The MNN
The Manitoba Neuroscience Network is led by member volunteers. These individuals drive all network activities and initiatives. MNN members also make up the governing body of the Society for Neuroscience Winnipeg Chapter.
Learn more about our leadership positions and current member volunteers below.
Executive Director & President of SfN Winnipeg Chapter
Tabrez Siddiqui, PhD
Associate Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba
Prairie Neuro, Health Sciences Centre
The Executive Director oversees all network activities and appoints Directors of Networking and Outreach.
The Executive Director also serves as the President of the SFN Winnipeg Chapter.
Vice-President
Michael Jackson, PhD
Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Manitoba
Prairie Neuro, Health Sciences Centre
Outreach Co-Director
Robert Beattie, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics, University of Manitoba
Investigator – Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Excellence in Neurodevelopment & Rehabilitation Research in Child Health
The Outreach Co-Directors are responsible for organizing outreach activities including the Brain Bee, public lectures, Café Scientifique, MNN social media and other programs, including new initiatives.
Outreach Co-Director
Katinka Stecina, PhD
Associate Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology
Investigator – Spinal Cord Research Centre
The Outreach Co-Directors are responsible for organizing outreach activities including the Brain Bee, public lectures, Café Scientifique, MNN social media and other programs, including new initiatives.
Communications & Social Media Chair
Henry Dunn, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Manitoba
Investigator – Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Excellence in Neurodevelopment & Rehabilitation Research in Child Health
The Communications & Social Media (CSM) Chair promotes the visual identity of the Network and serves as the conduit for information regarding MNN seminars, programs and events. The CSM Chair manages and maintains the MNN website and social media accounts; creates media/content for MNN socials/emails/website; facilitates trainee engagement; and assists the Outreach Director with promoting activities and undertaking new initiatives.
Assistants
Executive – Kelly Jorundson
General/Outreach/Networking/Speaker Series – Henry Dunn
SFN Winnipeg Chapter
The Chapter Executive consists of the President, Secretary and Treasurer, who are elected by SFN Winnipeg Chapter members in good standing. There is also a Council with representation from the various Chapter stakeholder campuses/institutions and students. The most recent proposed governance Bylaws can be found by clicking here.
The Chapter President also serves as the Executive Director of the Manitoba Neuroscience Network, responsible for networking, outreach and education initiatives in Manitoba with stakeholders extending beyond Chapter membership. Click here for more details about Manitoba Neuroscience Network leadership.
President
Tabrez Siddiqui, PhD
Associate Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Manitoba
Prairie Neuro, Health Sciences Centre
Secretary
OPEN POSITION
Treasurer
Robert Beattie, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics, University of Manitoba
Investigator – Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Excellence in Neurodevelopment & Rehabilitation Research in Child Health