Neurofax Calendar - Neuroscience Research Center - The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston March 2007
Seminars and Lectures

Friday, 2

Neuroscience Seminar Series – BCM
Srikantan Nagarajan, Ph.D., Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco
“Dynamic Imaging of Cortical Plasticity”
11:00 a.m., Alkek Building N315

Wednesday, 7

Psychiatry Grand Rounds – BCM
Stuart W. Twemlow, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, BCM
“Bullying as a Symptom of a Dysfunctional Social System: Four Examples from Schools and Communities”
10:30 a.m., DeBakey Building-Room M112

Thursday, 8

Neuropathology/Neuroradiology Conference – UTMSH
Various Presenters
7:30 a.m., MSB 7.037

Friday, 9

Neuroscience Seminar Series – BCM
Barry W. Connors, Ph.D., Department of Neuroscience, Brown University
“Synaptic Organization of Inhibitory Circuits in the Neocortex”
11:00 a.m., Alkek Building N315

Neurology Grand Rounds – UTMSH
Sharon K. Ostwald, Ph.D., RN, director of the McGovern Center for Health, Humanities, and the Human Spirit, UTMSH
“Long Term Impact of Stroke on the Survivors and Their Spouses”
12 Noon, MSB 2.135

Center for Addiction Research Seminar Series – UTMB Galveston
Warren Bickel, Ph.D., Director of Arkansas Center on Addictive Behaviors,University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
“The Tyranny of Small Decisions: Biology, Development, Evolution, and Culture Determinants”
12 Noon, Pharmacology Bldg. Conference Room

Saturday, 10

The 12th Annual Public Forum for Brain Awareness Week
Hosted by the Neuroscience Research Center – UTHSCH
Free Admission - for general public and the medical community
"CNS Trauma and Rehabilitation"
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., MSB 3.001
For information, contact Amanda Concha at 713-500-5633 or email amanda.j.concha@uth.tmc.edu

Wednesday, 14

Psychiatry Grand Rounds – BCM
Susan Carole Vaughan, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
“Talking to Neurons: How Psychotherapy Changes the Brain”
10:30 a.m., DeBakey Building-Room M112

Psychiatry Lecture Series – UTMSH
Sharon Morgan, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UTMSH
“Community-based Psychosocial Intervention with Children: Trials and Triumphs”
11:00 a.m., MSI Auditorium

Center for Addiction Research Seminar Series – UTMB Galveston
John Bradshaw, founder of the Center for Creative Growth, San Francisco, California
“The Affect System and Brain Research: The New Frontier of Addiction Recovery”
5:30 p.m.,William C. Levin Hall Auditorium, 11th and Market St.
Hosted by The Center for Addiction Research and the Office of Community Outreach

Thursday, 15

Neurosurgery Spine Conference – UTMSH
Various Presenters
7:30 a.m., MSB 7.037

The Neuroscience Research Center - UTMSH
Brain Night
6:00 to 8:00 p.m., John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science, 1515 Hermann Drive
Free Admission - for children and their families

Friday, 16

Neuroscience Seminar Series – BCM
Kathryn A. Cunningham, Ph.D., Department of Neuropharmacology, UTMB
“Serotonin 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C Receptors: Targets for Modulation of Psychostimulant Abuse and Dependence”
11:00 a.m., Alkek Building N315

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Alliance Grand Rounds – BCM/UTMSCH
Ranjit Chacko, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, BCM
"Post Stroke Depression"
12 Noon, MSB B.605

Neurology Grand Rounds – UTMSH
Jaroslaw Aronowski, Ph.D., Department of Neurology, UTMSH
“Title to be announced”
12 Noon, MSB 2.135

Wednesday, 21

Psychiatry Grand Rounds – BCM
Judith V. Becker, Ph.D., Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Arizona
“Recent Research on the Assessment, Treatment and Policy Issues with Sex Offenders”
10:30 a.m., DeBakey Building-Room M112

Thursday, 22

Neurosurgery Interesting Case Conference – UTMSH
Various Presenters
7:30 a.m., MSB 7.037

Friday, 23

The University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston’s Center on Aging and the CAReS Research Study
Various Presenters
The 2007 Stroke Survivor’s Conference
Registration required, for information call 713-500-9167 or visit http://son.uth.tmc.edu/coa/
8:00 a.m., The United Way, 50 Waugh Dr. at Feagan Street

Neuroscience Seminar Series – BCM
Ashok N. Hedge, Ph.D., Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
“Regulated Proteolysis and Long-Term Synaptic Plasticity”
11:00 a.m., Alkek Building N315

Neurology Grand Rounds – UTMSH
Steven P. Ringel, M.D., Department of Neurology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
“Title to be announced”
12 Noon, MSB 2.135

Tuesday, 27

Neurobiology and Anatomy Seminar Series – UTMSH
Eve Marder, Ph.D., Department of Biology, Brandeis University
“Title to be announced”
3:00 p.m., MSB 2.103

Wednesday, 28

Psychiatry Grand Rounds – BCM
Andrew C. Papanicolaou, Ph.D.,Center for Clinical Neuroscience, UTHSC at Houston
“MEG Applications to Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychiatry”
10:30 a.m., DeBakey Building-Room M112

Psychiatry Lecture Series – UTMSH
James M. Bjork, Ph.D., National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - National Institutes of Health
“Title to be announced”
11:00 a.m., MSI Auditorium

Thursday, 29

Neuro Trauma Morbidity and Mortality Conference – UTMSH
Various Presenters
7:30 a.m., MSB 7.037

Friday, 30

Neuroscience Seminar Series – BCM
Hitoshi Morikawa, M.D., Ph.D., Section of Neurobiology, Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research, University of Texas at Austin
“Activity Pattern-Dependent Regulation of Calcium Signals in Midbrain Dopamine Neurons”
11:00 a.m., Alkek Building N315

Neurology Grand Rounds – UTMSH
Anne B. Sereno, Ph.D., Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, UTMSH
“Title to be announced”
12 Noon, MSB 2.135

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