UHN Summer Training and Research (STAR) Program Learning Session: Key Insights into Graduate School
Join the ORT for the fifth session of the STAR Program, featuring a panel of UHN MSc and PhD students. Hear about their graduate school journeys, the challenges they've faced, their successes, and the advice they have for prospective graduate students.
July 17, 2:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium | More Information
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Call for Judges: UHN STAR Program Research Day
The ORT is seeking UHN graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff to serve as poster judges at the UHN STAR Research Day. Judges can participate either in person on August 13 or virtually.
Sign up by July 21 | More Information & Sign Up
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Scientific Writing Bootcamp
Join the UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) for a full-day, in-person Scientific Writing Bootcamp. This event offers a productive and supportive environment to help you focus on advancing your writing projects. Benefit from dedicated writing time, peer support, and a motivated community to stay on track and make meaningful progress.
July 30, 9:00 AM, Toronto General Hospital, Eaton Building, 200 Elizabeth St., 1st Floor, Room 1EN441 | More Information & Register
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UHNPA Summer Island Trip
Join the UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) for a day trip to Ward's Island and connect with fellow postdoctoral researchers while enjoying snacks and drinks.
August 8, 9:00 AM, Meet at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal | More Information & Register
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Get Funded: How to Write Impactful Research Proposals
Join the ORT and expert medical writer Sandy Marshall for an interactive online workshop to learn how to write one-page research proposals that are clear, feasible, and impactful.
August 18, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Genomics Research Lunch & Learn: Same-Slide Transcriptomic and Proteomic Profiling
Join UHN Research & Innovation Cores for an in-person seminar exploring methods to measure RNA and protein from the same tissue section using integrated spatial transcriptomic and proteomic workflows.
July 14, 12:00 PM, University of Toronto, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Cir., Room 2173 | More Information & Register
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MOTSRTP Heart and Soul Concert
Join the Multi-Organ Transplant Summer Research Training Program (MOTSRTP) for the Heart and Soul Concert, featuring musical performances by hospital staff, research trainees, and volunteers.
July 15, 12:00 PM, DeGasperis Conservatory, Peter Munk Building, 585 University Ave., 4th Floor
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PiPER Community of Practice
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team for an online seminar to learn how people with lived experience (PLEX) are shaping early-stage cancer innovation.
July 29, 12:00 PM | Zoom Link
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Genomics Research Spatial Seminar: Reveal Intricate Spatial Patterns with Precise Single-Cell Localization
Join UHN Research & Innovation Cores for an in-person seminar introducing a spatial omics approach that adds spatial context to single-cell sequencing by spatially barcoding nuclei within tissue.
July 30, 10:30 AM, PMCRT, 101 College St., 4th Floor, Room 4-204 | More Information & Register
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From Student to Startup Life: What Does it Take for a Student Entrepreneur to Transform an Idea into a Real-World Solution?
Join Innovation OnBoard for an in-person panel discussion and networking session featuring student founder pitch competition winners. Hear how they developed their ideas, navigated early challenges, and brought their projects to life.
August 5, 3:00 PM, University of Toronto, Hart House, 7 Hart House Cir., Second Floor Music Room | More Information & Register
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ChatGPD Episode 16 - Naval Warfare Officer: Applying Skills for Service
ChatGPD is a graduate professional development podcast hosted by the Institute of Medical Science (IMS) at the University of Toronto. Episode 16 features Kayvan Aflaki, an IMS MSc graduate and Naval Warfare Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, who shares how curiosity, leadership, and a spirit of adventure have shaped his career in military service.
Watch on YouTube
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Skills Training for Real-World Intervention Evaluation in Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STRIVE-STBBI)
The STRIVE program is a unique training initiative that equips academic and community learners with the skills to use administrative health data to advance sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection (STBBI) research and public health practice. Through tailored training, participants develop expertise in data analysis, community engagement, and knowledge mobilization, enabling them to drive meaningful public health impact.
Apply to the academic stream by July 15 | More Information & Apply
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Krembil/SickKids NMH Collaborative Studentship Award
The Krembil/SickKids Neurosciences & Mental Health (NMH) Studentship Award provides up to $20,000 per year in salary support for two years to a Krembil Brain Institute trainee conducting a collaborative research project between UHN and SickKids.
Apply by July 17, 4:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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GMCA Executive Team Recruitment
The Toronto Chapter of the Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) is recruiting graduate students and postdocs to join its executive team and gain exposure to the consulting industry.
Apply by July 17, 5:00 PM | More Information & Apply
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Epic@UHN for Researchers
Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers working with patient data may need to use Epic for their research projects. Information on which studies are entered into Epic, how to obtain Epic access (including required MyLearning training), and the tools and resources available to researchers can be found on the Epic Guidance for Researchers SharePoint here (UHN connection required).
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Congratulations, Nancy Lan Xin Zhang, on receiving an ORT Conference Participation Award!
Nancy Lan Xin Zhang is a fourth-year graduate student in Dr. Aaron Schimmer's lab at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Her research focuses on developing lipid nanoparticles for RNA-based therapies for acute myeloid leukemia.
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ORT's Student and Postdoc Handbook
The ORT’s Student and Postdoc Handbook is a comprehensive guide for UHN trainees and postdoctoral researchers, featuring information on UHN policies, health and dental benefits, research services and facilities, wellness supports, career and professional development resources, where to go for help, and much more.
Click here to download the handbook!
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Share your accomplishments with us!
Have you won an award, published a paper, or 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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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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