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From Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course: Interviewing
The From Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course provides postdocs with comprehensive support throughout their journey toward securing a research faculty position. In the fifth session, participants will learn about the structure of an academic interview, who is involved in the process, and how to prepare for the interview.

March 24, 2:00 PM, Mount Sinai Hospital, 18th Floor Auditorium | More Information & Register
Poster for a virtual workshop titled “Bridging Science & Policy: Tools for Effective Advocacy” on March 25, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM (Zoom), featuring speaker Félix Proulx-Giraldeau, PhD, Interim Executive Director of Evidence for Democracy, with a QR code for registration and logos for UHN and Evidence for Democracy.
Bridging Science & Policy: Tools for Effective Advocacy
Join the ORT and Evidence for Democracy for an online workshop to gain insight into the fundamentals of science policy, the role of evidence in policymaking, key principles of science advocacy, and strategies for engaging with elected officials.

March 25, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Developing Effective Mentorship Skills
Join the ORT for an in-person training program designed to help UHN graduate students and postdoctoral researchers build the skills needed to effectively mentor summer research students.

April 13 and 14, 2:00 PM, 700 University Ave., Ontario Power Building | More Information & Register
EVENTS 
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Practical Screening
Join the UHN Library & Information Services for an online workshop to learn the key steps in the screening process, including developing inclusion and exclusion criteria, navigating tools like Covidence and Rayyan, identifying key characteristics during title and abstract screening, and working through a pilot test to improve agreement rates.

March 11, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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BioHubNet Lunch & Learn
Join the Medical Biophysics Career Development Association for an in-person seminar to learn how BioHubNet’s EXPERIENCE program can help you gain hands-on industry experience and transition into roles in Canada’s biomanufacturing sector.

March 11, 12:00 PM, Princess Margaret Hospital, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium | More Information & Register
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EchoJEPA: Teaching AI World Models to Understand Cardiac Ultrasound
Join the UHN AI Hub for an online discussion exploring the concept of "world models" in AI, how EchoJEPA applies this approach to cardiac ultrasound, and what comes next as we move toward clinical deployment.

March 11, 5:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Building Reproducible iPSC & Organoid Platforms Using AI Modified Proteins
Join the Princess Margaret Living Biobank and Bio-Techne teams for an in-person lunch-and-learn on patient-derived organoids, xenograft tumour models, clinically annotated models, drug screening platforms, and custom model development.

March 12, 11:50 AM, PMCRT, 101 College St., Room 4-204 | More Information & Register
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How to Give a Scientific Talk: Tips & Tricks on Effective Communication
Join the Emerging Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) Trainee Advisory Committee for an online workshop on the storytelling elements of a scientific talk, as well as presentation tools and tricks used to create visual aids that complement and enhance your story.

March 12, 4:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Careers Beyond Academia: Entrepreneurship
Join the Stem Cell Network for an online panel to learn about entrepreneurial careers from professionals at AmacaThera and the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM).

March 18, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Skin Stem Cells: In Homeostasis, Wound-Repair and Cancer
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar by Dr. Elaine Fuchs, Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

March 19, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Hospital, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Survival Analysis
Join Biostatistics@UHN for an online workshop introducing survival analysis for clinical research, with a focus on time-to-event data, censoring, and common outcomes such as overall and progression-free survival.

March 20, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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A Multi-Modal Brain-Computer Interface for Restoring Lost Communication
Join the University of Toronto Robotics Institute for a hybrid seminar with Dr. Sergey Stavisky, University of California, Davis.

March 20, 3:00 PM, Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 55 St. George St., Room 580 or online | More Information
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How to Develop a Strong Grant Proposal
Join the Institute for Education Research (TIER) for an online workshop to discover strategies for developing compelling grant applications, aligning research with funding priorities, and enhancing your chances of success.

March 23, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Systematic Review Overview
Join UHN Library & Information Services for an online workshop to learn about the 8 steps involved in a systematic review and why you need to elucidate each before you get started.

March 25, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Patient Partners in Learning Health Systems: The Centre for Digital Health Evaluation Experience
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team for an online Community of Practice with Dr. Onil Bhattacharyya, a family physician, and Sandra Holdsworth, a Person with Lived Experience (PLEX) partner.

March 25, 12:00 PM | Zoom Link
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Intro to ICES: Getting Started with Ontario's Health-Administrative Data
Join the UHN Health Systems and Policy Research Collaborative Centre for an in-person seminar to learn about how the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Services (ICES) collects and curates its data, the types of datasets available, and the kinds of research questions and analytic approaches that can be supported.

March 26, 12:00 PM, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto General Hospital, 10th Floor, Room 240 | More Information & Register
OPPORTUNITIES
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Entrepreneurship Training for Women in STEM
The OBIO Entrepreneurship Training for Women in STEM is a comprehensive 8-week program where participants gain entrepreneurial knowledge and access to role models needed to move innovations from the lab to market. Beginning on March 23, participants will learn the full venture creation lifecycle, covering intellectual property protection and licensing, corporate structure and governance, financing and fundraising, accounting and financial management, project management, and pitching to investors and strategic partners.

Apply by March 13 | More Information & Apply
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ALS Canada-Brain Canada Trainee Program
The ALS Canada–Brain Canada Trainee Program provides stipend support and training to doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers conducting ALS-related research.

Apply by April 1, 1:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Arthritis Society Training Postdoctoral Fellowship and Graduate PhD Salary Award
The Arthritis Society Training Postdoctoral Fellowship and Graduate PhD Salary Award provides funding support for postdoctoral researchers and PhD students conducting arthritis-related research.

Apply by April 14, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Cancer Research Society Doctoral Research Award
The Cancer Research Society Doctoral Research Awards provide stipend support to doctoral students conducting cancer-related research. 

Apply by April 29, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
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Skillsoft Percipio Learning Platform
UHN's Skillsoft Percipio Learning Platform is a virtual learning platform that provides TeamUHN with access to free, self-paced online courses and live virtual classes designed to advance their skills and support professional development. Topics include leadership, management, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, data literacy, business, technology, and communication skills. Users can also complete free project management training from the Project Management Institute, which satisfies the requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Access Percipio here (UHN Connection Required)
COMMUNITY
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Congratulations, Dr. Chong Wa To, on receiving an ORT Conference Participation Award!
Dr. Chong Wa To is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Jennifer Kwan’s lab at the Princess Margaret Research Institute. His research focuses on cancer-related lymphedema. 
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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.
 
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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