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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. 

July 2, 10:00 AM, PMCRT Room 13-710
July 10, 1:00 PM, KDT Room 8KD433
More Information
Scientific Storytelling: Enhancing Your Communication and Presentation Skills
Join the ORT for the next learning session of the 2024 Summer Training and Research (STAR) program to learn evidence-based strategies for creating memorable research presentations. 

July 5, 2:00 PM, Toronto Rehab Institute, 2nd Floor Auditorium | More Information
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, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
Preventing Burnout with Evidence-Based Strategies
Join the ORT to learn how to identify, understand, and prevent burnout with research-backed methods from Burnout Prevention & Organizational Culture Consultant, Bonita Eby!

July 11, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
OSOTF Unilever/Lipton Graduate Fellowship
The OSOTF Unilever/Lipton Graduate Fellowship is awarded to graduate students registered with the 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, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
EVENTS 
UHN Indigenous Health Program: The Blanket Exercise
Join the UHN Indigenous Health Program for a session to build an understanding of our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada by walking through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization, and resistance. 

July 2, 8, 16, & 18 | More Information & Register
Cancer 360+: Smoking Cessation in Cancer Care
Join the Cancer 360+ Summer Program for a discussion on smoking cessation. 

July 3, 12:00 PM | More Information on PM Cancer Campus
Entrepreneurship for Cardiovascular Health Opportunities (ECHO) Program: Information Session
Join to learn about the structure and content of the ECHO program, the application process, and to hear from a panel of ECHO ventures reflecting on past experiences with the program. 

July 9, 2:00 PM | Register
UHNPA Social Event: ACTIVATE Scarborough
Join the UHN Postdoc Association for an active gaming experience at Activate Scarborough on July 27th at 3:00 PM. 

Register by July 9 | More Information & Register
Preclinical Transplantation Studies for Cardiac Regeneration in Non-Human Primates
Join the McEwen Stem Cell Institute for their upcoming seminar by Dr. Yuji Shiba from Shinshu University.

July 26, 3:00 PM | 101 College St., PMCRT, 4th Floor, Room 4-204
OPPORTUNITIES
High School Research Symposium
High school students and incoming first-year undergraduate students are invited to join an in person session to learn about opportunities in education and research. Attendees will hear from students from 6 universities and will learn about research opportunities in the Multi-Organ Transplant Program at UHN.

Register by July 4 | More Information and Register
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 and Register
COMMUNITY
Every month UHN STEM Pathways recognizes the outreach work of our volunteers. For June, we acknowledge the contributions of Echo Jing, a graduate student at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Echo has helped with a wide array of outreach initiatives, from facilitating research workshops to planning and executing an in-person class visit. We are grateful to have her on the team! 
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
We want to hear from you! Share your feedback and concerns here
 
To share upcoming events or opportunities with the UHN research community, please fill out this form or email ortadmin@uhn.ca.
 
JUST FOR FUN
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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