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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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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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UHNPA Info Session
The UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) is recruiting new members for the committee! Join us at PMCRT or KDT to learn more about the UHNPA and opportunities to get involved. If you are not able to attend in person, please email uhnpostdocs@gmail.com or ortadmin@uhn.ca for more information.
November 8, 4:00 - 5:00 PM | PMCRT 11-710
November 9, 4:00 - 5:00 PM | KDT 4-503
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Seeds of Science Podcast - Dr. Renata Mancopes
Episode 3 of the Seeds of Science Podcast is out now! Listen to learn about Dr. Renata Mancopes, a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Catorina Steele's lab at KITE.
More Information and Listen
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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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BioRender 201
BioRender is offering in-person training to help researchers learn more advanced features and offer guidance on new beta features.
November 3 | PMCRT (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM), KDT (2:00 - 4:00 PM) | Or watch virtually on Zoom
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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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The Future of Maternal & Child Health Globally: Challenges and Opportunities
Join the Friends of CIHR and Sick Kids Research Institute for the 2023 Sick Kids Friesen Prize Lecture by Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta.
November 8, 10:00 AM | More Information and Register
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Identification of New Therapeutic Targets in Cancer Oxygen Sensing Signaling
Join Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for a talk by Dr. Qing Zhang from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre.
November 9, 4:00 PM, PMCC 6th Floor, Bob Bell Atrium | More Information
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Careers Beyond Academia
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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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. Join the sessions taking place throughout November!
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Feedback Requested: UHN Strategic Research Priorities
As a follow-up to the Research Strategy Update town hall on October 13, UHN Research invites members of TeamUHN to review and provide feedback on the UHN's draft strategic research priorities.
October 31 | Anonymous Feedback Survey
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Science Rendezvous 2024 Executive Recruitment
Science Rendezvous is Canada's largest science outreach festival which brings science out of the lab and onto the street. Science Rendezvous is actively recruiting for positions within the executive committee to organize the 2024 event.
Apply by November 10 at 11:59 PM | More Information and Apply
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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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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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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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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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UHN STEM Pathways Volunteer of the Month
Every month UHN STEM Pathways recognizes the outreach work of our volunteers. For October we acknowledge the contributions of Aarushi Gupta. Aarushi, an undergraduate student doing research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, has been an integral member of our team. She has participated in many STEM sessions for youth including an undergrad panel just this past month! Furthermore, she was a key member of our outreach ambassador team last year. We are grateful to have her on the team.
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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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