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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
From Clinic to Beyond: Career Journeys from UHN Clinical Researchers
Join the Research Professionals at UHN (RP@UHN) to hear about the diverse career trajectories and advice on how to build skills and leverage opportunities for a career in clinical research at UHN.

March 5, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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
Building Connections that Matter: Mastering LinkedIn & Networking
Join the ORT for an interactive virtual workshop to learn essential networking strategies for building meaningful connections!

March 13, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
Industry Networking Night
Join the ORT and UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) for an in-person networking event on March 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to connect with industry professionals from across various sectors and explore diverse career pathways.This event is open to UHN trainees and postdocs.

Register by March 7 | More Information & Register
EVENTS 
Teaching & Learning Week 2025
Join UHN from February 24 to 28 for a week-long celebration of the excellent teaching and learning that happens across UHN by participating in various events and activities.

More Information & Participate 
Generative AI in Healthcare Professions: Tools for Education, Productivity, and Research
Join the UHN Library & Information Services for an online workshop to gain a foundational understanding of generative AI and its transformative applications in healthcare.

February 25, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register 
PiPER Community of Practice
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team for a virtual Community of Practice to learn about integrating patient perspectives into preclinical laboratory research to enhance rigor and relevance.

February 26, 12:00 PM | Join via Zoom 
The Healthcare System's Effects on Planetary Health and its Solutions for a Healthy and Liveable Planet
Join the School of Environment at the University of Toronto for an online seminar to learn about the impact of climate change on human health and how human solutions can be planetary health solutions.

February 26, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
Career Seminar: Life in Consulting
Join the Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate for an online career seminar to learn about careers in consulting.

February 26, 7:00 PM | Register
Bridging Apparel and Technology, Part 3
Join Kite Creates for part three of an in-person workshop series to explore the cutting-edge world of fashion technology, where creativity and science converge to redefine the future of apparel. This session will dive into digital avatars and virtual fashion design.

February 27, 11:00 AM, Toronto Rehab Institute, 550 University Ave., 2nd Floor Auditorium | More Information & Register
The Knowledge Exchange
Join the UHN Library & Information Services for an in-person resource showcase where departments across the hospital come together to share valuable teaching and learning materials. 

February 27, 11:30 AM, Toronto Rehab Institute, 550 University Ave., Room 2-055 | More Information
Enabling Technologies Applied to Accelerating Oncology Projects in a Sustainable Manner
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Paul Richardson from Pfizer.

February 27, 4:00 PM, 610 University Ave., Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
Nailing the Interview
Join the Science to Business Networking for an interactive online workshop to learn about the different types of interviews and assessments and essential strategies before, during, and after the interview.

February 27, 5:30 PM | More Information & Register
KITE Trainee Innovations Showcase
Join the KITE Research Institute for an in-person event to learn about the exciting work of KITE trainees and postdocs.

March 6, 1:00 PM, Toronto Rehab Institute-University Centre, 550 University Ave., KITE Innovations Gallery
Combining Targeted Photothermal Therapy with a Locally Administered Novel Immunostimulant for Treatment of Metastatic Cancers: From Benchtop to Bedside
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Wei Chen from the University of Oklahoma.

March 6, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
OPPORTUNITIES
Convergence Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) Convergence Postdoctoral Fellowships provide postdoctoral researchers with stipend and research expense support who are driving infectious disease-focused projects that bridge two research disciplines.

Apply by March 10 | More Information & Apply
Career Transition Award
The Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) Convergence Career Transition Award supports postdoctoral researchers in establishing a discreet fund to facilitate an achievable, small-scale project that focuses on infectious disease challenges.

Apply by March 17 | More Information & Apply
Ted Rogers Centre Education Fund
The Ted Roger Centre Education Fund supports doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers in driving projects that target the causes and progression of heart failure and accelerate innovation.

Apply by March 31 | More Information & Apply
Summer Institute on Sustainable Health Systems
The Summer Institute on Sustainable Health Systems is a 4-day in-person program to equip graduate trainees in health-related programs with the knowledge and skills required to lead, manage, analyze, inform, or deliver sustainable health systems.

Apply by March 31 | More Information & Apply
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
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
UHN Research and Innovation Cores
The UHN Research & Innovation Cores provide access to 12 state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and expertise that enable high-quality research to UHN research study teams. 

Learn about the UHN Research and Innovation Cores here.
COMMUNITY

Congratulations Tao Wang on receiving an ORT Conference Award!
Tao Wang is a PhD candidate in the lab of Dr. Mansoor Husain at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. Tao studies the role of vascular stem/progenitor cells and how they are affected by heart failure and cardiovascular disease risk factors like hypertension or diabetes.

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!
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!
Share a concern or idea with the ORT
We want to hear from you! Share your feedback and concerns here
 
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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