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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.
April 17, 2:00 PM, KITE Innovation Gallery
April 26, 10:30 AM, Zoom (Register for Zoom link here!)
More Information
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Pet Therapy Event
Hosted in collaboration with UHN Wellness and Therapeutic Pets of Canada, drop in for an hour of stress relief and fun with a friendly pet!
April 17, 12:30 PM | Toronto General Hospital, Eaton Building, Room 1EN429 | More Information
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UHN Postdoc-to-Postdoc Buddy Program
Organized by the UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA), the UHN Postdoc-to-Postdoc Buddy Program is your opportunity to meet other UHN postdocs and connect socially and professionally.
Launch Event May 3, 4:00 PM, PMCRT 4-204 | More Information & Register
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Princess Margaret Seminar Series - Genetic Susceptibility of Solid Tumors
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for their upcoming seminar by Dr. Attila Patócs from the National Institute of Oncology, Budapest.
April 18, 4:00 PM, PMCRT, 101 College St., Room 4-204
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Princess Margaret Seminar Series - Mapping Tumors: Immune Cell Interactions in Acute Leukemia
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for their upcoming seminar by Dr. Iannis Aifantis from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
April 19, 2:00 PM | PMCRT, 101 College St., Room 4-204
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Practical Screening for Reviews: Get Through Screening with Minimal Frustration
Join the UHN Library & Information Services for a workshop on screening reviews covering topics such as inclusion and exclusion criteria, screening tools, and characteristics that can be identified in the title and abstract.
April 24, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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PiPER Community of Practice
The Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) initiative is hosting an upcoming Community of Practice with Parvin Eftekhar (Clinician-Scientist) and Riley Chapman (Patient Partner). They will be sharing their experiences of the journey of recovery and rehabilitation after Peripheral Nerve Transfer surgery.
April 24, 12:00 PM | Zoom Link
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Accelerating Innovation: How AI is Redefining BioTech
The Science to Business Network (S2BN) Ottawa chapter is hosting a panel with AI experts to learn more about the future of diagnostics and treatment, job placements, and starting and managing your own AI company. Register by April 24 at 6:00 PM.
April 25, 9:30 AM | More Information & Register
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Multivariable Regression Modelling
Join Biostatistics @ UHN for an introduction to multiple regression, including an exploration of the fundamentals and common uses.
April 26, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Building an Accessible Virtual Event: An Interactive Workshop
The UHN Research Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee invites you to an interactive workshop to apply the principles of the recent IDEA talk "Learn How to Host an Accessible and Inclusive Event" led by Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai.
May 3, 3:00 PM | Register
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Science Rendezvous Pitch Competition
Hosted by Science Rendezvous at the University of Toronto, the Pitch Competition provides graduate students with the opportunity to present their current research using a single slide in an engaging and accessible three-minute pitch to the general public and judges.
Application Deadline April 22, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Next Generation of Scientists Award
The Next Generation of Scientists Award is a two-pronged award consisting of a one-year postdoctoral fellowship ($50,000) followed by two years of operating grant funding once a faculty position has been obtained.
Application Deadline April 23, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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CDI Spark Award
Registration is now open for the Cancer Digital Intelligence (CDI) Spark Award’s 2024-2025 cohort. The award will support four PhD candidates or postdocs, and includes salary funding ($20,000), tailored educational webinars, 1:1 coaching with specialists, research day events, and more.
Application Deadline April 30 | More Information & Apply
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Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards
The Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards aim to recognize the excellent research being conducted by graduate students (MSc and PhD), postdoctoral researchers, and medical residents in all the fields spanning neuroscience research.
Application Deadline May 16, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Clinical Research Certificate Program
The Clinical Research Certificate program is an online program that responds to the needs of the rapidly expanding field of Clinical Research, creating exciting opportunities for trained professionals.
More Information & Register
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Congratulations to Niroshica (Niro) Mohanathas for receiving an ORT Conference Participation Award!
Niro is a graduate student in Dr. Jennifer Campos' lab at the KITE Research Institute. Niro studies the impact of age-related hearing loss on balance performance with the goal of preventing falls in older adults.
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Share your accomplishments with us!
Have you won an award? Published a paper? Attended 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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