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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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Congratulations to 2021 ORT Conference Grant awardee, Conan Chua! Conan is a PhD candidate in Dr. Adam Gehring's lab. His research is focused on chronic HBV infection and how exhausted virus-specific T cells are impacted by PD-1 therapy across differing phases of chronic HBV. He presented his research at the Global Hepatitis Summit 2021. Congratulations, Conan!
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ORT Support and Wellness Survey
Complete before November 29
The ORT invites all UHN trainees and Research Staff, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research technicians and research associates, to complete the ORT Support and Wellness Survey!
This anonymous survey will help identify and assess factors affecting your well-being and quality of support and will inform interventions and policy changes to improve the research experience at UHN.
The survey should take ~10-15 minutes to complete and to thank you for your participation, we are offering a $5 Starbucks electronic gift card (while supplies last).
Complete the survey here.
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Research Professional Social Hour
November 24 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
The RPs at UHN invite all research professionals, including research analysts, technicians, associates, and clinical research professionals, to join them for an hour of networking, socializing, and playing games virtually in Gather.Town.
More information and registration here.
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NSERC CGS-M Info session
November 16 | 12:45 - 2:15 PM
NSERC CGS-M Info Session
November 19 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Trainees interested in applying to the Canada Graduate Scholarships Master's program are invited to two NSERC information sessions. These sessions are supported by a series of informational videos available on the NSERC YouTube channel about the applications.
Access through WebEx.
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Preventing Racial Discrimination and Harassment at Work
November 17 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM
St. Michael's Hospital Research Student Association in partnership with the University of Toronto Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office invites trainees to the first of their Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Series. This workshop will provide an overview of the race-related Ontario Human Rights Code, explore how racial discrimination and harassment manifest in work and learning environments, and share strategies and tools to effectively identify and respond to race-related conflicts in our environments.
This event is open to all trainees (MSc, PhD, and PDF).
Register here.
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Science to Business Network (S2BN): Investment Banking for Life Sciences
November 18 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM PST
S2BN invites you to their panel discussion on the role of investment banks and venture capital groups in getting scientific research funded and out in the public. Speakers Dr. Evelyin Pau, Vice President, Investment Banking and Recruiting Lead at Bloom Burton; Dr. Bharat Srinivasa, Principal at Amplitude Ventures, Dr. Suman Rao, Associate, Lumira Ventures, and Paras Sharma, Associate Genesys Capital will discuss how investment banks identify promising scientific advances, evaluate strategies, and harness the power of capital to bring ideas to life. Hear from life sciences graduates who have successfully made a transition into the world of investment banking and are now changing the face of biotech business in Canada.
More information and registration here.
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Princess Margaret Virtual Seminar Series: Dr. Hui Shen PhD
November 18 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM
The Virtual Princess Margaret Seminar Series presents a talk by Dr. Hui Shen, Associate Professor of Epigenetics, Van Andel Institute. Dr. Shen will discuss "Cellular Identity and Tumorigenesis in the Female Reproductive Tract: Clarity Through Genomics".
Access through MS Teams here.
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Interprofessional Education (IPE) Lunch and Learn
November 22 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Trainees and staff are invited to this event on Interprofessional Education as part of the Structured IPE (SIPE) program. This event is an opportunity for IPE clinical students to showcase their learnings from interprofessional teams at UHN and from event attendees to learn from their interprofessional experiences.
Join via MS Teams
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UHN Libraries: The Right Review For You
November 24 | 11:0 AM - 12:00 PM
UHN Libraries will focus on how to understand what review "type" best fits the research question, timeline, and goals of those doing a systematic review or other types of knowledge synthesis. Participants will learn the difference between systematic and non-systematic reviews, gain an understanding of systematic methodology and tools to determine which review type best suits their needs, and learn where to access systematic review resources on the Virtual Library
Event details and registration here.
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OPPORTUNITIES AND FUNDING
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GMCA Case Competition: Social Media Survive or Thrive
Apply by November 20
Case Launch November 23 | 12:00 AM EDT
Join the Graduate Management Consulting Association for their virtual 10-day beginner's case competition, Social Media: Survive or Thrive. Participants will work in teams to tackle real-life business challenges and present their solutions to be judged by GMCA partnering firms. This unique opportunity will help participants assess their aptitude and enthusiasm for a career in management consulting while also learning from judges who have successfully transitioned into the industry.   
Registration and more information here.
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Beyond Science Initiative: Science & Society Annual Online Conference
Abstracts due November 19
Conference: February 26 - 27
Beyond Science Initiative (BSI) invites trainees to submit abstracts for their 7th annual online Science & Society conference occurring on February 26-27 and March 5th. BSI's free annual conference provides scholars with an opportunity to present their research and network worldwide with a broad scientific audience.
Registration and more information here.
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Mitacs Elevate Postdoctoral Fellowships
Apply by December 15 | 5:00 PM PT
Mitacs Elevate is a postdoctoral fellowship with an exclusive professional development curriculum component. Fellows will address complex challenges through a two-year research project with a partner organization in need of high-level expertise and a professional development curriculum that prepares Elevate fellows for success as leaders in research and industry. Fellows progress through the program in a cohort, giving them cross-disciplinary networking and peer-learning opportunities they might not have otherwise in their careers.
New this year: Elevate thematic projects. Fellows are eligible for a $70,000 minimum annual stipend/salary for projects addressing at least one of the key priority sectors of artificial intelligence, biomanufacturing, cleantech, or quantum science
Eligibility and application details here.
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Repository of Postdoctoral Funding Opportunities from Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University provides a comprehensive list of Postdoctoral funding opportunities, including lists specific to the cancer and neuroscience fields. This continuously updated repository contains funding opportunities from the American federal government and private organizations.
Access the repository here.
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