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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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Exploring Careers in Biotechnology
Are you curious about where a career in biotech can take you? Join us for an engaging Zoom career panel to learn valuable insights and advice on how to navigate a career in the biotech industry.
October 23, 3:30 PM | More Information & Register
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After the Postdoc: How to Prepare for Any Career
Join the ORT and the UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) for an exciting workshop with Dr. Nana Lee to learn how to market yourself and network into your dream career.
October 25, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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ORT Halloween Games & Networking
Join us for a spooky afternoon of games, snacks, and an opportunity to meet and network with your fellow UHN trainees and postdocs.
October 31, 4:00 PM, PMCRT 4-204 | More Information & Register
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ORT Conference Participation Award
The November cycle of the ORT Conference Participation Award supports UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers participating in national and international conferences between January and April 2025.
Apply by November 4, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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2025 UHNPA Leadership Committee Information Session
Are you interested in joining the UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) Leadership Committee? Join the UHNPA for an information session to meet the current members and learn about available positions and the process to join the 2025 team.
November 14, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Krembil Computational Neuroscience Seminar
Join the Krembil Computational Neuroscience Hub for their upcoming in-person seminar, "From Neuron Classification to Spiking Neural Network Simulations: Testing the Textbook Hypotheses of Neuroscience with Data-Driven Computational Models", with Dr. Giorgio Ascoli.
October 23, 10:00 AM | More Information
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Careers in Public Health
Join the Emerging and Pandemic Infection Consortium (EPIC) Trainee Advisory Committee for an in-person career panel to learn tips to transition from academic research to a career in public health.
October 24, 5:00 PM | More Information & Register
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PiPER Community of Practice
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team for their upcoming Community of Practice with Suze Berkhout and Fraser Best who will be discussing "Relationalities of Care: Building a Process for Co-Production in Arts-Based Health Research."
October 30, 12:00 PM | Calendar Invite & Zoom Link
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IGH Trainee Network Sex and Gender Grant Writing Workshop
Join CIHR's Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) University of Toronto Trainee Network to learn about sex/gender methods in data collection and analysis and participate in a hands-on component focused on preparing for upcoming scholarship/fellowship applications.
October 30, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
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40th Anniversary: T-Cell Receptor Symposium
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the University of Toronto Departments of Medical Biophysics and Immunology for a full-day in-person event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the T-cell receptor. The event will include engaging research talks and discussions on T-cell receptor biology and networking opportunities.
October 31, 8:30 AM | More Information
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MYC Family Amplifications on Extrachromosomal DNA Drive Chemoresistance in Small Cell Lung Cancer
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for their upcoming seminar with Dr. Benjamin J. Drapkin from UT Southwestern Medical Center.
October 31, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Convergence 2.0 - UHN Healthcare Education Series on the Future of Teaching & Learning
Join to discover the transformative power of compassion and loving-kindness and learning at UHN through discussions with Brian Hodges, Sacha Agrawal, and Kateryna Metersky.
November 5, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Image Integrity in Scientific Research
Join the UHN's Research Quality Integration Office and the University of Toronto's Research Oversight and Compliance Office for a seminar with Dr. Elisabeth Bik, a world-renowned expert in image manipulation and misconduct.
November 8, 9:00 AM, In-Person or Join via Teams | More Information
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2024 Waster Reduction Week Inter-Hospital Challenge
TeamUHN is going head-to-head with 11 other hospitals in the GTA, Hamilton, and London for the Waste Reduction Inter-Hospital Challenge. Complete the Waster Reduction Week quiz for your chance to win prizes and the organization with the highest participation wins the challenge.
Submit by October 27, 11:59 PM | More Information & Complete the Quiz
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GMCA Networking Night
Applications are open to join the Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) for their in-person Networking Night on November 8th where participants can connect with consultants from top firms.
Apply by October 28 | More Information & Apply
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Translational Medicine Certificate Course for Cancers in Children and Young Adults
Join the Eureka International Institute for a 4-day intensive course to deepen your understanding of prevision medicine and contribute to enhancing global cancer care through interactive sessions and personalized mentorship.
Apply by November 26 | More Information & Apply
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AACR-CIHR Scholar-in-Training Awards
The American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) and the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) are offering the Scholar-in-Training Awards to support doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers attending the AACR Annual Meeting.
Apply for AACR Associate Membership by October 28. Award application due on November 26, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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Job Opportunity: Research Quality Associate
The Research Quality Integration Department is recruiting a Research Quality Associate to support UHN's responsible conduct of research program, with a focus on relationship management and regulatory compliance.
More Information & Apply
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Congratulations Jilin (Sally) He on receiving the Princess Margaret Postdoctoral Research Award!
Dr. Sally He is a postdoctoral researcher studying cancer proteomics in Dr. Thomas Kislinger's lab at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
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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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