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UHNPA Social & Wellness Events Survey
The UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) Social & Wellness Committee is looking to hear about what events and initiatives UHN postdocs would like to see this year.

Fill out the survey!
EVENTS 
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Stress Relaxation Techniques
Join UHN Wellness for an online seminar for TeamUHN to learn about the importance of rest and recovery breaks for our minds and bodies to relax and reduce the effects of stress.

March 18, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Perchance to Dream: Sleep and Neuroinflammation
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Douglas Green from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

March 20, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Health Systems and Policy Research Collaborative Centre Listening Tour 
Join the Health Systems and Policy Research Collaborative Centre for a Listening Tour session for all UHN trainees and postdocs Listening Tour session to learn about the collaborative centre, contribute your ideas, and get involved.

March 25, 3:00 PM | Calendar Invite
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The Hidden Architects Shaping Our Universe
Join RCIScience for an in-person seminar to find out the secrets of our universe and learn about dark matter and dark energy with cosmologist, Prof. Renée Hložek.

March 25, 7:00 PM, Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave. | More Information & Register
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Purple Day
Join the Krembil Brain Institute for an in-person event to increase awareness about epilepsy and epilepsy research at UHN, including live music, giveaways, and treats.

March 26, 10:00 AM, Toronto Western Hospital | More Information
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Systematic Review Overview
Join the UHN Library & Information Services for an online workshop to learn about the 8 steps involved in a systematic review, and why you need to elucidate each before you get started.

March 26, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
PiPER Community of Practice
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) Team for an online seminar about engaging patients with young-onset type 2 diabetes to improve self-management education.

March 26, 12:00 PM | Join via Zoom
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Advancing Aging and Neurodegeneration Research through Data Science
Join the Data Science Institute for an in-person event to learn about machine learning in neuroimaging and to understand the heterogeneity of brain aging and neurodegeneration.

March 27, 11:00 AM, 700 University Ave., 10th Floor | More Information & Register
Working with Different Members of a Research Team
Join The Institute of Education Research (TIER) for a virtual session to explore the best practices for collaborating within interprofessional research teams.

April 2, 9:00 AM | Register
OPPORTUNITIES
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Training Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Arthritis Society's Training Postdoctoral Fellowships (TPF) provide salary support of up to $50,000 annually for up to 3 years to postdoctoral researchers working on arthritis-related research projects.

Apply by April 15 | More Information & Apply
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Training Graduate PhD Salary Award
The Arthritis Society's Training Graduate PhD Salary Awards (TGP) provide salary support of up to $17,500 annually to full-time PhD students working on arthritis-related research projects.

Apply by April 15 | More Information & Apply
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Next Generation of Scientists Awards
The Cancer Research Society's Next Generation of Scientists Award is a two-pronged grant to support postdoctoral researchers to become the next generation of cancer researchers in Canada. It provides a one-year postdoctoral salary support and a two-year operating grant once a faculty position has been obtained.

Apply by April 22 | More Information & Apply
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
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Research Ethics Review Services
The Research Ethics Review Services webpage houses critical information for individuals working with human subjects at UHN or as part of multi-site projects. This includes information on the ethics approval process, CAPCR submission, FAQs, documents and forms, and important contacts.  
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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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