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Expanding Horizons: Career Journeys of UHN Clinical Researchers
Join the Research Professionals at UHN (RP@UHN) to hear about the diverse career trajectories in clinical research 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
Promotional graphic for the ORT Conference Participation Award. The text 'Apply Now!' appears in bold dark blue at the top, followed by 'ORT Conference Participation Award' in large pink font. Below, it states 'APPLICATION CYCLES IN MARCH, JULY AND NOVEMBER' in dark blue text and 'UP TO $500 TO ATTEND CONFERENCES' in red. The background is light beige, with illustrations of an airplane, a magnifying glass, a microscope, and stacks of gold coins representing travel, research, and funding.
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
Promotional poster for an event titled 'Building Connections that Matter: Mastering LinkedIn & Networking.' The event is scheduled for March 13, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM on Zoom. The background features a digital network illustration with human icons connected by lines. The ORT (Office of Research Trainees) UHN logo appears in the top right corner. The text invites participants to 'learn essential networking strategies to make meaningful connections.' A LinkedIn logo and a networking icon are displayed. Photos of speakers Jordan Beck, MSc, and Amanda Veri, PhD, are shown in circular frames. A QR code at the bottom left encourages registration with the text 'Register Now' in cursive font.
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 all members of TeamUHN.

Register by March 7 | More Information & Register
EVENTS 
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Applications of Human PSCs in Modeling and Treating Neural Disease
Join Medicine by Design for an in-person seminar with Dr. Lorenz Studer, Director, Center for Stem Cell Biology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

March 4, 12:00 PM, Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular & Biomolecular Research, Red Room | More Information & Register
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Health Systems and Policy Research Collaborative Centre Rounds - PODS: The Patient Oriented Discharge Summary
Join the Health Systems and Policy Research Collaborative Centre for an online seminar to learn about OpenLab, a design and innovation studio dedicated to finding creative solutions at the intersection of health and society.

March 6, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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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
Logo of the Career Development Association (CDA), featuring large orange letters 'CDA' with a stylized laboratory flask in the background. A small figure climbing is incorporated into the letter 'A,' symbolizing growth and progress. A flag with a crest is placed at the top of the flask. Below, the full name 'Career Development Association' is written in orange text.
Story Telling in Science: Writing Your Research Proposal
Join the Medical Biophysics Career Development Association (MBPCDA) for an online workshop to learn how to write a strong research proposal, with a focus on the OGS Plan of Study. This workshop also includes optional 1:1 feedback on your OGS Plan of Study. 

March 6, 4:00 PM | More Information & Register
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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
Logo of the University Health Network (UHN), featuring a stylized gold emblem with interconnected human profiles next to bold blue letters 'UHN'. To the right, a list of affiliated hospitals and institutes is written in blue text: 'Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret, Toronto Rehab, Michener Institute.
UHN Research Strategic Action Plan Launch
Join UHN Research for the launch of the Research Strategic Action plan, which outlines how the Science & Research portfolio will support the implementation of the UHN Strategic plan. 

March 7, 10:00 AM | Join via YouTube and Download Calendar Invite
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UHN Theranostics Forum
Join for a virtual seminar on the UK hospital experience in healthcare system readiness for radiopharmaceuticals with Dr. Vineet Prakash from the Royal Cancer Center. 

March 11, 8:00 AM | More Information & Join
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Careers Beyond Academia - Medical Affairs
Join the Stem Cell Network for an online seminar to learn about careers in medical affairs from professionals at Astellas Pharma and GSK Canada.

March 12, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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A Fireside Chat with Biotech: Demystifying Industry Recruitment and Careers
Join the Stem Cell Network for an online seminar with human resources and recruitment personnel from Canadian regenerative medicine biotech companies to learn about the skillsets and attributes that recruiters value in new hires and the recruitment process.

March 13, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Preclinical Studies on FLASH Proton Radiotherapy in Mice and Canines: Are we Ready for Clinical Translation?
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Constantinos Koumenis from the Perelman School of Medicine.

March 13, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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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
OPPORTUNITIES
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Call for Panelists - Cancer Through Different Lenses: A Discussion on Research & Experience
Coda UofT is recruiting trainees and postdocs conducting cancer research to share their experiences at an in-person panel discussion on March 7.

Email jinyi.pan@mail.utoronto.ca for more information and to participate
"Logo of the University of Toronto, featuring a blue crest on the left with a tree, a crown, open books, and a beaver, along with the Latin motto 'Velut Arbor Aevo'. To the right, 'UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO' is written in bold, uppercase serif font in dark blue."
Provost's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The Provost's Postdoctoral Fellowship supports Indigenous and/or Black postdoctoral researchers with $80,000 a year to enable growth of scholarly profiles and undertake academic work at the University of Toronto.

March 7 | More Information & Register
Logo of the Emerging & Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC), featuring a geometric, blue-toned abstract design on the left. To the right, 'EPIC' is written in bold, uppercase dark blue letters, with 'Emerging & Pandemic Infections Consortium' in a smaller, lighter font below it.
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
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UHN Dodgeball Tournament
Register individually or as a team for the UHN Dodgeball Tournament on April 5 at the Michener Institute of Education.

Register by March 28 | More Information & Register
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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
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Logo of the University Health Network (UHN), featuring a stylized gold emblem with interconnected human profiles next to bold blue letters 'UHN'. To the right, a list of affiliated hospitals and institutes is written in blue text: 'Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret, Toronto Rehab, Michener Institute.
UHN Walk-Safe and Call-Safe Programs
UHN security operations offers two safety programs to protect TeamUHN. The Walk-Safe program offers a security guard escort to and from UHN sites safely. The Call-Safe program provides hourly safety-check calls to individuals working alone or who feel they are in high-risk situations.

Information on how to access the programs can be found on the intranet here.
COMMUNITY
UHN STEM Pathways Volunteer of the Month recognition featuring a smiling individual with long dark hair wearing a black graduation gown with purple trim. The background is red with framed pictures on the wall. The text below the photo reads 'Patcharaporn (Nok) Srisaikaew' in bold, followed by 'In recognition for their outstanding contributions to youth outreach.' The UHN STEM Pathways logo is at the top, with a lightbulb icon, and yellow star doodles are placed on the left side of the image.

For February UHN STEM Pathways acknowledges the outreach efforts of Patcharaporn (Nok) Srisaikaew, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Krembil Research Institute. Inspired by her work in neuroanatomy, Nok has created an introductory anatomy lesson for students, facilitating engaging in-person sessions to share this passion with youth. We are grateful for her dedication to outreach! 
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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.
 
JUST FOR FUN
A four-panel comic titled 'Cell Viability Assay' by Vicky Chou. In the first panel, two green, glowing cells excitedly tell each other 'Hey! You're glowing!' and 'Look! So are you!'. In the second panel, they ask about another cell named Steve. In the third panel, Steve appears as a dark, shriveled cell, while the two glowing cells look sad. In the fourth panel, a scientist in a lab coat, holding a clipboard and looking into a microscope, says, 'Looks like about 60% viability.' The comic humorously illustrates the concept of a cell viability assay, where live cells glow while dead cells do not.
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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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