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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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From Bench to Beyond: Career Journeys from UHN Research Technicians
Join the Research Professionals @ UHN (RP@UHN) for their upcoming career development panel to hear from UHN staff who began their career journeys as Research Technicians and have each since taken unique career paths within UHN.
August 20, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Writing Successful Scholarship and Funding Applications
Join the ORT to unlock the secrets to crafting compelling research project summaries for graduate student and postdoctoral researcher scholarship and funding applications. The workshop will include insights from recently funded Canada Graduate Scholarship and CIHR postdoctoral fellowship applications.
August 20, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Call for Abstracts: UHN Postdoc Symposium
Abstract submission is open for the UHN Postdoc Symposium on September 18. UHN postdocs are invited to submit an abstract for 10-minute standard and 3-minute flash talks. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your research with the UHN community and win prizes.
Deadline extended to August 27 | More Information & Submit
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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.
August 30, 10:30 AM (Register for the Zoom link here)
More Information
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Role of Circulating miRNA and Extracellular Vesicles in Oral Cancer
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for a special seminar by Dr. Cathie Garnis, an Associate Professor from the University of British Columbia.
August 22, 4:00 PM | 101 College St., Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, Room 4-204
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STEM Careers and LGBTQ Identity: Challenges and Triumphs
Join the Medical Biophysics Career Development Association (MBPCDA) for a discussion panel with Dr. Felix (E.G.) Beaudry (he/they) and Dr. Joanna Rifkin (they/them) who will share their stories and insights on building a successful scientific career as a queer minority.
August 23, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Metabolic and Epigenetic Control of Cell Fate in Blood Cancers
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for a special seminar by Dr. Lev Kats, an Associate Professor from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Victoria, Australia.
August 27, 12:00 PM | 101 College St., Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, Room 4-204
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PiPER Community of Practice
The Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team is hosting a Community of Practice to facilitate knowledge sharing in patient engagement in research. Terry Harwysh and Justin Noble will be presenting “Starting from Scratch: Patient Partnership at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research”.
August 28, 12:00 PM | Zoom Link
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PiPER Research Day
UHN's Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team invites you to the Second Annual PiPER Research Day, which will explore the immense value that Neurodiversity and Inclusive Practices can bring to institutions and research.
Abstract Submission by August 20 | More Information & Register
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Job Opportunity: Specialist, Strategic Research Partnerships
The Strategic Research Partnerships team is recruiting a Specialist to support the development of business and innovation cases for targeted research initiatives.
Apply by August 21 | More Information & Apply
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Job Opportunity: Communications Specialist, Research Strategy
The Research Strategy department is recruiting a Communications Specialist to support the development of various strategic and operational communications materials.
Apply by August 25 | More Information & Apply
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Biosciences Oncology Leadership Development (BOLD) Program
The Princess Margaret (PM) Biosciences Oncology Leadership Development (BOLD) Program is an opportunity for PM postdoctoral researchers and PhD students to develop self-awareness, communication and management skills to lead projects and research teams, and connect with other researchers and leaders in academia, research, healthcare, and industry.
Apply by September 9 | More Information & Apply
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Congratulations to Courtney Irwin on receiving the Canadian Neurodevelopmental Research Training Platform Fellowship!
Courtney is a PhD student in Dr. Karun Singh’s lab at UHN’s Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute. She is currently working on a project exploring how peripheral nervous system alterations may play a role in the onset of sensory dysfunction associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using a stem cell-derived 3D neural organoid model.
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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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