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Metabolomics: An Emerging Tool in Biomedical Research
Join the ORT and the Schroeder Arthritis Institute's Metabolomics Facility to learn about the field of metabolomics, the services offered by the metabolomics facility and how you can utilize the facility to accelerate your research. 

October 4, 1:00 PM | More Information and Register
Seeds of Science Podcast: Season 2
The Seeds of Science Podcast offers a platform to showcase the unique academic journeys, scientific discoveries and personal growth of students and postdocs at UHN. Tune in for Season 2 to hear the achievements of junior researchers, the obstacles they've faced, and life outside of research. 

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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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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!
EVENTS 
Mindsets: A Deep Dive Into the Brain
Join us for a free Gairdner Global Perspectives Panel that will take us inside the brain. From brain tumours to stress and anxiety to multiple sclerosis, leading Canadian researchers will give us the tools and resources to understand our brain on a deeper level. 

October 3, 5:30 - 7:00 PM | More Information and Register
UHN Library & Information Services Workshop: The Right Review for You
This session will teach you what it means to do a systematic review or other types of knowledge synthesis, and help you understand what review “type” best fits your research question, timeline, and goals. 

October 4, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | More Information and Register
Building the Foundations of Anti-Oppressive Healthcare
This program introduces participants to the language and frameworks of anti-oppression and social justice. It explores how the Canadian healthcare system continues to participate in discrimination and oppression and how health professionals can engage in praxis.  

October 12 & 26, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | More Information and Register
ECHO Pitch 2023
The Entrepreneurship for Cardiovascular Health Opportunities (ECHO) Pitch 2023 will showcase six top cardiovascular health start-ups pitching novel ideas to a multi-sectoral panel of judges and competing for funding. 

October 12, 3:00 - 8:00 PM | More Information and Register
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
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
An Introduction to Comics in Healthcare
Graphic medicine and comics have been used for patient and community education and engagement, public health intervention, policy and research communication, and political and social advocacy. This session will offer an introduction to the use of comics in healthcare. 

October 24, 12:00 PM  | More Information and Register
OPPORTUNITIES
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
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
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
Job Opportunity: VBRI Faculty Position in Hematopoiesis
The Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is recruiting new investigators with a focus on normal and/or malignant hematopoiesis.

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COMMUNITY

Congratulations Rajesh Detroja on the 2023-2024 CDI Spark Award!

Rajesh is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Princess Margaret Cancer Center working under the guidance of Dr. Robert Kridel. Currently, he is using machine-learning techniques to analyze the methylation profiles of follicular lymphoma patients. Besides research, Rajesh enjoys exercising and taking walks in nature.

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