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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.
June 4, 10:00 AM, PMCRT Room 13-710
June 12, 1:00 PM, KDT Room 4KD491
More Information
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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
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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
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Careers in Consulting - Q&A
Join the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute for their upcoming career development seminar with Dr. Kevin Kuang, Senior Manager, Loyalty Strategy & Planning, Loblaws Companies Limited.
June 4, 5:00 PM | Register & Zoom Link
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Multi-faceted Roles of Retrotransposons in Cancer Genomes
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for their upcoming seminar with Dr. Ozgen Deniz from the Bartz Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London.
June 6, 4:00 PM | 101 College St., PMCRT, 4th Floor, Room 4-204
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Science Policy Brief Writing
Join the Toronto Science Policy Network (TSPN) for the second workshop in their Science Policy 101 Series. In this session, attendees can engage with real-world policy scenarios, providing them with practical experiences and confidence in expressing their ideas effectively.
June 6, 6:00 PM | More Information & Register
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CIHR 2024 Q&A Session
The Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR) is hosting a Q&A session for trainees, postdoctoral researchers, and institute staff to learn more about the award programs offered by CIHR.
June 11, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Optimizing CVT Care and Outcomes: Closing the Evidence to Practice Gap
Join the Heart & Stroke Foundation to review the current state of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) evidence, explore the signs and symptoms of CVT, and discuss resources and supports available to people with lived experience and care supporters.
June 13, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Best Health For Black Women - A Conversation About Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Mental Health
Join the Peter Gilgan Centre for Women's Health at Women's College Hospital as they bring experts, organizations, and community members together for a conversation about lung cancer, breast cancer, and mental health.
June 13, 6:30 PM | More Information & Register
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Ted Rogers Centre 2024 Trainee Day
The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research Trainee Day brings together a diverse community of clinical and basic science trainees to hear exciting keynote presentations, a career panel, trainee talks, and a networking session.
June 21, 11:30 AM | More Information & Register
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Integrating IDEA into Research Methodologies - Translational Research
This MyLearning 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 including, diversity, equity, and accessibility into their research. Register by June 10 at 12:00 PM.
June 12 | More Information & Register
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Academia to Industry Meeting - The Future of AI in Life Sciences
Academia to Industry Meeting (AIM) 2024 is a full-day conference which provide an interactive forum for graduate students, faculty, and industry professionals in STEM to share career advice, discuss the future of the life science industry, and network.
June 24 | More Information & Apply
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Falling Walls Lab Toronto
Which wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that positively impacts science and society.
Application Deadline July 31 | More Information & Apply
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School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Parental Grant
The SGS Parental Grant Program aims to provide financial support to doctoral students to offset the loss of their program's base funding as a result of taking an approved parental leave of absence at the time of birth or adoption in order to provide full-time care for their child.
More Information & Apply
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STEM Pathways Volunteer of the Month!
Every month UHN STEM Pathways recognizes the outreach work of our volunteers. For May we acknowledge the contributions of Lianna Montanari. Lianna is a graduate student at KITE who was one of the first volunteers on our outreach team. She has helped with numerous in-person and virtual events, including sharing her Instituteās unique research space by facilitating lab tours for youth. 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 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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