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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
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
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
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
EVENTS 
Phase III Clinical Trials
Join Biostatistics@UHN for an online seminar exploring Phase III clinical trials, with a focus on large-scale multicenter randomized studies involving thousands of patients, and their role in confirming treatment effectiveness for regulatory approval.

February 6, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
Bake Sale for the Fort York Food Bank
The Trainee Affairs Committee at the Krembil Discovery Tower (KDT) is hosting a bake sale to raise funds for the Fort York Food Bank Coldest Night of the Year charity walk.

February 10, 10:00 AM, KDT Lobby, 60 Leonard Avenue
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
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
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
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 CroíValve.

February 25, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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
OPPORTUNITIES
CSMB Support for Graduate Student Activities
The Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) supports activities such as workshops, conferences, and symposium days held between March 15, 2026, and March 14, 2027 and planned by graduate student groups and societies.

Apply by February 15 | More Information & Apply
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
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
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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!
COMMUNITY
Congratulations, Nicholas Moser, on a first author publication in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation!
Nicholas Moser is a PhD student under the supervision of Dr. Milos Popovic at the UHN Research Institutes. His work has focused on better understanding the benefits of physical rehabilitation for adults with persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS). Specifically, Nicholas' doctoral work examined the effectiveness of a customized rehabilitation program for adults with PPCS, informed by a comprehensive standardized clinical exam. 

Check out the publication here!
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!
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 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!
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