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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.
September 11, 1:00 PM, Krembil Discovery Tower, Room 5KD430
September 20, 1:00 PM, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, KITE Innovation Gallery
September 27, 10:30 AM, Zoom (Register for the link here!)
More Information
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Acing Your Next Interview: The Inside Scoop from a Recruiter
Join us to discover the key strategies for pre-interview preparation, storytelling, avoiding common application and interview mistakes, asking the right questions, and more!
September 12, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Postdoc Appreciation Week
In celebration of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, all UHN postdoctoral researchers will receive a limited-edition pen and lanyard, sponsored by the ORT. Join us at one of the following locations to pick up your token of appreciation!
September 16, 11:00 AM, KDT, Room 5KD430
September 16, 2:00 PM, PMCRT, Room 13-710
September 20, 1:00 PM, TRI KITE Innovation Gallery
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UHN Postdoc Symposium
All UHN postdocs, trainees, and staff are invited to attend the 2nd UHN Postdoc Symposium will celebrate the excellence and cutting-edge research of UHN postdoctoral researchers through talks, a panel on success beyond the PhD, and networking! Open to all UHN postdocs, trainees, and staff!
September 18, 12:30 PM | More Information & Register by September 16
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Mastering Meaningful Patient Engagement in Research: Plan, Implement, Evaluate
In this virtual workshop, UHN's Pride in Patient Engagement (PiPER) team will highlight essential tools and insights to help researchers effectively plan, implement, and evaluate patient engagement in research.
September 25, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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The Right Review for You
In this webinar, UHN's Library & Information Services will teach you what it means to do a systematic review or other type of knowledge synthesis, and help you understand what review “type” best fits your research question, timeline and goals.
September 11, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Data Ethics in Healthcare: Promoting Trust & Supporting Innovation
The Data Thought Leaders Series is hosting a keynote with Jesslyn Dymond, Director of Data Ethics, Data & Trust Office, TELUS.
September 12, 11:00 AM | Calendar Invite
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Strengthening Readiness & Resilience in an Era of Global Epidemics
Join the Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine for part 1 of their 3-part series. The session will discuss how AI is being used to predict and prevent future pandemics.
September 16, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Mind Over Matter: Innovations in Brain Cancer Research
Join the 19th Annual Massey Grant Rounds Symposium for discussions on brain tumors, from their advances and management of them to the bioethics around these issues.
September 18, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Finding the Funds: Starting Your Own Lab
Join the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for a Postdoc Appreciation Week webinar featuring a panel of principal investigators who will provide insight on starting your own lab.
September 18, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Systematic Review Overview
Join the UHN's Library and Information Services to learn the 8 steps involved in a systematic review, and why you need to elucidate each before you get started.
September 19, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Till & McCulloch Meetings
The Stem Cell Network is hosting the annual Till & McCulloch Meetings (TMM) from November 4 to 6, 2024 in Montreal. TMM provides exceptional learning and networking opportunities for stem cell and regenerative medicine researchers.
Early Bird Registration ends September 11 | More Information & Registration
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Pursuit Awards
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is accepting applications for the 14th annual Pursuit Awards. This competition recognizes PhD students and recent doctoral graduates from across the globe for their outstanding contributions to and achievements in childhood disability research.
Apply by September 13 | More Information & Apply
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Integrating IDEA Principles into Research Methodologies - Translational Research
This 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 inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility principles into their translational research.
Offered on September 16, October 14, November 19 | More Information & Register
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Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding ($70,000/year) to postdoctoral applicants who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social, and research-based growth.
Apply by September 17 | More Information & Apply
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Integrating IDEA Principles into Research Methodologies - Bench Research
This 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 inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility principles into their research.
Offered on September 17, October 16, November 12 | More Information & Register
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Grand Challenge - Cancer Digital Intelligence: Responsible Artificial Intelligence
The Grand Challenge supports bold, innovative, and high-impact projects that involve artificial intelligence or address the risks of adopting AI in Cancer Care. Trainees and postdoctoral researchers are eligible to apply as an applicant or collaborator but at least one of the applicants must have a faculty appointment as a scientist or clinician at UHN.
Apply by September 27 | More Information & Apply
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Every month UHN STEM Pathways recognizes the outreach work of our volunteers. For August we acknowledge the many contributions of Calaina Brooke, who is completing her PhD at the KITE Institute. Calaina has long been involved in youth outreach at UHN, acting as a KITE Ambassador for the last 2 years and even volunteering with the KITE Young Innovators before STEM Pathways was formalized. We are extremely grateful for her time on the team!
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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 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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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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