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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, designed to help you prepare for the upcoming tax season.

April 7, 2:30 PM | More Information & Register
Expert Insights: Hiring and Funding University of Waterloo Co-op Students at UHN
Join the ORT for an online session with the University of Waterloo Co-operative and Experiential Education team and Mitacs to learn about opportunities to hire and fund undergraduate co-op students through the University of Waterloo.

April 9, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
UHN Research is hosting a P&C Information Session on the 2026 Performance Enhancement Program to help staff make the most of their performance reviews. The session will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 12:00 to 12:45 PM on Microsoft Teams, and participants can register using the QR code provided on the poster.
P&C Information Session: The 2026 Performance Enhancement Program
Join the Research Professionals at UHN (RP@UHN), ORT, and the People & Culture team for an online information session that provides an overview of the 2026 Performance Enhancement Program.

April 10, 12:00 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 develop the skills needed to effectively mentor summer research students.

April 13, 14, and 29, 2:00 PM, 700 University Ave., Ontario Power Building | More Information & Register
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: Chalk Talk
The From Postdoc to Research Faculty Crash Course provides postdocs with comprehensive support throughout their journey to securing a research faculty position. In the sixth session, participants will learn about a critical component of many academic job interviews: the chalk talk.

April 15, 12:00 PM, 610 University Ave., Princess Margaret Hospital, 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium | More Information & Register
Where Can a UHN Postdoc Take You? Alumni Career Chats
Join the UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) for an online career panel featuring UHN postdoc alumni who have built diverse, impactful careers in industry, academia, government, and startups.

April 16, 1:30 PM | More Information & Register
Commercialization and Industry Relationships
Join the Canada Leads Program for an online session on commercializing your UHN research and engaging in industry partnerships.

April 20, 3:00 PM | More Information & Register
EVENTS 
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Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Working on Your Systematic or Scoping Review
Join the UHN Library & Information Services for an online workshop on the top 10 mistakes and misconceptions to avoid when conducting a systematic or scoping review, with a focus on methodological and reporting quality.

April 8, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
Traumatic Brain Injury and Depression-Related Service Use Across the Lifespan: A Sex-Stratified Analysis
Join the University of Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) Sex and Gender Science Trainee Network for an online seminar featuring Cindy Nguyen, a second-year PhD student at the KITE Research Institute.

April 8, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Delivery of Genetic Medicines for Cancer Therapy
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar by Dr. Daniel Siegwart, UT Southwestern Medical Centre.

April 9, 4:00 PM, 610 University Ave., Princess Margaret Hospital, 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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Reporting Results: Tables
Join Biostatistics@UHN for an online workshop on best practices for creating figures that clearly and accurately convey study results.

April 10, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
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UHN Research Explained: Convert a Scientific Abstract into an Infographic Using BioRender
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team for an online workshop on converting a scientific abstract into a clear, engaging infographic using BioRender’s tools to create professional, eye-catching visuals for sharing on social media.

April 17, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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UHN AI Rounds: The Urgency of Environmentally Sustainable and Socially Just Deployment of Artificial Intelligence
Join the UHN AI Hub for an online seminar to discuss the hidden environmental and social costs of deploying AI in healthcare, including how energy-intensive systems are expanding the sector's footprint.

April 22, 5:00 PM | More Information & Register
Nanoengineering for the Detection and Treatment of Cancer
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar with Dr. Daniel Heller, Sloan Kettering Institute.

April 23, 4:00 PM, 101 College St., Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, 4th Floor, Room 4-204
Why Scientific Rigour Can Be the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
Join Entrepreneurship for Commercialization of Health Opportunities (ECHO) for an online seminar with Felix Baldauf-Lenschen, CEO and Founder of Altis Labs, who will share an overview of the company, its technologies, and the story behind its success.

April 29, 11:00 AM | More Information & Register
OPPORTUNITIES
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Job Opportunity: Research Associate I (Microscopy)
UHN’s Advanced Optical Microscopy Facility (AOMF) is recruiting a Research Associate I to provide consultation, expert advice, and training to users on sample preparation, operation of AOMF microscopy systems, and the use of image processing and analysis software.

Apply by April 10 | More Information & Apply
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CAN-TAP-TALENT Master's, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral Awards
The CAN-TAP-TALENT Master’s, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral Awards provide stipend support for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers conducting clinical research.

Apply by April 17, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
University of Toronto Early Stage Technology Program
The University of Toronto Early Stage Technology (UTEST) Program is an early-stage commercialization program for researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and trainees interested in translating their ideas into ventures. Running from June to December 2026, the program offers intensive educational programs, entrepreneurship training, business education, and hands-on support for venture development. Eligible teams may receive $10,000 in non-dilutive funding. 

Connect with UHN commercialization (commercialization@uhn.ca) before applying for application support and to align with UHN processes.

Apply by May 14 | More Information & Apply
RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
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UHN Walk Safe and Call Safe Programs
UHN Security Operations offers two safety programs to protect staff, postdocs, students, and volunteers. The Walk-Safe program provides a security guard to escort individuals safely to and from UHN sites. The Call-Safe program offers hourly safety-check calls for individuals working alone or who feel they are in high-risk situations.

Information on how to access the programs can be found on the intranet here (UHN connection required).
COMMUNITY
Congratulations, Yota Ohashi, on receiving an ORT Conference Participation Award!
Yota Ohashi is a graduate student in Dr. Naoto Hirano’s lab at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. His research focuses on advancing cancer immunotherapy, particularly through the development and optimization of adoptive cell therapies, such as CAR-T cells.
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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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