IMS Weekly Digest - October 18, 2021
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Highlights:
- Announcement:
- Jay Keystone Memorial Award (Apply by Dec. 6)
- News:
- SciCards–BMC students create science trading cards
- Raw Talk Podcast: Episode 99 - Refugee Healthcare in Canada
- Events:
- IMS PAC Workshop for First-Year Students (Oct. 19)
- Life Management Series for Students: Graduate Supervision Challenges and Best Practices (Oct. 22)
- IMS International Community Seminar Series: What It Takes: Story of Immigration (Oct. 28)
- 11th Annual Ori Rotstein Lecture in Translational Research (Nov. 2)
- Sick Kids - Translational Medicine Speaker Seminar Series - Dr. Richard Ohye (Nov. 15)
- Lessons Learned from COVID-19: A Teaching Moment in Global Surgical Education (Nov. 20)
- Call for:
- Content Developers for StemCellTalks 2022 (Apply by Oct. 20)
- UofT Talks Team Recruitment (Apply by Oct. 24)
- IMS Curriculum Committee Recruiting MSc Student
- IMS Peer2Peer Mentorship Program for International Students (Apply by Oct. 30)
- Call for Submissions: Research Revealed
- IMS in the News:
- Dr. Noah Ivers
- Dr. Shaf Keshavjee
- Dr. Deepali Kumar
- Dr. Nir Lipsman
- Dr. Andras Nagy
- IMS Mentions:
- Reminder:
- Final Oral Examination for PhD Students
- Graduate Coordinators Office Hours
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IMS Jay Keystone Memorial Award for Innovation in Scientific Communication
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Dr. Jay Keystone, an expert in Tropical Medicine and long-time IMS faculty member, is fondly remembered for his skill at communicating complex scientific material. Dr. Keystone taught students about the importance of excellence in scientific communication through the IMS core Seminar Series in Translational Research course, bringing his keen sense of humour to the classroom. His lectures were also cherished by the students in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program, which were also given as part of their seminar series.
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In recognition of Dr. Keystone’s contribution to the education of graduate and medical students at the University of Toronto, IMS created the Jay Keystone Memorial Award for Innovation in Scientific Communication. This annual award provides a grant of up to $2,000 to an IMS student(s), supported by a faculty member, to create a new initiative that demonstrates innovation and excellence in the communication of medical science to diverse audiences.
The application package must be emailed to the IMS Student, Staff, Alumni and Faculty Engagement (SAFE) Committee. It includes:
The submission deadline is December 6, 2021. If you have any questions, please email Sarah Topa.
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SciCards–BMC students create science trading cards
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Move over Pokémon and YuGi-Oh! BMC SciCards are here.
Inspired by the Pokémon collectible trading cards of their childhoods, Master of Science in Biomedical Communications (BMC) students Shehryar (Shay) Saharan and Michie (Xingyu) Wu developed the BMC SciCard Collaborative project.
BMC SciCards are trading cards with a biomedical communications twist. Unlike Pokémon's imaginary creatures with magical powers, the SciCard "creatures" are real.
SciCard Collaborative participants chose animals, plants or molecules with seemingly impossible traits, then created science cards for them. Each participant illustrated the card fronts in their own unique and beautiful way and explained the science on the card backs.
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New Episode of Raw Talk Podcast - Refugee Healthcare in Canada
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In this episode of Raw Talk, we interview experts on refugee health to learn more about the unique health experience of refugees, and supports that exist to help them settle in Canada. Steve Meagher discusses who refugees are and the barriers they face to accessing healthcare services in Canada. Dr. Praseedha Janakiram sheds light on the diversity of refugees and their journeys from leaving their homeland to settling into a new life. Dr. Meb Rashid speaks to the routine health issues that refugee families face and how primary and community healthcare is tailored to those needs.
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IMS PAC Workshop for First-Year Students
Oct. 19, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
IMS will be hosting its annual Program Advisory Committee (PAC) Workshop via Zoom for all first-year incoming students. This workshop’s primary objective is to discuss the criteria for selecting PAC members and to address any questions regarding the function and composition of your Program Advisory Committee.
Click here for the Zoom Link.
Meeting ID: 857 7613 0584
Passcode: 112304
Please contact either Emilie DesRosiers or Joanne Lee for more information.
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Life Management Series for Students: Graduate Supervision Challenges and Best Practices
Oct. 22, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us to get a clear understanding of what to do and where to go for your different needs around supervision. The online workshop is organized by the School of Graduate Studies, the UTGSU – University of Toronto Graduate Students Union, and the Family Care Office. Panellists will discuss ways to address some of the challenges that can arise in the supervisory relationship, such as:
- What steps to take when choosing a supervisor
- How to start the supervisory relationship off on the right foot
- Things to consider if you’re thinking about changing supervisors
- Where to go for help if you’re experiencing interpersonal conflict
Register here.
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Register here.
Access Zoom link here.
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11th Annual Ori Rotstein Lecture in Translational Research – November 2, 2021
The Institute of Medical Science invites you to save the date of November 2 at 9 am for the 11th Annual Ori Rotstein Lecture in Translational Research. This event, named in honour of past IMS Director Dr. Ori Rotstein, presents current research being explored in translational medicine.
We are excited to announce that this year’s event will commence with a wonderful lecture from Keynote Speaker Dr. Mary Gospodarowicz, and culminate in an inspired panel discussion. The panel discussion will showcase accomplished speakers with interesting and unique career paths to encourage students to consider diverse career options in the medical sciences and beyond.
On behalf of the IMS, we hope that you will join us for this celebration of excellence in research. Please look out for more details in the coming weeks.
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Lessons Learned from COVID-19: A Teaching Moment in Global Surgical Education
Nov. 20, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
This conference will feature an amazing suite of world leaders in global surgical work from various specialties. There will also be small group mentorship sessions with residents who have incorporated global surgery into their surgical training. Register here.
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Content Developers for StemCellTalks 2022
In 1961, stem cells were discovered right here in the city of Toronto! We are putting together a team for the upcoming StemCellTalks 2022 event (specific date TBD) at the University of Toronto and are looking for graduate students to be Content Developers. The event aims to educate high school students about stem cells, by highlighting their importance for modern-day medicine and discussing the ethical dilemmas associated with stem cell science.
Content developers are responsible for inviting guest speakers, selecting the theme of the event, and developing slides and case studies. Prior background knowledge in stem cells is ideal and we aim to have 1-2 meetings/month leading up to the event. If you are interested, please email Sophie (sophie.karolczak@mail.utoronto.ca) and Justine (justine.bajohr@mail.utoronto.ca) with a brief summary of any experience you have that would be relevant for this role by Wednesday, October 20.
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IMS Curriculum Committee - Looking for MSc Student to Join Our Committee
The IMS Curriculum Committee is looking for a MSc student to join our committee. As stated on our website, the Curriculum Committee reviews and monitors all course offerings by the IMS and recommends and implements changes to the curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for you to get involved in the IMS, and to share your ideas about the curriculum.
If you are interested in joining the Curriculum Committee, please send your resume to Nicole Harnett, Director, Curriculum (nicole.harnett@rmp.uhn.ca) and copy cc.medscience@utoronto.ca. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Sobiga at cc.medscience@utoronto.ca.
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IMS Peer2Peer (P2P) Mentorship Program for International Students
The IMS Peer2Peer (P2P) Mentorship Program, in collaboration with the IMS-International Community, has tailored the mentorship program to address the specific needs of IMS international students.
For mentees: If you are feeling overwhelmed about the transition to graduate school, have questions about PAC meetings, modules, courses, and presentations, or have questions about Canadian culture or education system, UHIP, etc., please fill out the Mentee Form by Oct. 30 to be matched with a mentor.
For mentors: If you are a graduate student who can help the international students with the questions above, please fill out the Mentor Form by Oct. 30 to be matched with a mentee.
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Do you have stunning images of your research that you want to share? #UofT's Research Revealed is calling for submissions from U of T undergrads, grad students, and postdocs! Your images could be featured on campus and on our website! Learn more here.
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Experts warn the flu could make a comeback this winter - CTV News
“If you have symptoms that might be of something contagious, COVID or not, please, please, don't mingle with others, don't go to work, don't go to school, find a way to stay home until the symptoms are gone, because you're going to wreak havoc,” says Dr. Noah Ivers.
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Cloaking technology: Helping therapeutic cells evade your immune system - U of T News
Stem cell pioneer Dr. Andras Nagy has a way of describing the work of your immune system: “It’s surveillance inside our body.” His research team have been experimenting with a process called “cloaking,” which he believes could be used to hide therapeutic cells from the immune surveillance system and allow them to do their good work.
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For students who plan on holding a Final Oral Examination in the Fall 2021 Semester, please note that the last day to hold your Final Oral Examination is Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Please visit our website for information regarding Examination and Thesis Preparation.
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8. Graduate Coordinators Office Hours
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Tuesdays from 9:00 - 10:00 am
IMS Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Lucy Osborne, is holding weekly virtual office hours. You are invited to join the meeting to ask her your program-related questions (you will be placed in a waiting room until she is ready to see you). If you would like to discuss more personal matters, please contact her directly to set up a meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 878 6328 8088
Passcode: 900918
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