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Promotional flyer for the UHN Office of Research Trainees’ online workshop titled “Fundamentals of Biostatistics,” taking place on August 20 at 2:00 PM via Zoom. The flyer features large bold white text for the title against a dark blue background with abstract graph and chart elements, and the date and time highlighted in red. It invites participants to join Biostatistics@UHN to learn essential statistical methods for conducting and interpreting biomedical research. A QR code in the bottom left corner, labeled “Register Now,” provides access to the registration page.
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.

August 20, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Job Opportunity: Project Lead - UHN Canada Leads Program
UHN's Canada Leads 100 Challenge is recruiting a Project Lead who will contribute to the planning, development, implementation, and management of the program and related strategic initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to apply their strong research and project management skills to a high-impact position supporting research at UHN.

Apply by August 24 | More Information & Apply
Call for Abstracts: UHN Postdoc Symposium
UHN postdocs are invited to submit an abstract for the upcoming UHN Postdoc Symposium on September 18. Present your work in either a 10-minute standard talk or a 3-minute flash talk, and share your research with the UHN community.

Submit by August 29 | More Information & Submit
ORTxGMCA Business Fundamentals Course
Join the ORT and the Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) for Business Fundamentals, a 10-week online course running from September 17 to November 16. This course offers UHN graduate students and postdocs the opportunity to learn essential business concepts directly from current industry professionals.

Register by September 10, 11:59 PM | More Information & Register
Promotional flyer for a UHN event titled “From Bench to Editorial Desk: A Scientific Editor’s View on Publishing and Career Paths.” The flyer has a teal background with a notebook margin design on the left, the UHN Canada’s Hospital logo at the top right, and a photo of Dr. Abby Cleaveland, Editor of Blood Cancer Discovery, on the right. Event details state it will be held in person on September 22 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM in PMCRT 4-204. Three illustrated pens and pencils appear at the bottom right corner.
From Bench to Editorial Desk: A Scientific Editor's View on Publishing & Career Paths
Join the ORT, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and U of T's Department of Medical Biophysics for an in-person lunch and learn with Dr. Abby Cleaveland, Assistant Editor of Blood Cancer Discovery, who will share insights from her experience transitioning from research to working as an editor.

September 22, 12:30 PM, PMCRT 4-204 | More Information & Register
EVENTS 
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BioRender's New & Advanced Features @ UHN
Join UHN and BioRender for an online session to learn about the latest BioRender features, including the poster building tool, graphing and analysis, PowerPoint integration, AI figure generator, and editor 3.0.

August 20, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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TRPEx: Innovation in Action
Join the University of Toronto’s Translational Research Program for an in-person conference where science meets art—sparking bold ideas in healthcare through panel discussions, creative collaborations, art exhibits, and networking opportunities.

August 30, 9:30 AM | More Information & Register
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From the Law to the Bedside - Opportunities and Strategies for Safe Deployment of AI
Join the virtual AI Rounds to explore how healthcare organizations can harness AI's capabilities while addressing critical concerns around algorithmic bias, patient privacy, and clinical safety. 

September 3, 5:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Considerations in Rehabilitation Sciences
Join the U of T Rehabilitation Sciences Institute for an online panel with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists to discuss equity, diversity, inclusion,  and accessibility considerations in rehabilitation sciences.

September 16, 5:30 PM | Register
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Basics of Burnout
Join the Stem Cell Network for an online seminar with Dragonfly Mental Health to define the core components of burnout, present evidence-based strategies to address symptoms, and discuss how to prevent work-related stress.

September 18, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
OPPORTUNITIES
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Join the Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate Executive Team
The Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate (LSCDS) is recruiting U of T graduate students for the 2025-2026 Executive Team. Join for a unique opportunity to get involved, advance professional skills, engage in scientific outreach, and connect with industry professionals. 

More Information & Submit 1-page resume to contact@lscds.org
Promotional banner for a call for applicants from Cancer Education at Princess Margaret, featuring the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and UHN logos on a pink-to-purple gradient background. The word “BOLD” is displayed in large capital letters with an image of a focused woman in safety glasses writing on glass embedded within the letters.
Princess Margaret Biosciences Oncology Leadership Development (BOLD) Program
The Princess Margaret (PM) Biosciences Oncology Leadership Development (BOLD) Program offers PM postdoctoral researchers and senior PhD students the opportunity to develop self-awareness, communication, and management skills needed to lead projects and research teams, while also fostering connections with leaders in academia, research, healthcare, and industry.

Apply by September 8 | More Information & Apply
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
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GenAI Learning Hub
The GenAI Learning is a gateway for TeamUHN to understand and apply GenAI in their day-to-day work. It includes webinars on how to use Microsoft Copilot and guidelines and best practices for ethical and secure use within UHN.

More information here (UHN Connection Required)
COMMUNITY
Image of an ORT Conference Award Recipient announcement featuring Madalena Liougas, a Graduate Student at KITE. She is standing beside a conference sign for AAIC 2025 ISTAART Immersives, which focuses on building capacity for collaborations among researchers and people with lived experience of dementia from a global perspective. The design has a blue border, with “ORT Conference Award Recipient” at the top and her name and title in white text, highlighting “Graduate Student | KITE” in bold.
Congratulations Madalena Liougas, on receiving an ORT Conference Award!
Madalena Liougas is a 3rd year PhD candidate performing research as part of Team EnCOAR (Enhancing the Care of Older Adult), which is led by Dr. Kathy McGilton and Dr. Jennifer Bethell at the KITE Research Institute.  
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!
Graphic design of a 'Student & Postdoc Handbook' cover featuring bold purple text at the top. Below the text is an open book icon with black lines representing text, and a red circular information symbol ('i') at the bottom center. The background is light with abstract yellow and blue shapes and lines.
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
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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!
Team introduction graphic for the Office of Research Trainees (ORT) at UHN. The top features bold red text reading 'From the ORT Team!' with the ORT logo in the center. Below, three team members are displayed in individual framed photos with names and titles: Dr. Linda Penn (Director) on the left, smiling with shoulder-length brown hair and a black blazer; Dr. Amanda Veri (Manager) in the center, smiling with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a light-colored blouse, with green leaves in the background; and Jordan Beck (Coordinator) on the right, smiling with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a white shirt, against a blurred outdoor background.
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