Seminars
Advances in Biomedical Research Seminar Series
Seminars are usually held on Fridays. Check individual seminar postings for updated times and locations. For further information please contact Dr. Yanick Benoit at: ybenoit@uottawa.ca.
Note: For more information, please contact Blanche Dinelle at: bdinelle@uottawa.ca
Other Seminars of Interest:
April 2019
~Cross-Appointed Seminar Series ~
Tuesday, April 30, 2019, RGN 1007, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Dr. Synthia Guimond
Scientist, IMHR
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
University of Ottawa
Seminar Title: "Subcortical brain alterations in psychosis"Hosted by: Dr. David Lohnes
Friday, April 26, 2019, RGN 2149, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Dr. Christian Naus
Professor Emeritus
Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences
Life Sciences Institute
University of British Columbia
Seminar Title: "Targeting gap junction channels and hemichannles in stroke"
Hosted by: Dr. Baptiste LacosteResearch led by a graduate student at the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine, and recently published in Cell Reports and selected for research highlight in Autophagy, has uncovered evidence that the immune system is warned of pathogens before they invade—a discovery with critical implications for the study of immune diseases such as Crohn’s.
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Those who know Dr. Ruth Slack recognize the strengths she has to lead the uOttawa Brain and Mind Research Institute (uOBMRI) as its new director. The Institute brings together top researchers from many disciplines, including international leaders in their fields. Together they enhance the understanding of how the brain functions and develop effective new therapies to treat brain damage and neurological and psychiatric disorders. Taking charge of the bustling research hub is surely exciting, and no doubt demanding.
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Friday, April 5, 2019, RGN 2149, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Dr. Warren C. W. Chan
Director, Distinguished Professor
ACS Nano Editor
Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering
University of Toronto
Seminar Title: "Challenge of delivering nanoparticles to solid tumors"
Hosted by: Dr. Suresh GaddeTo view full article please click here.