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Banner for “From Postdoc to Research Faculty: Crash Course” for Fall 2025 – Spring 2026, with logos of Baycrest, CAMH, UHN, SickKids, Sinai Health, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, University of Toronto, Unity Health Toronto, and Toronto Metropolitan University.
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
Promotional poster from UHN (Canada’s Hospital) titled “Canadian Personal Tax Essentials for UHN Postdoctoral Researchers.” The session is scheduled for April 7, 2026, from 2:30–3:30 PM on Zoom. The poster invites UHN postdoctoral researchers to join an online session hosted by the Office of Research Trainees (ORT) covering essential personal tax information to help prepare for the upcoming tax season. A QR code with “Register Now” appears on the left, and an illustration of a box labeled “Taxes” with tax papers and an alarm clock appears on the right.
Canadian Personal Tax Essentials for UHN Postdoctoral Researchers
Join the ORT for an online session covering essential personal tax information for UHN postdoctoral researchers to help prepare for the upcoming tax season.

April 7, 2:30 PM | More Information & Register
Promotional poster for a UHN training program titled “Developing Effective Mentorship Skills.” It advertises an in-person training program for graduate students, postdocs, and staff supervising summer students, taking place April 13–14, 2026, from 2:00–5:00 PM. The UHN logo with the tagline “Canada’s Hospital” appears at the top. A QR code for registration is shown on the left. On the right, illustrated figures collaborate while climbing stairs, symbolizing mentorship and guidance. The background is a purple gradient.
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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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 your 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 eight steps involved in a systematic review and why you need to elucidate each before getting 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 how the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (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
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Peroxisome Metabolism as a Novel Target in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar by Dr. Paul Spagnuolo, University of Guelph.

March 26, 4:00 PM, 101 College St., PMCRT, 4th Floor, Room 4-204 
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The Health Innovation Challenge: Improving Rural & Remote Healthcare in Canada
Join the University of Toronto Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) for the final round of the IMS Innovation Challenge, where the top five teams will pitch their ideas to a panel of expert judges.

March 26, 6:00 PM, 2 Sussex Avenue, Innis Town Hall | More Information & Register
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Emerging AI-based Approaches for Biological Discovery and Biomarker Development in Oncology
Join the UHN AI Hub for a virtual seminar with Dr. Eliezer Van Allen, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to learn about emerging approaches to evaluating biological hypotheses generated by autonomous AI agents.

April 1, 5:00 PM | Register
OPPORTUNITIES
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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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Job Opportunity: Strategic Research Partnerships Specialist
UHN's Strategic Research Initiatives Development (STRIDE) department is recruiting a Strategic Research Partnerships Specialist to support the development of business and innovation cases for targeted research initiatives.

Apply by April 10 | 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 provide 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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PiPER SharePoint
The Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) SharePoint is a resource designed to support the navigation and implementation of engaging people with lived experience (PLEX) as partners in research. The SharePoint includes the PiPER Toolkit, the UHN-only PiPER Grants Call for Proposals, access to free coaching and fee-based consulting, and a detailed Frequently Asked Questions section to support all stages of PLEX engagement. The PiPER SharePoint also offers templates and case scenarios that are useful during grant development.

Access the PiPER SharePoint here (UHN Connection Required)
COMMUNITY
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Alumni Spotlight
Meet Dr. S. Amanda Ali, a former UHN postdoctoral researcher and Assistant Scientist/Professor at the Henry Ford Health System and Michigan State University! Discover Amanda's journey from postdoc to Assistant Scientist/Professor, and read her advice for those interested in a career in academia 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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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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