Registration and abstract submissions are now open for MASSIV 1.0: Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology & Systems Bioengineering, 19–22 January 2026 in Vancouver, Canada!
The program features international speakers, interdisciplinary sessions, and trainee-focused opportunities. We invite trainees, faculty, and staff researchers to submit abstracts and register early to secure a spot.
Learn more and register: www.massivconference.com
Applications for Lab2Market Launch’s Ontario cohort are now open!
Lab2Market Launch is a 4 month accelerator program designed for ambitious entrepreneurial students and research teams in Ontario who are committed to forming, building, and growing technology-based ventures.
The program offers teams tailored curriculum, mentorship, and coaching from successful entrepreneurs & industry experts and $10,000 in funding [please read more about the program here].
We welcome you to attend our information sessions where we will dive into the program details, expectations and application best practices [register here].
Applications close on November 30. Should you have any questions feel free to join an information session on November 6.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.lab2market.ca/launch
Sign up for an info session: https://luma.com/da80zn3w
The session will be held online on November 18, 2025, from 10:00am-11:30am and will include a presentation with opportunity for questions and discussion. Topics will include:
- History and principles behind research ethics review
- Procedures under the Tri-council Policy Statement 2 (TCPS2 2022)
- U of T’s risk matrix for assessing participant vulnerability and research risk
- Free & informed consent, privacy & confidentiality, conflict of interest
- Preparing a research ethics protocol
Interested individuals can register at the following link: https://public.eve.utoronto.ca/events/5906
One year. One project. $50,000. The Path for Changemakers.
Applications for Cohort 11 of the Pathy Foundation Fellowship are open for two more weeks!
This 12-month experiential learning program is designed for youth leaders who have an idea to strengthen their community. Each year, up to 12 Fellows receive:
· $50,000 in funding
· Comprehensive training and mentorship
· The opportunity to lead a self-directed initiative in any field, sector, or community
Learn more and start your application by visiting the Pathy Foundation Fellowship website.
| The Graduate Management Consulting Association (GMCA) is a student-run organization established in 2009 at the University of Toronto (U of T). We strive to support graduate and postdoctoral trainees interested in pursuing careers in consulting and related industries. Connect with consultants and other like-minded individuals at GMCA’s in-person Networking Night happening on Friday, November 21st, 2025, from 6:30pm – 9:30pm ET! This networking event intends to connect advanced degree candidates (PhDs, Master’s, Post-Doctoral Fellows, MDs, JDs, PharmDs) with consultants from top firms. To join us, apply using the link below by Monday, November 10th, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET! |
| Event Details |
| Date: Friday, November 21st, 2025 Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM ET Venue: Details will be provided to successful applicants Admission fee: $50 / person* Application deadline: November 10th, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET |
| *Successful applicants will be contacted regarding event and payment details. Please note, the $50 admission fee will help cover venue and refreshment costs. To learn more, click here. |
| If you are unable to attend this event but are still interested in receiving updates on upcoming GMCA events and gaining exclusive access to job postings from our partnering management consulting firms, please subscribe to our mailing list. |
You are invited to an in-person Graduate Info Session hosted by the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto.
Computational Biology in Molecular Genetics (CBMG) is a growing area of research that connects data, computation, and life science. As genomics and AI continue to shape how we study health and disease, students with backgrounds in computer science, engineering, data science, or quantitative biology are playing a key role in advancing molecular research.
Join us to learn how your computational skills can contribute to biological discovery through our MSc and PhD programs in Molecular Genetics.
Graduate Info Session – Department of Molecular Genetics
📍 Medical Sciences Building, Room 4284
🕐Thursday, October 23 | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT (in person)
*We will be providing refreshments
Have you been considering graduate school once you finish your degree?
We are excited to invite you to the Department of Molecular Genetics’ upcoming Info Sessions. These events are a great opportunity to learn more about pursuing graduate studies in Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto.
We will cover admissions requirements, tips for putting together a strong application, and what to expect as part of our research community. You will also have the chance to ask questions about student life, research opportunities, and program support.
Whether you attend online, in person, or both, these sessions will help guide your next steps in applying to graduate school.
Online Info Session – Happening today!
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM ET (1 hour)
This online session will provide an overview of our MSc and PhD programs, share tips for preparing a strong application, and highlight what to expect as part of our research community.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96233862634?pwd=JrTaQJAawSslhfZqlzCmRdNDEfvkbK.1
Meeting ID: 962 3386 2634
Passcode: 071365
You may receive another confirmation email depending on where you signed up (e.g. Zoom, Eventbrite or LinkedIn), but please save this message and add the event to your calendar to make sure you have the correct link and details.
In-Person Info Session
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 3:00–5:30 PM ET
Location: Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto, Room 4284
1 King’s College Circle Room. Toronto, ON M5S 3K3
We look forward to seeing you. For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at mgy.info@utoronto.ca.
Are you curious about a career in rehabilitation sciences? Wondering what it’s like to be an RSI student or how to apply? The Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI) at the University of Toronto invites you to our upcoming virtual Information Session on November 13, 2025!
Why Attend?
This session is your opportunity to:
- Learn about RSI’s research-based MSc and PhD programs
- Discover the application and selection process
- Get tips on finding a supervisor and crafting a standout application
- Ask questions about student life, funding, and career paths
- Meet faculty, students, and colleagues from U of T and top Canadian hospitals & institutions
BONUS: Network with potential supervisors during our Student & Scientist Coffee Chat—a great opportunity to discuss research interests and explore the next step in your academic journey.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 3:30PM – 5:30PM EST
Location: Zoom*
*a link will be sent to you 48 hours in advance
What are you waiting for? Join our interdisciplinary team and take the next step in your research career! #CHOOSERSI
For any questions, feel free to contact: jessica.boafo@utoronto.ca.
We look forward to seeing you there!
EGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
GCAC Oct-Nov courses in
Advanced Graduate Writing and Speaking
The Graduate Centre for Academic Communication (GCAC)‘s October session of courses in advanced academic writing and speaking is now open for registration. Our courses below are designed to help graduate students grow into strong communicators — in writing and speaking — of your research.
Please click on this link to register. You will need your UTORid and password, and you may register for a maximum of 2 courses at a time.
COURSES to DEVELOP STRONG GRADUATE CONCEPTUAL and WRITING SKILLS
Understanding the Research Article: Reading Towards Writing (Divisions 3 and 4) is a 5-week course designed to help graduate students in the Physical Sciences and Life Sciences to improve their “Introduction-Methods-Results-Discussion” (IMRD) research article writing. The course will help students analyze the requirements and characteristics of this article format through lecture, class discussion, and close reading of articles drawn from representative fields of study. Fridays, Oct 31 – Nov 28, 10am – 12noon (online)
Prewriting: Strategies for Developing and Organizing Your Ideas is a 4-week course designed to help you synthesize scholarly literature and clarify the content and structure of your argument before you begin to write a draft. You will be introduced to a range of strategies for developing and organizing your ideas, from tech tools and spreadsheets to diagramming and Aristotle’s topics, strategies which you will be encouraged to integrate with your own learning style.
Wednesdays, Oct 29 – Nov 19, 2pm – 4pm (online), or
Thursdays, Oct 30 – Nov 20, 10am – 12noon (in person)
Writing: Conventions of Graduate Writing is a 5-week course that provides instruction on the disciplinary practices of understanding academic genres, integrating sources smoothly, developing an authorial presence to articulate your research contribution, building an effective writing structure, and developing your identity as a research writer. The course also offers the opportunity to meet individually with the instructor for feedback on a sample of your writing.
Mondays, Oct 27 – Nov 24, 2pm – 4pm (online)
Wednesday, Oct 29 – Nov 26, 10am – 12pm (online)
Revising: Achieving Flow and Clarity focuses on helping you become a better editor of your own work. We provide guidance on improving coherence and flow, implementing the principles of clear and stylish sentences, achieving concision, and bringing together these skills to revise long documents. You will also have an opportunity to meet individually with the instructor to receive editorial feedback on your writing.
Thursdays, Oct 23 – Nov 20, 2pm – 4pm (online), or
Mondays, Oct 27 – Nov 24, 4pm – 6pm (in person)
COURSES to ENCOURAGE CONFIDENT SPEAKING and PRESENTING
Academic Conversation Skills (for non-native speakers of English) is a 6-week course designed to help you gain the confidence to participate in academic conversations, both in person and online, by providing guidance on practices such as how to ask and answer challenging questions, how to disagree respectfully, and how to manage academic interactions sensitively.
Fridays, Oct 24 – Nov 21, 1pm – 3pm (online)
Thursdays, Oct 30 – Dec 4, 3pm – 5pm (in person)
Oral Presentation Skills is a 6-week course that helps you learn to develop and present polished, focussed presentations to your audience. We cover structuring your presentation for your audience, creating strong visuals, managing the question period, and handling nerves. You will have the opportunity to give a presentation, provide feedback to your peers, and receive feedback from the instructor.
Tuesdays, Oct 28 – Dec 2, 10am – 12noon (online)
Tuesdays, Oct 28 – Dec 2, 5pm – 7pm (in person)
Fridays, Oct 31 – Dec 5, 10am – 12noon (in person)
In addition to courses, we offer online, 90-minute workshops on a range of stand-alone topics. Upcoming workshops include The Art of Self-Prompting (Oct 20), Establishing Structural Coherence (Oct 21), Framing Your Research Conceptually and Theoretically (Oct 22), and Communicating and Networking Beyond Academia (Oct 23), among many others. Please check out the entire list for Fall 2025, and register.
If you require help with registration for courses or workshops, please contact our administrator at sgs.gcacreg@utoronto.ca.
We’re excited to share that our upcoming “Inspire Me” virtual event, titled “In Her Element,” will take place on October 30th at 3 PM EDT.
This event celebrates women scientists, innovators, and leaders who are driving transformative change in spatial and single-cell biology.
Our speakers — Jo Anne Stratton, Odunola Adebiyi, Adriana Suarez-Gonzalez, Sruthi Purushothaman, and Corina Nagy — will share their personal and professional journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons they’ve learned while navigating the field.
“In Her Element” celebrates the spirit of diversity that makes science great.
Together let’s change conversations in science.🔗 Register here
PS: Panoramics – A Vision is organizing Canada’s first Spatial and Single-Cell Summit, True North Spatial 2026, to be held March 25–27, 2026, at the MaRS Discovery District, Toronto. This three-day summit will bring together researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders across Canada to discuss the latest advances in spatial biology, single-cell technologies, and data integration.
🔗 Join our mailing list to receive the latest updates and speaker announcements.
With warm regards,
The Panoramics Team