Job Opportunities with the ORT
The ORT is hiring two part-time (up to 5 hours per week) communication assistants to support the ORT's communications by writing content or managing social media. Work can be done outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends!
Current UHN graduate students interested in building communications skills and contributing to the ORT are encouraged to apply:
Apply by February 14
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Crafting Effective Data Visuals for Engaging Presentations
Join the ORT for a virtual workshop to learn how to transform complex data into clear, compelling visuals that support your narrative and resonate with diverse audiences.
February 27, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
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ORT Conference Participation Award
The March cycle of the ORT Conference Participation Award supports UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers participating in national and international conferences between May and August 2025.
Apply by March 7, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Gym Open House
Join the UHN Wellness Team for a tour of the three UHN gym facilities to learn about amenities, equipment, fitness challenges, and more.
February 11, Toronto General Hospital
February 12, Princess Margaret Hospital
February 13, Toronto Western Hospital
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Careers Beyond Academic: Regulatory Affairs
Join the Stem Cell Network for a virtual panel with regulatory affairs experts from BlueRock Therapeutics and Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
February 12, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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The Colour of Proper Care
Join the UHN Black Legacy Committee for a hybrid event to discuss the barriers to care and disability accommodations for Black-identifying individuals.
February 12, 12:00 PM, DeGasperis Atrium (Patient Court), 4th Floor Munk Wing, Toronto General Hospital or join virtually here.
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Psychosocial, Palliative and End-of-Care in Africa
Join the Global Institute of Psychosocial, Palliative & End-of-Life Care and the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for a virtual symposium on February 18 and 19 to bring together researchers and clinicians working to address the psychosocial, bereavement, and end-of-life needs of patients with advanced disease, and their families in Africa.
Register by February 14 | More Information & Register
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VR/AR Healthcare Innovation: Surgical Simulation & Haptics
Join KITE Creates and the Toronto Chapter of the VRAR Association for a virtual seminar to look at innovative ways VR/AR technology is being leveraged to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and the healthcare industry.
February 19, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Co-Creating Solutions for Optimal Population Health & Well-Being: An Illustrative Example from Cincinnati, OH, USA
Join the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Health Children for a virtual seminar on the power of co-creation in research and practice. The seminar will explore key strategies, best practices, and important considerations for meaningful collaboration.
February 20, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Therapy 101
Join the University of Toronto's Department of Medical Biophysics Mental Health & Wellness Committee for an in-person workshop to learn more about the therapy process with Amy Chen, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Workshop open to MBP graduate students.
February 24, 5:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, 4th Floor, Room 4-204 | More Information & Register
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Creative Means for Disseminating Scholarly Work
Join TIER for a virtual workshop to explore innovative methods for disseminating research data to ensure accessibility and usability for target populations.
March 3, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Call for Abstracts: Canadian Society for Immunology Conference
The Canadian Society for Immunology (CSI) is accepting abstracts for oral and poster presentations at the CSI Conference taking place from April 13 to 16 in Gatineau, QC.
Submit by February 14 | More Information & Submit
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NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize
The NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize is awarded to an early career scientist (who received an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD in the last 10 years) for innovative research on the functional attributes of the microbiota.
Apply by February 14 | More Information & Register
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Power Play Pitch Competition
The Power Play Pitch Competition supports innovators working to address unmet needs in healthcare through preventative solutions, diagnostic tools, assistive devices, and other approaches. Entrepreneurs can win up to $50,000 and the opportunity to showcase their game-changing ideas to panel of seasoned business leaders and an audience of industry executives and investors in downtown Toronto.
Apply by February 28 | More Information & Apply
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Global Science Communication
Princess Margaret Cancer Campus has launched a free online Global Science Communication course for scientists and clinicians to learn how to enhance health outcomes through effective science communications.
More Information & Register
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EPIC Researcher Mobility Awards
The Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) mobility awards support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers pursuing infectious disease research to undertake research training or collaborative field work outside of Toronto.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply by May 15 | More Information & Apply
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U of T Telus Health Student Support
The U of T Telus Health Student Support provides students with real-time and/or appointment-based confidential, 24-hour support for any school, health, or general life concern at no cost. Ongoing support is available over the phone and web chat.
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Congratulations Dory Abelman on receiving the ORT Conference Participation Award!
Dory Abelman is a PhD student at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre co-supervised by Dr. Trevor Pugh and Dr. Suzanne Trudel conducting research in bioinformatics with a focus on multiple myeloma. His work involves using genomic and computational tools to study tumor evolution and minimal residual disease detection through cell-free DNA (cfDNA).
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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!
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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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