Neurofax Calendar - Neuroscience Research Center - The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston October 2006
Seminars and Lectures

Wednesday, 4

Psychiatry Grand Rounds – BCM
Michael V. Abene, M.D., Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, BCM
“Evaluation of the Insomnia and Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia”
10:30 a.m., DeBakey Building, Room M112

Psychiatry Seminar – UTMSH
Alan Budney, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, Center for Addiction Research (CAR), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
“Marijuana (Cannabis): New Data on an Old Drug?”
11:00 a.m., MSI Auditorium

Neuroscience Seminar Series – BCM
Craig Garner, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, “Synaptic Mechanisms Underlying Cognitive Impairment in Down Syndrome”
11:00 am, Room N315 Alkek

Thursday, 5

Neurobiology of Addiction – UTMSH
F. Gerard Moeller, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UTMSH
“Impulsivity and Addiction”
12:15 p.m., MSB 7.037

Neurosurgery Grand Rounds – UTMSH
James Grotta, M.D., Department of Neurology, UTMSH
“Title to be announced”
7:30 a.m., MSB 7.037

Monday, 9

Biochemistry Seminar – UTMSH
Vasanthi Jayaraman, Ph.D., Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology UTMSH
“Structure and Function of Glutamate Receptor”
12 Noon, MSB 2.135

Biochemistry and Cell Biology and the Vanzant Lecture Series – Rice University
Tina Henkin, Ph.D., Department of Microbiology, Ohio State University
“Sensing Metabolic Signals With Nascent RNAs”
12:15 p.m., Keck Hall, Room 102

Wednesday, 11

Psychiatry Grand Rounds – BCM
John B. Boles, Ph.D., Department of History, Rice University
“Edgar Odell Lovett and Family Medical Problems: How He Responded to Significant and Prolonged Illness”
10:30 a.m., DeBakey Building, Room M112

Psychiatry Seminar – UTMSH
Marianne Taft Marcus, Ed.D., R.N./F.A.A.N., Director, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, UTSON
“Title to be announced”
11:00 a.m., MSI Auditorium

Feigin Center Pediatric Research Seminar – BCM
Jeffrey L. Noebels, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Neurology, BCM
“New Mouse Models for Epilepsy”
12 Noon, Feigin Center, 1102 Bates, 1st Floor Conference Room, #C.0140.05

Thursday, 12

Neuropathology/Neuroradiology Conference – UTMSH
"A Presentation of Neuropathology/Neuroradiology Cases"
7:30 a.m., MSB 7.037

Neuroscience Seminar Series – BCM
Etty (Tika) Benveniste, Ph.D., Department of Cell Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
“Temporal Computation in the Auditory Brainstem”
11:00 am, Room N315

Neurobiology of Addiction – UTMSH
Thomas Kosten, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, BCM
“Neurobiology of Opiate Abuse”
12:15 p.m., MSB 7.037

Monday, 16

Translational Research Seminar – UTMSH
James C. Grotta, M.D., Department of Neurology, UTMSH
“Translational Research in Acute Stroke Therapy”
12:00 Noon, MSB 1.00

Thursday, 19

Interesting Case Conference – UTMSH
"A Presentation of Interesting Neurosurgical Cases"
7:30 a.m., MSB 7.037

Center for Addiction Research’s Distinguished Lecture – UTMB
A. Thomas McLellan, Ph.D., Director, Treatment Research Institute, Philadelphia, PA
“Reconsidering Addiction Treatment: Implications from a Chronic Care Perspective"
Reservation Required
For more information, contact Ellie Hanley at 409.763.3978
12 Noon, Levin Hall Dinning Room

Friday, 20

20th Annual William A. Spencer Lectureship – UTMSH
Leslie J. Gonzalez Rothi, Ph.D., Department of Neurology, University of Florida
“Principles of Experience Dependent Plasticity: Applications to Neurorehabilitation”
11:30 a.m., MSB 3.001

Monday, 23

Biochemistry and Cell Biology and the Vanzant Lecture Series – Rice University
Miguel L. Allende, Ph.D., Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad de Chile
“Development and Regeneration in the Zebrafish Lateral Line”
12:15 p.m., Keck Hall, Room 102

Wednesday, 25

Psychiatry Seminar – UTMSH
F. Gerard Moeller, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UTMSH
“Title to be announced”
11:00 a.m., MSI Auditorium

Thursday, 26

Neuro Trauma Morbidity and Mortality Conference – UTMSH
"Neuro Trauma Morbidity and Mortality Case Discussions"
7:30 a.m., MSB 7.037

Neurobiology of Addiction – UTMSH
Joel Steinberg, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UTMSH
“Effects of Drugs on Brain Structure and Function”
12:15 p.m., MSB 7.037

Friday, 27

Neuroscience Seminar Series – BCM
Matthew Xu-Friedman, Ph.D., Department of Biological Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo
“Temporal Computation in the Auditory Brainstem”
11:00 am, Room N315 Alkek

Fridays

Neurology Grand Rounds – UTMSH
For information, contact Kimberly Harris at 713.500.7024
12 Noon, MSB 2.135


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