About CUBEC 2026

CUBEC is a national, student-run, not-for-profit organization that brings together biomedical engineering students from across Canada to explore careers at the intersection of engineering, medicine, research, and biotechnology. Each year, CUBEC hosts a flagship conference featuring:

• Keynote and invited talks from leaders in academia, healthcare, and biomedical industry
• A national Biomedical Engineering Pitch Competition
• Student research abstract and poster presentations
• Company booths and recruitment opportunities with leading medtech organizations
• Professional development workshops and networking sessions

Registration & Student Opportunities

We would greatly appreciate it if you could circulate the following links to your students via departmental mailing lists, newsletters, learning platforms, or student affairs announcements:

• Conference Registration & General Information:
  https://instagram.com/cubec.nfpo
• CUBEC Linktree (central hub for all opportunities):
  https://linktr.ee/cubec

Shareable Student Blurb

Canadian Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Conference (CUBEC 2026)
CUBEC is Canada’s largest student-run national conference for biomedical engineering students, bringing together learners from across the country to explore careers in research, medicine, biotech, and medtech innovation.
The conference features keynote speakers from academia and industry, a national Biomedical Engineering Pitch Competition, student research abstract and poster presentations, company booths, and numerous workshops led by industry professionals.

Students from all Canadian institutions are welcome to attend and participate.
🔗 Learn more & register: https://instagram.com/cubec.nfpo

🔗 Pitch competition, abstract submission, and full details: https://linktr.ee/cubec

Postdoc: https://sunnybrook.talcura.com/Candidates/m/ShowJob.aspx?JobId=13174

Research assistant: https://sunnybrook.talcura.com/Candidates/m/ShowJob.aspx?JobId=13178

– undergraduate student (3rd/4th year) starting in January to help out on projects related to neuroimaging in dementia – see the posting attached below.

We are currently seeking faculty members to join the Judging Committee of the University of Toronto’s 40th Medical Student Research Day (MSRD) on February 18th, 2026 at Hart House. This year, the poster session and oral presentations will be held in-person.

MSRD is the largest student-run medical student research conference in Canada. The conference showcases the research performed by students at the University of Toronto in the MD and MD/PhD streams in laboratories affiliated with Toronto-based research institutes and hospitals, as well as in various university departments and other academic medical centres. The research presented at MSRD is diverse, with project areas ranging from the basic and clinical sciences to health care, medical education, and public, community, and international health. 

We are seeking interested faculty to become judges for our poster and/or oral presentations at this year’s MSRD. 

Posters: Recruited judges will assess a number of presentations during the conference that may or may not relate to their own areas of academic research. Poster presentations will take place in-person from 4:30-6:00 PM

Oral: Recruited judges will also judge the oral presentation session at Hart House. These will either take place from 3:30-5:00 PM. 

You do not have to judge both components, you can choose to only do posters or orals, on the form linked below. 

Based on the judges’ evaluations, students with the highest poster/oral presentation rankings will receive a prize at the end of the conference. Receiving a Best Poster/Oral Presentation Award at the MSRD is an honour that is highly regarded among medical student presenters.

If you are able to join the Judging Committee, please complete the following form (Poster and Oral) as soon as possible and no later than December 15.

We will follow up with all faculty who fill out the form to provide more details about the logistics as well as judging instructions. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our team at uoft.msrd@gmail.com.

The Judging Committee is an integral component of MSRD, and we hope you will consider joining us to help make the 40th year of this UofT conference a success. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Warm regards,

MSRD 2026 Organizing Committee

Purpose:

TRANSFORM HF is offering Collaboration Starter Grants (CSGs) to encourage and support collaborations between new partners – either within or outside the TRANSFORM HF network – on early-stage projects that advance our mission of advancing equitable access to heart failure care through digital innovation.

Three types of supports are available:

• Grants up to $10K for proposal development meetings, collaborative project activities, patient or Knowledge Keeper compensation and facilitation. 
• Grants up to $10K for scoping and preliminary project research and data collection.
• Grants up to $10K for research proposal writing and editing. 

Funding will be reserved for at least one CSG that seeks to explore opportunities in alignment with TRANSFORM HF’s Horizon Principles: 

• Wholistic Health: Solutions that see the whole person, not just the condition. 
• Global Reach: Breakthroughs that benefit people everywhere – not just in our backyard. 

Value: 

Up to $10,000.

Duration: 

One year from April 2026-2027 

Eligibility:

Primary applicants must be investigators or trainees affiliated with the University of Toronto and/or the institutions within the Toronto Academic Health Science Network.

Application Deadline:

Feb 1, 2026 at 11:59PM EST

Submission:

Refer to the CSG Guidelines for more details and complete the online application form.

Lead change for a sustainable future: Call for Reach Alliance researcher applications

The Reach Alliance is a consortium of global universities – with partners in Ghana, South Africa, Mexico, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore – developing the leaders we need to solve urgent local challenges of the hard to reach – those under-served for geographic, administrative, or social reasons. 

As a Reach student researcher, you’ll collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to investigate overlooked climate, public health and economic challenges – especially those affecting under-served populations for geographic, administrative or social barriers. Your research, grounded in local community will generate actionable insights, that help accelerate progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals and launch your own leadership journey as a global change maker. Learn how you can become a Reach researcher here. 

As a Reach researcher you will: 

• Design and conduct primary research project in collaboration with local partners 
• Work with world-class faculty mentors 
• Author and publish a professional-grade case study 
• Build leadership and teamwork skills through expert team coaching 
• Present findings at a global Reach conference 
• Join a lifelong network of purpose-driven leaders. 

How To Apply

Applications open from December 8 – February 5, 2026  for U of T undergraduate, graduate and PhD students enrolled for 2026-27 academic year. 

U of T Application information here: https://reachalliance.org/partner/university-of-toronto/

Interested? Look for updates on info sessions and application workshops here or join our prospective student list serve here.  

Join us December 5th at 3pm at the UofT Robotics Institute (MY580) for a special guest seminar by Dr. Aran Nayebi from Carnegie Mellon University on reverse-engineering the brain and building neuroscience-inspired artificial intelligence. For more information, see https://robotics.utoronto.ca/event/robotics-institute-seminar-series-aran-nayebi-carnegie-mellon/ 

Project: Postulift is seeking a PhD Engineering student for a 6-month Mitacs funded internship starting December of this year

Ideal Values Fit: efficiency (enjoys working at a face-pace), excellence, honesty, autonomy

Ideal Intern: Strong background in engineering/mechanical design and/or biomechanics analysis, patent-ready technical writing skills, great attention to detail, passion for understanding innovative solutions for postural correction, experience with wearables, biomechanics, or device validation an asset

Intern’s Role: will focus on technical and intellectual property documentation for PostuLift (note: product has electronic features) including prior art searches, functional analysis, technical specifications, and drafting utility and design patent claims (Dec 2025-Feb 2026). Once the patent is filed by the patent agent hired by PostuLift, the intern will lead a pilot study (March 2026) assessing the device’s effectiveness and usability (in Toronto, space to be provided by PostuLift).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a resume, cover letter, and one letter from a faculty member confirming their agreement to supervise the academic component through Mitacs Accelerate. In addition, please include two work samples—a technical report or research paper, and a prototype or engineering project summary. Please submit all materials in a single email to ellie@postulift.com

There will be 3 rounds of interviews 1) Online meet and greet (15-20 min) 2) Technical interview (30-45 min), 3) Micro-project. Only successful applicants will be contacted. There is potential for this internship role to transition to a long-term work contract.

Airborne Pathways of Antimicrobial Resistance: Exploring Bioaerosols in Environmental and Public Health Surveillance | December 3 2025, 2pm-3pm

The Institute of Health Emergencies and Pandemics (IHEP) invites the University of Toronto community for an in-person lecture on “Airborne Pathways of Antimicrobial Resistance: Exploring Bioaerosols in Environmental and Public Health Surveillance,” highlighting the emerging role of airborne AMR in shaping future public health monitoring and emergency preparedness. Register here: https://pandemics.utoronto.ca/events/airborne-pathways-of-antimicrobial-resistance-exploring-bioaerosols-in-environmental-and-public-health-surveillance/

Dear Fellow Graduate Students,

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Graduate Peer Support Network Mentorship Program! Whether you’re looking to share your experience as a mentor or gain guidance and community as a mentee, this program is designed to help you thrive in graduate school.

As a mentor, you’ll have the chance to support fellow graduate students and strengthen your leadership and communication skills. As a mentee, you’ll receive personalized guidance from an experienced mentor and connect with peers.

Please sign up by December 1st to join our mentorship community!

Mentee Sign Up Form: https://forms.gle/mAxTkbeR1MKyP6aE9

Mentor Sign Up Form: https://forms.gle/nzb9e1TkBJMZVjoM9

Warm regards,

Angitha and Grace

GPSN Mentorship Program Co-Leads