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Event Recap - Decoding Careers: Careers in AI & Computation Biology
On April 16, the ORT hosted a panel discussion with three speakers who successfully transitioned from graduate school to careers in computational biology and AI. They shared valuable insights on navigating the shift from academia to industry, offering practical takeaways for trainees exploring similar career paths.
Check out the full event recap here!
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STAR Learning Session 2 - Research Done Right: The Dos and Don'ts of Research Integrity
Join the ORT and the Research Quality Integration (RQI) team for the second session of the Summer Training and Research (STAR) program to discover everything you need to know about conducting research with integrity.
June 6, 2:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., Bob Bell Auditorium | More Information
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Pet Therapy
Join the ORT and UHN Wellness for an in-person pet therapy event—take a break, relax, and enjoy some time with a furry friend!
June 18, 12:30 PM, Toronto General Hospital, Eaton Building, Room 1EN441 | More Information & Register
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EndNote Basics
Join UHN Library and Information Services for an online workshop to learn the fundamental features of EndNote.
May 27, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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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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Establishing Meaningful Advisory Committees: Engaging Patients and Community Partners in Research
Join the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children for an online panel discussion on creating advisory groups that meaningfully contribute to research. The session will cover key topics such as optimal timing, strategies for authentic engagement, and effective approaches to structuring collaborative committees.
May 28, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Cardiac Repair: Insights from Opto- and Chemogenetic Approaches
Join the McEwen Stem Cell Institute for an in-person seminar featuring special guest, Dr. Florian Weinberger, from the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research.
June 3, 10:00 AM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., Bob Bell Auditorium
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Reciprocal Research: Un-Normalizing Exploitative Patient Engagement
Join the the Research IDEA Committee for an in-person seminar with Isra Amsdr, Youth Research Advisor, Interdisciplinary Artist, Writer, Disability Activist, and Health Designer, to discuss how to leverage the experiences of patients beyond the conventional, but exploitive, one-time consult method commonly employed within research.
June 3, 3:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., Bob Bell Auditorium | Register
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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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Health System Implementation Research in the Age of AI Tools
Join the Health System and Policy Research Collaborative Centre for a hybrid seminar with Dr. Noah Crampton, who will explore health system implementation research in the era of agentic AI tools.
June 5, 12:00 PM, In-person at 200 Elizabeth St., 10th Floor Eaton North, Room 240 or Online | More Information & Register
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Cellular Senescence, Cancer, and Senolytics: The Path to Translation
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. James Kirkland from Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre.
June 5, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., Bob Bell Auditorium
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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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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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Mental Health First Aid Training
Join the UHN Wellness Team for an in-person Mental Health First Aid course, which provides the skills needed to support an individual navigating a mental health crisis or challenge.
June 5, Toronto General Hospital | More Information & Register
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Stem Cell Network International Travel Awards
The Stem Cell Network International Travel Awards support graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research assistants or associates working in stem cells and regenerative medicine to present their research at international conferences held between July 1, 2025, and March 15, 2026.
More Information & Apply
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Commercialization at UHN
Commercialization at UHN is a team that helps transform research innovations into medical products that enhance healthcare. They collaborate with scientists and clinicians to advance research, protect intellectual property (IP), and offer support in business development strategy, licensing, and more.
More information 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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