Ready to showcase your science and creativity? Share that one outstanding microscopic image that made you think, ‘This is contest-worthy!’ Submit your most captivating microscope images or videos taken on any LCIF microscope for a chance to win fantastic prizes of $100, $50, and $25! Simply review the rules, provide a brief description of your … Read more
Following her BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Havana, Cuba, in 2016, Alejandra joined the Ph.D. program in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics under the supervision of Dr. Jun-Feng Wang. There, she studied the role of the thioredoxin system in chronic corticosterone treatment-impaired neuronal differentiation and enhanced neurodegeneration, as well … Read more
Alana Lamont embarked on her Master’s journey in May 2021, under the joint mentorship of Dr. Michael Jackson and Dr. Tiina Kauppinen, following her B.Sc. (Honours)- Co-op in Genetics at U of M. Her research looked at the regulation of microglial phagocytosis in the context of amyloidopathy in Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically, she examined whether individual … Read more
We’re super excited to reveal the outcomes of our very first LCIF Image Contest – 2023! This contest initiates a series of annual image contests, aimed at spotlighting the awe-inspiring microscopic images born from the incredible research happening within our facility. A big thank you to everyone who contributed their fantastic work, making this contest … Read more
We are delighted to share that Prairieneuro’s own Dr. Tabrez Siddiqui and Dr. Mike Jackson have been elected as the new President and Vice-President of Manitoba Neuroscience Network, respectively, ushering in a new era of leadership and innovation. Following the exemplary work of MNN’s previous leadership, we are incredibly excited to have Dr. Siddiqui and … Read more
Announcing the Launch of PrairieNeuro: Transforming Brain and Mental Health Research in Canada’s Prairies. We are thrilled to unveil our organization’s new name and website, formerly known as the Neuroscience Research Program at the Winnipeg Health Science Centre (HSC). PrairieNeuro represents a significant milestone in our journey as a leading regional hub for cutting-edge brain … Read more