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SUMMARY:NAMA Webinar: The world’s toughest microbial communities and what they tell us about fungal and bacterial structure
DESCRIPTION:Biocrusts are soil surface communities of microbes that cover a large proportion of the Earth’s dryland ecosystems. These communities prevent the erosion of soils\, increase water infiltration and fix nitrogen and carbon\, but all these services are under threat from anthropogenic disturbance. I will give an overview of biocrusts and share my most recent findings on how they are affected by disturbance. I will also discuss modern techniques in microbiology and how we are using them to understand soil communities.\nby Will Bieker \n–>Register Here \n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nTuesday\, December 15\, 2026
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/the-worlds-toughest-microbial-communities-and-what-they-tell-us-about-fungal-and-bacterial-structure/
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SUMMARY:NAMA Webinar: Elevating Fungi for Conservation with FUNDIS
DESCRIPTION:While plants and animals have long received dedicated conservation attention in North America\, fungi are only now stepping into the spotlight. How does conservation work for fungi\, and how does it differ from plants and animals? Join us for an insightful session exploring how the Fungal Diversity Survey (FUNDIS) is turning community science into strategic\, real-world protections. We will explain the science behind conservation rankings\, breaking down what labels like Threatened or Endangered actually mean\, before comparing global standards like the IUCN Red List with local state statuses. We will outline the emerging strategy for moving community science observations onto official environmental review maps\, and discuss why building this pathway for fungi has taken time. We will also cover how monitoring and documenting local ecology helps scientists understand threats and trends\, and how these details feed directly into conservation rankings. This webinar is open to anyone who is interested in the conservation and protection of rare species\, and will be presented in an accessible\, step-by-step format.\nby Jaci Braund \n–>Register Here \n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/nama-webinar-elevating-fungi-for-conservation-with-fundis/
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SUMMARY:MMS AGM & Webinar "Beyond The Trip" by Dr. Shayan Amiri
DESCRIPTION:Join Manitoba Mushroom Society for their 2nd AGM and a webinar by Dr. Shayan Amiri “Beyond The Trip: Understanding Psilocybin’s Effects on the Brain and Mental Health“. \nMMS Members are requested to attend in-person at the University of Winnipeg to participate in voting for motions\, Board\, and other Society matters\, beginning at 6:30 pm.  Dr. Amiri will begin his presentation\, available as a webinar\, at 7:30 pm. \nPsilocybe cubensis\, one of the most widely recognized psychoactive mushroom species\, belongs to a group of fungi with a long history of traditional use and growing scientific interest in their therapeutic potential. \nThis presentation begins with a brief introduction to psychoactive mushrooms and their historical significance before exploring the biochemistry\, pharmacology\, and neuroscience of psilocybin\, their principal psychoactive compound. We will examine how psilocybin influences brain activity\, alters neural connectivity\, and may produce therapeutic effects in various neuropsychiatric disorders. \nDrawing on findings from preclinical and clinical research\, the presentation will highlight the current evidence supporting psilocybin-assisted therapy\, while critically examining its potential psychological and physiological risks\, limitations\, and safety considerations. Finally\, we will discuss emerging research directions and the unanswered questions shaping the future of psilocybin in modern medicine. \nDr. Shayan Amiri (Bio) \nDr. Amiri is a pharmacologist and neuroscience researcher who moved to Canada from Iran in 2016. He earned his MSc in Biochemistry and Medical Genetics and PhD in Molecular Pharmacology from the University of Manitoba. \nDr. Amiri has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications in psychopharmacology\, behavioral neuroscience\, and molecular pharmacology\, including research published in internationally recognized journals such as Science Signaling\, eLife\, and Neuropharmacology. \nA recipient of a prestigious Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) postdoctoral award\, Dr. Amiri currently conducts research at the St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre in Winnipeg\, investigating the therapeutic potential of anti-inflammatory lipid mediators in hypertension-associated dementia. \nNOTE: MMS does not condone or promote the use of mushrooms containing psilocybin\, this presentation is informational as to their history and effects on the brain and mental health. \nRegistration is free to Society Members\, post-secondary students\, NAMA members\, and members of NAMA affiliated myco clubs.  Only Members attending in person at the University of Winnipeg meeting room will be permitted to vote. \nYou must register by January 17 midnight using THIS FORM. \nThe room number and webinar meeting link will be emailed to you on January 18.  Your information will be kept confidential and is only used to administer this meeting/webinar. \nThe photo is of Dr. Shayan Amiri\, taken by Donna Kurt
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/mms-agm-webinar-beyond-the-trip-by-dr-shayan-amiri/
LOCATION:University of Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Manitoba Mushroom Society":MAILTO:info@manitobamushroomsociety.ca
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