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Happy Holidays from the ORT!
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As another year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to send our holiday wishes to each of you. As you begin your well-deserved breaks, we hope you can take the time to reflect on an incredible year of growth, learning, and remarkable scientific achievements!
The ORT will remain fully accessible during the holiday season. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us at ortadmin@uhn.ca or (416) 634-8775 if you have any questions!
We look forward to continuing to support you in your academic and professional journeys in the year ahead. Here's to a New Year filled with new opportunities, exciting discoveries, and continued success!
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the New Year!
Sincerely,
The ORT Team
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myFlexBenefits for Postdoctoral Researchers & Information Sessions
Effective January 1, 2025, postdoctoral researchers (PDRs) paid through UHN payroll will be transitioning to UHN's Group benefits program, myFlexBenefits (internal connection required). All eligible PDRs will be required to select from one of the three benefit plan options (Bronze, Silver, or Gold).
To learn more about the exciting changes to PDR benefits, join People & Culture for a virtual information session for an overview of the myFlexBenefits plan and ask questions.
December 17, 11:00 AM | Join via MS Teams
December 18, 11:00 AM | Join via MS Teams
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Impact of Androgen Blockade and Dietary Interventions on Prostate Tissue: From Transcriptomic Insights to Signaling Shifts
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Steve Bilodeau from the Centre de Research du CHU de Québec.
December 18, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, 101 College St., 4th Floor, Room 4-204
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Clonal Evolution of Therapy-Related Myeloid Neoplasms
Join the Division of Medical Oncology & Hematology for an in-person seminar with Dr. Koichi Takahashi from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre
December 19, 8:00 AM | Ontario Power Building, 700 University Ave., 6th Floor, Room 6-114
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The Role of MYC in Aggressive Liver Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Rosalie Sears from the Knight Cancer Institute.
December 19, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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ISTAART Canadian Trainee Info Session
Join the International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART) for a virtual information session to learn about the latest opportunities in dementia research, the ISTAART membership, and the ISTAART Ambassador volunteer program.
January 9, 3:00 PM | Register
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FEMSTEM 2025
Join the Health Innovation Hub (H2i) at the University of Toronto for a virtual panel and networking session with three entrepreneurs who will discuss their journeys and experiences commercializing in the healthcare sector.
January 15, 3:30 PM | More Information & Register
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CIHR Media Training
Join the CIHR Institute for Health Research for a virtual session to learn how to interact with the media when interviewed about your research.
January 20, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Crafting Impactful Conference Presentations
Join TIER for part 1 of a 2-part virtual workshop to learn the best practices for creating engaging conference presentations. Attendance is required to be eligible to attend part 2 and receive hands-on guidance and personalized feedback on their abstract.
January 27, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Innovation OnBoard Pitch Competition
The Innovation OnBoard Pitch Competition is an opportunity to pitch a groundbreaking idea and develop it with University of Toronto incubators, industry mentors, and expert judges.
More Information & Register
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Summer by Design 2025
Summer by Design is an 8-day program for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to learn from experts across various aspects of the technology translation continuum including product conceptualization, intellectual property, regulatory affairs, marketing, and more.
Apply by December 20 | More Information & Apply
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SCBA Toronto Chapter Annual Symposium
Join the Society of Chinese Bioscientists of America (SCBA) Toronto Chapter for their annual in-person symposium on February 7, 2025, featuring the latest breakthroughs in biomedical research and technological innovation.
Early Bird Registration Deadline December 31 | More Information & Register
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Continuing Education Opportunities at Michener
The Michener Institute is offering online certificate programs in quality management, clinical management and research, and healthcare leadership.
Quality Management Certificate | More Information
Clinical Management Certificate | More Information
Clinical Research Certificate | More Information
Leadership in Healthcare Certificate | More Information
Begins January 6
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Computing in Medicine
The University of Toronto Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine (T-CAIREM) is offering three self-study 5-week professional development courses on how to use Python in medical applications.
Register by January 7 | More Information & Register
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2025 Marathon of Hope Health Informatics & Data Science Award
The Marathon of Hope Health Informatics & Data Science Award supports graduate students (MSc or PhD) and postdoctoral researchers with salary and research expense support for studies related to biological cancer data and precision oncology trial design.
Apply by January 26, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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HIP Graduate Student Award
The Hematology Inclusion Pathway (HIP) Graduate Student Award supports graduate students from communities underrepresented in hematology by providing 2-year stipend support ($40,000/year).
Apply by February 14, 8:00 AM | More Information & Apply
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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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