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Promotional image for the People & Culture Information Session: The 2025 Performance Enhancement Program. Includes event details: April 11, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Zoom. Features speaker Anna Gordon, Director, People Consultants - Research. Organized by ORT, UHN, and RP@UHN. A QR code and 'Register Now' button are also shown.
People & Culture Information Session: The 2025 Performance Enhancement Program
Join the ORT and RP@UHN for a virtual information session with UHN's People & Culture team to review everything UHN staff and postdocs need to know about the upcoming performance reviews, including changes to the program this year. 

April 11, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
Promotional flyer for 'Decoding Careers: Exploring AI & Computational Biology,' a virtual event taking place on April 16 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM via Zoom. The flyer invites attendees to learn how computational biology skills can lead to exciting careers. Featured speakers include Chieh Ting (Jimmy) Hsu, PhD, Bioinformatics Scientist at Eyam Health; Heather Gibling, PhD, Computational Biologist at Public Health Ontario; and Jonathan Broadbent, MSc, Computational Biologist at Sanofi. The background features a DNA sequencing chromatogram, and the ORT (Office of Research Trainees) logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.
Decoding Careers: Exploring AI & Computational Biology
Join the ORT for an online panel to explore careers in AI and computational biology. 

April 16, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
Postdoc-to-Postdoc Buddy Program
Organized by the UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA), the Postdoc-to-Postdoc Buddy Program is an opportunity to meet other UHN postdocs and connect socially and professionally. 

Launch event on April 17, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, Room 4-204 | More Information & Register
Mentorship Skills Program
Delivered in two interactive, in-person sessions, this program is an opportunity for UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to enhance their skills to prepare for mentoring summer research students. 

April 22 & 23, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
EVENTS 
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
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Moving Knowledge, Not People: Advancing Chronic Pain Management and Opioid Prescribing Across Ontario
Join the UHN Health System and Policy Research Collaborative Centre for a virtual seminar on how the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) model bridges the gap between specialists and community practitioners in the field of chronic pain and opioid prescribing.

April 3, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Searching Medline: Finding the Evidence You Need
Join the UHN Library and Information Services for an online workshop to learn the theory and techniques for building effective Medline Search Strategies.

April 9, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Realizing the Potential of Toronto's Health Research Ecosystem
Join leaders from the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), including UHN's Dr. Brad Wouters, for a virtual panel discussion on breaking down barriers to research collaborations.

April 9, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Seed Planting Workshop
Join UHN's Green Team and Wellness Department for an in-person activity that emphasizes both indoor and outdoor gardening and highlights its beneficial effects on overall well-being.

April 9, 12:30 PM | More Information & Register
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Mastering the AI Era: Exclusive Insights from Novartis, MIT, & Top Biotech Leaders
Join BioRender for a discussion with leaders from Novartis, MIT, and Pfizer to explore how AI is transforming scientific collaboration and accelerating discoveries.

April 9, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Mayo-UofT Midwest Updates in Movement Disorders
Join the University of Toronto and Mayo Clinic for a two-day in-person event to learn about the latest advancements in movement disorders presented by renowned experts in the field.

April 10 & 11, 9:00 AM, 661 University Ave., MaRS Conference Centre | More Information & Register
Poster for READII Speaker Series event titled 'Embedding Lived Experience in Research: Practical EDIIA Considerations for Grant Applications and Project Design.' Features speaker Ron Beleno, advocate for dementia, caregiving, aging, and research communities. Event date: April 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Includes photo of Ron Beleno, QR code for registration, and note that Zoom link will be provided via confirmation email.
Embedding Lived Experience in Research: Practical EDIIA Considerations for Grant Applications and Project Design
Join the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto for a seminar on how to embed Equity, Diversity, Indigeneity, Inclusion, Accessibility (EDIIA) principles into grant applications and project design.

April 14, 1:00 PM | Register
OPPORTUNITIES
AIRCHECK Workshop
AIRCHECK is a two-day in-person event that advances AI-driven drug discovery by bridging experimental data generation with cutting-edge computational technologies. It will bring together global leaders in machine learning, AI, and cheminformatics and feature expert-led lectures from academia and industry. 

April 9 & 10, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Doctoral Research Awards
The Cancer Research Society's Doctoral Research Award supports doctoral students in a cancer-related field with funding of $35,000 per year up to 2 years.

Apply by April 29 | More Information & Apply
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Human Frontier Science Program Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Human Frontier Science Program's Postdoctoral Fellowships support postdoctoral researchers to broaden their research skills by moving into new areas of study or a new country through long-term and cross-disciplinary fellowships.

Letter of Intent due May 7 | More Information & Submit
NOMIC & Science Young Explorer Award
The NOMIC & Science Young Explorer Award is awarded to an early career scientist (including postdoctoral researchers) who submits a written essay describing their research at the intersection of life and social sciences, highlighting interdisciplinary work.

Submit by May 15 | More Information & Submit
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
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Teaching Assistant Training Program
The University of Toronto's Teaching Assistant Training Program is a peer-training program that provides pedagogical support to U of T Teaching Assistants via workshops, certificate programs, and awards.
 
COMMUNITY
For March, UHN STEM Pathways acknowledges the outreach efforts of Andrew Effat, a PhD Candidate at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. As a longtime volunteer on their team, Andrew often facilitates Dr. Lothar Lilge's Laser Workshop, in addition to participating in other youth events and speaker sessions. Thank you for your dedication to outreach, Andrew!
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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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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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