KITE’s Creators Circle program brings creatives, designers and technologists together with researchers and early-stage healthcare ventures to advance healthcare innovation.
Please feel free to use/adapt the messaging below through your channels to help ensure your community has the opportunity to benefit from this unique program.
Learn more: https://www.kite-creates.ca/creators-circle
🌟 Innovation OnBoard UofT Presents: The 2025 Pitch Competition 🌟
Are you a UofT student or recent alumni with a groundbreaking idea? Whether you’re a solo innovator or already part of a team, this is your chance to shine!
Why Join?
✅ $3,000 Cash Prize for the top team!
✅ Exclusive Interviews with UofT’s premier incubators: H2i, the Hatchery, and UTEST.
✅ Guaranteed Spotlight – Every team will showcase their idea and get feedback from peers and expert judges.
✅ Expert Mentorship – Get paired with industry mentors to refine your idea.
✅ Team Matching – Don’t have a team? We’ll help you find the perfect match through our UofT-wide partnerships!
✅ 5 Weeks of Collaboration after Team Matching: Perfect your idea and strengthen your team before the February pitch competition.
✅ Completely Free – No cost to participate!
What Sets Us Apart?
Incubator entry can be daunting, but our competition is a soft landing—a student-focused, supportive environment where you can test your ideas without risk.
Join the pitch to expand your network and get first-hand experience of entrepreneurship!
👉 Register today and secure your spot!
Selected Past Winners of the Innovation OnBoard Pitch Competitions and Companies.
🌟 Verdi – First Place Winner, 2020
Founded by Arthur Chen and Roman Kozak, Verdi is revolutionizing automated agriculture with cutting-edge technology. Arthur and Roman met through Innovation OnBoard, and thanks to their collaboration, Verdi has raised $4.8 million since 2020 and now employs 15 people.
🌟 Insporos – First Place Winner, 2024
Founded by Mallory Flynn and Amanda Ackroyd, Insporos creates intelligent seed sorting technology to remove defective seeds, ensuring uniform growth, reduced waste, and efficient greenhouse operations. Insporos’ first investor was Mallory and Amanda’s mentor, whom they were paired with through Innovation OnBoard. Since January 2024, they have raised $4 million.
Find Innovation OnBoard UofT on LinkedIn or check out our website.
We are excited to invite Biomedical Engineering (BME) graduate students at a relatively early stage of their degree program to apply for the Collaborative Specialization (CS) in Neuromodulation offered through the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. The University of Toronto CRANIA Neuromodulation Institute (CNMI) is the supporting unit for the Collaborative Specialization in Neuromodulation. This specialization is open to both BME MASc and PhD students whose thesis work is in the neurotechnology/neuromodulation area.
Certificate from the School of Graduate Studies
All students who successfully fulfill the requirements of the CS in Neuromodulation will receive a certificate of completion from the School of Graduate Studies as well as a notation on their transcripts.
About the Collaborative Specialization
The Collaborative Specialization in Neuromodulation provides an opportunity for students to engage in the rapidly growing field of neuromodulation. This field is experiencing unprecedented growth, with novel therapies driven by machine learning, optical interfaces, electronics, neuroscience, and big data analyses being rapidly developed. The CS Requirements for Master’s and Doctoral students can be found on our website: CRANIA NeuroModulation Institute (CNMI) – Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering (utoronto.ca)
Learning Objectives
The coursework and workshops in the Collaborative Specialization in Neuromodulation have been specifically designed to provide students with the skills and practical knowledge essential to advance the field of neuromodulation.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info.cnmi@utoronto.ca
The Stanford Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE) is excited to announce that applications for the Stanford CARE Scholars Program are now open! The Stanford CARE Scholars Program is a year-long, virtual research program anchored by a 9-week summer research immersion, focused on training the next generation of leaders in Asian health research.Â
CARE Scholars have the unique opportunity to collaborate with esteemed Stanford faculty, elevate their research skills, identify problems/solutions in vulnerable populations, and publish and present their findings.Â
For application information and to learn more, please visit the Stanford CARE Scholars Program website:Â https://asianhealth.stanford.edu/education/stanford-care-scholars.
EPIC Trainee Advisory Committee will be hosting their second Trainee Pizza Talks seminar on December 5th from 5 to 6 PM at the Donnelly Centre Red Room.
The presenters are:
Desmond van den Berg (Postdoctoral fellow supervised by Ben Hatton; Materials Science & Engineering, FASE): Modifying medical gloves to reduce microbial transmission
James Pollock (PhD student supervised by Rupert Kaul; Immunology, TFoM): Defining the impact of gender-based violence on mucosal HIV susceptibility
After the talks, there is a pub social at Prenup Pub (191 College St). Appetizers and soft drinks will be covered. Register here for the social.
APPLY NOW:
GCAC Research Article Boot Camp
In person or Online: December 17-18, 2024
Dear Graduate Students,
If you want to prioritize getting your research published;
but you are struggling to find time to write your research article;
and you could benefit from dedicated writing days to progress on your article before the holidays;
then the Graduate Centre for Academic Communication’s (GCAC) upcoming Research Article Boot Camp can help!
Why a Research Article Boot Camp?
The GCAC Research Article Boot Camp is designed to provide U of T graduate students with uninterrupted time and a distraction-free space to focus solely on your writing. You will be required to set aside all other demands on your time for these two days, giving you the opportunity to make significant progress on your research article. A crucial goal of the camp is to help you discover the joy of writing, learn to deal with writing-related challenges, and establish a productive writing practice.
How will the boot camp be conducted?
The research article boot camp will run for two full days (December 17-18), from 9:30am to 4:30pm (optional 5:00pm) and will feature instructor presentations on research article-related topics, at least four-and-a-half hours of dedicated writing time, and group discussions.
The boot camp will be offered in two formats: in person and online synchronous. To create a consistent community of supportive writers, you will be asked to commit to one of these formats for the full two days. The in-person boot camp will be held on the St. George campus (a coffee-and-snacks cost of $10 applies); concurrently, the virtual format will be conducted synchronously over Zoom (no cost for virtual participation).
Who should sign up?
Though the boot camp is open to all U of T graduate students, the following conditions apply:
1. Your research and data collection must be finished; i.e. You need to be at a point where the only logical thing to do is write. The boot camp is for writing — not further reading and research.
2. You are willing to set goals and strive to reach them, to commit to the full two-day program, and to realize your potential for self-disciplined writing.
To apply for a place, please fill out this form by Friday, December 6, 2024: https://forms.office.com/r/Wj7BaCgDrx
Confirmation and further details will be sent by end-of-day December 11.
Enrolment is limited to 20 students in person and 25 students online, and eligible participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your eligibility for the boot camp has been assessed, you will be advised whether or not you have been accepted. Questions about the Research Article Boot Camp should be sent to Dr. Jordana Lobo-Pires at jordana.lobo.pires@utoronto.ca.
In order to participate, you must be available to attend the full two days, without exception.
URSA is a community of UofT undergraduate students passionate about research, dedicated to promoting research opportunities through events and social media. We are excited to announce our inaugural Synergy: Cancer Research Conference, scheduled for February 1st, 2025 at the Bahen Centre, and supported by the Department of Molecular Genetics, as well as UofT Press, with a keynote by Dr. Lincoln Stein!
Our conference aims to bring together graduate and undergraduate students to discuss the latest advancements and breakthroughs in cancer research across many different disciplines. We hope to see the innovative work from the department of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering be presented and would greatly appreciate it if you can share the following message and the attached infographic with the graduate and undergraduate students within your department. Free lunch is provided with the top talks receiving a prize of $250, $100, and $50, respectively, and the top 6 poster presentations receiving a prize of $50.
Doing research in cancer or cancer-related fields? Submit your abstract today to the Synergy: Cancer Research Conference happening on February 1, 2025 at the Bahen Centre, supported by the Department of Molecular Genetics and the University of Toronto Press! The deadline is extended to December 31, 2024.
LINK: https://forms.gle/SVPEVX967tvP7EbT9
Join us for a day of talks by renowned cancer researchers and both oral & poster presentations from fellow undergraduate students across various disciplines, with networking opportunities and free lunch provided! The top 3 talks will receive a cash prize of $250, $100, and $50, respectively, with the top 6 poster presentations receiving a prize of $50!
The IMS invites you to participate in this year’s Healthcare Innovation Challenge: Redefining Primary Care in Canada.
Competitors are tasked with developing an innovative solution to a specific challenge question related to primary care. Students begin by submitting written proposals. The top five scoring teams advance to the final round, where they pitch their idea to expert judges and a live audience. The winning teams receive prizes valued at $5000. The final event night includes an exciting panel on primary care hosted by Raw Talk Podcast.
Taking part in the Healthcare Innovation Challenge enables you to hone your teamwork, creativity and critical thinking skills while gaining valuable insight from industry professionals.
All graduate and professional program students from across the University of Toronto are eligible to participate.
How does it work?
Registration:
Sign-up individually (as a Free Agent) or with a team of 2-5 members. At least 1 member must be a registered student at the Institute of Medical Science.Â
Closes December 23, 2024
Round One:
With your team, draft a 1-page written proposal and 5-slide deck outlining your novel solution to our challenge question.
January 6 – 20, 2025
This year’s theme:
Primary care is one of the cornerstones of Canadian healthcare, providing first-contact to the healthcare system and ongoing continuity of care for individual patients and their families.
Despite its critical role, primary care faces mounting challenges such as increasing patient load, clinician shortages, long wait times, and disparities in access – particularly in rural and remote communities. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into primary care has the potential to align with several key Canadian healthcare priorities.
The Healthcare Innovation Challenge invites you to explore how AI can redefine primary care in Canada.
Further questions?
Watch the info session recording. Visit the HIC website. Email us at hic.ims@utoronto.ca.
Startup Workshop: Identifying Opportunities and Framing Problems. Sign Up Here!
✨Wondering how to identify a problem worth solving?
🚀 Curious about turning problems into solutions with market research and a strong value proposition?
Join Dr. Devin Singh, founder and CEO of Hero AI and emergency room doctor at SickKids Hospital, as he shares how his team identified and solved one of healthcare’s biggest challenges: overcrowded emergency rooms. Through their innovative AI-based automated triage system, HeroAI is transforming emergency care, proving that asking the right questions can spark life-changing solutions. Join our workshop to learn how you can leverage your knowledge to achieve the same!
🚀 Learn how you can leverage your expertise to create similar impactful innovations!🚀
In this session, you’ll:
- ✅ Discover how to define problems with clarity and purpose.
- ✅ Build value propositions that make your solutions stand out.
- ✅ Gain practical tools to frame the questions that matter most.
This workshop is perfect for aspiring student entrepreneurs, innovators, or anyone ready to tackle real-world challenges with fresh perspectives and actionable insights. Sign up here to secure your spot!
🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn and check out our website for more information.
🎥 Watch highlights from our last event here.
We have an exciting conference coming up in January and would appreciate if you could share within your networks. This is one of the largest student-run conferences at U of T, from the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology Student Union.
Byte-Sized Biology: How Artificial Intelligence Decodes Human Health Bit-by-Bit
Join us as we take a deep dive into the innovative research conducted by world-renowned researchers on artificial intelligence and human health. This conference will shed light on the most recent developments in the fields of AI, machine learning and bioinformatics, inspiring our attendees to explore their cutting-edge, untapped potential for human health. The event will conclude with a panel discussion where attendees can directly engage with the experts on their thoughts regarding the field’s future trajectory.
Saturday, January 11, 2025
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Auditorium (MY150)
55 St George St
Toronto, ON M5S 0C9
This conference is free and open to all!
Find out more and register: https://lmp.utoronto.ca/ai-healthcare-lmpsu-conference
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