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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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Happy Postdoc Appreciation Week!
Postdoctoral researchers play a vital role in the UHN research community, and we deeply appreciate their dedication and commitment to advancing science and its positive impact on patients and the broader community.
View a message of gratitude for our UHN postdoctoral researchers from Dr. Brad Wouters, UHN's Executive VP of Science and Research, on behalf of UHN's Research Council Executive here.
More Information about Postdoc Appreciation Week
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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 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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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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Call For Volunteers - UHN STEM Pathways
UHN STEM Pathways is looking for UHN trainees interested in getting involved with youth outreach at UHN. Staff and trainees of all backgrounds and professions are welcome. Volunteers will participate in initiatives for K-12 students such as scientist panels, lab tours, class visits and hands-on workshops
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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Multi-omics, Multi-modal, Multi-scale Data Fusion for Precision Medicine
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for their upcoming seminar with Dr. Olivier Gevaert, Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University.
September 19, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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CIHR Media Training
Join the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research for a webinar on how to interact with the media when being interviewed about your research.
September 24, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Getting Started: Your Innovation Journey Begins
Join Innovation OnBoard UofT for an interactive case-study workshop to break down the startup lifecycle and highlight emerging opportunities in today's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
September 25, 4:00 PM | More Information & Register
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What's Consulting
Join the Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) for a panel that features consultants from top firms. Participants will learn how to leverage graduate school experience to transition into consulting.
September 26, 6:30 PM | More Information & Register
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Integrating IDEA Principles into Research Methodologies
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.
Translational Research Course offered on September 16, October 14, November 19 | More Information & Register
Bench Research Course offered on September 17, October 16, November 12 | More Information & Register
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BioInnovation Scientist Program: Foundations
The BioInnovation Scientist Program: Foundations features 4 courses that introduce early-career scientists to the world of therapeutic discovery, development, and commercialization.
Apply by September 20, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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Grand Challenge - Cancer Digital Intelligence: Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Grand Challenge supports bold, innovative, and high-impact projects that involve AI 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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Part-Time Job Opportunity: Technical Assistant, Research
Dr. Arnon Adler, Clinician Investigator at Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, is hiring a technical assistant to assist with computer-based tasks involving patient data. This is a part-time position for a current UHN graduate student.
Apply by October 1 | More Information & Apply
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Job Opportunity: Research Associate I (Microscopy)
The Advanced Optical Microscopy Facility (AOMF) is hiring a Microscopy Research Associate to support the overall operations of the facility by consulting and troubleshooting projects, providing advice for cell preparation, assisting with data delivery, and more.
Apply by October 10 | More Information & Apply
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Congratulations Lillian Saberian on receiving an ORT Conference Award!
Lillian Saberian is an International Graduated Medical School (IMG) Physician and a graduate student under the supervision of Dr. Andrea D. Furlan at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, KITE, UHN. Lillian's research surveys Canadian family physicians about their knowledge, attitudes, and needs regarding opioids for chronic pain.
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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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