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Updated June 17, 2008

CFBS 52nd Scientific Conference

6th Northern Lights Summer Conference

June 17 - 20, 2008
University of Manitoba
Fort Garry Campus
Winnipeg, MB

Organized by:
Canadian Federation of Biological Societies
Organisée par la:
Fédération canadienne des sociétés de biologie

Poster

Theme:

Biology of Aging - New Answers to Old Questions

University of Manitoba - Fort Garry Campus Map

All scientific sessions will be held in the Engineering Complex

Registration, Exhibits, Poster Sessions, Receptions and Coffee Breaks will be held a the University Centre, Manitoba Room, Second Floor

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The Canadian Federation of Biological Societies invites you to attend the Sixth Northern Lights Summer Conference (52nd CFBS Annual Meeting), June 17 - 20, 2008, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus, Winnipeg, MB

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

1:00 - 4:30 PM

University Centre 2nd Floor

REGISTRATION & INFORMATION DESKS

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM University Centre 2nd Floor	REGISTRATION & INFORMATION DESKS
8:30 - 10:00 AM E2-350	Sponsored by: Canadian Association for Anatomy, Neurobiology and Cell Biology CAANCB Graduate Students Presentations
10:00 - 10:30 AM	Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:30 AM E2-350	Sponsored by: Canadian Association for Anatomy, Neurobiology and Cell Biology (CAANCB) Murray L. Barr Award Lecture Gene Environment Interactions in Type 2 Diabetes: of Carboxypeptidases, Calcium and Calpains Dr. James D. Johnson, Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM University Centre - Manitoba Room	Opening Cermonies Guest of Honour: Dr. Emoke J.E. Szathm�ry, President of the University of Manitoba
12:00 - 2:00 PM University Centre - Manitoba Room	Exhibits' Reception, Posters & Exhibits
2:00 - 3:00 PM E3-270	Sponsored by: CIHR Institute of Aging The Future is Aging: CIHR Institute of Aging - Research Dialogue
3:00 - 4:00 PM E3-270	Plenary Lecture Aging is No Longer an Unsolved Problem in Biology Leonard Hayflick, University of California, San Francisco, USA
4:00 - 4:30 PM	Coffee Break
4:30 - 6:30 PM	Sponsored by: Danone Institute Canada SYMPOSIUM 1: E3-262 Nutrition as a determinant of successful aging Co-Chairs: Peter Jones, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB Stephen Cunnane, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC	Sponsored by: CIHR - Institute of Aging SYMPOSIUM 2: E3-270 Muscles: from molecules to mobility Chair: Judy Anderson, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
6:30 - 8:30 PM University Centre - Manitoba Room	Danone Institute Wine & Cheese Reception

Thursday, June 19, 2008

8:00 AM- 4:30 PM

University Centre 2nd Floor

REGISTRATION & INFORMATION DESKS

11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

University Centre - Manitoba Room

Scientific Exhibits & Poster Sessions

8:30 - 11:30 AM

SYMPOSIUM 3:

E3-270

Calpain: A molecular monkey wrench involved in aging and cell death mechanisms
Chair: James Gilchrist, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

SYMPOSIUM 4:

E3-262

Cardiovascular System and Aging: Exercise Blood Flow
Chair: Don Paterson, Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON

11:45 AM- 12:30 PM

E3-270

Sponsored by: CIHR - Institute of Aging

Plenary Lecture

Making the Political and Scientific Case for Aging Research

Huber Warner, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

12:30 - 3:00 PM

University Centre - Manitoba Room

CFBS Reception, Posters & Exhibits

1:30 - 3:00 PM

University Centre - Beausejour Room

CFBS Board Meeting and Information Session

3:00 - 6:00 PM

Sponsored by: CIHR - Institute of Aging

SYMPOSIUM 5:

E3-270

Neuromuscular Function and Resistance Training in Older Adults -From Laboratory Research to Clinical Implications
Chair : Michelle Porter, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

SYMPOSIUM 6:

E3-262

The AAA Alarm: Antioxidants, Atherosclerosis and Aging
Chair: Mohammed Moghadasian, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

6:45 - 7:00 PM

Fort Garry Campus University Club, Pembina Hall

CAANCB Annual General Meeting

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Fort Garry Campus University Club, Pembina Hall

Department of Anatomy Reception: CAANCB members and students

FRIDAY, June 20, 2008

8:00 AM- 4:30 PM

University Centre 2nd Floor

REGISTRATION & INFORMATION DESKS

8:30 - 11:30 AM

SYMPOSIUM 7:

E3-270

Dilemmas of drug therapy in the elderly
Chair: Dan Sitar, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Co-Chair: Dr. Ruby Grymonpre

8:30 - 11:30 AM

SYMPOSIUM 8:

E3-262

Biology of Alzheimer and Dementia
Chair: Gordon Glazner, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

8:30 - 11:30 AM
Sponsored by: CIAging

HR - Institute of SYMPOSIUM 9:

E2-350

The role of oxidative stress in the decline of aged muscle
Chair: Russ Hepple, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Sponsored by: Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology

SYMPOSIUM 10:

E3-262

Physical Activity Guidelines for Canadian Older Adults
Chair: Mark Tremblay, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON

1:00 - 2:00 PM

University Centre - Manitoba Room

Goodbye Lunch

2:00 - 4:00 PM
Pony Corral Restaurant

Sponsored by: Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR)

CIHR Café Scientifique :
Sarcopenia– Muscle Loss that is Associated with Aging

Michelle M.Porter (Café Facilitator), University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MA
Russell Hepple, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Phil Chillibeck, University Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Roger E. Fielding, Tufts University, Medford, MA

Members of the public are encouraged to attend. Registration required by June 6, 08. Please send your registration for this event to Dr. Michelle Porter portermm@ms.umanitoba.ca Appetizers will be provided. Come and join us!

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Measuring Physical Activity: A Hands-on Workshop
Dean Kriellaars

E2-350

2 Concurrent Oral Presentations

2:00 - 5:00 PM
Session 1 : E3-270

2:00 - 4:30 PM
Session 2: E3-262

5:00 - 6:00 PM

E3-262

Sponsored by: Canadian Association for Anatomy, Neurobiology and Cell Biology (CAANCB)

JCB Grant Award Lecture

Thirsty Business: Cell, Region and Membrane Specificity of Aquaporins in the Efferent Ducts and Epididymis of Rats

Dr. Louis Hermo, Dept. of Anatomy & Cell Biology McGill University, Montreal, QC

6:00 - 9:30 PM

Manitoba Museum

Sponsored by: Canadian Association for Anatomy, Neurobiology and Cell Biology (CAANCB)

CAANCB Annual Quebec Dinner and Award Ceremony

Regular Member Rate: $40
Student Rate: $20

Tickets are available at Registration Desk Tuesday noon, all day Wednesday & Thursday morning.

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CFBS 52nd Scientific Conference

6th Northern Lights Summer Conference June 17 - 20, 2008 University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus Winnipeg, MB

Organized by: Canadian Federation of Biological Societies Organisée par la: Fédération canadienne des sociétés de biologie

Poster

Biology of Aging - New Answers to Old Questions

University of Manitoba - Fort Garry Campus Map

The Canadian Federation of Biological Societies invites you to attend the Sixth Northern Lights Summer Conference (52nd CFBS Annual Meeting), June 17 - 20, 2008, University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus, Winnipeg, MB

E3-262

Nutrition as a determinant of successful aging Co-Chairs: Peter Jones, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB Stephen Cunnane, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC

E3-270

Muscles: from molecules to mobility Chair: Judy Anderson, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

E3-270

Calpain: A molecular monkey wrench involved in aging and cell death mechanisms Chair: James Gilchrist, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

E3-262

Cardiovascular System and Aging: Exercise Blood Flow Chair: Don Paterson, Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON

E3-270

Neuromuscular Function and Resistance Training in Older Adults -From Laboratory Research to Clinical Implications Chair : Michelle Porter, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

E3-262

The AAA Alarm: Antioxidants, Atherosclerosis and Aging Chair: Mohammed Moghadasian, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

E3-270

Dilemmas of drug therapy in the elderly Chair: Dan Sitar, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB Co-Chair: Dr. Ruby Grymonpre

E3-262

Biology of Alzheimer and Dementia Chair: Gordon Glazner, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

E2-350

The role of oxidative stress in the decline of aged muscle Chair: Russ Hepple, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

SYMPOSIUM 10:

E3-262

Physical Activity Guidelines for Canadian Older Adults Chair: Mark Tremblay, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON

6th Northern Lights Summer Conference

June 17 - 20, 2008
University of Manitoba
Fort Garry Campus
Winnipeg, MB

Organized by:
Canadian Federation of Biological Societies
Organisée par la:
Fédération canadienne des sociétés de biologie

Nutrition as a determinant of successful aging
Co-Chairs:
Peter Jones, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Stephen Cunnane, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC

Muscles: from molecules to mobility
Chair: Judy Anderson, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Calpain: A molecular monkey wrench involved in aging and cell death mechanisms
Chair: James Gilchrist, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Cardiovascular System and Aging: Exercise Blood Flow
Chair: Don Paterson, Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON

Neuromuscular Function and Resistance Training in Older Adults -From Laboratory Research to Clinical Implications
Chair : Michelle Porter, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

The AAA Alarm: Antioxidants, Atherosclerosis and Aging
Chair: Mohammed Moghadasian, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Dilemmas of drug therapy in the elderly
Chair: Dan Sitar, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Co-Chair: Dr. Ruby Grymonpre

Biology of Alzheimer and Dementia
Chair: Gordon Glazner, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

The role of oxidative stress in the decline of aged muscle
Chair: Russ Hepple, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Physical Activity Guidelines for Canadian Older Adults
Chair: Mark Tremblay, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON