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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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Welcome the ORT’s new team member, Jordan Beck!
Jordan has recently joined UHN as the Research Training Coordinator and will work to support and develop programming offered by the ORT.
Jordan is from rural Manitoba and has recently completed his MSc in Microbiology from the University of Manitoba where he studied the interaction between Legionella pneumophila and its environmental hosts. Jordan holds a BSc in Biology and worked in the UofM’s Faculty of Science supporting a range of initiates promoting science prior to his graduate degree.
In his newly found spare time, Jordan is excited to explore new restaurants around Toronto.
Welcome Jordan!
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ORT Conference Participation Award
The July ORT Conference Participation Award supports UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to participate in national and international conferences between September and December 2023.
Apply by July 3, 5:00 PM | Learn More and Apply
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Setting up for Success: Tips for New Researchers
Join the third learning session of the UHN Summer Training and Research (STAR) program where the UHN Library and Information Services will share tips for new researchers!
June 15, 2:00 PM | Zoom | Register
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Introduction to Flow Cytometry
UHN students and postdoctoral researchers are invited to an in-person, interactive Peer-to-Peer workshop on Flow Cytometry lead by UHN scientific associate Dr. Helena Boutzen.
June 23, 2:00 PM | Learn More and Register
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UHN Research Student and Postdoc Scavenger Hunt
The ORT and UHN STEM Pathways invite you to a Scavenger Hunt where you'll get a chance to have fun with other students and postdocs from across UHN while exploring the city!
June 19, 1:00 PM | Register
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CSMB Seminar - Promoting the work of scientists and trainees across Canada
The Canadian Society of Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) is hosting their next virtual monthly seminar and will discuss promoting the work of scientists and trainees across Canada.
June 13, 12:00 PM | Register
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2SLGBTQIA+ Terminology and Q&A
Join the 2SLGBTQIA+ Committee at UHN to learn about current terminology and ask questions in a judgement-free environment.
June 14, 12:00 PM | Learn More and Register
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Careers in Higher Education
Medical Biophysics Career Development Association (MBPCDA) is honoured to host Dr. Liane Chen, Associate Professor of Teaching at the University of British Columbia for a career talk titled "Teaching and Learning in Higher Education".
June 15, 1:00 PM | More Information and Register
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About Cancer and Cancer Survivorship
Join the Cancer 360+ Summer Program for a discussion on Cancer and Cancer Survivorship
June 16, 12:00 PM | Join on Cancer Campus
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KCNI Virtual Summer Academy 2023
The Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics is excited to publish a free, globally accessible, webinar series about working with the clinic to perform integrative multi-scale neuroscience data.
June 19-23 | More Information and Register
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Using ChatGPT for Academic Writing
The School of Graduate Studies at U of T offers a workshop to examine the dangers of using ChatGPT inappropriately and explore strategies for using it to develop and edit your work.
June 20, 4:00 PM | More Information and Register
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Rising Stars Trainee Awards
Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards aim to recognize the excellent research being conducted at Canadian institutions by graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and medical residents in all fields spanning neuroscience research.
Apply by June 15 | Information & Application
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UHN Wellness Group Exercise Showcase
UHN Wellness is offering a variety of exercise classes taught by top fitness instructors. Classes are open to all members of TeamUHN.
June 19-23 | More information and Register
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LSCDS Recruitment + Open House
The Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate (LSCDS) is recruiting new members and hosting an Open House.
June 21, 5:00PM | Register for Open House
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15 Minute Seated Massage Pop-Up
UHN Wellness and Oxford College' RMT Students are offering 15-minute seated massages at Toronto General Hospital.
June 23, 1:30PM | More Information
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PiPER Research Day - Submit Abstracts and Information Session
Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) is now accepting abstracts for Research Day 2023. For more information attend the upcoming Information Session.
Submit abstracts by June 28, 3:00 PM | More Information
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Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) Postdoctoral Researcher Awards
TGHRI is excited to announce the launch of its annual Postdoctoral Researcher (PDR) Awards. Each award is valued at $30,000 and up to seven (7) will be awarded.
Apply by June 30 at 5 pm | Award Application
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Congratulations Dana Brinson on receiving an ORT Conference Award!
Dana is a PhD candidate in Dr. Thomas Waddell and Dr. Golnaz Karoubi's lab at Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. Dana studies the effects of biophysical cues on induced pluripotent stem cell-derived lung organoid differentiation.
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Congratulations Dr. Karen Chung on receiving an ORT conference award!
Karen Chung is a plastic surgery resident and PhD graduate student with Dr. Beate Sander at Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. Her primary research interests are in health related quality of life methods, patient preferences, and their applications in economic analyses, specifically with how they relate to plastic surgery and global health. Her career goal is to be a surgeon scientist with expertise advocating for patients in low-resource settings through economic evaluations that inform changes in policy.
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Share a concern or idea with the ORT
We want to hear from you! Share your feedback and concerns here.
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For more information about upcoming events at the ORT and other events of interest check out the Event Calendar on our website!
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