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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 17: KDT
October 20: Virtual
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ORT Halloween Spooktacular
The ORT is hosting a Halloween social event! Join us for games, socializing, snacks, and fun!
October 31, 4:00 PM | PMCRT 4-204 | More Information
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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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Sixsense Panel: Careers in Scientific Consulting and Medical Communications
Join us for an exciting and engaging panel discussion with members of the Sixsense Strategy Group to learn more about careers in scientific consulting and medical communications.
November 3, 12:00 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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Seeds of Science Podcast: Episode 2 is out now!
Episode 2 of Seeds of Science Podcast Season 2 is out now. Listen to learn more about Ph.D. student, Shreya Gandi from Dr. Zadeh's lab at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre!
Listen now!
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Cytokine Receptor Signaling and Transcriptional Programs Governing Hematopoietic Cell Fate
Dr. Winnie Kan, a postdoctoral scientist from the University of South Australia, will be giving a lecture entitled: Cytokine Receptor Signaling and Transcriptional Programs Governing Hematopoietic Cell Fate.
October 19, 4:00 PM | 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Career Seminar: Career Exploration & Networking
During this interactive session, you can explore potential career paths. You will learn about 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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Trust your Gut: The Microbiome in Health & Disease
Massey Grand Rounds is hosting its 18th Annual Symposium titled Trust your Gut: the Microbiome in Health & Disease. Join us to learn about the gut microbiome, and how it impacts health and disease.
October 24, 1:00 PM | More Information and Register
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Webinar and Q&A Session for CIHR 2023 Strategic Master's Award Applicants
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is hosting the following webinar to support applicants with the requirements of the funding opportunity "CIHR Strategic Master’s Award " and to answer questions on how to apply.
October 24, 2:00 PM | Award Information and Register
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Careers in Patent Litigation
The Medical Biophysics Career Development Association (MBPCDA) is hosting a career seminar with Dr. Jane Cullis, the Lead Scientific and technical Analyst at Allen & Overy LLP. Join the MBPCDA to learn more about the intersection between science and law!
October 24, 5:00 PM | More Information and Register
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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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Noninvasive Methods and Technologies for the Restoration of Somatosensory Feedback
Join KITE for an interesting talk that will present methods and technologies developed by Dr. Strahinja Dosen's group to restore missing somatosensory feedback.
October 30, 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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Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
Join for an in-depth discussion of the concepts central to statistical inference, including type I and II errors, p-values, and confidence intervals.
November 3, 11:00 AM | More Information and Register
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Continuing Education Course: Micropipetting Techniques
This 1-day workshop is intended for laboratory professionals (or aspiring laboratory professionals!) looking to become more skilled in the use of micropipettes.
October 28 | More Information and Register
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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.
November 1 | More Information
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Toronto Cardio-Oncology Network Inaugural Conference 2023
The Toronto Cardio-Oncology Network Conference will bring together Toronto's experts in the fields of breast cancer, hematological cancers, immunotherapy, and survivorship. You will have the opportunity to engage oncologists, cardiologists, and basic scientists about current research and practice in cardio-oncology.
November 17, Zoom | More Information and Register
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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 Dr. Rehna Krishnan on your recent publication!
Rehna is a postdoctoral researcher in the Hakem Lab at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and has recently published new findings on BRCA-1 mutant breast cancer in Nucleic Acid Research! Read her paper here.
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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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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 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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