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SUMMARY:Emerging pathogen containment: An introduction to research approaches workshop
DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting a trainee workshop titled: “Emerging Pathogen Containment: An introduction to research approaches”. \nIn this workshop\, trainees will get an inside look at how research involving high containment pathogens is conducted in academic environments. The sessions will include an overview of the Canadian regulatory structure for work with emerging pathogens\, case studies of program redesign\, interactive risk assessment activities and a walk-through tour of the Toronto High Containment Facility. \nTrainees at EPIC partnered institutions or trainee members of Canopy (Canadian One Health Training Program on Emerging Zoonoses) are eligible to register for the workshop\, but spaces are limited and will be assigned based on first responses. \nNote: Lunch and coffee will be provided! Certificates of completion will be available upon request. \nWhen: February 5\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.\nWhere: RM2278\, Medical Sciences Building\, University of Toronto (St. George Campus)\nCost: Free! \nRegister for the workshop using this form. Deadline to register: 29 January 2026. 
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/emerging-pathogen-containment-an-introduction-to-research-approaches-workshop/
LOCATION:Medical Sciences Building\, Room 2278\, 1 King's College Circle
CATEGORIES:In-person,Trainee-only event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Health systems policy in action: Development of a Pan-Canadian sepsis action plan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a session with Kali Barrett and Fatima Sheikh on the development of a Pan-Canadian Sepsis Action Plan. \nSepsis is a global public health threat with significant morbidity\, mortality\, and health system resource utilization\, yet no Canadian strategy currently exists. In 2017\, the World Health Assembly passed Resolution 70.7\, formally recognizing sepsis as a global health priority and calling on member states to develop coordinated national strategies to reduce its burden. In this session\, Barrett and Sheikh will examine the current sepsis policy landscape in Canada and share insights into ongoing efforts to advance a coordinated\, pan-Canadian approach to sepsis prevention\, recognition\, and management. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the clinical and health system burden of sepsis and how system-level policies can reduce its impact\nDescribe the current sepsis policy landscape in Canada\nLearn about national efforts underway to develop a Pan-Canadian Sepsis Action Plan\n\nThis session will examine the current sepsis policy landscape in Canada and highlight ongoing efforts to advance a coordinated\, pan-Canadian strategy for sepsis prevention\, recognition\, and management. \nDate: 5 February 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Room 240\, Eaton North\, 10th Floor\, 200 Elizabeth St. \nRegister here for virtual attendance. \n 
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/health-systems-policy-in-action-development-of-a-pan-canadian-sepsis-action-plan/
LOCATION:Toronto General Hospital\, 200 Elizabeth St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5G 2C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Seminar
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SUMMARY:EPIC Trainee Pizza Talks
DESCRIPTION:Join EPIC’s trainee advisory committee (TAC) for their bimonthly Trainee Pizza Talks! \nThese informal 20-30 minute seminars offer a PI-free space for trainees to practice their presentation and science communication skills in a friendly environment\, while enjoying some pizza while they’re at it! \nThis month’s Pizza Talks will feature the following seminars: \n\nJoint species distribution models identify putative within-host interactions of microparaistes in migratory juvenile pacific salmon by Erik Curtis (PhD candidate in the Krkosek lab)\nDIY filters for tuberculosis surveillance and infection control by David Kormos (Postdoctoral fellow in Siegel lab)\n\nDate: February 5th\, 2026 \nTime: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Red room\, Donnelly Centre \nRegistration is not required. \nIf you would like to give a seminar at one of TAC’s Trainee Pizza Talks\, please sign up using this form! \n 
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/trainee-pizza-talks/
LOCATION:Red Seminar Room\, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Trainee-only event
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