Office of Research Trainees
View some of the upcoming events at the ORT and other events of interest.
Peer-to-Peer Workshop: Creating Award-Winning Poster Presentations July 30, 2024 | 1:00-3:00 PM The UHN Office of Research Trainees (ORT) and…
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Pet Therapy August 7, 2024 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM Our pet therapy event has been rescheduled! Join the UHN Office…
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Preventing Burnout with Evidence-Based Strategies July 11, 2024 | 2:00 PM Are you feeling overwhelmed, disengaged, or struggling to stay…
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UHN Trainee Trivia: Big Brain Bash July 4, 2024 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM Get ready for a night of…
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Navigating Careers in Scientific Communications May 22, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM Are you interested in learning about a…
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Pet Therapy April 17, 2024 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM Join the Office of Research Trainees (ORT), UHN Wellness, and…
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Sustainability in Research April 2, 2024 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Join the Office of Research Trainees (ORT), Greening at…
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People & Culture Information Session: The Performance Enhancement Program April 10, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET This April,…
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Date June 23 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Introduction to Flow Cytometry The UHN Office of Research Trainees invites UHN…
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Date June 19 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM UHN Research Student and Postdoc Scavenger Hunt UHN’s Office of Research Trainees…
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About RP@UHN: The Committee of Research Professionals at UHN is a group working across all University Health Network Research Institutes.…
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Date May 1 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | Toronto General Hospital Introduction to Machine Learning in Python The Office…
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Date April 26 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Zoom Postdoc Talks The UHN Postdoc Association’s Professional Development Team is…
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Date April 27 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | PMCRT 4-204 (101 College St, enter at the Mercatto entrance)…
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Carpentries Instructor Training Program UHN’s Office of Research Trainees (ORT) is partnering with University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) and Data…
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Date March 31st | 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Toronto General Hospital room 430 Postdoc Talks The UHN Postdoc Association’s…
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Postdoc Appreciation Week Day 5: Social September 23| 12:00 – 2:00 PM The UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) and Office of Research Trainees (ORT) are excited to introduce the 2022 National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) at UHN! UHNPA Social marks the last and final event for the National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2022 at UHN. We invite you…
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Postdoc Appreciation Week Day 4: Exploring Careers Outside of Academia September 22| 4:00 – 6:00 PM The UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) and Office of Research Trainees (ORT) are excited to introduce the 2022 National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) at UHN! In partnership with the Science to Business Network (S2BN), the UHNPA presents a panel and…
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Postdoc Appreciation Week Day 3: The Intersection of Physical and Mental Health: A Panel Discussion September 21| 1:00 – 2:00 PM Welcome to day 3 of Postdoc Appreciation Week – our panel on mental and physical health! Join for a discussion with a variety of incredible professionals with strong backgrounds in both physical and mental…
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Postdoc Appreciation Week Day 2: Postdocs’ Rights – Unraveling the Mysteries September 20| 2:00 – 3:00 PM The UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) and Office of Research Trainees (ORT) are excited to introduce the 2022 National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) at UHN! In this session, we want to empower you with information about your rights as…
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Date June 16 | 1 -2 pm Description Inviting all research professionals across UHN! The Committee of Research Professionals (RP@UHN) is holding a UHN networking event for research staff across the institutes, including but not limited to technicians, lab managers, and research associates. Please register to access to our networking event on June 16th, 2021 from 1- 2 pm. Attendees will…
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Date June 7 | 3 pm Description The ORT at UHN invites you to a practical workshop on how to optimize your LinkedIn profile. Join Dr. Amanda Veri, Lead of Research Training Programs at the ORT, to learn tips and tricks for optimizing your LinkedIn profile to catch the eye of potential employers and recruiters.…
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Rapid advancements in DNA sequencing technologies over the past decade have introduced a vast amount of genomic data. Scientists around the world are analyzing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data to gain insights into the genetic architecture of complex diseases. As the cost of data generation is decreasing, personalized medicine is becoming more accessible and the…
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ORT at UHN invites you to a webinar on Tuesday May 18th for (Neural) Networking with Cyclica. Join us to explore the research, careers, and opportunities at this exciting Toronto-based biotech company! Learn about Cyclica and their AI-augmented platform that accelerates drug discovery, including hearing about opportunities with Cyclica’s Academic Partnerships Program or for Mitacs…
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Date February 20, 2020 | 10am Presenter Dr. Azadeh Naderian, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow at Krembil Research Institute Description This workshop would be beneficial for anyone new to electrophysiological recording as well as the electrophysiologists eager to both learn from and share each others experiences. At the end of this workshop, learners will be able to:…
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Date February 5, 2020 | 2pm Presenter Nafiseh Nafissi, PhD. President of Research & Development at Mediphage Bioceuticals Description The Trainee Advisory Commitee at Krembil in partnership with ORT presents Krembil Career Chats. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Nafiseh Nafissi, a local R&D expert with over 15 years of experience in biotechnology, genome…
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Facilitator Dr. Dionne Aleman, Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering Date September 20, 2017 More Information The Office of Research Trainees (ORT) will be hosting a two hour Scientific Writing Lecture Workshop …
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Facilitator Dr. Maurice Shen, Academic Head, BenchSci Dr. Emily MacLeod, Research Associate at the Applied Educational Research Department at the Michener Institute of Education Dr. Daniel Bacinello, Manager, Research &…
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Facilitator UHN’s Technology Development and Commercialization Department Date March 9, 2017 More Information Register via https://technology-development-and-commercialization.eventbrite.ca. Back to Workshops
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Facilitator Isaiah Hankel, Fortune 500 Consultant, Best Selling Author Date February 2, 2017 More Information Become a more competitive candidate by understanding how to think like a recruiter or industry…
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Facilitator Hosted by UHN PDFs Date January 31, 2017 More Information Free Event! Register by January 20, 2017 via translatingbioinformatics.eventbrite.ca Back to Workshops
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Facilitator Various career panelists Date July 28, 2016 More Information Did you ever think about where your science degree could get you? Register by July 22, 2016 via https://careerevent2016.eventbrite.ca Registration…
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Facilitator Isaiah Hankel, Fortune 500 Consultant, Best Selling Author Date January 15, 2016 More Information Why an academic CV won’t secure you an industry job, and how to create an…
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Facilitator Justin Cook, Partner, Director of Internet Marketing 9thCO Date January 15, 2016 More Information Register by January 11, 2016 via ortsocialmedia.eventbrite.ca Back to Workshops
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Facilitator Various career panelists Date December 17, 2015 More Information CIHR Training Program in Regenerative Medicine Register here Back to Workshops
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Explore our video library to watch recordings of past ORT webinars on a wide variety of topics ranging from professional and career development, project management, how to craft a compelling grant application, and much more!
The UHN Summer Training and Research (STAR) program includes learning sessions, a research day, and certificate of program completion. This program is designed to enhance your research and professional development skills while at UHN! The program is open to all UHN summer research students, including those in paid, co-op, and volunteer positions.
Learn more here.
The ORT has partnered with Research Training Centres at participating Toronto Academic Health Sciences Network (TAHSN) hospitals; Toronto Metropolitan University; and University of Toronto to provide the Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course! This initiative aims to address the need for comprehensive support for postdocs as they embark on their journey toward applying and securing a research faculty position.
Learn more and register here.
Every spring the ORT offers the Developing Effective Mentoring Skills program, to provide UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers an opportunity to enhance their skills to prepare for mentoring summer research students.
The mentoring training covers many themes including: Effective Communication, Aligning Expectations, Addressing Equity & Inclusion and Promoting Professional Development. Participants who attend all sessions receive a certificate of program completion.
Learn about the 2025 program here.
The ORT partners with University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) to provide a Carpentries Instructor Training Program. The Carpentries teaches foundational coding and data science skills to researchers worldwide.
Through this program, UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers receive Carpentries Instructor Training to learn evidence-based training practices. They are also provided opportunities to build their skills teaching data and software workshops, with support from certified Carpentries instructors and the ORT staff.
Learn more about the 2023 program here. Register for a UHN Carpentries workshop here.
The Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate at the University of Toronto is a student initiative created to bridge the gap between academia and industry. They host career seminars, networking symposiums, case studies, mentorship programs and more! Explore their offerings here.
The Science to Business Network (S2BN) is pan-Canadian organization that bridges the gap between science and business. S2BN organizes outreach and networking events for graduate students to complement their academic training. Students obtain professional training with transferable skills to gain a competitive edge in both the academic and business job markets. Explore their offerings here.
The GMCA is a student-governed professional society that strives to support all graduate and postdoctoral trainees interested in pursuing a future career in management consulting. Their programs include networking nights, case competitions, case interview practices, an annual conference, and more. Explore their offerings here.
Postdoctoral researchers at UHN can take leadership and professional development courses for free through MyLearning. Course topics include leadership, effective communication, emotional intelligence fundamentals, project management and more. Explore the Learning Calendar on the intranet here.
Mitacs Training provides professional skills development courses for Canadian university and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers. Their course topics include Networking skills, project and time management, reconciliation and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, communication skills, career planning and more. Explore their course offerings here.
Coursera is a massive online course provider has free courses you can take to build professional skills including science writing, statistics, programming, data sciences, project management, negotiating, and more. Explore their free courses here.
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