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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. 

June 12, 1:00 PM, KDT Room 4KD491
June 20, 1:00 PM, TRI KITE Innovation Gallery
More Information
Creating Connections: Essential Networking Skills
Join the ORT for the next learning session of the 2024 Summer Training and Research (STAR) program to learn practical strategies for effective networking, including how to optimize your LinkedIn profile, conduct informational interviews, and craft compelling elevator pitches.

June 14, 2:00 PM, Toronto Rehab Institute, 2nd Floor Auditorium | More Information
UHN Trainee and Postdoc Trivia Night
The Big Brain Bash Trivia Night will bring together trivia enthusiasts for exciting questions on topics from science to pop culture. This event is open to UHN summer students, graduate students, and postdocs!

July 4, 4:00 PM | PMCRT Room 4-204 | More Information & Register
ORT Conference Participation Award
The July ORT Conference Participation Award supports UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to participate in national and international conferences between September and December 2024.

Apply by July 5, 5 PM | More Information & Apply
OSOTF Unilever/Lipton Graduate Fellowship
The OSOTF Unilever/Lipton Graduate Fellowship is awarded to graduate students registered with University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine, on the basis of financial need and academic excellence who are studying within the neurosciences at UHN. 

Apply by July 12, 5 PM | More Information & Apply
EVENTS 
UHNPA Game Night at Snakes & Lattes College
Join the UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) for their upcoming board game event on June 13 at 6:00 pm at Snakes & Lattes College (489 College St.).

Register by June 11, 11:59 PM | More Information & Register
Metabolic Contributions to Hematopoietic Homeostasis and the Pathogenesis of Hematological Disorders
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for their upcoming seminar with Dr. Keisuke Ito from the Albert Einstein School of Medicine.

June 11, 4:00 PM | 101 College St., PMCRT, 4th Floor, Room 4-204
LSO Networking Night: Networking with a Purpose
Join Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) for an electrifying opportunity that will elevate your networking and teamwork skills to new heights! This immersive activity will help you forge connections within the life sciences community in a way you have never experienced before.

June 11, 5:30 PM | More Information & Register
About Cancer and Cancer Survivorship
Join the Cancer 360+ Summer Program for a discussion on Cancer and Cancer Survivorship.

June 13, 12:00 PM | More Information on PM Cancer Campus
Discover MOTSRTP: Research Education Program Information Session
The Multi-Organ Transplant Student Research Training Program (MOTSRTP) is recruiting undergraduate students for the fall/winter session. Join the in-person information session to learn more about the program and how to apply.

June 17, 5:00 PM | More Information & Register
Bridging Holy Water Healing with Biomedical Practice in Ethiopia: Embedding Equity Principles in Global Mental Health Research
Join Unity Health Toronto for their upcoming Health, Equity, and Research Talks (HeaRT) to discuss an innovative Ethiopian research project which addresses issues of inequity in professional education and psychiatric care.

June 20, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
Biostatistics@UHN Workshop: Reporting Results - Figures
Join Biostatistics@UHN to learn best practices for data visualization for publication, including discussion on types of figures best suited for different types of data, and examples of poor data visualization.

June 21, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
OPPORTUNITIES
Neural Data Science: Modern Techniques for Electrophysiological Data
Led by Dr. Milad Lankarany, the Neural Data Science Workshop is designed to reduce the gap between modern artificial intelligence/machine learning techniques and clinical-physiological interpretation of electrophysiological data. 

June 13 & 14 | Krembil Research Institute, 4th Floor, 4KD503 | More Information & Register
International Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology
The International Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology is awarded annually to young scientists for outstanding neurobiological research based on methods of molecular, cellular, systems, or organismic biology conducted during the past three years. 

 Apply by June 15 | More Information & Apply
2024 Sinai Health/UHN Geriatrics Institute Education Day
Delivered in partnership with Sinai Health's Healthy Ageing and Geriatrics Program and the University Health Network, this event will explore a variety of topics ranging from homelessness, to grief and loss, caregiver supports and dementia.

June 20 | More Information & Register
DRI EDIA Champions Pilot Program
The Alliance Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Champions Pilot Program provides up to $35,000 for projects that promote awareness and update of Alliance DRI to an equity-seeking audience.

July 17, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
COMMUNITY

Congratulations to Ankita Burman for receiving an ORT Conference Award!
Dr. Ankita Burman is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Tereza Martinu's lab at Toronto General Hopsital Research Institute. Ankita studies the role of B cells in chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD).

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!
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!
Share a concern or idea with the ORT
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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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