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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UHN RISE Awards
The UHN RISE (Recognizing Impact, Support, and Excellence in Research) Awards recognize and celebrate full- and part-time UHN Research staff (including postdoctoral researchers) who exemplify excellence in mentorship, operational support, leadership, and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
Submit a Nomination by March 9, 9:00 AM | More Information & Submit
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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 the journey towards 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
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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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Clinical Translation in Cell and Gene Therapy
Join the Stem Cell Network and BioCanRx for an online webinar introducing how cell and gene therapies move from the lab to clinical trials.
March 4, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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OBIO Career Fair
Join OBIO on March 18 at the MaRS Discovery District for an in-person event featuring two panel discussions with industry leaders, an interview skills workshop, and a career fair where you can connect with top life sciences and health tech companies.
Register by March 4 | More Information & Register
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How Health Services Research Informs Policy at Cancer Care Ontario
Join the UHN Collaborative Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research for a hybrid seminar to learn about the Ontario experience in regionalizing care for complex disease.
March 5, 12:00 PM, In-person at 200 Elizabeth Street, 10th Floor Eaton North, Conference Room (Room 240) | More Information & Register
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The Power of Influence and Connection on Career Growth
Join UHN Women for a hybrid International Women’s Day event featuring Catherine Wang, Associate Deputy Minister, Clinical Care and Delivery, and women from across UHN for a discussion on career development, nonlinear paths, intentional growth, and balancing professional and personal responsibilities.
March 5, 2:00 PM, 522 University Ave., 2nd Floor Café or online | More Information
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Canada's Next AI Moment: Ambition the World Can Trust
Join U of T Entrepreneurship for the livestreamed panel discussion with world-renowned faculty and entrepreneurs who will discuss opportunities and challenges in Canadian AI research and Innovation.
March 5, 4:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Multivariable Regression
Join Biostatistics@UHN for an online workshop which will introduce multivariable regression, covering the regression equation, coefficient interpretation, and methods for selecting predictors.
March 6, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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Practical Screening
Join the UHN Library & Information Services for an online workshop to learn 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, and 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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ZAK Activation at the Colliding Ribosome
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Rachel Green, Johns Hopkins University.
March 12, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower (PMCRT), 101 College St., 4th Floor, Room 4-204
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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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Entrepreneurship Training for Women in STEM
The OBIO Entrepreneurship Training for Women in STEM is a comprehensive 8-week program where participants can 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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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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ALS Canada-Brain Canada Trainee Program
The ALS Canada-Brain Canada Trainee Program provides stipend support to doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers conducing ALS-related research and training.
Apply by April 1, 1:00 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
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The Clinical Research Hub SharePoint Page
The UHN Clinical Research Hub SharePoint page provides guidance and documentation tools for all stages of clinical research, such as EPIC guidance for clinical research, policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and document templates, protocols for data management, finance, and more.
Access the SharePoint page here (UHN Connection Required)
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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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