INF at ANS 2005
The INF is strongly represented in the scientific presentations and trade display
The 25th annual Australian Neuroscience Society national conference held at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre from 30 January to 2 February 2005 showcased the importance of the INF to Australian neuroscience research. As part of the National Neuroscience Facility display stand, the INF research capabilities were a big hit with researchers. Also a hit, were the INF bookmarks, which were inserted into the novels of many conference delegates.
The conference also provided an opportunity to showcase the work performed at the INF and by the INF directors. In all 14 presentations were affiliated with the INF, and only 5 months after the launch of the INF. Click here to see the presentation list. |
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Delegates see another great presentation |
Launch of INF 9 August 2004
$4.1 million boost for national brainpower
Press release
New $4.1 million laboratories were launched today as another instalment of the Federal Government’s National Neuroscience Facility, which has now made eight highly specialised brain research facilities available to the Australian scientific community.
The Integrative Neuroscience Facility (INF) provides a library of Australian-developed animal models; behavioral and operant rooms, tracking and testing equipment, and associated facilities for the research and testing of neuro treatments.
Read more ... [.pdf 72KB] |
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At the launch of the INF on 9 August 2004
L-R: Prof Mal Horne, Prof David Penington, Mr Matt Viney MP, Mr colin Walters |
Noldus Ethovision Seminar and demonstration
The INF is pleased to host a visit to Melbourne by Lucas Noldus, creator of Ethovision, a video tracking system for automation of behavioural experiments.
Research scientists and students with an interest in behavioural research and the Ethovision system are invited to participate in a seminar and demonstration of the system.
| Date: |
Tuesday 24 August 2004 |
| Time: |
Seminar from 1.00 - 2.30 pm
Demonstration from 2.30 - 3.30 pm
Repeat Demonstration from 3.30 - 4.30 pm |
| Venue: |
Howard Florey Institute
The University of Melbourne
Parkville |
| Cost: |
There is no charge for this seminar. |
| RSVP: |
Please contact the INF Manager by Thursday 19 August if you would like to attend.
(This is not necessary for HFI staff/students.) |
INF Symposium - Assessing animal behaviour: from genetics to pharmacology
To celebrate the official launch of the Integrative Neuroscience Facility, a special symposium will be held with speakers from Australia and overseas. Researchers and students with an interest in animal phenotyping are welcome to attend.
| Date: |
Monday 9 August 2004 |
| Time: |
1.30 – 3.30 pm |
| Venue: |
Theatre 3, Level 3, Medical Building
The University of Melbourne
Parkville |
| Speakers: |
| Professor Malcolm Horne |
Integrative Neuroscience Facility |
| Professor John Waddington |
Royal College of Surgeons Ireland |
| Dr Jerry Clifford |
Royal College of Surgeons Ireland |
| Dr Maarten van den Buuse |
Mental Health Research Institute |
| Dr Iain McGregor |
University of Sydney |
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| RSVP: |
Not required. For further information contact the INF Manager |
Senior staff from the National Neuroscience Facility and the Howard Florey Institute will be attending Bio2004 in San Francisco from 6-9 June, and will be available for meetings to discuss the INF.
INF at Bio2004
Senior staff from the National Neuroscience Facility and the Howard Florey Institute will be attending Bio2004 in San Francisco from 6-9 June, and will be available for meetings to discuss the INF.
INF TRAINING COURSE
The INF, with SDR Clinical Technology, is running a training program on the Noldus Ethovision video camera system. Senior researchers with an interest in
behavioural testing are welcome to attend.
Course name: Introduction to the Noldus Ethovision video camera system
Dates:
Wednesday 21 April
11:00 - 12.30 |
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Presentation on what can be done with the Ethovision system / overview on how it works |
Thursday 22 April &
Friday 23 April
9:30 - 11:00 |
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Practical 'hands-on' sessions learning how to use the Ethovision system
(the Friday session is a repeat of the Thursday session) |
Venue: Howard Florey Institute
Cost: No charge
To register or obtain further information, please contact Dr Michael Cowen at the Howard Florey Institute.
To be included on the INF mailing list for future events, please contact Ms
Julie Anne Quinn.
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