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Find out what's going on at the ORT and around UHN!
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UHN Summer Research Information Session
Join the ORT on Zoom to learn about paid summer research opportunities and programs at UHN and hear advice from a UHN scientist and a former summer student.
November 27, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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ORT Pet Therapy
Members of TeamUHN are invited to join the ORT and UHN Wellness for a pet therapy session to relax and unwind with a furry friend.
December 4, 12:30 PM, Toronto General Hospital, Eaton Building, Room 1EN441 | More Information & Register
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Careers in Intellectual Property & Law
Join the ORT for an exciting virtual panel featuring legal and Intellectual Property (IP) experts who will share how they leveraged their scientific training to build their careers and offer advice to those interested in IP and law.
December 11, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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The Foundations of Trust and Engagement with Indigenous Communities
​Join the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children for a virtual Trainee Hub event with Dr. Serene Kerpan, Professor at Vancouver Island University. The session will discuss the fundamental principles and best practices for working with Indigenous communities.
November 20, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Why Bringing Design into Healthcare Matters
​Join KITE Creates for an in-person session to learn how effective design in healthcare can enhance safety and improve clinical outcomes.
November 20, 5:00 PM, 550 University Ave., 2nd Floor Auditorium | More Information & Register
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Princess Margaret Seminar Series
​Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Rob Welner, University of Alabama Birmingham, titled "Combining Single-Cell Signaling with Transcription Profiling Reveals Insight into Blood Cell Fitness."
November 21, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Wilson Centre Research Rounds: Student Belonging in Times of Change
Join the Wilson Centre for a virtual seminar to discuss the concept of belonging from alternate theoretical perspectives.
November 25, 12:00 PM | Register
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PiPER Community of Practice
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) Team for a virtual Community of Practice where Brooke Allemang and Jeanna Pillainayagam will present on “Advancing Youth Engagement in Health Research: Strategies & Considerations for Moving the Needle”.
November 27, 12:00 PM | Zoom Link
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Evidence-Based Answers to Clinical Questions
Join the UHN Library and Information Services for an online workshop to discuss the process of choosing and using resources to find evidence-based answers to clinical questions as quickly as possible.
November 27, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Implementation Science in Research
Join the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis for a virtual workshop to highlight effective strategies, frameworks, and applications of successful implementation science in research to provide participants with practical tools and approaches to incorporate into their own research.
November 28, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
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BioRender: Top Design Tips for Better Publication Figures
Join BioRender and UHN for a virtual session to learn actionable tips and techniques for designing clear science figures for journal publication.
December 3, 10:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Building a Biotech Venture
The Building a Biotech Venture program provides regenerative or precision medicine-focused trainees the opportunity to learn from industry experts to develop venture concepts, create a pitch deck and business canvas, and set milestones for building a company.
Information Session and Networking, November 21, 3:30 PM, 160 College St., Donnelly Centre, Red Room | More Information & Register
Application Deadline, January 10, 2025 | More Information & Apply
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S2BN Mentorship Program
The Science to Business Network (S2BN) is accepting mentee applications from graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for 1-on-1 mentorship and networking opportunities with experienced mentors.
Mentee Application Deadline, November 22, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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LSCDS Mentorship Program
The Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate (LSCDS) is accepting mentee applications from U of T graduate students. Students will be paired up with an industry mentor and have access to career skills workshops and networking opportunities.
Apply by November 24, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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2024 National Postdoctoral Survey
The Canadian Association of Postdoctoral Scholars (CAPS) is conducting their 2024 National Postdoctoral Survey to gather information on demographics, funding, working conditions, and career goals and outcomes for postdocs.
December 1 | More Information & Register for Survey Link
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Congratulations Kristen Ashworth on receiving the Vision Science Research Program Doctoral Research Award!
Kristen Ashworth is a PhD student in Dr. Brian Ballios' lab at Krembil's Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute. Her research focuses on developing a human-based retinal organoid model using patient-derived stem cells to study cell therapies for inherited retinal diseases.
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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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