[BIC-announce] FW: Killam Lecture - Tomorrow

[Jennifer Chew, Ms.]

PLEASE DISCARD IF THIS IS A DUPLICATE.  THANK YOU.  JENNIFER 
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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

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Philippe Séguéla, 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
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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

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