Annual Compensation Review Information Session for Research Staff and Postdocs
Join the ORT and the Research Professionals @ UHN (RP@UHN) for an online information session with People & Culture to learn everything you need to know about UHN's 2025 Annual Compensation Review.
October 21, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Career Pathways in Academia: Teaching & Research Support
Join the ORT for an online career panel to explore diverse careers in academia. Hear from professionals working in teaching and research support roles as they share their experiences, career trajectories, and insights into the skills and strategies that helped them thrive.
October 29, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Bridging Research & Industry: Networking Event for UHN Trainees
Join the ORT and the Structural Genomics Consortium for an in-person panel and networking event to connect UHN trainees and postdocs with Research & Development scientists from leading pharmaceutical companies.
October 29, 5:15 PM | More Information & Register
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From Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course: Faculty Position Search Overview
The From Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course provides postdocs with comprehensive support throughout the journey toward securing a research faculty position. The first session will provide an overview of the crash course and the process for applying for faculty jobs, as well as insights on adding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) elements to your applications.
November 5, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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ORT Conference Participation Award
The November cycle of the ORT Conference Participation Award supports UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers participating in national and international conferences between January and April 2026.
Apply by November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Inside the Lens: Career Journeys from AOMF Team Members
Join the RP@UHN for an online panel discussion with the Advanced Optical Microscopy Facility (AOMF) team to learn about opportunities, innovation, and career growth in image-based research.
November 11, 2025, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Virtual Library Tours
Join the UHN Libraries and Information Services for a 15-minute virtual library tour to learn about the resources, support, and tools available to help researchers, educators, and learners.
October 23, 10:10 AM | More Information & Register
October 27, 3:15 PM | More Information & Register
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Careers in Agency Science and Regulatory
Join the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute for an online discussion to learn about careers in agency science and regulatory from the Klick Health Science and Regulatory Director, Dr. Kinza Maxood.
October 23, 12:00 PM | Register & Zoom Link
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Rewiring Cell Identity: Single-Cell Modeling of Cancer Plasticity and Lineage Switching
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Joseph Chan, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre.
October 23, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Create Better Posters with BioRender
Join BioRender @ UHN for an online seminar to learn actionable tips and techniques for designing research posters.
October 28, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Media Training
Join CIHR's Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health for an online session to learn practical tools and advice to help researchers understand how media works and communicate effectively with journalists.
October 28, 2:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Integrating Community Engagement and Knowledge Translation Across the Research Process
Join the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children for an online session to learn practical ways to include community engagement and knowledge translation at each stage of the research process, from identifying research questions to interpreting data.
October 30, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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From Mindset to Impact: A Cardiac Care AI Dialogue for an AI-Ready Workforce
Join UHN's Institute of Education Research and the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre for a discussion on how artificial intelligence can be responsibly and meaningfully integrated into clinical practice.
October 30, 4:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Sample Size & Power Calculations
Join Biostatistics@UHN for an online workshop to learn the techniques for calculating the optimal sample size and power to ensure research results are both reliable and meaningful.
October 31, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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STTARR Lago-X Webinar
Join the Spatio-Temporal Targeting and Amplification of Radiation Response (STTARR) facility for an online session to learn about their new bioluminescent, fluorescent, and X-ray imaging platform, Lago-X, and how it can be used in your research.
November 5, 10:00 AM | More Information & Register
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BioHubNet Experience Program: AstraZeneca Regulatory Affairs Internships
AstraZeneca is offering 3 Regulatory Affairs internship positions for graduate students and postdocs through the BioHubNet EXPERIENCE Program. The internships begin in January 2026 and offer an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in global and Canadian regulatory affairs processes.
More Information
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AstraZeneca/PoC Mentoring Program
The AstraZeneca/Partner of Choice (PoC) Network Mentoring Program is a year-long program that connects cancer researchers in training with AstraZeneca mentors to broaden awareness of industry career paths, expand professional networks, and support the transition to the next stage of their careers. Princess Margaret graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career MDs are eligible to apply.
To apply, submit a CV and a brief personal statement outlining your goals for participating in the program, how mentoring will help you achieve them, and examples of your diverse experiences (i.e., community outreach and teamwork/collaboration) to Sergio Raez-Villaneuva and Celeste Yu.
Apply by October 31
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AACR-CIHR Scholar-in-Training Awards
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)-CIHR Scholar-in-Training Awards support graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in presenting their research at the AACR Annual Meeting. Recipients will receive complementary conference registration, a stipend towards travel, subsistence expenses, and poster printing costs. Applicants must apply for AACR Associate Membership by October 21 to be eligible.
Award application due November 18, 2025 | More Information & Apply
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CIHR Institute of Community Support Program Travel Awards
The Institute of Community Support Travel Awards support graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career researchers in presenting their original research at national and international meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Apply by November 18, 2025 | More Information & Apply
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Canadian Science Policy Centre
The Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC) is a hub for connectivity, convening, capacity building, and catalyzing research in support of effective science and innovation policy. They host events, workshops, and a yearly conference.
More Information here
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Congratulations, Dr. Nabangshu Das, on receiving the Arthritis Society of Canada Postdoctoral Fellowship Award!
Dr. Nabangshu Das is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Mohit Kapoor’s lab at the UHN Research Institutes. His research focuses on understanding the role of synovial macrophage subtypes in driving inflammation and fibrosis in knee osteoarthritis using multiome-based epigenomic and transcriptomic approaches.
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Meet with the ORT
The ORT provides a safe space and open door policy for UHN trainees and postdoctoral researchers to have their questions and concerns heard and get help finding resources. Book a virtual appointment to meet with a member of the ORT Team for answers, resources, and support!
Book an appointment 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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