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ARRTI Speaker Series: Dr. Zovoilis – Decoding the non-coding: The case of B2 SINE repeats
ARRTI Speaker Series: Dr. Zovoilis – Decoding the non-coding: The case of B2 SINE repeats
Only 1-2% of our genome has protein-coding potential. The rest of the genome consists largely of repetitive DNA, with satellite DNA, retrotransposable elements, and DNA transposons accounting for ~50% of noncoding sequences. For much of the past few decades, these poorly conserved elements have been considered “junk DNA” — remnants of evolution and genetic parasites […]
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CFN Webinar: Evidence Review: Antidepressants for Frail Older Adults with Depression or Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia
CFN Webinar: Evidence Review: Antidepressants for Frail Older Adults with Depression or Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9156033925690644482 Polypharmacy, the use of more medications than is clinically necessary, is a significant problem among frail, older adults. With this in mind, we appraised the evidence for the efficacy and safety of antidepressants in frail, older adults, as they appear to be commonly prescribed to older adults who are frail. For example, […]
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HBI Seminar Series: Dr. Aaron Gruber
HBI Seminar Series: Dr. Aaron Gruber
Feb 3, 12:00 – 12:50 pm, Clara Christie Theatre (UofC) Dr. Aaron Gruber from University of Lethbridge Title: “The surprising similarity of choice mechanisms in rats and humans, and what this tells us about drug use and mental illness”
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The Depression Research and Intervention Strategy U of C Town Hall
The Depression Research and Intervention Strategy U of C Town Hall
The meeting will be held February 7th, 2:30-3:30 at the University of Calgary. Rose Room (3E47), Teaching, Research and Wellness Building 3280 Hospital Drive NW Mileage and parking costs will be reimbursed for the lived experience attendees from Southern Alberta area and University of Lethbridge faculty. Another town hall at the University of Alberta will […]
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MS Think Tank
MS Think Tank
Dr. Yunyan Zhang University of Calgary "Phase and orientation: how do they relate to MS pathology?" FMC Coombs Theatre (live site), SHC 510007 RSVP for lunch to dixie.vancak@albertahealthservices.ca by Feb 1
Knowledge Synthesis and Realist Reviews Webinar
Knowledge Synthesis and Realist Reviews Webinar
Webinar Objectives: Recognize philosophical footings of a realist synthesis Recognize the importance of realist syntheses in health care Discuss types of appropriate realist review questions Describe key characteristics and stages of a realist synthesis List key benefits and limitations Presenter Biography: Dr. Lori Wozney is a Research Associate at the Centre for Research in […]
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MS Journal Club
MS Journal Club
FEB 10 @ 3-4 MS Journal Club Presenter: Khalil Rawji Discussant: Erin Stephenson UofC HSC G636
Distinguished Alumni and Guest Speaker Series – Physical medicine, kinesiology, and neuroscience: converging expertise for clinical gains
Distinguished Alumni and Guest Speaker Series – Physical medicine, kinesiology, and neuroscience: converging expertise for clinical gains
Presented by the Rebound Health Centre and the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education Dr. Daniel Miller, Physical Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology Friday, February 10 at 3pm. PE 261 (U of L) Everyone welcome!
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Branch Out Snowshoe Tour 2017
Get you and your family's Snowshoe on for the Neuron! Those temperatures outside are dropping and we can’t wait to see you at the 3rd annual Branch Out Snowshoe Tour on Saturday February 18, 2017 at Fallentimber Meadery. This year, we’re on a mission to give you, your family and friends (including those furry 4-legged ones!) […]
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Finding and Using Research Evidence to Inform Decision-making in Health Systems and Organizations
Want to be at the leading edge of the fast paced field of how to bring the best evidence to bear on pressing policy issues in support of health-system strengthening? Don't miss your chance to attend a two-day workshop organized by the Alberta SPOR Support Unit Knowledge Translation Platform in collaboration with the McMaster Health […]
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Alberta MS Seminar
Alberta MS Seminar
Max Hamilton, MSc Student, Dunn Lab, UofC "Regional brain atrophy detected in-vivo in the experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis mouse model of MS using 9.4T MRI" Ahmed Elkady, PhD Student, Wilman Lab, UofA "Quantifying Elevated Iron Accumulation in MS Deep Gray Matter using Magnetic Resonance Imaging" UofA ECHA 2-490, UofC HSC 1405A, UofL EP1201, SHC 710007 RSVP for lunch to jtrufyn@ucalgary.ca […]
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Patient-Oriented Research Training Program: Models of patient engagement
Patient-Oriented Research Training Program: Models of patient engagement
Join us for our second session as we talk about patient engagement in Patient Oriented Research. Hosted by the Career Development Platform of the Alberta SPOR SUPPOR Unit. Guest Speaker: Dr. Lisa Petermann is a Program Coordinator with the Patient Engagement Platform for the SPOR SUPPORT Unit. She has held progressive leadership positions in the […]
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Psych Department Colloquium: Rachel Dombowsky
Psych Department Colloquium: Rachel Dombowsky
Rachel Dombowsky from Robbin Gibb's lab, co-supervised by Fangfang Li, will be presenting, her talk entitled "Whistles of Loneliness: Development of Rodent Ultrasonic Vocalizations". The talk, reception, and discussion will be in room B730 at our usual day and time -- Thursday afternoon (March 2), 3pm, with the talk itself starting around 3:10 or 3:15pm.
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Sebastian K. Littmann Research Day
Sebastian K. Littmann Research Day
The 30th Annual (2017) Sebastian K. Littmann Research Day will be held on March 3, 2017 at the Village Park Inn. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Russell Schachar, University of Toronto. Title: Cognitive neuroscience of ADHD And, also a Keynote Speaker: Dr. Wallace Smart, University of Lethbridge. Title: ADHD in Post-secondary Students The abstract deadline is Friday […]
HBI Seminar – Dr. Isabelle Aubert
HBI Seminar – Dr. Isabelle Aubert
MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound for the treatment of neurological disorders