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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meet with the Office of Research Trainees!
Do you have questions or concerns, or need help finding a resource? The ORT is excited to announce that you can now book appointments to meet virtually with a member of our team for answers, resources, and support!

More Information & Book an Appointment
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Industry Ready: Mastering Resumes & Cover Letters
Join the ORT for a virtual workshop to learn all the essentials for creating resumes and cover letters to effectively showcase your experiences and help you land your dream job.

January 29, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
The Uncertain Future of Scholarly Publishing in the Health Sciences
Join the ORT and the Global Cancer Program for an in-person workshop for Princess Margaret trainees and postdoctoral researchers to learn on the future of scholarly publishing and how to navigate a path forward for publishing in high-impact journals

January 30, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
Programming in Python
Join the ORT for a two-part in-person workshop to learn foundational skills in programming in Python. The workshop is open only to UHN trainees and postdoctoral researchers.

January 30 & February 6, 12:30 PM | More Information & Register
EVENTS 
KITE Trainee Innovation Showcase
Join KITE for the in-person Trainee Innovation Showcase to hear about the research being conducted by g Bryan Piper, Rachael Carson, and Katharina Pohlmann.

January 9, 1:00 PM, 550 University Ave., KITE Innovation Gallery | More Information
Designing Nanomedicine for Genetic and Chronic Diseases
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Eun Ji Chung, University of Southern California.

January 9, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
Bridging Apparel and Technology, Part 2
Join KITE Creates for part two of a three-part in-person series to learn about the practical challenges and considerations of bringing wearable technology to mass market.

January 15, 11:00 AM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium | More Information & Register
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
Non-Genetic Mechanisms of Therapeutic Sensitivity and Resistance in the Myeloid Malignanices
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for their upcoming seminar with Dr. Aly Karsan, University of British Columbia.

January 16, 4:00 PM | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
Crafting Impactful Conference Presentations
Join TIER for part one of a two-part virtual workshop to learn the best practices for creating engaging conference presentations. Attendance is required to be eligible to attend part two and receive hands-on guidance and personalized feedback on your abstract.

January 27, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
Data Through Leaders
Join UHN's Data & Analytics team for a virtual talk on the digital health ecosystem and the role data and analytics plays in the design, development, and evaluation of these ecosystems. 

January 30, 2:00 PM | Download the calendar invite
OPPORTUNITIES
Business Fundamentals
The Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) Business Fundamentals is an online series for graduate students and postdocs to learn business concepts and apply them to a business problem in a case competition.

Apply by January 12 | More Information & Apply
Frances Sharom Science Communication Award
The Frances Sharom Science Communication Award is awarded to a Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) member, including graduate students, postdocs, and early career researchers for impactful communication of molecular biosciences through print and social media communications. 

Nominations due January 15 | More Information & Nominate
EPIC Future Leaders Prize
The Emerging & Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) Future Leaders Prize celebrates the best and brightest PhD students who graduate each year from the EPIC research community.

Apply by January 15 | More Information & Nominate
2025-26 Ontario Women's Health Scholars Awards
The Ontario Women's Health Scholars Award supports graduate students and postdoctoral researchers studying women's health in Ontario.

Apply by January 31 | More Information & Apply
IGH Sex and Gender Science Trainee Network
Join the Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) U of T Trainee Chapter! Connect with fellow trainees passionate about sex- and gender-based analysis (SGBA) in health research. Collaborate, share opportunities, and help address health challenges for diverse communities.

Email utoronto.ightraineenetwork@gmail.com to learn how to join.
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
ORT's Student and Postdoc Handbook
The Student and Postdoc Handbook is a comprehensive guide for UHN trainees and postdoctoral researchers and including information on UHN policies, health & dental benefits, research services & facilities, wellness supports, career and professional development resources, who to go to for help, and much more!

Click here to download the handbook!
COMMUNITY

Every month UHN STEM Pathways recognizes the outreach work of our volunteers. For December we acknowledge the outreach efforts of Cristiana O'Brien, a PhD candidate at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Cristiana’s contributions during her time as a volunteer and Outreach Ambassador have been invaluable – with numerous events facilitated and overwhelmingly positive feedback from students. We are extremely grateful for her contributions to outreach!

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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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To share upcoming events or opportunities with the UHN research community, please fill out this form or email ortadmin@uhn.ca.
 
JUST FOR FUN
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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