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Promotional graphic for the OSOTF Unilever/Lipton Graduate Fellowship, hosted by the Office of Research Trainees (ORT) at UHN. The image has a yellow background with abstract dark teal shapes and features the ORT logo at the top. Bold text announces the fellowship and states that applications are due July 18, 2025. A teal button at the bottom left says “Apply Now” with a cursor icon.
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
The image is a promotional poster for the "Scientific Writing Bootcamp" hosted by the UHN Postdoc Association and the Office of Research Trainees (ORT). It invites participants working on a thesis or paper to join, with coffee, lunch, and prizes provided.
UHNPA Scientific Writing Bootcamp
Join the UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) and the ORT for a two-day, in-person Scientific Writing Bootcamp. This event is designed to create a productive, supportive environment where you can focus on advancing your writing projects. You'll benefit from dedicated writing time, motivation, and a community of peers to help you stay on track and make meaningful progress.

Apply by July 23 & 24, 9:00 AM | More Information & Register
Poster for the "Fundamentals of Biostatistics" event presented by the UHN Office of Research Trainees. The event takes place on July 31 at 2:00 PM via Zoom. The poster invites participants to join Biostatistics@UHN to develop a solid understanding of essential statistical methods for conducting and interpreting biomedical research. There is a QR code labeled "Register Now" for registration. The background includes stylized graphs and charts in shades of blue and red, with the UHN logo and the tagline "Canada's Hospital" at the top left.
Fundamentals of Biostatistics
Join the ORT and Biostatistics@UHN for an online workshop to build a strong understanding of essential statistical methods for conducting and interpreting biomedical research.

July 31, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
EVENTS 
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Exploring the Intersections of Gender, Sexuality, and Disability
Join the Holland Bloorview Research Institute for a virtual discussion exploring the intersections of gender, sexuality, and disability. This event offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and deepen understanding of these important, interconnected topics.

July 8, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Postdoc Day - McCall MacBain Postdoctoral Fellows Teaching & Leadership Program
Join the McCall MacBain Postdoctoral Fellows Teaching & Leadership Program virtually for Postdoc Day, featuring sessions on building relationships in academia and enhancing your online presence through podcasting.

July 9, 10:00 AM | More Information & Register
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UHN AI Rounds: Foundation Models for Biomedical Image Analysis
Join the UHN AI Hub for an online session to learn how foundation models are reshaping biomedical image analysis by enabling generalizable and multimodal solutions across diverse tasks.

July 9, 5:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Temerty Medicine Showcase
Join the U of T Temerty Faculty of Medicine for their in-person Research Showcase, where you can learn about the research being conducted by undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, as well as postdoctoral researchers from across the Temerty Faculty of Medicine's departments.

July 11, 8:30 AM | More Information & Register
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Lipid Nanoparticles Enabled mRNA Therapeutics
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for a special seminar with Dr. Yizhou Dong from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York.

July 11, 10:30 AM, Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, 4th Floor, Room 4-204
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Jazz For the Soul Concert Series
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for a weekly in-person jazz concert series, held every Friday. These concerts are open to UHN staff, patients, families, and all music lovers looking to enjoy live jazz in a welcoming setting.

July 11, 12:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 12th Floor, Max Tanenbaum Healing Garden | More Information (UHN Connection Required)
The image shows the logo of the University Health Network (UHN), prominently featuring a stylized, geometric red maple leaf on the left, symbolizing Canada. To the right of the maple leaf, the text "UHN Canada's Hospital" is displayed in bold, dark blue letters. The design conveys a strong Canadian identity and UHN’s role as a leading national healthcare institution.
New Horizons in Hyperpolarized MRI
Join the STTARR Imaging Core Facility for a special in-person seminar featuring the NVision Imaging Team. Discover end-to-end, time-efficient solutions for MR imaging, including the POLARS line of polarizers, MR acquisition and post-processing support, application expertise, local service, and a vertically integrated supply chain.

July 21, 9:30 AM, Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, 4th Floor, 4-204 | Register
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Write it Right: The "How", "Why", and "Why You" of Writing a Review Paper
Join the Stem Cell Network for a virtual workshop with Dr. Janet Rossant, President of the Gairdner Foundation. The session will discuss how to write an effective review paper including selecting relevant review topics, targeting the appropriate audience, and composing a review paper with clarity and impact.

July 23, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
OPPORTUNITIES
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Postdoctoral Teaching Mentorship Program
The Postdoctoral Teaching Mentorship Program at the University of Toronto offers postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience and receive mentorship in health science education. This program is an excellent way for emerging scholars to strengthen their academic teaching portfolios while connecting with a dynamic community of educators.

Apply by July 11 | More Information & Apply
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Falling Walls Lab Toronto
Fall Walls Lab Toronto offers trainees, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career scientists the opportunity to pitch their research in just three minutes, showcasing breakthroughs that have a positive impact on science and society.

Apply by July 24 | More Information & Apply
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Join the GMCA Executive Team
The Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) University of Toronto Chapter is recruiting students for executive positions for the 2025-2026 term. This is a valuable opportunity to advance your professional growth by collaborating and networking with consultants from GMCA’s partner firms.

Apply by July 25 | More Information & Apply
Logo for the Entrepreneurship for Cardiovascular Health Opportunities (ECHO) program. The logo features the acronym 'ECHO' with each letter in a separate colored block (blue, red, grey, blue) arranged in a fan shape with heartbeat lines connecting them. The full program name appears to the right in blue text.
Entrepreneurship for Commercialization of Health Opportunities Program
The Entrepreneurship for Commercialization of Health Opportunities (ECHO) Program provides comprehensive entrepreneurship training, mentorship, partnership opportunities, and funding to support researchers, trainees, and scientists in bringing innovative health technologies to market.

Apply by August 17 | More Information & Apply
Logo of The IGH Sex & Gender Science Trainee Network, Toronto Chapter. The design features a test tube filled with red liquid, with male, female, and non-binary gender symbols emerging from it. The text reads "The IGH Sex & Gender Science" in blue, and "Trainee Network Toronto Chapter" in pink.
IGH Sex and Gender Science U of T Chapter Trainee Network
Join the CIHR Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) U of T Trainee Chapter to connect with fellow trainees who are passionate about sex- and gender-based analysis (SGBA) in health research. Collaborate, exchange opportunities, and contribute to addressing health challenges faced by diverse communities.

More Information & Sign Up
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
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Service Animal Toolkit
The UHN Service Animal Toolkit provides patients, employees, trainees, and partners with resources to improve accommodation, communication, safety, and satisfaction for people with disabilities accompanied by a service animal. 

More Information here.
COMMUNITY
Photo of Joanna Cunanan, smiling and wearing glasses and a light-colored blazer, against a neutral background. The image is framed by a red border with the text 'American Society of Nephrology KidneyCure Pre-doctoral Fellowship' at the top and 'Joanna Cunanan, Graduate Student | Toronto General Hospital Research Institute' at the bottom."
Congratulations, Joanna Cunanan, on receiving the American Society of Nephrology KidneyCure Pre-doctoral Fellowship!
Joanna is a PhD student in the lab of Dr. Moumita Barua at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. Joanna's research is focused on understanding how mutations in the PAX2 gene lead to impaired regeneration in chronic kidney disease, with the ultimate goal of advancing therapeutic development. 
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.
 
JUST FOR FUN
A comic by the Amoeba Sisters titled 'Paramecium Parlor.' A barista asks a customer for their name for the order. The customer, a yellow molecule, says, 'Sure! It’s Adenosine Triphosphate.' The barista struggles to pronounce and spell the name, getting stuck on 'triphosphate' and starting to spell it 't-r-i-f' before the customer tells them, 'You know what... just put ATP.
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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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