April 2019
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UHN Research The UHN Office of Research Trainees (ORT) Times is a monthly e-newsletter for UHN trainees that features articles about trainee life, tips on career development, and research training opportunities within and outside of UHN. For additional info and past issues of The ORT Times, go to uhntrainees.ca.

Linda Penn, PhD
Director, UHN Office of Research Trainees (ORT)
Senior Scientist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

 
Research Trainees on Maternity Leave
UHN research trainees talk about their experiences balancing motherhood and research.
 
UHN Hospital Receives Top Honour
Toronto General Hospital recognized for its excellence in patient care and research.
 

Thank You Nisha
ORT coordinator Nisha Ganeswaren will be leaving UHN and ORT at the end of April.
 

Real Value of the P Value
An alternative approach to interpreting statistical significance.
 
Orthopaedic Research Society
This conference highlighted the advances in orthopaedic research.
 
American Society of Hematology
Experts and trainees discussed breakthroughs in the field of hematology.
 
May 15, 2019
Event
Krembil Research Day
Generously supported by Mr. Jim Leech and Ms. Deb Barrett, this year's Research Day will showcase Krembil's achievements in basic and clinical research. Come learn about the latest and greatest at this year’s Research Day. Registration is now open.


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May 23, 2019
Workshop
Money Management
Presented by ORT, this one-hour workshop led by Stacey He, an advocate for financial literacy and education, will discuss ways to be financially savvy regardless of your salary or stipend.


To register, please contact: ort.admin@uhnresearch.ca
 
May 30, 2019
Workshop
Manuscript Workshop
Presented by ORT, this two-hour session led by Dr. Angela Andersen, Editor at Life Science Editors, will cover the process as well as the dos and don’ts of scientific publishing and manuscript writing. To register, please contact:

To register, please contact: ort.admin@uhnresearch.ca
Ongoing
Funding
Mitacs Accelerate
This fellowship provides long-term funding for graduate students and enables them to participate in professional development training.



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*The views expressed in the articles in this newsletter are not necessarily those of UHN or ORT*