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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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ORT Drop-In Sessions
The ORT is hosting a series of drop-in sessions to meet with trainees and postdoctoral researchers to answer questions, share resources, and provide a safe space for addressing issues.
October 16: TRI & PMCRT
October 17: KDT
October 20: Virtual
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UHNPA Academic-Industry Networking Event
The UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) is hosting an academic-industry networking event to bridge the gap between academia and industry and learn about diverse career opportunities from leading professionals.
November 2, 6:00 PM | More Information and Register
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ORT Conference Participation Award
The November ORT Conference Participation Award supports UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to participate in national and international conferences between January and April 2024.
Apply by November 6, 5:00 PM | Learn More and Apply
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UHNPA Membership
Are you a postdoctoral researcher at UHN looking to expand your professional network or looking to get involved in the postdoc community? Become a member of the UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA)!
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SCN/MbD Seminar Series - Careers Beyond Academia
The Stem Cell Network (SCN) and Medicine by Design (MbD) have partnered to host this virtual career seminar series to profile a wide range of careers available to trainees who hold degrees in the life sciences.
October 11, 12:00 PM | More Information and Register
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Preparing Data in Excel
To conduct excellent research, top-quality data is a necessity. Join the Biostatistic Core to learn about best practices for collecting and documenting research data in Excel.
October 13, 11:00 AM | More Information and Register
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Career Seminar: Career Exploration & Networking
Join us for an interactive session where you can explore potential career paths. We will share programs to help you discover your career options and have a detailed discussion about networking, coffee chats, and informational interviews as ways to learn more about potential careers.
October 19, 6:00 PM | More Information and Register
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GMCA Networking Night
Join the Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) for an in-person networking night on November 3rd to connect advanced degree candidates with consultants from top consulting firms.
Apply by October 22 | More Information and Apply
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Princess Margaret Cancer Education Awards 2023
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for the annual Cancer Education Awards to recognize your colleagues!
October 23, 12:00 PM | Calendar Invite
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Before you Start: Publication Cycle Series
This session will go over how to identify appropriate research designs for different research questions, finding your publications and more!
October 25, 11:00 AM | More Information and Register
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Pride in Patient Engagement in Research - Community of Practice
Shelly-Anne Li, an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, and Alexandra Palma, an artist and patient partner, will discuss and reflect on effective strategies for facilitating community-driven patient-oriented research.
October 25, 12:00 PM | More Information and Register
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ASBMB Virtual Career Expo
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Career Expo will highlight the diversity of career choices available to biomedical researchers and connect you with professionals in these careers.
November 1, 11:00 AM | More Information and Register
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Current Trends in Clinical Research Webinar Series
Join to explore different topics in the growing field of clinical research, and emerging trends within the field. Each discussion will tackle an emerging topic through an interactive discussion led by industry experts
November 1 and December 6 | More Information and Register
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CIHR Travel Awards
Through the Institute Community Support (ICS) Program, the CIHR Institutes and Initiatives are launching the ICS Travel Awards competition for students, postdoctoral fellows, early career researchers and knowledge users to present their own research at national and international meetings, workshops, and/or conferences.
Apply by October 11 | More Information and Apply
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CSMB Support for Graduate Student Activities
The Canadian Society of Molecular Biosciences will provide financial support to graduate student societies for activities related to biochemistry, molecular biology, or genetics for events such as scientific symposiums, conferences and career fairs or workshops.
Apply by October 15 | More Information
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship program aims to strengthen Canada's ability to attract and retain world-class doctoral students. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health. Please consult your research institute for internal deadlines.
November 1 | More Information
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Mitacs Globalink Research Award Program
The Mitacs Globalink Research Award Program supports senior undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the fields of advanced computing, clean technologies, health innovations, or more generally social and science innovation to conduct a 12-24 week research project with one of Mitcas' international partners.
November 17 | More Information and Apply
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Technology Adoption Awards
The Technology Adoption Award enables researchers to visit a Canadian academic/research institute or small biotech company to learn how to use a technology and transfer the skills back to the lab at their home institution.
November 30 | More Information and Apply
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Volunteer Opportunity: Toronto Research Information Outreach Team
The Toronto Research Information Outreach Team (RIOT) is recruiting new members. RIOT works with the Canadian Cancer Society to raise awareness about cancer and the promise of cancer research. Initiatives include regularly scheduled high school and community talks, the Let's Talk Cancer Symposium, and more!
For more information visit their website or email Shreya at shreya.gandhi2@uhn.ca.
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Congratulations Michael Tisi on receiving an ORT Conference Award!
Michael is a Ph.D. candidate at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute where his research is at the intersection of machine learning, signal processing, and respiratory diagnostics where he is developing algorithms for the interpretation of oscillometry tests.
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Student and Postdoctoral Researcher Handbook
The ORT has created a comprehensive handbook for UHN research trainees and postdoctoral researchers. Click here to download the handbook!
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Share your accomplishments with us!
Have you won an award? Published a paper? Attended to a cool conference? Let us know by filling out the ORT highlight form here to be featured in an upcoming newsletter or on social media!
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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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