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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.
November 15: KDT, Room 5-430
November 16: PMCRT, Room 13-710
November 17: Zoom & TRI Room 5-141
More Information
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Pride in STEM
UHN will celebrate its first annual Pride in STEM event with a panel discussion on the life and research of 2SLGBTQIA+ STEM scientists.
November 16, 9:00 AM | More Information and Livestream Link
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From Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course: Academic CV and Cover Letter Workshop
This course will provide postdocs with comprehensive support as they embark on their journey toward applying for and securing a research faculty position. The first workshop will teach you how to create a compelling CV and cover letter.
November 16, 1:00 - 2:30 PM | More Information and Register
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Join the UHNPA Leadership Committee
The UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) is recruiting new members for the leadership committee. Join to build your leadership experience, organize important events, and get involved in your postdoc community. Open to all postdocs at UHN!
November 22 | More Information and Sign Up
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Careers Beyond Academia
The Stem Cell Network and Medicine by Design have partnered to host Beyond Academia, a virtual career seminar series that will profile a wide variety of different careers available to trainees who hold a degree in the life sciences.
November 15, 12:00 PM | More Information and Register
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2023 bioTEC Conference
The 2023 bioTEC Conference is filled with insightful talks, exciting exhibitions, and innovative ideas as we welcome speakers from a wide range of biotechnology and bioengineering-related disciplines for presentations and panels.
Register by November 15 | More Information and Register
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AGE-WELL Public Webinar: Promising Recruitment Practices & AGE-WELL How to
This webinar will uncover the innovative strategies, best practices and cutting-edge methodologies that are redefining the recruitment of older adults and caregivers through an AGE-WELL perspective.
November 16, 12:00 PM | More Information and Register
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Introduction to Biologic GMP Manufacturing
The Stem Cell Network, BioCanRX, and the National Research Council of Canada are offering a three-part virtual training series to give biomedical research teams a comprehensive understanding of the key topics in clinical translation.
November 20, 27, and December 4 | More Information and Register
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Careers in Research & Development
The Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate (LSCDS) is hosting a career seminar to learn more about the field of Research & Development.
November 21, 6:00 PM | Register
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Kickstarting your Career in a Global Pharmaceutical Company
Join the Science to Business Network (S2BN) and Novo Nordisk to learn about their innovative global career program and network with program members and alumni.
November 22, 12:00 PM | More Information and Register
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Discover the Princess Margaret Living Biobank: Your Gateway to PDX/PDO Research
Explore the innovative world of patient-derived models using xenografts (PDX) and organoids (PDOs) at the Princess Margaret Living Biobank — a team of scientists pushing the boundaries of cancer research and therapeutic discoveries.
November 23, 10:00 AM | More Information and Register
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Immune Mediated Mechanisms of Adaptive and Maladaptive Tissue Responses
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for a talk titled "Immune Mediated Mechanisms of Adaptive and Maladaptive Tissue Responses" by Shruti Naik, PhD.
November 23, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave, 6th Floor, Bob Bell Atrium
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Sample Size & Power Calculations
Join Biostatistics @ UHN for a workshop where they will overview the critical aspects of sample size and power calculations, and how these fundamental elements have significantly impact the validity and reliability of research studies.
November 24, 11:00 AM | More Information and Register
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Integrating IDEA into Research Methodologies: for Translational Researchers
This course links bias in biomedical research and human biological materials to health disparities in society and offers participants a series of tools and guidelines to integrate inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility principles into their research. Access through MyLearning on the UHN portal.
Sessions on November 15 and 29 | More Information and Register
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AI Meets Biomedicine: Pioneering the Future of Healthcare
Join the Medical Biophysics Career Development Association (MBPCDA) for their upcoming career talk titled: "AI Meets Biomedicine: Pioneering the Future of Healthcare" with Dr. Valli Subasri.
November 30, 5:00 PM, PMCRT 4-204 | More Information and Register
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Sunnybrook Annual Education Conference
The Sunnybrook Annual Education Conference welcomes the healthcare community and external partners in education across the GTA to engage in meaningful discussions and inspire action through a broad range of speakers, presentations, and interactive workshops.
December 1, 8:00 AM | More Information and Register
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EPIC Doctoral Awards
The Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) doctoral awards provide $10,000 in stipend to 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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2023 PRiME Fellowship Competition
The PRiME Fellowship aims to support bold ideas in all disease areas for existing expertise in our community as well as to enable the initiation of high-risk, high-reward projects that align with PRiME's mandate.
Notice of Intent due November 17 | Application due November 30 | More Information and Apply
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Radiological Technology
Our 15-week program has been specifically designed to help prepare internationally-educated Medical Radiological (X-ray) Technologists for the national certification examination. This program integrates practical and didactic learning and consists of both online theory review and simulated clinical and practical hands-on in-class labs and assessments.
Register by November 17 | More Information and Register
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LSCDS Mentorship Program
The Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate (LSCDS) Mentorship Program is a six-month program that pairs student mentees with professional mentors in their field of interest.
Apply by November 20 | More Information and Apply
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Viewing the Future: A Beginner Case Competition
A virtual 10-day beginner case competition offered by the Graduate Management Consulting Association, where participants will work in teams to tackle real-life business challenges and present their solutions to judges from our partnering firms.
Apply by November 21 | More Information and Apply
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ECHO Discovery Program
The Entrepreneurship for Cardiovascular Health Opportunities (ECHO) Discovery Program supports undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral researchers interested in exploring research translation and entrepreneurship within the cardiovascular health sector but who may be unsure how to proceed.
November 27 | 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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BSI 9th Annual Remote Conference: Science & Society
The Beyond Sciences Initiative (BSI) 9th Annual Remote Conference: Science & Society is an online conference that provides scholars worldwide an opportunity to present their research and network with a broad scientific audience.
Abstract Deadline December 1 | More Information and Register
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NRC Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Luise and Gerhard Herzberg Postdoctoral Fellowship is awarded to a recent PhD graduate who identifies as a woman and demonstrates research excellence in a STEM discipline.
December 1 | More Information and Apply
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Volunteer Opportunity: The Saturday Program
The Saturday Program at the University of Toronto is recruiting volunteers for their community outreach program. The program provides free tutoring and mentorship to high school students in Toronto to advance in their educational goals.
December 8 | More Information and Apply
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CIHR Strategic Master's Award
The CIHR Strategic Master's Award program provides financial support to scholars engaged in an eligible Master's program that is relevant to specific CIHR priority research areas which include, pandemic preparedness and health emergencies, bioinformatics and computational biology, and health data science in genetics and genomics, gender and health, and Indigenous Peoples' Health.
December 14 | More Information and Apply
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Congratulations Arghavan (Ari) Ashouri on receiving the ORT Conference Award!
Ari is a postdoctoral researcher in the Gaiti Lab at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Ari is currently studying the genomic and epigenomic landscape of activated B cells in individuals with autoimmune diseases, with the aim of identifying the underlying mechanisms of lymphoma transformation in these patients.
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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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