Engineering the Future of Healthcare: Career Journeys of UHN Biomedical Engineers
Join the Research Professionals @ UHN for a virtual panel with UHN biomedical engineers to learn about opportunities at the intersection of engineering and healthcare.
May 21, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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UHN Postdoc-to-Postdoc Buddy Program Event #2
Join the UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) for the second in-person event of the Postdoc-to-Postdoc Buddy program to meet other UHN postdocs and connect socially and professionally.
May 22, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, 101 College St., 4th Floor, Room 4-204 | More Information & Register
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Fostering Inclusion in Clinical Trials for 2SLGBTQIA+ Participants
Join the UHN Clinical Research Collaborative Centre for an online workshop focused on implementing actionable changes in clinical research to enhance inclusion and improve access for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, guided by patient stories and evidence-based strategies.
May 20, 12:00 PM | More Information & Join (UHN Connection Required)
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Research Collaborations with Technology Partners to Advance Clinical Rehabilitation Care
Join the UHN Clinical Research Collaborative Centre for an online workshop highlighting the unique collaboration between Dr. Paul Oh, Medical Lead at the Toronto Rehab Clinical Research Unit, and Apple as a technology partner in advancing innovative cardiovascular rehabilitation research.
May 22, 12:00 PM | More Information & Join (UHN Connection Required)
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Expanding Horizons in Implementation Science: Engaging Patient and Public Community Partners
Join the U of T Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children for an online workshop offering a comprehensive introduction to implementation science. This session will provide an overview of key models, theories, and frameworks, and demonstrate how they inform the design, execution, and evaluation of implementation projects.
May 22, 1:30 PM | More Information & Register
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Beyond Academia - Exciting Alternative Career Paths for Scientists
Join the Microcirculatory Society for an online panel featuring successful professionals who have transitioned from academic research to careers in industry.
May 22, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Harnessing Targeted Protein Degradation to Overcome the Limitations of Inhibition
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Guangrong Zheng from the University of Florida
May 22, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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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.
May 26, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Arts-Based Education Open House
Join Lisa Boivin, UHN’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Indigenous Educator, for an in-person workshop exploring arts-based methodologies that address wellness in personal and professional spaces, cultural safety, anti-Indigenous racism, and intergenerational learning.
May 28, 12:00 PM, DeGasperis Conservatory, Toronto General Hospital, 585 University Ave.
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PiPER Community of Practice
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team for a virtual community of practice to discuss engaging women with lived experience in tailoring educational research for cardiovascular rehabilitation.
May 28, 12:00 PM | Calendar Invite
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Professional Development Day
Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research (TRCHR) trainees and staff are invited to an in-person event that brings together clinical and basic research trainees, postdocs, and staff for a machine learning workshop, career panel session with TRCHR alumni, and a mock interview session.
June 5, 9:30 AM, BMO Education & Conference Centre, 60 Leonard Ave. | More Information & Register
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Collaborative Centre for Immunology to Immunotherapy (Ci2i) Symposium
Join the Collaborative Centre for Immunology to Immunotherapy (Ci2i) for their inaugural in-person symposium, uniting clinicians and scientists from UHN and the University of Toronto to foster collaborations that advance the translation of immunotherapy research.
June 12, MaRS Conference Centre, 101 College St. | More Information & Register
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Graduate Language Research Day - Call for Abstracts
The Lab2Market Launch is a 4-month program for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, or recent graduates with research-based ventures to develop leadership skills, business acumen and operational expertise, to gain insights on how to grow and manage a venture, and more.
Apply by May 25, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Coordinator I
The Clinical Research Unit at Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) is recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator I to join their team to support the daily operations of clinical trials by ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence across TWH.
Apply by May 30 | More Information & Apply - For internal candidates (UHN Credentials Required)
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McCall MacBain Postdoctoral Scholars Leadership Certification
The McCall MacBain Postdoctoral Scholars Leadership Certification is a one-week intensive program (July 28-August 1), open to all postdoctoral researchers working in Canada. The program focuses on developing effective communication skills, enhancing emotional intelligence, and fostering self-reflection on leadership influence.
Apply by May 31, 11:45 PM | More Information & Apply
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Health Systems Impact Fellowship
The Health Systems Impact Fellowship provides paid experiential learning opportunities for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers to enhance their research skills and apply their expertise to pressing challenges faced by health system organizations.
Apply by July 3 | More Information & Apply
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ChatGPD Episode 2 - BenchSci Bound: Two Alumni, Two Journeys from Academia to Industy
ChatGPD is a graduate professional development podcast hosted by the U of T's Institute of Medical Sciences. Episode 2 explores the career journeys of Thenuka Thanbalasingam and Nairy Khodabakshian, who work at BenchSci in distinct roles as Data Product Lead and Scientific Liaison.
More Information and Listen to the Podcast!
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Research Laboratory Services
UHN Research Laboratory Services is made up of three groups: Laboratory Operations, Sterilization Services, and the Supply Center. Whether you need information on lab access (keys or card entry), waste disposal, lab coat exchange, glass washing, autoclaving, lab equipment, or supplies, this is your go-to resource.
More information here (UHN Connection Required)
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On March 20, the ORT and UHN Postdoctoral Association (UHNPA) hosted the annual Industry Networking Night, welcoming more than 80 trainees, postdocs, and staff from across UHN. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and gain valuable insights into a variety of career paths.
Read about the Industry Networking Night here.
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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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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 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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