philippe.seguela at mcgill.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KILLAM LECTURE Speaker: Baljit Khakh, PhD Department of Physiology David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Title: Molecular Physiology of ATP-gated P2X Receptors Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Time: 4:00 pm Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Enza Ferracane Montreal Neurological Institute 3801 University Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4 Director's Office, Rm 636 (514) 398-1903 From belinda.preziosi at mcgill.ca Tue Nov 20 10:40:59 2007 From: belinda.preziosi at mcgill.ca (Belinda Preziosi, Ms.) Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:40:59 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] REMINDER - PROTOCOLS FOR SUBMISSION Message-ID: To: B.I.C. Personnel From: Belinda Preziosi Date: November 20th, 2007 Subject: REMINDER - PROTOCOLS FOR SUBMISSION Hello, Please note that if you have any new or re-submission protocols for review by the PET Working Committee, Fifteen (15) copies of the protocol along with both the English and French consent forms (one copy, only, of the French Consent Form) must be submitted by Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 in Webster 220. For the most recent version of the Protocols and English and French Consent Forms, please see: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/admin/protocols. Regards Jean Paul Soucy Belinda Preziosi Administrative Coordinator McConnell Brain Imaging Center Montreal Neurological Institute Room WB220 3801 University Montreal, QC H3A 2B4 Tel: (514) 398-1585 Fax: (514) 398-8948 Email: belinda.preziosi at mcgill.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Several different lines of ongoing > research are aimed at exploring how the human brain allows us to perceive, > process, and understand chemosensory information and multimodal stimuli. In > particular, the lab is concerned with the complex processing of social > chemosignals - signals that act in the border between perception and cognition > ? and the neural integration of several of our stimulus modalities. This work > covers a wide range of methods, including psychophysical and cognitive tests > in healthy individuals, functional brain imaging (functional magnetic > resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, and EEG), and structural > brain imaging and morphometry. The Monell Chemical Senses Center provides > state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment and a highly collegial > environment for cutting-edge science in sensory research. The center also > offers highly competitive compensation packages. Ideal candidates will have a > PhD (and possibly postdoctoral experience) in psychology, neuroscience, > biology, or a related field with a strong background in neuroimaging methods > and should have a demonstrated record of productivity. Programming skills in > Matlab for acquisition and data processing are advantageous. The successful > candidate will become an integral member of the center and have the > opportunity to develop independent projects or collaborative projects with > some of the top behavioral and neuroscience researchers examining chemosensory > and multimodal processing. > > Our projects are performed in collaboration with the University of > Pennsylvania and the Montreal Neurological Institute (some shorter travels > might come in question). Position is available immediately or according to > agreement. Salary is in accordance with NIH standards and based on > qualifications. For more information, please see > http://flavor.monell.org/~jlundstrom > > > > Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of > three references to: > > Dr. Johan Lundstrom > > Monell Chemical Senses Center > > 3500 Market St. > > Philadelphia, PA 19104 > > Or e-mail jlundstrom at monell.org ------ End of Forwarded Message -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/pipermail/bic-announce/attachments/20071120/f2cfbab2/attachment.html From bruce.pike at mcgill.ca Tue Nov 20 15:16:35 2007 From: bruce.pike at mcgill.ca (Bruce Pike) Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:16:35 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] Fwd: Seminar tomorrow at 13:00 in BME 321: Magnetics-Based Toolbox for Lab-on-a-Chip technologies... By Dr. Nikola Pelas References: <88D0960F912D1D418772EA0B479C9B82066691FC@EXCHANGE2VS3.campus.mcgill.ca> Message-ID: <0620A51F-6BC0-41CC-A2A4-78CA55B6BCE1@mcgill.ca> Begin forwarded message: > From: "David Juncker, Prof." > Date: November 20, 2007 2:50:35 PM EST (CA) > To: 217L-SEMINAR_NOTICE at LISTS.MCGILL.CA > Subject: Seminar tomorrow at 13:00 in BME 321: Magnetics-Based > Toolbox for Lab-on-a-Chip technologies... By Dr. Nikola Pelas > Reply-To: "David Juncker, Prof." > > Hi, > > > Dr. Pekas is a new postdoc in my group who will present his thesis > and post-thesis work. Please don?t hesitate to forward to other > persons that may be interested. > > Everyone is welcome > > Best > > David > > Magnetics-Based Toolbox for Lab-on-a-Chip technologies: Integrated > Detection of Magnetic Particles and Droplets in Microfluidic Systems > > > Nikola Pekas and Marc D. Porter > > Center for Combinatorial Sciences, The Biodesign Institute and the > Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Arizona State > University, Tempe, AZ 85287-6401 > > > Mark Tondra > > NVE Corp., Minneapolis, MN 55344 and Diagnostic Biosensors, LLC, > Minneapolis, MN 55414 > > The study establishes a set of magnetics-based tools that have been > integrated with microfluidic systems. Details of design, > fabrication, and theoretical and experimental assessments will be > presented. The overall impact of the work begins to enable rapid and > efficient detection of magnetic entities such as particles, droplets > of ferrofluids, or biological targets. The detection has been > realized by deploying spin-valve Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) > sensors ? microfabricated structures originally developed for use as > readout elements in computer hard-drives. We successfully > transferred the GMR technology into the lab-on-a-chip arena. > > The presentation describes quantitative and rapid detection of > picoliter-sized droplets of magnetite nanoparticle suspensions in a > microfluidic system with an integrated array of spin-valve GMR > sensors. Magnetic droplets are formed on-chip, in a multiphase flow > scheme, by merging aqueous magnetic suspension with an immiscible > oil phase. The velocity, size, position, and frequency of targets > can readily be determined from the GMR response. Furthermore, the > observed signal provides information about the concentration and > magnetic properties of nanoparticles in individual picodroplets. The > limits of detection are determined and compared to numerical models, > thus defining some of the key design requirements for the creation > of a magnetics-based, microfluidic device capable of detecting and > enumerating discrete nanometric labels and magnetically labeled > biological analytes. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > > David Juncker, PhD > > Assistant Professor > > McGill University Tel: + 1 (514) 398 7676 > > Biomedical Engineering Dept. 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JENNIFER Jennifer Chew McConnell Brain Imaging Centre MNI - WB317 3801 University Street Montreal, Qc H3A 2B4 Telephone: 514-398-8554 Fax: 514-398-2975 ________________________________ From: MNISTAFF - Montreal Neurological Institute Staff [mailto:MNISTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA] On Behalf Of Enza Ferracane, Ms. Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:28 AM To: MNISTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA Subject: Special Lecture - Tomorrow *****REMINDER***** Special Lecture Speaker: Dr. Peter Carmeliet, Recipient of the 2006 Lucian Award Department of Transgene Technology and Gene Therapy University of Leuven Title: Role of VEGF in Neuronal Wiring and Neurodegeneration: From Genetics to Clinical Trails Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Time: 1:30 pm Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre Dear Colleagues, Tomorrow, Wed. 21 November (1:30-2:30, de Grandpre) there will be a special lecture by Professor Peter Carmeliet (the 2006 Lucian award winner). Peter has made major contributions in the field of angiogenesis, and he has been able to link the development of the vascular and nervous systems, both of which use similar cues to grow, differentiate and navigate to their targets. He also has an interest in neurodegenerative disease, particularly motor neuron diseases, and he has demonstrated that VEGF can modulate the course of these diseases in animal models. He is among the top 10 most cited scientists in the world in the area of General Biomedicine. The title of his presentation is "Role of VEGF in neuronal wiring and neurodegeneration: from genetics to clinical trials" Eric Shoubridge ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Enza Ferracane Montreal Neurological Institute 3801 University Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4 Director's Office, Rm 636 (514) 398-1903 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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JENNIFER From: MNISTAFF - Montreal Neurological Institute Staff [mailto:MNISTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA] On Behalf Of Enza Ferracane, Ms. Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 8:35 AM To: MNISTAFF at LISTS.MCGILL.CA Subject: Special Lecture - Today *****REMINDER***** Special Lecture Speaker: Dr. Peter Carmeliet, Recipient of the 2006 Lucian Award Department of Transgene Technology and Gene Therapy University of Leuven Title: Role of VEGF in Neuronal Wiring and Neurodegeneration: From Genetics to Clinical Trails Date: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Time: 1:30 pm Place: de Grandpre Communications Centre Dear Colleagues, Tomorrow, Wed. 21 November (1:30-2:30, de Grandpre) there will be a special lecture by Professor Peter Carmeliet (the 2006 Lucian award winner). Peter has made major contributions in the field of angiogenesis, and he has been able to link the development of the vascular and nervous systems, both of which use similar cues to grow, differentiate and navigate to their targets. He also has an interest in neurodegenerative disease, particularly motor neuron diseases, and he has demonstrated that VEGF can modulate the course of these diseases in animal models. He is among the top 10 most cited scientists in the world in the area of General Biomedicine. The title of his presentation is "Role of VEGF in neuronal wiring and neurodegeneration: from genetics to clinical trials" Eric Shoubridge ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- Enza Ferracane Montreal Neurological Institute 3801 University Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4 Director's Office, Rm 636 (514) 398-1903 From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Wed Nov 21 11:15:50 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:15:50 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] FW: Doctorology - filmed at the BIC Message-ID: FOR YOUR INFORMATION: The neurology episode of Doctorology will air in the Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre on Thursday Nov 22 at 12:15 (they will also show Immunology) but the order of the films is not known. For those who are not aware, Doctorology was shot at the BIC. Jennifer Chew McConnell Brain Imaging Centre MNI - WB317 3801 University Street Montreal, Qc H3A 2B4 Telephone: 514-398-8554 Fax: 514-398-2975 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/pipermail/bic-announce/attachments/20071121/5d975afd/attachment.html From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Wed Nov 21 13:41:33 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:41:33 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] Int. Workshop on Presurgical Work-up of Focal Epilepsy Message-ID: PLEASE DISCARD IF THIS IS A DUPLICATE. THANK YOU. JENNIFER International Workshop on Presurgical Work-up of Focal Epilepsy: multimodal delineation of the ictal onset zone Thursday November 29, 2007 De Granpr? Communications Center Montreal Neurological Institute Chairman: Ph Kahane * 9:00-9:30 : EEG-fMRI : Is it really useful ? J Gotman * 9:30-10:00 What's new in intracerebral EEG ? F Dubeau * 10:00-10:30 The role of SPECT imaging. S Chassagnon, A Biraben Coffee break Chairman : J Gotman * 11:00-11:30 PET: To whom does it really benefit ? Ph Ryvlin, F Chassoux, C Chiron * 11:30-12:00 State of the art in structural MRI. A Bernasconi * 12:00-12:30 DTI in epilepsy: which benefits? S Dupont Lunch Chairman : Ph Ryvlin 13:30-16:00 : Discussion of fully explored clinical cases * France : F Bartolomei and A Biraben * MNI: F Andermann 16:00: End of the meeting Sponsored by Pfizer France International Workshop on Presurgical Work-up of Focal Epilepsy: multimodal delineation of the ictal onset zone Thursday, November 29, 2007 9:00am - 4:00pm De Grandpr? Communications Centre Faye Rourke-Frew - andermannf at qc.aibn.com Tel: 514-739-5419 or Marilyn Reed - eva.andermann at mcgill.ca Tel: 514-398-8529 Admission is free, but seating is limited! Please call to confirm Lunch and coffee will be served Sponsored by Pfizer France ________________________________ From: Eva Andermann [mailto:eva.andermann at mcgill.ca] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 12:22 PM To: Jennifer Chew, Ms. Subject: Hello Jennifer, Kindly distribute toyour BIC list. Marilyn Reed for: Eva Andermann MD, PhD., FCCMG Director, Neurogenetics Unit Monteal Neurological Hospital & Institute; Professor, Departments of Neurology & Neurosurgery and Human Genetics, McGill University 3801 University St., Room 127 Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4 Canada Tel: 514-398-8529 Fax: 514-398-1976 Eva.Andermann at mcgill.ca From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Wed Nov 21 15:46:55 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:46:55 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] Invitation to the BIC Christmas Party Message-ID: Hello Everyone: Attached, please find the invitation from Bruce to the BIC Christmas Party. 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JENNIFER ________________________________ From: neuro [mailto:NEURO at LISTS.MCGILL.CA] On Behalf Of Enza Ferracane, Ms. Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 11:59 AM To: NEURO at LISTS.MCGILL.CA Subject: [NEURO] Mini Symposium - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Mini Symposium on Neuroacanthocytosis Speaker: Prof. Adrian Danek, MD Neurologische Klinik Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit?t, Munich, Germany Title: Recent progress in neuroacanthocytosis syndromes Speaker: Benedikt Bader, MD Neurologische Klinik and Zentrum f?r Neuropathologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit?t, Munich, Germany Title: Chorea-acanthocytosis: Neuropathology and applications of the chorein Western blot Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Place: W201 Killlam Conference Room - Webster Pavilion From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Thu Nov 22 14:36:54 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:36:54 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] FW: [NEURO] REVISED: Mini Symposium - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Message-ID: PLEASE DISCARD THIS REVISED VERSION IF THIS IS A DUPLICATE. THANK YOU. JENNIFER ________________________________ From: neuro [mailto:NEURO at LISTS.MCGILL.CA] On Behalf Of Enza Ferracane, Ms. Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 2:33 PM To: NEURO at LISTS.MCGILL.CA Subject: [NEURO] REVISED: Mini Symposium - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Mini Symposium on Neuroacanthocytosis Speaker: Prof. Adrian Danek, MD Neurologische Klinik Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit?t, Munich, Germany Title: Recent progress in neuroacanthocytosis syndromes Speaker: Benedikt Bader, MD Neurologische Klinik and Zentrum f?r Neuropathologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit?t, Munich, Germany Title: Chorea-acanthocytosis: Neuropathology and applications of the chorein Western blot Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Place: W201 Killam Conference Room - Webster Pavilion Montreal Neurological Institute From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Fri Nov 23 13:39:36 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:39:36 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] FW: ad to post to BIC listserv Message-ID: Forwarding on behalf of Dr. Catherine Bushnell. Jennifer Research Assistant wanted The Alan Edwards Centre for Research on Pain is seeking a Research Assistant to help perform a variety of experiments that seek to understand the nervous system's response to pain and injury. A BSc or BA is required. The ideal candidate would have a Psychology or Science degree, at least some prior research experience, and good computer skills. We are seeking a highly motivated person who is willing to learn new skills and wants to be actively involved with a research team. Please contact Dr. Catherine Bushnell at Catherine.bushnell at mcgill.ca . M. Catherine Bushnell, Ph.D. Director, Centre for Research on Pain McGill University Room M/19, Strathcona Anatomy & Dentistry Building 3640 University Street Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B2 Tel: 514-398-3493 Fax: 514-398-7464 email: catherine.bushnell at mcgill.ca website: www.painresearch.mcgill.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Jennifer ************************************************************************ ******* Unite de neuroimagerie fonctionelle Brain Imaging Seminar Series "NiPy: a python environment for neuroimaging" Speaker: Jonathan Taylor Departement de mathmatiques et de statistique Universite de Montreal Date and Time : Thursday November 29th, 2007 from 12 -1pm Location: Institut universitaire de geriatrie de Montreal 4565 Queen Mary Room R-0715 (enter through door 25) From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Thu Nov 29 14:16:08 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:16:08 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] Mallar Chakravarty - Ph.D. defense, Monday, Message-ID: M. Mallar Chakravarty Ph.D. ORAL DEFENSE DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Date: Monday, December 3rd, 2007 Time: 3:30 P.M. Location: MNI (The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital 3801 University Street) De Granpr? Communications Center Title: Image- processing of MRI for measuring brain injury, repair and degeneration in patients with multiple sclerosis Abstract: Planning functional neurosurgical procedures to minimize the symptoms of movement disorders requires the accurate localization of small subcortical structures for the creation of lesions (in the thalamus or the globus pallidus) or the implantation of deep brain stimulating electrodes (in structures such as the thalamus, globus pallidus, and the subthalamic nucleus). Standard computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging techniques (MRI) have limited signal, resolution, and contrast in subcortical regions, thereby complicating target localization. Modern imaging and image processing techniques have demonstrated that targets are better identified using digital atlases which can be customized to each patients unique anatomy. In this thesis, multi-modal techniques for targeting subcortical nuclei in neurosurgical interventions are presented. Chapter 3 describes the development of a new atlas of the subcortical anatomy developed from a set of manually segmented high-resolution serial histological data using novel reconstruction techniques. The atlas was warped to fit a high-resolution, high-contrast MRI template and all versions of the atlas can be viewed in register to allow enhanced visualization of the subcortical anatomy and contains 105 structures. To accurately target subcortical structures on pre-operative MRI data, the atlas must be customized to each patient. Chapter 4 contains a validation of warping techniques for atlas-to-patient warping. An overlap metric is used to compare the atlas definition of three subcortical structures with a silver standard derived from the agreement of manual segmentations of five manual raters. A functional validation was also performed to compare the coordinates locations of positive intra-operative stimulations and the atlas definition of the sensory thalamus. The anatomical validation criteria was also used to compare two linear, two piecewise linear, and four nonlinear registration based atlas warping techniques using four different evaluation metrics in Chapter 5. To further enhance visualization and account for somatotopic differences between subjects, fMRI vibrotactile somatosensory stimulation techniques were developed. The construction, testing, and validation of an MRI compatible vibrotactile stimulator is presented in Chapter 6. In Chapter 7 this stimulator is used to show that activations of the somatosensory pathway including sensory thalamus can be reliably achieved at 1.5 and 3.0T. The techniques proposed in this thesis will have immediate clinical imapact, as studies confirm the correlation between target localization and identification with improved outcome. Jennifer Chew McConnell Brain Imaging Centre MNI - WB317 3801 University Street Montreal, Qc H3A 2B4 Telephone: 514-398-8554 Fax: 514-398-2975 From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Thu Nov 29 14:50:06 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:50:06 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] NOTE CORRECT TITLE IN MESSAGE FOR Mallar Chakravarty's Thesis Defense on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, 3:30 P.M. de Grandpre Communications Centre Message-ID: M. Mallar Chakravarty Ph.D. ORAL DEFENSE DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Date: Monday, December 3rd, 2007 Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: MNI (The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital 3801 University Street) De Granpr? Communications Center Title: Multi-modal techniques for planning in functional neurosurgery for Parkinson's disease Abstract: Planning functional neurosurgical procedures to minimize the symptoms of movement disorders requires the accurate localization of small subcortical structures for the creation of lesions (in the thalamus or the globus pallidus) or the implantation of deep brain stimulating electrodes (in structures such as the thalamus, globus pallidus, and the subthalamic nucleus). Standard computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging techniques (MRI) have limited signal, resolution, and contrast in subcortical regions, thereby complicating target localization. Modern imaging and image processing techniques have demonstrated that targets are better identified using digital atlases which can be customized to each patients unique anatomy. In this thesis, multi-modal techniques for targeting subcortical nuclei in neurosurgical interventions are presented. Chapter 3 describes the development of a new atlas of the subcortical anatomy developed from a set of manually segmented high-resolution serial histological data using novel reconstruction techniques. The atlas was warped to fit a high-resolution, high-contrast MRI template and all versions of the atlas can be viewed in register to allow enhanced visualization of the subcortical anatomy and contains 105 structures. To accurately target subcortical structures on pre-operative MRI data, the atlas must be customized to each patient. Chapter 4 contains a validation of warping techniques for atlas-to-patient warping. An overlap metric is used to compare the atlas definition of three subcortical structures with a silver standard derived from the agreement of manual segmentations of five manual raters. A functional validation was also performed to compare the coordinates locations of positive intra-operative stimulations and the atlas definition of the sensory thalamus. The anatomical validation criteria was also used to compare two linear, two piecewise linear, and four nonlinear registration based atlas warping techniques using four different evaluation metrics in Chapter 5. To further enhance visualization and account for somatotopic differences between subjects, fMRI vibrotactile somatosensory stimulation techniques were developed. The construction, testing, and validation of an MRI compatible vibrotactile stimulator is presented in Chapter 6. In Chapter 7 this stimulator is used to show that activations of the somatosensory pathway including sensory thalamus can be reliably achieved at 1.5 and 3.0T. The techniques proposed in this thesis will have immediate clinical imapact, as studies confirm the correlation between target localization and identification with improved outcome. Jennifer Chew McConnell Brain Imaging Centre MNI - WB317 3801 University Street Montreal, Qc H3A 2B4 Telephone: 514-398-8554 Fax: 514-398-2975 From amir.shmuel at mcgill.ca Fri Nov 30 09:49:45 2007 From: amir.shmuel at mcgill.ca (Amir Shmuel, Dr.) Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:49:45 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] Position availabale, lab engineer, MNI BIC Message-ID: <9C2C66775F15CB4DAC6CDF99E6331A5705170511@EXCHANGE2VS2.campus.mcgill.ca> Combine the acquisition of work experience with pursuing interesting work in a dynamic brain research laboratory. A laboratory engineer position is available at Amir Shmuel's new laboratory within the MNI BIC, McGill University. One focus of the laboratory is the investigation of the mechanism underlying brain imaging signals that are utilized by cutting edge non-invasive brain imaging methods. A second research line investigates how does the visual brain mediates visual perception. The laboratory employs a combination of imaging and neurophysiology techniques, including functional MRI, optical imaging using intrinsic signals and voltage sensitive dyes, multi-channel neurophysiology, and inactivation methods (see http://www2.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/research/labs/visual_systems/ ). The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating the data-acquisition systems in the lab, integrating a system for monitoring movements of the subject, and developing methods for brain imaging and neurophysiology data-acquisition and data-analysis. Possibilities for innovation which may lead to applications. Expected work load: 2-3 days a week for 6 months with an option to be continued. Depending on qualifications, a full 5 days a week schedule is possible. Candidates should have acquired a B.Sc. or engineering degree preferably in Physics/Electrical-Engineering/Biomedical-Engineering/Computer- Engineering, or should be currently enrolled in the last year of studies for one of these degrees. Combining the work with studying for a Master's/Ph.D. degree in the lab or in a relevant field is an encouraged option. Please send your CV and university record transcripts to amir.shmuel at mcgill.ca. From jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca Fri Nov 30 10:58:01 2007 From: jennifer.chew at mcgill.ca (Jennifer Chew, Ms.) Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:58:01 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] REMINDER - PLS. RSVP YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE BIC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Message-ID: Hello Everyone: Thank you to all who have responded to the invitation from Bruce to the BIC Christmas Party to be held on December 12, 2007. IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO, please take note that the deadline is fast approaching - December 4 - for your responses. 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