Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics
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For MHRC scholarship – deadline is February 2, 2009.
The following deadlines apply to the 2009 MHRC competition:
• February 2 — Submitted Application (eForm, attachments & applicant Common CV) with Supervisor Common CV/Approval and Department Head Approval
• February 16 — Transcripts and Letters of Support (courier, mail or drop off at MHRC's office)
The MHRC is not responsible for applications that are not received by their office by the application deadline due to delays.
http://www.mhrc.mb.ca/programs/competition.asp
http://www.mhrc.mb.ca/programs/personnel_graduate.studentships.asp
Department Weekly Seminars: January 12 to 16, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2008
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Tuesday, January 13, 2008
Final Ph.D. Oral Examination of
Jaswinder Mangat
Biochemistry & Medical Genetics
For the Thesis titled:
“A Study of the Female Produced Sex Pheromone of Tenebrio Molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)”
Date: January 13, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: 341 Basic Medical Sciences Building
Members of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Graduate Students and the General Public are Invited to Attend
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Wednesday, January 14, 2008
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9:55 a.m. SHARP
Brodie Atrium
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Departmental Seminar – course BGEN 7000 & BGEN 8000
12:15 p.m.
Theatre A – Mezzanine
Basic Medical Sciences Building
Presenter: Shilpa Chooniedass, Ph.D. student with Dr. Etienne Leygue
Title: Steroid Receptor RNA Activator Protein as a new modulator of transcription
Learning Objectives:
After this session, the participants will be able to:
2. describe the possible role(s) of SRA protein (SRAP) on transcription activation
3. describe the principles of CHIP assay
This event is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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Thursday, January 15, 2008
Genetics Sessions:
Gordon Chown Room FE019 - Basement –Community Services Building
Accreditation
10:00-11:00 a.m. (note time change)
At the end of this session, participants should be able to discuss the various issues related to the following topics
Topic: Ethics and Accreditation of genetics and Metabolism ProgramThis event is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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11:00 – 12:00 p.m. (note time change)
Presenter: Dr. Titi Oluyomi
Topic: Fetal Therapy
Learning Objectives:
After this session, the participants will be able to:
1) define fetal therapy in terms of prevention, treatment and new developments.
2) discuss specific fetal therapies and updates
3) review aspects of fetal therapy directly related to genetic aspects of disease
This event is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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6thMeeting of the Canadian Oxidative Stress Consortium
Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 7‐10, 2009
Dr. Pawan Singal, Chair
Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences
St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre
351 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Tel: 204‐235‐3887; Fax: 204‐233‐6723
E‐mail: jwigle@sbrc.ca
Symposia topics to be covered:
Oxidative Stress and Cancer; Cardiovascular Disease; Diabetes; Nitric Oxide in Health and Disease; Signal Transduction;
Cell Metabolism and Function; Gene Regulation;
CNS and Motor Function; Pulmonary Disease.
Plus More: - Poster sessions and awards
- Workshops for trainees and junior faculty
- “Winnipeg Hospitality”
(Abstract Deadline March 31st 2009)
For more details please visit: www.oxistress2009.ca
Note:
As this is a Winnipeg based meeting, we would like to feature as many laboratories from our own University who have an oxidative stress focus. So pass on this information to all scientists/trainees who would like to participate; they can contact Dr. Jeffrey Wigle for further information/registration as soon as possible. Dr. Wigle is the secretary for this meeting. Registration fees have been kept very low for faculty ($200) as well as for trainees ($100) to encourage maximum participation
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2007 Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics Annual Report (pdf file - size 3mb)
Department Mail/Courier Address:
University of Manitoba
Biochemistry and Medical Genetics
Room 336 - Basic Medical Sciences Bulding
745 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0J9 Canada
Telephone # (204) 789-3593
Graduate Studies Inquiries - please email to: sarkar@cc.umanitoba.ca Thank you!
Rm 336 - 745 Bannatyne Avenue - Basic Medical Sciences Building - Bannatyne Campus
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0J9 Canada
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