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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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February ORT Drop-Ins
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.
February 23, 10:30 AM, Zoom (Register Here)
February 27, 11:00 AM, TRI 5-141
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Tips for Levelling up Your Presentation Skills
In this workshop, you will learn a strategy to hone your core message and deliver it with confidence and style that will engage your audiences and make them want to learn more.
February 27, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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ORT Conference Participation Award
The March ORT Conference Participation Award supports UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to participate in national and international conferences between May and August 2024.
Apply by March 4 at 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Breaking into the Industry: Job Search Strategies
Join us to discover the art of internal skill and job assessment, elevate your personal brand through impactful tools like cover letters, resumes, and LinkedIn, and master the art of interview success with effective strategies!
March 5 at 3:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Fireside at FemSTEM: Mira Backo-Shannon
Hosted by the Health Innovation Hub at the University of Toronto, Fireside at FemSTEM is an interactive conversation series with distinguished women in the health entrepreneurial space.
February 21, 4:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Implementing Sex and Gender Considerations into Health Research Funding
In this talk, Dr. Angela Kaida will discuss the importance of integrating sex and gender considerations in health research as well as how the CIHR's Institute of Gender and Health is leading to develop, implement, and evaluate policies for sex and gender considerations in funding applications.
February 22, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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ACT-IN on a Hunch When it Comes to Identifying Novel DNA Double-Strand Break Repair Disorders
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for their upcoming seminar by Dr. Grant Stewart titled "ACT-IN on a Hunch When it Comes to Identifying Novel DNA Double-Stranded Break Repair Disorders".
February 22, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Atrium
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Learn How to Host an Accessible and Inclusive Virtual Event
The UHN Research Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee invites you to attend an interactive seminar featuring Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, Vice-President Research & International Affairs and Chief Accessibility Officer for the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind). Dr. Sukhai will share strategies, tools, and technologies to aid in increasing accessibility and inclusivity throughout the lifecycle of event planning.
February 23, 2:30 PM | Register
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PM2 Leadership Education - Transforming Careers with Impact
Join the PM2 Collaborative Education Series for a discussion on transforming careers with impact with Dr. Meredith Giuliani and Tina Papadakos.
February 26, 4:00 PM | Zoom Link
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Job Search, Resume, and Interview Strategies
Join UHN Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, Anthony Gob, to learn the most effective strategies to acquire gainful employment, along with dispelling some of the urban myths of job searching.
February 27, 10:30 AM | Register
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Media Training Webinar
This seminar offers advice on becoming message-driven when being interviewed. It includes instructions on how to structure powerful messages about your research, how to ensure control over interview content, and how to get your messages across.
February 27, 1:00 PM | Register
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How to Get Published - Turning Research Aspirations into Reality
Join Dr. Meghan Jendrysik as she shares her expertise in evaluating manuscripts for scientific merit and scope, understanding the publishing cycle, choosing the right journal, and working through the peer review process.
February 28, 11:00 AM, In-Person at the Mitchener Auditorium - 222 St. Patrick Street or Online | Register
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Beyond Confocal Microscopy
Join the UHN Research & Innovation Cores for a webinar on confocal microscopy. Learn the "routine" optical microscopes and explore cutting-edge technologies and image analysis tools that may help you take your project to the next level.
February 29, 10:00 AM | Register
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Supporting Neurodiversity & UDL Initiatives
Join Verbit to learn more about teaching and learning from the educational framework of Neurodiversity where they will discuss why it's imperative to create inclusive learning environments that cater to the needs of all students, including those who are neurodiverse or having varying learning needs.
February 29, 1:00 PM | Register
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Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network Seminar Series
Join the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN) and the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Consortium for a discussion on ongoing work in precision oncology from MOHCCN partners and trainees.
February 29, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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UHN Psychology Day 2024: Advances in Health Psychology
The UHN Psychology Education and Training Committee invites you to join experts from UHN to discuss the diverse advances in health psychology research and practice.
February 29, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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New Venture Creation for a Healthier World
Join UHN for a virtual webinar on the basics of start-up company formation at UHN and the overview of the new venture creation model.
March 5, 10:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Storytelling and Friendships: Telling Tales about New and Creating Anticolonial Research Methods
Delivered by two friends, this interactive lecture and workshop is designed to move hearts and minds. How do we think about and practice in new and anticolonial ways? Join to learn about health humanities, culturally humble practices, and strengthening your vulnerability skills.
March 7, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Differentiation Therapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Response and Resistance
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for their upcoming seminar titled "DIfferentiation Therapy for Acute Myeloid Leykemia: Response and Resistance" by Dr. Eytan Stein.
March 7, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Atrium
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International Women's Day at UHN
Join UHNWomen for a special event featuring Bettina Hamelin, President and CEO of Ontario Genomics where you will learn insights from a leader with over 30 years of experience across academia, industry, and non-profits.
March 8, 11:00 AM | BMO Education & Conference Centre, 60 Leonard Ave., Toronto Western Hospital
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Moderna Canada Fellowship Program
The 2024 Moderna Canada Fellowship program aims to support novel research in the field of mRNA Science in a wide range of focus areas including general mRNA, COVID-19, delivery mechanisms by RNA to tissues/organs, and more!
Apply by February 29 | More Information & Apply
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International Conference on Aging Innovation and Rehabilitation - Early Bird Registration
The early bird registration deadline is approaching for the 2024 International Conference on Aging Innovation and Rehabilitation on May 6 and 7.
March 1 | More Information & Register
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Explain It Like I'm 6: A Vaccine Education Contest
The Centre for Vaccine Preventable Disease (CVPD) and the Emerging Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) have partnered together to host this vaccine education challenge. The goal of this challenge is to explain an aspect of vaccine science that is crucial and/or misunderstood in a way that a 6-year-old can understand.
Contest closes March 1 | More Information & Submit
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CanHepC Trainee Fellowships
The CanHepC Fellowship supports transdisciplinary training and stipend support to individuals to further trainee knowledge and understanding of hepatitis C.
March 15 | More Information & Apply
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Transform HF Trainee Awards
The Transform HF Trainee Awards support University of Toronto Master's and PhD students conducting research in the areas of field-ready diagnostics, wearable and embedded sensors, data science innovation in heart failure prevention, treatment, or care, and digital health implementation.
Apply March 18, 5:00 PM | More Information & Submit
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Branch Out Neurological Foundation Graduate Award
The Branch Out Neurological Foundation Graduate Award is a matched salary-stipend award for graduate students conducting research in a NeuroCAM area.
Apply March 29, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research Education Fund Competition
The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research Education fund offers $20,000 to PhD students and $40,000 to Postdoctoral Researchers for projects related to heart failure.
Apply April 1 | More Information & Apply
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Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship
The Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship provides long-term funding and an internship option for master’s and PhD students. Recipients can also access professional development training that helps them ensure project success and gain in-demand career skills.
More Information & Apply
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Congratulations Mary Goombs on receiving the ORT Conference Award!
Mary Goombs is a graduate student completing her MSc under the supervision of Dr. Gary Rodin at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Mary studies the quality of dying and death in hospice settings globally. Her research also involves the validation of a measurement tool to collect this data accurately.
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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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To share upcoming events or opportunities with the UHN research community, please fill out this form or email ortadmin@uhn.ca.
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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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