MBS Bulletin

Generating Hope - With research showing stem cells can generate brain repair, could stroke damage soon be reversed?Presenter: Associate Professor Simon Koblar is a clinical neurologist, neuroscientist and teacher in both. He is Patron for Stroke SA and for the last 10 years has built the Stroke Research Programme as a collaboration between the University of Adelaide and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Date/Time: Tuesday 8 December 2009, 5:30pm
Venue: Law Lecture Theatre 2 (Room 333), Level 3 Ligertwood Building, North Tce Campus
FREE Public Seminar. All welcome.

Synopsis: As the greatest cause of disability in Australia, stroke takes an enormous toll on thousands of patients and their families every year.

Consequently, discovering how to repair the debilitating neural damage they cause is considered one of our greatest health challenges.

It’s a daunting task, but one the University of Adelaide’s Stroke Research Programme (a collaboration with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital) is tackling head-on. And progress is being made.

The team’s recent data shows stem cells obtained from adult teeth can be used to generate new brain cells and change the wiring of the brain. Could this be a path to recovery?

In this important presentation, programme leader Dr Simon Koblar discusses the exciting possibilities.

Now all Adelaide OnLion members can register online - visit: www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdaysdecember to secure your seat!
For further details visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/researchtuesdays/ or phone 8303 3692.

Theobald, JC, Warrant, EJ & O’Carroll DC (2009)
Wide-field motion tuning in nocturnal hawkmoths
Proc.R.Soc.B. published online before print November 11, 2009 doi:10.1098/rspb.2009.1677

Bolzon, DM, Nordström, K & O’Carroll, DC (2009)
Local and Large-Range Inhibition in Feature Detection
J.Neurosci. 9(45):14143-14150; doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2857-09.2009

Brinkworth RSA, O’Carroll DC (2009)
Robust Models for Optic Flow Coding in Natural Scenes Inspired by Insect Biology.
PLoS Comput Biol 5(11):e1000555. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000555

National Museum of Australia Student Prize for the History of Australian Science or Australian Environmental History is now open.

The National Museum of Australia and the Australian Academy of Science through its National Committee for History and Philosophy of Science invite submissions for this prize.

The prize will consist of a certificate and $2500 and will be awarded for an essay (4000 to 8000 words in length) based on original unpublished research undertaken whilst enrolled as a student (postgraduate or undergraduate) at any tertiary educational institution in the world. Essays may deal with any aspect of the history of Australian science (including medicine and technology) or Australian environmental history.

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In the coming weeks and over Christmas, work will be commencing on the Building Management System (BMS) to rectify the air conditioning/heating problems that are currently within the building.In that time, there will be contractors on site who may need to conduct some minor works which may create minor disruption in various areas of the building, however; we will communicate with all key stakeholders where necessary.

We do not have an exact date of commencement but will keep everyone informed as the project progresses.

Kate Dixon
HSW Officer
Ph: 08 8303 5432
Mb: 0420 958 780

I am the Coordinator of Public Sector Week through the Department of Premier and Cabinet and we have some science related events that are part of the Public Sector Week which runs between the 21st and 27th of November. All events are free to attend!

The science related events are the ‘Science Alive!’ sessions (http://www.espi.sa.gov.au/psw/livingcollections.php?date=all) and many others including ‘The Naked Scientist - Uncovering the World of Forensic Science’, ‘Oceans - the lungs and heart of the planet’, ‘SA Water Laboratories Tour’ and many more!

Further information about Public Sector Week can be found at:
www.publicsectorweek.sa.gov.au

Maria Gerace
Coordinator, Public Sector Week

Office for Ethical Standards & Professional Integrity
Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Imaging Workshop

To coincide with the release of our new GE/Fuji Imagers, we are holding an Imaging Workshop to showcase the capabilities of our ImageQuant LAS 4010 and Typhoon FLA 9000 systems.
This workshop will include a presentation highlighting recent developments in biomolecular imaging and applications (including quantitative imaging and western blotting) as well as a hands-on session with these imagers.
• Date: Wednesday 2nd December
• Time: 10am-1pm
• Location: Flinders Proteomics Facility (Rm: 6E:103), Flinders Medical Centre
• Registration: Free (please RSVP by Friday 27th November for catering purposes)

See attachment for more information.  flyer

2D-DIGE User Group Meeting

Meet with local 2D-DIGE users and hear about the new developments and applications for this technique.
This event will include a presentation by local 2D-DIGE user, Rhys Fogarty, entitled ‘Proteomics of the Retina: Identifying genetic factors in retinopathy of prematurity’.
• Date: Thursday 3rd December
• Time: 2pm-5pm
• Location: Horseshoe Seminar Room (Rm: 5E:132), Flinders Medical Centre
• Registration: Free (please RSVP by Friday 27th November for catering purposes)

See attachment for program details. DIGE program

Tuesday 24 November - 1.00pm

Dr Lisa Bailey, Senior Programme Co-ordinator, The Royal Institution Australia

“The RiAus- bringing science to people and people to science…where, why and how?”

Seminar Room 5.01, Fifth Floor, Molecular Life Sciences Building

Friday 27 November - 1.00-2.00pm

Prof. Richard Boyd, Director of Monash Immunology & Stem Cell Laboratories
Head, Immune Regeneration Laboratory, Monash University, Victoria

“Stem cells meet immunity - overcoming confrontations and developing synergies”

Napier Lecture Theatre 102, Level 1, Napier Building

Lunch will be provided from 12:30 pm - Foyer, Level 1, Napier Building

ALL WELCOME

Do you have an interest in making sure the place you work and study in is safe?We currently have a vacancy within the school for at least one Health and Safety Representative.

Health and Safety Representatives play a pivotal role in helping to keep the workplace safe. As a HSR, you will represent the staff and students when health and safety issues arise.

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Santos Tour Down Under 2010 - Mutual Community Challenge Tour
The Mutual Community Challenge Tour (22 January 2010) is the official recreational ride of the Santos Tour Down Under. Participants are given the opportunity to ride any of the Stage 4 legs, departing only hours before the Pro Tour official race start!
The Healthy University Wellbeing Program would like to encourage our own amateur cyclists to take part and will be forming a staff team with the cost of registration covered by the University. Each Faculty / Division has a limited number of places up for grabs - so be quick!
If you are interested please do the following:
1) Contact Louise Dunn (HSW Specialist, Injury Management and Wellbeing) to confirm your interest and reserve your place by Monday 23 November 2009.
2) Register and pay for your chosen distance at http://www.tourdownunder.com.au/getinvolved/mutualcommunitychallengetour (you will subsequently be reimbursed by the University)
3) Send registration details to Louise Dunn by close of business Friday 27 November 2009.
Information about the event can be accessed on the official Santos Tour Down Under website:
www.tourdownunder.com.au/getinvolved/mutualcommunitychallengetour
or contact Louise Dunn (HSW Specialist, Injury Management & Wellbeing).

AUSTRALIA-INDIA STRATEGIC RESEARCH FUNDRound 4 of the Department Of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research AISRF is now open. Applications under the Indo-Australian S&T Fund and Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund will be accepted until 17:00 EST on Thursday, 24 December 2009.

Guidelines for Round 4 detailing the level of funding available, eligible expenses, and the application process, are now available on the AISRF website at https://grants.innovation.gov.au/AISRF/Pages/Guidelines.aspx

All ENQUIRIES: Should you have any questions regarding the online application form or the guidelines, please contact the AISRF information line on (02) 6276 1468 or email: aisrf@innovation.gov.au
Kind regards
Publications and Communications
Australian Academy of Science

Just a reminder that nominations close on 2nd December for the nine categories of the Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards, one of which is the University of Adelaide Faculty of Sciences Science and Technology Award.  The Awards will culminate at a Gala Presentation Dinner on Saturday 13th March 2010 to be held at Hilton Adelaide.

Each category winner will receive a $1,000 prize grant from HomeStart Finance and a magnificent trophy. One of the nine category winners will also be chosen as the Premier’s Young Achiever of the Year and will receive an additional $1,000 and a fabulous holiday for two provided by Hilton Hotels and Virgin Blue (conditions apply).

For the category guidelines and a nomination form see the Bulletin posting on the Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards from 18 September.

Dear Radio Scientist,
The closing date for submission of WARS 2010 abstracts and early bird registration is nearing.
Registration is now open @ http://www.unisa.edu.au/itee/WARS/registration.asp - please check the website for the key dates and the registration form, and don’t forget to organise your accommodation soon (http://www.unisa.edu.au/itee/WARS/accommodation.asp). Parliament will be sitting that week so bookings may be in demand.

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Dear Colleagues,

The University of Adelaide closes for Christmas and New Year from 25 December 2009 to 4 January 2010.

To facilitate the processing of deliveries and invoices before the shut down period, the Procurement Team must complete all purchase orders in early December 2009.

Please note that the last day for purchase requisitions to be entered onto Access Adelaide will be Friday 4th December 2009.

If you have any queries please contact Jan Soltys on 8313 5363.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation,

Janis Soltys
Procurement Team Leader
Faculty of Sciences

To All in the School,
This is to remind people about the importance of advising the procurement team of key details when placing an Access Adelaide requisition.

As most of you may know, we now have Faculty wide receiving and delivering points, so it is critical that when you place your Access Adelaide requisition that you provide several key points. The following key fields are critical to ensure that you receive your purchase order in the correct location as well as in a timely manner:

1) END-USER NAME [if different to the name on the requisition]
2) CAMPUS
3) BUILDING
4) ROOM NUMBER
5) PHONE CONTACT [MOBILE IF NECESSARY]
If you do not clearly state where an item is to be delivered to and who to contact re: the delivery, you risk the delivery being delayed or made to a very inconvenient location.
Information regarding the procurement process and contact details for either the Faculty procurement or receiving teams can be located at https://sciences.adelaide.edu.au/staff/finance/
Regards
Doug Pottrell,
School Manager
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Claire Oswald
Financial Accountant
Faculty Of Sciences