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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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UHN Summer Seminar Series - UHN Trainees Welcome
July 27 - 29 | 10:00 - 1:00 PM
UHN is hosting a Summer Seminar Series for high school students (grades 9-12) from underrepresented and racialized backgrounds. Many thanks to all the trainees and staff that are contributing to the program through research talks, panels and activities.
All UHN trainees are welcome to join and observe the seminar series to:
- Learn about research happening at UHN including talks on cancer, neuroscience, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- Explore careers in healthcare and research including doctors, scientists, clinical research coordinators, lab technicians and more.
- Observe interactive activities on machine learning, innovation and science communication.
More information and register here.
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Postdoc Appreciation Week Survey
The ORT and the ORT Leadership Committee are planning a series of events from September 20-24th to celebrate Postdoc Appreciation Week.
One of the events will be a Peer-to-Peer orientation where current trainees will share information on research at UHN with new postdocs and graduate students. Please fill out this quick survey to help us determine which topics you would like covered!
If you would like to help plan postdoc appreciation week please email amanda.veri@uhnresearch.ca.
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Summer Student Social
July 30 & August 6 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
UHN Research summer students are invited to a weekly social to network with other summer students. Zoom links will be sent to registrants prior to the event.
All are welcome! Register here.
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Showcase of UHN Biospecimen Services
July 27 | 2:00 PM
Join the webinar on Tuesday, July 27th 2021, to uncover how UHN Biospecimen Services aim to become a world leader in cryopreservation and data management by incorporating the latest technological advancements in the field, and providing researchers with access to high-quality biospecimens and associated clinical data.
For more information on our program visit our website uhnbiospecimenservices.com
Register here.
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Centre for Pharmaceutical Oncology Seminar Series
July 28 | 1:00 PM
University of Toronto Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy welcomes you to a seminar by Dr. Brent Page, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia. Dr. Page will discuss "Simplifying the drug discovery process using target engagement techniques & how (not) to start up a new research group."
Join by Zoom here (Meeting ID: 884 4637 1985; Passcode: 374838).
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Toronto RNA Enthusiasts' Day
July 28 - 29 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Calling all RNA enthusiasts! You are invited to the sixth annual Toronto RNA Enthusiasts' Day (TREnD)! TREnD is a student-led and trainee-focused symposium which, in past years, has brought together over 200 RNA biologists from across Canada and the US. Join for a keynote talk by Dr. Rachel Green from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a "Lunch"-and-Learn workshop led by Shiz Aoki, CEO and co-founder of BioRender.
More information and registration here.
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Evidence for Democracy New Toolkit Webinar
July 28 | 2:00 PM
Evidence for Democracy is launching a new toolkit for preparing plain language summaries! Join for a webinar that will walk you through the process of writing in plain language, starting with factors to consider before you begin writing, to the nuts and bolts of writing. Bring your latest manuscript if you have one as there will be dedicated time to work through a checklist of plain language writing!
Zoom link and registration here.
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Krembil Coffee Breaks: Video Editing Workshop
July 30 | 10:00 AM
Krembil invites you to their Science Communication Workshop where Twayne Pereira, Public Affairs Associate at Krembil, will present on how to edit a short video montage for social media.
Zoom link and registration here.
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Medical Biophysics Career Development Association Webinar
August 5 | 4:00-5:00 PM
The MBP Career Development Association invites you to join their webinar with speaker Dr. Zubin Master. Dr. Master will discuss "Applying your biomedical PhD outside of bench work: careers in biomedical ethics and policy." Please RSVP by August 3rd.
More information and registration here.
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Krembil Coffee Breaks: Twitter 101
August 6 | 10:00 AM
Krembil invites you to their Science Communication Workshop featuring speaker Heather Sherman, Senior Public Affairs Advisor, Krembil. This workshop will offer a how-to for building and amplifying your Twitter account.
Zoom link and registration here.
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ISBER 2021 Virtual Symposium in Partnership with UHN Biospecimen Services
Abstracts due August 8
UHN Biospecimen Services and the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER) have partnered once again to provide a two-day virtual symposium for the international biobanking community. The symposium will include keynote presentations, invited speakers, an ISBER workshop, networking opportunities, abstract presentations and an exhibit hall.
More information here.
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Careers at UHN: Business Analyst at TGHRI
Apply by July 29th.
University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Business Analyst in their Business Innovation Department.
Full job posting details here.
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Job Opening: Administrative Coordinator
The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest has an opportunity for an Administrative Coordinator - Research Training Centre & KL-CARE.
Full job posting details here.
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UHN Wellness Activities
Events every Monday-Friday
Take a break and recharge with UHN's online wellness and fitness activities. Access using the UHN intranet.
Event calendar and details for registration here.
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Apply by August 30th at 5:00 PM
The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health. The Vanier CGS program strongly encourages candidates to pursue their studies beyond the university that granted their previous degree(s).
Value/Duration: $50,000 per year for three years
Level of Study: To support PhD, or combined MA/PhD, or MD/PhD
More information and apply here.
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Congratulations to Ryder Whittaker-Hawkins, doctoral student in the Rottapel lab, for winning the 1st place Podium prize at the Annual Ogryzlo Research Day held virtually by the University of Toronto. The day highlights new and innovative research from the rheumatology field.
To share your achievements with the UHN research community, please email ort.admin@uhnresearch.ca.
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