Incorporating IDEA in Research and Commercialization
Join the ORT, Canada Leads, and Research IDEA for an in-person session exploring how integrating inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) into your research can enhance its impact and drive innovation in commercialization.
November 5, 10:30 AM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave., 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium | More Information & Register
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Expert Insights: Hiring and Funding University of Waterloo Co-op Students at UHN
Join the ORT for an online session featuring the University of Waterloo’s Co-operative and Experiential Education team and Mitacs to learn about opportunities to hire and fund undergraduate co-op students.
November 10, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Developing Data and AI Products
Join the Canada Leads Program on November 25 for a webinar featuring Dr. Benjamin Haibe-Kains and Dr. Amin Madani, who will share insights on developing and commercializing Data and AI products at UHN, followed by an audience Q&A.
November 25, 1:00 PM | More Information & Register
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ORT Conference Participation Award
The November cycle of the ORT Conference Participation Award supports UHN graduate students and postdocs attending national and international conferences taking place between January and April 2027.
Apply by November 30, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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Cross-Institute Research Mentorship Program: Call for Mentors and Mentees
The UHN Postdoc Association’s (UHNPA) Cross-Institute Mentorship Program connects UHN graduate students with experienced mentors from outside their labs. The program offers participants additional support with career development, navigating UHN, and building connections across the research community.
Sign up by December 4 | More Information | Mentor Sign Up & Mentee Sign Up
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How to Create a Top-Notch Publication Figure with BioRender
Join BioRender for an online session to learn tips and techniques for designing clear, effective scientific figures for journal publications.
November 5, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Sensory Expectations in Motor Circuits
Join the Krembil Seminar Series for an in-person seminar featuring Dr. J. Andrew Pruszynski from Western University.
November 5, 1:00 PM, Krembil Discovery Tower, 60 Leonard Ave., BMO Education & Conference Centre
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CSMB Frontiers Workshops
The Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) Frontiers Workshops are a five-part online workshop series covering topics such as CRISPR screening and gene editing, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, bioinformatics, and scientific communication.
November 5 to 19 | More Information & Register
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Introduction to Commercialization at UHN
Join UHN’s Commercialization team for a hybrid event to learn about UHN’s Commercialization Office, the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) and its protection, and the resources available to help translate promising discoveries into patient impact through commercialization.
November 12, 11:30 AM, in person at 522 University Ave., Currie Room | More Information & Register
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Every Patient a Hypothesis: Tumour Metabolism, Reimagined
Join the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for an in-person seminar featuring Dr. Ashkan Emadi from the West Virginia University Cancer Institute.
November 12, 4:00 PM, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, 610 University Ave, 6th Floor, Bob Bell Auditorium
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International Funding Agencies
Join The Institute for Education Research (TIER) for an online workshop offering an overview of major international funding opportunities and practical strategies for submitting successful applications. Featured agencies may include Mitacs, Global Affairs Canada, and Academics Without Borders.
November 18, 10:00 AM | Register
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Trial and Error: Implementing Artificial Intelligence into Early-Phase Cancer Clinical Trials
Join the UHN AI Hub to explore where AI could add value in early-phase cancer clinical trials and what it will take to translate that potential into practice.
November 18, 12:00 PM | More Information & Register
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Methods Lab: Evidence Synthesis for Health Systems and Policy Research
Join UHN’s Collaborative Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research for a hybrid seminar providing an overview of the role, methods, limitations, and challenges of applying evidence synthesis in health systems and policy research.
November 19, 12:00 PM, in person at 200 Elizabeth St., 10th Floor Eaton North, Room 240, or virtual | More Information & Register
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AstraZeneca Partners of Choice (PoC) Mentoring Program
The AstraZeneca/Partner of Choice (PoC) Network Mentoring Program is a year-long program that connects cancer researchers in training with AstraZeneca mentors to broaden awareness of industry career paths, expand professional networks, and support the transition to the next stage of their careers. Princess Margaret graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career MDs are eligible to apply.
To apply, submit a CV and a brief personal statement outlining your goals for participating in the program, how mentoring will help you achieve them, and examples of your diverse experiences (i.e., community outreach and teamwork/collaboration) to helen.chow@uhn.ca.
Apply by November 4
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CBH Training Awards
The Canadian Bioinformatics Hub (CBH) Training Awards support the professional development of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in bioinformatics, computational biology, and data science by providing funding to cover training expenses related to conferences, workshops, and other training events.
Apply by November 15, 11:59 PM | More Information & Apply
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BioLabs Inventor-Mentor Connect Program
The BioLabs Inventor-Mentor Connect Program is a six-month mentorship initiative that pairs early-stage biotechnology innovators with experienced entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and subject matter experts to help them prepare to engage with investors, partners, and other key stakeholders.
Interested applicants are encouraged to connect with the Commercialization at UHN team at commercialization@uhn.ca.
Apply by November 18 | More Information & Apply
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Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Master's Program
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s (CGRS-M) supports outstanding master’s students in developing their research skills and provides the funding and flexibility to contribute to building world-class research capacity.
For questions related to the internal UHN submission process, contact grants@uhn.ca.
Submit to Business Hub by November 26 | More Information & Apply
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ChatGPD Episode 19 - Commercialization: Bench to Bedside Translation
ChatGPD is a graduate professional development podcast hosted by the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto (U of T). Episode 19 features Dr. Soror Sharifpoor, Director of Commercialization and Partnerships at U of T’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine.
Watch on YouTube
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UHN Skillsoft Percipio Learning Platform
UHN’s Skillsoft Percipio Learning Platform is a virtual learning platform that provides TeamUHN access to free self-paced online courses and virtual live online classes to advance their skills and professional development. Topics include leadership, management, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, data literacy, business, technology, and communication skills. Users can also complete project management training from the Project Management Institute, which satisfies requirements for the Project Management Program (PMP) certification.
Access Percipio here (UHN Connection Required)
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Congratulations, Ilakkiah Chandran, on receiving an ORT Conference Participation Award!
Ilakkiah Chandran is a PhD candidate supervised by Dr. Danielle Andrade, conducting her research at the Adult Genetic Epilepsy Program. Her thesis aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of how patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies age.
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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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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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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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