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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 3, 10:00 AM, Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower
September 11, 1:00 PM, Krembil Discovery Tower
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Acing your Next interview: The inside scoop from a recruiter. September 12, 2:00 pm
Acing Your Next Interview: The Inside Scoop from a Recruiter
Join us to uncover the secrets to pre-interview work, the different types of interviews, how to respond to certain questions, the good questions to ask in an interview, and more!

September 12, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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
EVENTS 
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Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Organogenesis
Join the Princess Margaret Seminar Series for an upcoming seminar with Dr. Christine Desmedt, Associate Professor, Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Belgium.

September 5, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Bob Bell Auditorium, 6th floor
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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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Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Organogenesis
Join the McEwen Stem Cell Institute for their upcoming seminar with Dr. Takanori Takebe.

September 11, 4:00 PM | 101 College St, PMCRT, Room 4-204
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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Social Media & Science: How to Connect to a Global Audience
Proteintech is hosting four scientists and science communication experts to provide participants the opportunity to discover the potential of social media for networking, collaborations, and promoting their research.

September 18, 10:00 AM | More Information & Register
OPPORTUNITIES
CRANIA 2024 Conference. UHN
Early Bird Registration: CRANIA Conference
The CRANIA Conference will serve as a forum for students, scientists and clinicians to advance the field of neuromodulation through exciting keynotes, innovative workshops and thought-provoking panel discussions. 

Submit abstract for oral or poster presentations by September 6 | More Information & Register
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Rally for Rehab
Join the annual Rally for Rehab to move in a meaningful way in support of KITE's work to help patients reclaim their independence after life-altering health events.

September 8, 9:00 AM | More Information
Call for applicants BOLD
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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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 the14th 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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Peer Review Training Program
The Genetics Society of America's Peer Review Training Program is an online program that allows participants to learn about scientific publishing and peer review, dissect a manuscript, and conduct a practice manuscript review. 

Apply by September 20 | More Information & Apply
JUST FOR FUN
A comic with four boxes. In the first box there is a student that says Ms. Frizzle, how do batteries work? Ms. Frizzle responds, to the bus! In the second panel, the students and Ms. Frizzle enter the bus. In the third panel, the bus is travelling through a colourful rainbow with planets, cells, and rockets around them. In the fourth panel, they get off the bus and Ms. Frizzle is standing at a computer where she is standing at a computer. The comic indicates that Ms. Frizzle is searching batteries on Wikiepedia.
From xkcd
COMMUNITY
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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