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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 
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Canadian Concussion Centre Webinar: Legal/Legislation/Guideline Issues
Join the Canadian Concussion Centre for an online workshop to explore the intersection of concussion recovery and legal rights, addressing the challenges individuals face when navigating the legal system after a concussion. 

April 8, 6:00 PM | 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
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, and Accessibility (EDIIA) principles into grant applications and project design.

April 14, 1:00 PM | Register
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Advancing Equity in Childhood Disability Research Partnerships with Often Excluded Children, Youth, Siblings, and Caregivers: A Grounded Theory Study
Join U of T's Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children for a virtual presentation to learn about the interim findings from an SSHRC-funded qualitative grounded theory study on how to engage often-excluded populations in childhood disability research.

April 15, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Spring Greening Webinar
Join the UHN Green Team for an online webinar to discover different ways you can 'up-green' your life at work and at home this season. 

April 17, 12:00 PM | Register
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The Leukemia Driving Microenvironment in Pathogenesis and Treatment
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Stavroula Kousteni from Columbia University.

April 17, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
OPPORTUNITIES
Promotional image for Science Rendezvous at the University of Toronto St. George Campus. The word "SCIENCE" is creatively illustrated, with each letter filled with science-themed imagery: red lab equipment (S), orange DNA helix (C), green plant (I), Mars rover (E), sea turtle and ocean (N), and blue circuitry (C and E). A clicking hand cursor is on the first “S”. Below, the word “rendezvous” is written in black lowercase letters. At the top, the website ScienceRendezvousUofT.ca is listed. At the bottom, icons for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the handle @UofTSR appear
Science Fair Judge Sign Up
The U of T Science Rendezvous Executive Committee is recruiting judges for a Science Fair Competition, which showcases science projects by high school and elementary students.

Sign up by April 21 | More Information & Sign Up
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Master the Case Interview Series
The Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) Master the Case Interview Series in an interactive workshop series that prepares graduate students and postdocs for the 2025 full-time consultant recruitment cycle or 2026 internship recruitment cycle.

Apply by April 22, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
Logo of the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Organization. On the left, a blue globe icon with latitude and longitude lines contains the acronym 'HFSP' in bold uppercase letters. To the right, the organization's full name, 'International Human Frontier Science Program Organization,' is written in blue text using a modern sans-serif font.
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
NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award
The NOMIS & 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
Logo of the University Health Network (UHN). On the left is a gold circular emblem made of abstract human profiles. To the right, large blue letters spell out "UHN." Beside that, in smaller blue text, are the names of UHN's institutions: Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret, Toronto Rehab, and Michener Institute.
Animal Resource Centre
The Animal Resource Centre (ARC) provides facilities and support for biomedical research involving animal models of human disease. ARC services include animal procurement, housing, husbandry, technical services, medical care, and consultation on animal studies.

More information here (UHN connection required)
COMMUNITY
Map graphic with the title “Congratulations March 2025 ORT Conference Award Recipients!” showing global locations where award recipients attended conferences. Marked locations include:  North America: Vancouver and Whistler, BC; Toronto, ON; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Newport, RI; Washington, DC; New Orleans, LA; Scottsdale, AZ; San Francisco, CA; Honolulu, HI.  Europe: Valencia and Barcelona, Spain; Lucca, Italy.  Asia: Shanghai, China; Singapore.  Country flags appear next to each city to denote the location. The bottom-left corner features the Office of Research Trainees (ORT) and UHN logos.
Congratulations to the recipients of the March 2025 ORT Conference Award!
The ORT Conference Award supports graduate students and postdoctoral researchers presenting a poster or oral presentation at national or international conferences. 22 UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers received awards to attend conferences across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia between May and August!
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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
Comic titled "How Scar Tissue is Made." Two blob-like cartoon characters are having a conversation. One wears a yellow hard hat and holds a clipboard, the other holds a bundle of pink collagen fibers. The collagen character asks if it should recreate the tissue with artistic design, oil glands, and elastic fibers like before. The boss character insists on laying collagen in one direction, omitting the oil glands and elastic fibers, to prevent future injury. The collagen character protests that it will look terrible and restrict movement, then quietly agrees. The comic humorously explains the formation of scar tissue.
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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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