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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.
December 12, 10:00AM, PMCRT 13-710
December 13, 11:00 AM, KDT 5KD430
December 14, 2:00 PM, TRI 5-141
December 15, 10:30 AM, Zoom (Register Here)
More Information
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Tips and Tricks: Time Management for Researchers
Join the ORT for an interactive workshop to learn how to improve your time management skills to accelerate your research.
December 13, 1:00 PM | Register
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From Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course: EDI Statements and Teaching Dossiers
This course will provide postdocs with comprehensive support as they embark on their journey toward securing a research faculty position. The third session will cover how to create teaching dossiers and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) statements.
January 25, 1:00 PM | More Information and Register
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Seeds of Science Podcast - Episode 6
Episode 6 of Seeds of Science Podcast Season 2 is out now. Listen to learn more about Jessica Bytautas, a graduate student in Dr. Pio Kontos' lab at KITE.
Listen Now!
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Future of Work Journal Club: Working as a Learning Framework
In this journal club, you will read the "Working as Learning Framework"(WALF). You will discuss how the WALF draws upon concepts from economics, the sociology of work, and sociocultural theories of learning.
December 12, 12:00 PM | More Information and Register
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UHN Community of Practice
The Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) initiative is hosting a Community of Practice. This session will focus on the impact of patient engagement related to plain language summaries in research.
December 13, 12:00 PM | Zoom Link
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BrainHack Toronto 2023
BrainHacks are collaborative events that focus on open sharing of ideas, code, and data. Participants at BrainHack Global Toronto 2023 will have the opportunity to work with like-minded scientists by either submitting an organized project or engaging in one.
December 14-15 | More Information and Register
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Statistical Tests
The Biostatistics Core at UHN is hosting a workshop to overview the most commonly used statistical tests (t tests, Chi-squared test, etc.) and discuss how to select the test most appropriate for your data and research question.
December 15, 11:00 AM | More Information and Register
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Statistics of Diagnostic Tests
Discussion of diagnostic test statistics, including sensitivity, specificity, AUC (area under the curve), and ROC analysis/curves, and their pivotal roles in assessing test accuracy and performance.
January 12, 11:00 AM | More Information and Register
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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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Call-out for Speakers: UHN IDEA Accessibility and Disability in STEM Panel Discussion
UHN's Research Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee is planning a virtual panel discussion on accessibility and disability in STEM. At this event, we would like to hear about your lived experience with disability, how you view it as part of your identity, and how it intersects with your science identity in the workplace
December 15 | Email ideaoutreachgroup@gmail.com for more information or to participate.
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LSCDS Industry Team Case Study Program
The Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate (LSCDS) Industry Team Case Study is designed to develop professional connections and gain practical, marketable experiences relevant to roles within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors through conceptualization, development, and delivery of industry-related projects.
Apply by December 18 | Apply Here
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GMCA: Business Fundamentals
Business Fundamentals is an online series designed to provide graduate students and postdocs with an introduction to business concepts. At the end of the course, trainees will apply learned concepts to a business problem in a case competition judged by consultants and industry professionals.
Apply by December 18 | More Information and Apply
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Antibodyguide Research Grant
The Antibodyguide Research Grant is designed to encourage and promote the pursuit of knowledge and innovation in the field of antibody research. This Grant aims to empower and reward researchers and students who are dedicated to exploring antibodies to improve human health and contribute to scientific advancements.
Apply by January 1 | More Information and Apply
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Data Science Institute Doctoral Student Fellowship
The Data Science Institute Doctoral Fellowships are designed to support multi/interdisciplinary training and collaborative research in data sciences.
Apply by January 12 | More Information and Apply
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Data Science Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Data Science Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed to support multi/interdisciplinary training and collaborative research in data sciences.
Apply by January 12 | More Information and Apply
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2024 Postdoctoral Fellow Award on Canadian Veterans with Chronic Pain
The Canadian Pain Society and the Chronic Pain Centre for Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) are offering a Postdoctoral Fellow Award focused on clinical, health services, or health policy research relevant to Veterans living with chronic pain.
Apply by January 21 | More Information and Apply
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Clinical Management Certificate Program
This certificate program is designed to provide the practical knowledge and skills required of managers within the first year or two of their new role. It is intended to orient managers to their role and enable them to exercise the key competencies for the success of the department.
More Information and Register
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Congratulations Thomas Walden on receiving 2nd place for the Best Conference Abstract at the 10th National Spinal Cord Injury Conference!
Thomas Walden is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Cathy Craven’s Lab at KITE. Thomas’s research focuses on implementing exoskeletons as a rehabilitation tool for individuals with an SCI/D.
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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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