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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Exploring Industry: Diverse Career Paths and Perspectives
Join the ORT for an online panel featuring professionals who've successfully transitioned into their dream careers in industry. Gain insights, practical advice, and inspiration to shape your career journey.
June 25, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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ORT Conference Participation Award
The July cycle of the ORT Conference Participation Award supports graduate students and postdoctoral researchers participating in national and international conferences between September and December 2025.
Apply by July 4, 2025, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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OSOTF Unilever/Lipton Graduate Fellowship
The OSOTF Unilever/Lipton Graduate Fellowship is awarded to graduate students registered in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto who are studying neurosciences at UHN, based on both financial need and academic excellence.
Apply by July 18, 2025, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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New Therapeutic Strategies for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Matthew Oser from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
June 19, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Collaborative Program in Neuroscience (CPIN) Research Day
Join the U of T's Collaborative Program in Neuroscience (CPIN) for their in-person Research Day on June 24, 2025, at the Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle. This event brings together students, researchers, faculty, and clinicians to connect, collaborate, and showcase advances in neuroscience research.
Register by June 20 | More Information & Register
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From Mindset to Impact: A Cardiac Care AI Symposium for an AI-Ready Workforce
Join the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and The Institute of Education Research (TIER) for a virtual symposium showcasing innovative research in AI for cardiac care from within UHN and across North America.
June 24, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Scientific and Investment Readiness for Aspiring Bioentrepreneurs
Join the Stem Cell Network for an online workshop on best practices for commercializing early-stage regenerative medicine programs. Gain valuable insights into setting actionable scientific and regulatory milestones, while aligning investment strategies to build a sustainable business.
June 24, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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What's Next After Your Postdoc? Strategies for Career Planning Outside Academia
Join Toronto Metropolitan University for an online workshop tailored to postdoctoral researchers exploring career paths beyond the professoriate. Participants will learn to identify transferable skills, create strategic career transition plans, and dispel common myths about networking and the job search process.
June 25, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register or email ketan.marballi@torontomu.ca
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Community of Practice
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team for a virtual Community of Practice to learn about making research more participatory by engaging patient partners in e-learning design.
June 25, 12:00 PM | Event Link
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STTARR Histopathology Lunch & Learn
Join the Spatio-Temporal Targeting and Amplification of Radiation Response (STTAAR) Histopathology team for an in-person lunch and learn to explore their cutting-edge histopathology services that drive research breakthroughs.
June 26, 12:00 PM | Krembil Discovery Tower, 4th Floor, Room 503
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Novel Immunotherapies for Cancer
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Robert Manguso, Broad Institute.
June 26, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Job Opportunity: Sourcing Associate
UHN's Procurement and Supply Chain Department is recruiting a Sourcing Associate to lead and coordinate strategic sourcing, contracting, and procurement activities for research. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers looking to transition into a career supporting research! No formal procurement experience is required.
Apply by June 17 | More Information & Apply
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Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards
The Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards support full-time graduate students and postdoctoral researchers involved in neuroscience research by providing stipend and travel awards.
Apply by June 26 | More Information & Apply
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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 October 1, 2025, and March 15, 2026.
More Information & Apply
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ChatGPD Episode 3 - Rules and Regulations: There and Back Again
ChatGPD is a graduate professional development podcast hosted by U of T's Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS). Episode 3 features Matthew Gee, MSc, who discusses his journey through the world of regulatory affairs and his return to academia as a PhD student in IMS.
More Information & Listen
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Talkin' Trash with UHN
Talkin' Trash with UHN is a blog dedicated to sustainability in the hospital environment. Hosted by the UHN Green Team, it shares stories of greening healthcare across UHN, highlights sustainability initiatives, and features the people and teams driving change throughout the organization.
More information and subscribe here.
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Congratulations Dr. Mahmoud El-Maklizi on receiving the ORT Conference Participation and the TGHRI Postdoctoral Researcher Award!
Mahmoud El-Maklizi is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Clinton Robbins' lab at the Toronto General Research Institute. Mahmoud studies the development and function of a subset of regulatory lymphocytes, called regulatory plasma cells, which can be generated and harnessed in various diseases.
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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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