2023 endMS Summer School “Translating Basic MS Research into Clinical Practice”, will be hosted at Université Laval, in Québec City June 19-22, 2023. The Summer School program features plenary sessions, workshops and career development sessions. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full time in a graduate program or be a postdoctoral fellow or clinical fellow. Those enrolled in an undergraduate program (e.g., medical students) and who have previously completed graduate training are also eligible. For more information on the program, including complete eligibility criteria, application guidelines and instructions, please go to: http://bit.ly/endMS_SummerSchool Deadline for Summer School Applications is February 16, 2023 at 4:00 pm Eastern time
Sharing opportunities to learn about multiple sclerosis (MS) research, to network, to attract and retain trainees in the field of MS related research.
January 2023 Issue #16
endMS Bits and Pieces Newsletter
2023 endMS Summer School Teaser and SPRINT Info Session Friday, January 27th, 2023 Check your time zone:11 am PT, 12 pm MT, 1 pm CT, 2 pm ET, 3 pm AT, 3:30 pm NT Preregister: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkc-2tpz0oHdyf1rcXR7beoz0VHZWgy_4N A snapshot of what we can expect from the 2023 Summer School will be provided by the Summer School hosts! In addition the National Training Program will provide an overview of SPRINT as well as guidance on the application process for Summer School and for SPRINT be available to answer any questions. Free registration. Register today to receive your link to attend the session.
endMS SPRINT is targeted to trainees at the graduate, postdoctoral or clinical fellowship level with an interest in: enhancing knowledge and skills in multiple sclerosis (MS) research, taking part in interdisciplinary, collaborative research, and establishing valuable connections with peers in the field. For more information about the 2023-2024 endMS SPRINT competition, including eligibility criteria, application guidelines and instructions, please go to: http://bit.ly/endMS_SPRINT Deadline for SPRINT Applications is February 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm Eastern time.
The National Training Program is proud to announce the launch of the 13th endMS Scholar Program for Researchers IN Training (endMS SPRINT) and the 15th endMS Summer School competitions.
Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2023! Be sure to follow us on Twitter @endMS and keep sending us announcements. Looking forward to continuing to share network news and opportunities!
Alberta MS Network: January 19,at 12pm MT (11am PT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET, 3pm AT, 3:30pm NT) Title: "Personalizing multiple sclerosis care using machine learning" Arman Eshaghi, National Institute of Health and Care Research Fellow, University College London Link: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/j/95911689437?pwd=NlBUVHBxaVFSRTlocjBDQXkyOFM2Zz09 Meeting ID: 959 1168 9437 Passcode: AMSN2023 ISNI Young Time - January 23 @ 12:30pm CET (3:30am PT, 4:30am MT, 5:30am CT, 6:30am ET, 7:30am AT, 8am NT) Sita Shah (CR2TI: Center for Research in Transplantation and Translational Immunology, UMR, France) "Aggressive multiple sclerosis shows an increase in a peripheral cytotoxic CD8+ T cell subset through single-cell RNA sequencing." Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89513944631?pwd=WG5jM20wZEFleUxlYXZyY1lsY1JsQT09 ACTRIMS Forum In San Diego or online, February 23-25 - Registration open until February 13 For more information: https://forum.actrims.org/register
Career Opportunities: Post-Doctoral Position (Neuroimmunology) Memorial University of Newfoundland with Dr. Michelle Ploughman and Dr. Craig Moore: For more information: craig.moore@mun.ca Post-Doctoral Fellow (Neuroscience/immunlogy) University of British Columbia. in the Quandt Neuroinflammation Research Lab. For more info: www.quandtlab.com Neuroscience Positions: https://can-acn.org/neuro-jobs/
Please share this newsletter with trainees interested in MS related research! To be added/removed from the endMS Training Program's distribution list, email anik.schoenfeldt@affiliate.mcgill.ca For more info on the endMS National Training Program: http://www.mssociety.ca/trainingprogram
Upcoming Events and Educational Opportunities:
endMS Network Trainee/Alumnae Publications, Awards and Presentations (alumnae are in bold) - Please send us trainee/alumnae achievements! Monique M.A. de Almeida, Adrianne E.S. Watson, Sana Bibi, Nicole L. Dittmann, et al Fractalkine enhances oligodendrocyte regeneration and remyelination in a demyelination mouse model, Stem Cell Reports, (2023) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stemcr.2022.12.001 Dittmann, N.L., Torabi, P., Watson, A.E.S.et al.Culture Protocol and Transcriptomic Analysis of Murine SVZ NPCs and OPCs.Stem Cell Rev and Rep(2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12015-022-10492-z Tracey Lauren Fabri was awarded the Dr. Louise Hartley Award for her clinical contributions to York Univesity Psychology Clinic (YUPC)