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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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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 Academia-Industry Networking Event
The UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) is hosting an academia-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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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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Sequencing of the Human Genome
Join the Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN for the Edogawa Niche Prize Lecture from Dr. John Craig Venter. He will be discussing sequencing of the human genome and its implications in allo immune mediated diseases.
October 25, 8:00 AM | Zoom Link
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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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Liquid Biopsy for Cancer Detection and Treatment Response and Toxicity Assessment
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for a lecture by Dr. Aadel Chaudhuri where he will be discussing the use of liquid biopsies for the detection and treatment of cancer.
October 26, 4:00 PM, PMCRT 4-204 | More Information
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Noninvasive Methods and Technologies for the Restoration of Somatosensory Feedback
Join KITE for a talk on 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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2023 Ori Ronstein Lecture in Translational Research
Join the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Toronto on November 15th for a lecture by Dr. Robert Montgomery. The lecture will be followed by a panel discussion with professionals in the medical sciences.
Register by October 31 | More Information and Register
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Embedding EDI Principles into Biomedical and Health Research
Unity Health and the University of Toronto will be hosting Dr. Imogen Coe, who will discuss how to embed Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles into practices that determine who is doing the research, as well as how research is being done.
November 1, 12:00 PM | 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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The Great Escape: Tunneling Nanotube Intercellular Stealth Infection in COVID-19 Planned by 3CLpro Main Protease
Join the University Health Network, Sunnybrook Research Institute, and the University of Toronto for a special seminar with Dr. Chris Overall from the University of British Columbia.
November 7, 4:00 PM, PMCRT 4-204 | More Information
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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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EPIC Doctoral Awards
The Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) doctoral awards provide $10,000 in stipend support multi/interdisciplinary trainees engaged in collaborative research with an infectious disease focus.
Apply by November 17 at 11:59 PM | More Information and Apply
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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 | More Information and Register
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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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Job Opportunity: Assistant Professor
McGill University and the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research at the Jewish General Hospital are accepting applications for an Assistant Professor (Research) in cancer biology.
More Information and Apply
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Congratulations Aly Khalifa on receiving the ORT Conference Award!
Aly is a PhD Student at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, supervised by Drs. Chris McIntosh and Thomas Purdie. He studies how machine learning-based treatment planning tools can be used to improve efficiency and standardize the quality of adaptive radiation therapy treatments in prostate cancer.
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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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