From UHN Discovery to Health Innovation and Impact
Join the Canada Leads program for an online webinar exploring how UHN accelerates discovery and translates research into meaningful health innovation that improves patient care, outcomes, and health systems locally and globally.
February 10, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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From Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course: Teaching Dossiers
The From Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course provides postdocs with comprehensive support throughout the journey toward securing a research faculty position. In the fourth session, attendees will learn what a teaching dossier is, what makes an effective teaching dossier, and how to build one.
February 18, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Resume & Cover Letter Essentials
Join the ORT for an online workshop to learn how to build clear, targeted resumes and cover letters tailored to the roles you are applying for!
February 25, 10:30 AM | More Information & Register
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ORT Conference Participation Award
The March cycle of the ORT Conference Participation Award supports UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers participating in national and international conferences between May and August 2026.
Apply by March 6, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Virtual Library Tour
Join the UHN Library & Information Services for a virtual library tour to learn about the resources, supports, and tools available through the library.
February 12, 11:15 AM | More Information & Register
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Convert a Scientific Abstract into a Written Plain Language Summary
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team for an online workshop to learn how to simplify complex scientific language into plain, audience-friendly text.
February 12, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Careers Beyond Academia: Clinical Research
Join the Stem Cell Network for an online panel to learn about the careers of professionals from the Azrieli Brain Medicine Program and the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
February 18, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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External Funding Opportunities: How to Locate Them and Distinguish Between Various Types of Grants
Join the Institute of Education Research (TIER) for an online workshop to learn how to locate and distinguish between different types of grants, including an overview of the tri-agency funding bodies and other external funding sources you may consider applying to.
February 19, 9:00 AM | Register
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Implementation Science 101: What is it and How Can I Use It?
Join the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Health Children for an online seminar that will provide a practical foundation in implementation science, including how it can benefit your work, and how it can be applied in both research and practice.
February 19, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Speak Startup: Mastering the Lingo of the Innovation Ecosystem
Join the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation for an online workshop to learn how to translate complex business terms into a framework that makes sense to the scientific mind.
February 19, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Introduction to Regression Modelling
Join Biostatistics @UHN for an online workshop offering an overview of regression models, including common model types, and guidance on selecting the appropriate model based on the response variable's type and distribution.
February 20, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Quantifying the Physical Genome in Health and Disease
Join the Transcription, Chromatin, and Epigenetics (TranCE) Club for a hybrid seminar with Dr. William Greenlead, Stanford School of Medicine.
February 20, 3:00 PM, In-person in the Donnelly Centre Red Room, 160 College St., or online via Zoom | More Information
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Wearables & Remote Monitoring in Heart Failure
Join TRANSFORM HF for an in-person seminar featuring Hani Naguib, Professor, University of Toronto, and Michele Roberts, Vice President of Technology, JVPLabs.
February 25, 9:45 AM, University of Toronto, St. George Campus | More Information & Register
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Lessons from Leaders: Bringing a Transcatheter Valve from Concept to the Clinic
Join the Entrepreneurship for Commercialization of Health Opportunities (ECHO) program for an online webinar with Dr. Lucy O'Keeffe, CEO of CroÃValve.
February 25, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Convert a Scientific Abstract into an Infographic using BioRender
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team for an online workshop to learn how to convert a scientific abstract into a clear, engaging infographic using BioRender.
February 25, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Convergence 2.0: Digital Compassion in Teaching and Learning
Join UHN Education for an online event to explore how we can keep learning human in the digital world and discuss the enablers and challenges of compassion in tech-driven education.
February 25, 12:00 PM | Register
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Innovation OnBoard Pitch Competition
The Innovation OnBoard Pitch Competition offers inventors the opportunity to showcase their ideas in a poster-style pitching event. Winners will advance to the Final Pitch Competition, where they can compete for prizes up to $3,000.
Apply by February 16, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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Soapbox Science: Call for Speakers
Soapbox Science is a public outreach platform for promoting women, non-binary, and genderqueer scientists and the science they do. The events transform public areas into an arena for public learning and scientific debate.
Apply by March 2 | More Information & Apply
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Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research Education Fund
The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research Education Fund supports full-time doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers conducting heart faliure research.
Apply by March 30 | More Information & Apply
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Computational Biology & AI Summer Internship
The AstraZeneca Computational Biology & AI Summer Internship is an opportunity for a PhD candidate to work on a project leveraging AI tools to improve precision medicine in immuno-oncology.
More Information & Apply
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Machine Learning Summer Internship
The AstraZeneca Machine Learning Summer Internship is an opportunity for graduate students to be introduced to the biopharmaceutical industry and work specifically on improving the confidence estimates of structure prediction models so that they can be effectively used for downstream tasks in drug discovery.
More Information & Apply
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Research Solutions and Services (RSS) Toolkit
The Research Solutions and Services (RSS) Toolkit provides information and contacts for the service departments and teams that support research at UHN, including Research Laboratory Services, Animal Resource Centre, Research and Innovation Core, and more.
Access the RSS Toolkit here (UHN Connection Required)
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UHN STEM Pathways Volunteer of the Month
For January, UHN STEM Pathways acknowledges the outreach efforts of Taylor Ireland, a Master's Student at one of UHN's Research Institutes. Taylor has facilitated multiple lab tours and career talks for students, communicating her science in plain language and sharing her passion for STEM. Taylor does a wonderful job sharing her knowledge with students, and they are grateful for her dedication to youth outreach!
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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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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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ORT's Student and Postdoc Handbook
ORT's Student and Postdoc Handbook is a comprehensive guide for UHN trainees and postdoctoral researchers, 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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