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ORT 
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
ORT Drop-in sessions. Stop by to have your questions or concerns addressed, get help finding helpful resources, or to just chat.
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 27, 10:30 AM, Zoom (Register for the link here!)

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People & Culture Information Session: 2024 Total Compensation Program (TCP)
Do you have questions about the 2024 UHN Total Compensation Program (TCP)? Join the ORT and RP@UHN for two virtual information sessions with the UHN's People & Culture Team to review everything you need to know about TCP.

October 10, 10:00 AM, Information session for research staff and scientists | Register

October 10, 11:00 AM, Information session for postdoctoral researchers | Register 

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EVENTS 
TeamUHN Week of Gratitude
This week UHN is celebrating the accomplishments of all members of TeamUHN through a variety of activities and giveaways at different sites across UHN! Share your gratitude for a colleague, pick up a tasty treat, and attend the launch of the UHN Strategic Plan.  

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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 
Getting Started: Your Innovation Journey Begins
Join Innovation OnBoard UofT for an interactive case-study workshop with UHN's Dr. Paul Santerre who will break down the startup lifecycle and highlight emerging opportunities in today's entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

September 25, 4:00 PM | More Information & Register 
NET TEAM Trainee Event 
KITE's NET Team Trainee Committee invites you to their inaugural academic event, which includes a career and expert panel Q&A, a Rehab Engineering Lab tour, and a trainee mixer. 

September 26, 1:30 PM, Lyndhurst Rehabilitation Centre | More Information & Register
Making Use of Informative Glycan-Specific Ions in Glycopeptide MS/MS Spectra
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for their upcoming seminar by Dr. Nicholas M. Riley, from the Department of Chemistry, University of Washington.  

September 26, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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 
Adaptive Platform Trials Scientific Meeting
Join CanTreatCOVID on October 3, 2024, to explore strategies and approaches to the design, operation, and implementation of adaptive platform trials. 

Register by September 27, 11:59 PM | More Information & Register
Letters of Intent Workshop
Join The Institute of Education Research (TIER) for their upcoming workshop on letters of intent to learn the best practices for applying to professional and graduate schools.

October 2, 3:00 PM | To register, email TIER@uhn.ca
Academic Authorship in the Life Sciences 
Join UHN's Quality Integration team and the University of Toronto's Research Oversight & Compliance Office for a small-group case-study workshop to learn the best practices surrounding authorship in the life sciences. 

October 16 and October 23, 2:30 PM | More Information & Register
OPPORTUNITIES
Science Rendezvous 2025: Call for Executive Members
Science Rendezvous is Canada's largest science outreach festival which brings science out of the lab and onto the street. University of Toronto's Science Rendezvous team is actively recruiting for positions within the executive committee to organize the 2025 event.

Apply by September 24, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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 30 | More Information & Apply
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
2024 Inlight Research Fellowship Program
The Inlight Research Fellowship program supports graduate students at the University of Toronto to develop skills essential to conducting research projects that have a primary focus relevant to post-secondary student mental health and wellness at the University of Toronto.

Notice of Intent due October 7 | More Information & Apply
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
R Workshop Series
Join the Biostatistics @ UHN Team for interactive, in-person sessions that will enhance your R programming skills - whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your expertise.  

October 10, Introduction to R
October 25, Data Cleaning and Presentation in R
November 4, Data Visualization with gglpot2
November 18, Reproducible Reports in R

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COMMUNITY
Congratulations Sarah Kronheim on receiving the Princess Margaret Postdoctoral Research Award!

Sarah Kronheim is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Long Nguyen's lab at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Sarah studies resistance to treatment in breast cancer.
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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