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SUMMARY:What's next in digital health? Research\, implementation and system transformation
DESCRIPTION:Join the University Health Network for a podcast-style conversation during their Health Systems and Policy Research Rounds featuring: \n\n\nQuynh Pham\, Director and Principal Investigator\, Centre for Digital Therapeutics; Affiliate Scientist\, UHN’s Organ Systems & Integrated Health Sciences Research Institute\n\n\n\n\nJoseph Cafazzo\, Executive Director\, Biomedical Engineering\, Centre for Digital Therapeutics; Founder\, Healthcare Human Factors; Wolfond Chair in Digital Health\, UHN; Senior Scientist\, UHN’s Organ Systems & Integrated Health Sciences Research Institute\n\n\nDrawing on their experience developing\, implementing\, and evaluating real-world digital health solutions\, they will explore emerging developments in digital health and AI-enabled care\, share lessons learned from translating innovation into practice\, and reflect on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the field\, including what it takes to achieve meaningful and sustainable impact at scale. The conversation will offer insights for researchers\, clinicians\, health system leaders\, and policymakers interested in advancing digital innovation\, improving care delivery\, and driving health system transformation. \nThese monthly sessions aim to foster dialogue and connect researchers from across UHN. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage and collaborate! \nDate: October 8\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  \nLocation: 200 Elizabeth Street\, 10th Floor\, Eaton North\, Conference Room (Room 240) \nFormat: Hybrid \nRegister to attend virtually via Microsoft Teams. 
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/whats-next-in-digital-health-research-implementation-and-system-transformation/
LOCATION:Toronto General Hospital\, 200 Elizabeth St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5G 2C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In-person,Seminar,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T161652Z
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UID:8100-1791892800-1791896400@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Anthropological perspectives on AMR
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (CAN-AMR-Net) is a national health research training platform led by the University of Calgary\, which approaches antimicrobial use and resistance through a One Health lens. \nThis year\, CAN-AMR-Net will be hosting a 10-part seminar series titled “Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach” which aims to bring together experts from many disciplines to explore AMR issues\, enhance trans-disciplinary training\, and offer practical strategies to combat AMR through a One Health perspective. \nA certificate of participation in the series is available for attendees of all 10 sessions. \nThis seminar series is free to attend (though donations are encouraged). Sessions are not recorded. \nRegister through Eventbrite to attend. \n  \n\n\nSession 3 Information:  \nTitle: Anthropological perspectives on AMR \nDate: October 13\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET \nWhere: Zoom link provided upon registration. \nPresenters:  \n\nJody Hodgins\, postdoctoral fellow\, AMS Healthcare\nAntoine Garnier\, research officer\, CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/anthropological-perspectives-on-amr/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260930T211547Z
CREATED:20260618T143235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T211547Z
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SUMMARY:2026 EPIC Symposium: Outbreak readiness and response beyond borders
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the fourth annual EPIC Symposium! This year’s symposium will take place on October 16th\, 2026\, at the Toronto Reference Library. \nFollowing the numerous infectious outbreaks we’ve all been tracking this year — from hantavirus and Ebola to cyclospriasis and measles —  the theme for this year’s symposium will be “Outbreak readiness and response beyond borders.”  \nThe EPIC Symposium is a day-long event featuring faculty research talks\, trainee flash talks and invited keynote speakers. It is open to all to attend\, including industry professionals\, academics outside of the University of Toronto and public health partners. The EPIC Symposium is an excellent opportunity to build new connections while also learning about all the exciting research and innovation taking place in the Toronto infectious disease landscape. \nStay tuned for more announcements on keynote speakers and the upcoming agenda! To register for the event\, please see the event website. \nCheck out the programming for the day: 2026 EPIC Symposium Agenda \nDate: October 16\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Toronto Reference Library \nRegistration fees: Registration is free for researchers\, staff and trainees at the University of Toronto and EPIC partner hospitals\, as well as public health professionals. For researchers and trainees at other academic institutions and industry professionals\, paid tickets are available. Registration for external attendees will open in September. \nTrainee Connection Lunch 🥗\nWe are happy to announce that\, like last year\, trainees will have the opportunity to register to have lunch with one of our keynote speakers\, panel chair\, or industry representatives during the symposium. Trainees can sign up for a networking lunch table by completing the form below! Tables will be assigned in a first come\, first served basis. Deadline to register: October 13\, 2026.  \nConnection tables: \n\nElke Mühlberger\nSusy Hota\nRoger Paredes\nDaniel Warshafsky\nChloe McDonald\, PhD\, MSc\n\nChloe McDonald is a Medical Advisor with the Pfizer Canada Vaccines team. In this role she provides medical strategy and support for the COVID-19\, RSV maternal\, global business services and pipeline mRNA vaccines. McDonald has an MSc in Neuroscience (Queen’s University) and a PhD in Infectious Disease (University of Toronto) and with a background in medical research\, clinical trial design\, and biostatistical analysis\, including real world evidence and health economics and outcome research (HEOR). She has over 40 peer-reviewed publications from her work as a research scientist with the University Health Network in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, in addition to a CIHR-funded Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Prior to joining Pfizer\, she worked as a Senior Portfolio Manager with Grand Challenges Canada\, and as the Lead Program Officer with the United Nations Every Woman Every Child Innovation Marketplace\, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.\n\n\n\nPlease register to join the trainee connection lunch using this form by October 13. \nSpeakers:\nCheck out the speaker bios to learn more about our invited guests.  \nKeynotes🌟\n\nElke Mühlberger\, PhD\nMichelle Murti\, MD\, MSc\, CCFP\nRoger Paredes\, MD\, PhD\nDaniel Warshafsky\, MD\, MPH\, CCFP (SEM)\, Dip Sport Med\, FRCPC\n\nPanel Moderator 🎤\n\nSusy Hota\, MD\, MSc\n\nSpotlight Talks💡\n\nJennie Johnstone\, MD\, PhD\nChristopher Kandel\, MD\, PhD\nFahad Razak\, MD\, MSc\, BASc\n\n 
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/2026-epic-symposium/
LOCATION:Toronto Reference Library\, 789 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 2G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person,Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260728T215632Z
CREATED:20260728T153554Z
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SUMMARY:Adaptive Platform Trials Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the TreatResp (Adaptive Platform Trial of Treatments for Respiratory Infections in Community Settings) for a unique opportunity to connect with researchers\, professionals\, trainees\, and community members as we explore the latest advancements and best practices in adaptive platform trials. \nOctober 19 is open to all and October 20 is by invitation only. This event is being organized by the Upstream Lab\, led by EPIC member Andrew Pinto at Unity Health Toronto. \nThis international conference will bring together investigators\, clinicians\, scientists\, research staff\, trainees\, and health system leaders from Canada and abroad to advance the design\, implementation\, and global coordination of adaptive platform trials. Building on the success of previous APT conferences in 2024 and 2023 and the lessons learned from CanTreatCOVID\, the conference will also highlight progress on TreatResp\, an international adaptive platform trial evaluating treatments for acute respiratory infections. \nDate: 19-20 October\, 2026 \nLocation: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute\, Toronto ON \nRegistration is now open.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/adaptive-platform-trials-conference/
LOCATION:Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute\, 209 Victoria St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5B 1T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T184841Z
CREATED:20261007T184841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T184841Z
UID:8615-1792411200-1792416600@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Future-focused health systems in a changing world
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centre for Global Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health for a hybrid seminar with Francisco Oviedo-Gómez\, physician\, public health specialist\, and lecturer at the University of Costa Rica. \nPandemics\, climate change\, economic shocks and political instability rarely arrive one at a time. When they overlap\, they put pressure on health systems all at once. Informed by 20 years with Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health\, Oviedo-Gómez will introduce Health Systems Global and deliver a lecture on building health systems that can withstand overlapping crises. \nFollowing the lecture\, a student discussant and panel will reflect on the talk through perspectives from health systems research\, health economics\, public health practice and health policy. The discussion will explore: \n\nHow health systems can prepare for and respond to overlapping crises\nEquity and financial protection when health systems are under strain\nLessons from public health leadership during COVID-19\nThe role of politics in shaping health policy and public trust\n\nPanelists: \n\nFrancisco Oviedo-Gómez\, MD\, MPH – lecturer and researcher at the University of Costa Rica\, with 20 years in leadership roles at Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health.\nBeverley Essue\, PhD\, MPH – Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Economics at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health whose research focuses on health equity and financial risk protection.\nBrittney Romanson\, MPH – PhD student at IHPME\, University of Toronto studying the politicization of vaccine policy after four years as Health Scientist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.\nModerator: Dr. Lawrence Loh\, MD\, MPH – Medical Officer of Health with Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services and Adjunct Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health who served the Region of Peel during the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nDate: October 19\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. \nLocation: Room 740\, Health Sciences Building\, 155 College St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5T 3M7 \nA Zoom link will be provided to registrants who are unable to attend in person.  \nPlease register for the seminar on the event website.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/future-focused-health-systems-in-a-changing-world/
LOCATION:Health Science Building\, 155 College Street\, Room 106\, ON\, M5T 3M7
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In-person,Seminar,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260924T160355Z
CREATED:20260924T160318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T160355Z
UID:8438-1792422000-1792425600@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Neuroinflammation after non-neurotropic Epstein Barr virus infection
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Molecular Genetics for a guest seminar by Christian Münz who is a professor of viral immunobiology at the Institute of Experimental Immunology at the University of Zurich\, Switzerland. \nMünz will be presenting a seminar titled “Neuroinflammation after non-neurotropic Epstein Barr virus infection.” The seminar will be hosted by EPIC member\, Lori Frappier. \nAbstract: \nThe Epstein Barr virus (EBV) establishes persistent infection in nearly all human adults. In a small subset of these\, EBV is associated with lymphomas and carcinomas\, as well as some autoimmune diseases. Primarily\, EBV has been suggested to initiate the prodromal phase of multiple sclerosis (MS)\, a demyelinating autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Our studies could show that EBV infection expands T-bet+CXCR3+ memory B cells that then home to the CNS in humanized mice. These B cell subsets recruit and restimulate inflammatory lymphocyte infiltrates at submeningeal and perivascular locations in the brain. These infiltrates contain characteristics of human B and T cell subpopulations that are reminiscent of lymphocytes that can be found in post-mortem MS brains\, and associated with increased neurofilament light chain (NfL) release as a prodromal marker of CNS autoimmunity. Furthermore\, they activate myeloid cell populations in the CNS that correlate with oxidative demyelination. Therefore\, EBV might initiate neuroinflammation by expanding a distinct B cell population that orchestrates pathogenic leucocyte infiltration into the CNS. \nDate: October 19\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. \nLocation: GB199\, Galbraith Building\, 35 St George St\, Toronto\, ON M5S 1A4 \nRegistration is not required.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/neuroinflammation-after-non-neurotropic-epstein-barr-virus-infection/
LOCATION:Galbraith Building\, Room 119\, 35 St. George Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T163455Z
CREATED:20260825T162957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T163455Z
UID:8103-1792497600-1792501200@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Use of AI in AMR
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (CAN-AMR-Net) is a national health research training platform led by the University of Calgary\, which approaches antimicrobial use and resistance through a One Health lens. \nThis year\, CAN-AMR-Net will be hosting a 10-part seminar series titled “Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach” which aims to bring together experts from many disciplines to explore AMR issues\, enhance trans-disciplinary training\, and offer practical strategies to combat AMR through a One Health perspective. \nA certificate of participation in the series is available for attendees of all 10 sessions. \nThis seminar series is free to attend (though donations are encouraged). Sessions are not recorded. \nRegister through Eventbrite to attend. \n  \n\n\nSession 4 Information:  \nTitle: Use of AI in AMR \nDate: October 20\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET \nWhere: Zoom link provided upon registration. \nPresenters:  \n\nJonathon Stokes\, Assistant professor\,Department of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences\, McMaster University\nMateusz Wlodarski\, PhD candidate\, McMaster University
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/use-of-ai-in-amr/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260924T160931Z
CREATED:20260924T160931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T160931Z
UID:8451-1792580400-1792584000@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Viral entry mechanisms as targets for vaccines and therapeutics
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology for their weekly seminar series. This week’s seminar will be presented by assistant professor Matthew McCallum. \nMcCallum will be presenting a seminar titled “Viral entry mechanisms as targets for vaccines and therapeutics.” The seminar will be hosted by Myron Cybulsky (Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology). \nDate: October 21\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nLocation: MS2170\, Medical Sciences Building\, 1 King’s College Cir\, M5S 1A8 \nRegistration is not required. For faculty members who need to attend remotely\, please register to receive the zoom link. Registration must be received by noon on Tuesday. 
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/viral-entry-mechanisms-as-targets-for-vaccines-and-therapeutics/
LOCATION:Medical Sciences Building\, Room 2170\, 1 King’s College Circle\, Room 2170\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,In-person,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T130000
DTSTAMP:20261006T174621Z
CREATED:20261006T174621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T174621Z
UID:8608-1792584000-1792587600@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:EPIC Trainee Taco Talks
DESCRIPTION:Join EPIC’s trainee advisory committee (TAC) for their bimonthly Trainee Taco Talks!\n\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 tacos while they’re at it! This month’s Taco Talks will feature the following seminars:\n\n\nBacterial antiviral immunity is a conserved population-level response by Alyssa Vander Zee (Supervised by Karen Maxwell)\nMicrofluidic cell culture platforms to spatially isolate extracellular vesicles for characterizing inflammatory signalling in a polarized gut barrier model by Yaren Yildirim (Supervised by Lindsey Fiddes & Pamela Ohashi)\n\nDate: October 21\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Black room\, Donnelly Centre \n\n\nRegistration is not required. If you would like to give a seminar at one of TAC’s Trainee Pizza Talks\, please sign up using this form!
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/epic-trainee-taco-talks/
LOCATION:Black Seminar Room\, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person,Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20260817T191213Z
CREATED:20260618T145507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T191213Z
UID:7918-1792713600-1792799999@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:2026 Ci2i Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the University Health Network Collaborative Centre for Immunology to Immunotherapy (Ci2i) for their annual symposium on October 23\, 2026. This event will immediately follow the Canadian Cancer Immunotherapy Consortium (CCIC) Annual Meeting taking place on October 21-22\, 2026. \nThe event will feature the following sessions and speakers: \nKeynote\n• Ranjeny Thomas (The University of Queensland) \nAutoimmune & Immune-Mediated Disease \n\nNigil Haroon (Schroeder Arthritis Institute)\nMohit Kapoor (Schroeder Arthritis Institute\, UHN)\nValeria Ramaglia (Krembil Brain Institute\, UHN)\nJoan Wither (Schroeder Arthritis Institute\, UHN)\n\nMicrobiome & Disease \n\nKathy McCoy (University of Calgary)\nArthur Mortha (University of Toronto)* EPIC member\nElena Verdu (McMaster University)\n\nInfection\, Transplantation & Emerging Therapies \n\nChristine Chen (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre\, UHN)\nVictor Ferreira (Ajmera Transplant Centre\, UHN) *EPIC member\nAdam Gehring (Toronto Centre for Liver Disease\, UHN) *EPIC member\nAtul Humar (Ajmera Transplant Centre\, UHN)\n\nThe program will also include opportunities for networking and interdisciplinary collaboration\, with a reception following the scientific sessions. \nDate: 23 October 2026 \nTime: 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. \nLocation: Delta Hotel\, 75 Lower Simcoe St\, Toronto\, ON M5J 3A6 \nTo register\, please visit the event website.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/2026-ci2i-symposium/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Toronto\, 75 Lower Simcoe St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5J 3A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person,Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20260910T193957Z
CREATED:20260910T193957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T193957Z
UID:8265-1792972800-1793318399@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:2026 BioHubNet Annual Symposium & Training Week
DESCRIPTION:BioHubNet’s Annual Symposium brings Canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences community together to connect emerging talent\, training partners\, innovators\, industry\, academia and funders for a day of cross-sectoral conversations and connections. Planned as a focused gathering for BioHubNet HQP\, academic partners\, industry\, startups\, training partners\, and ecosystem leaders\, this year’s theme will be The future workforce: Skills\, leadership\, and innovation in a changing world. \nTraining Week programming is being developed for October 26-28\, culminating in the Annual Symposium on October 29. \nTraining week:  \nDates: October 26-28\, 2026 \nActivities to be announced.  \nAnnual symposium \nDate: October 29\, 2026 \nTime: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Chelsea Hotel Toronto \nReview the preliminary program and registration details on the event website. 
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/2026-biohubnet-annual-symposium-training-week/
LOCATION:Chelsea Hotel\, 33 Gerrard St W\, Toronto\, ON\, M5G1Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person,Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261026T110000
DTSTAMP:20260824T152630Z
CREATED:20260824T152630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T152630Z
UID:8073-1793008800-1793012400@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Epstein Barr virus (EBV) disrupts B cell tolerance and induces antibodies against CNS antigens in multiple sclerosis
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Immunology for their weekly Easton Seminar series. \nTobias Lanz  (Assistant professor\, Department of Medicine\, Stanford University) will be giving a talk titled “Epstein Barr virus (EBV) disrupts B cell tolerance and induces antibodies against CNS antigens in multiple sclerosis.” \nThis seminar will be hosted by EPIC member Jen Gommerman (University of Toronto). \nDate: October 26\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. \nLocation: Room 2172\, Medical Sciences Building \nRegistration is not required
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/epstein-barr-virus-ebv-disrupts-b-cell-tolerance-and-induces-antibodies-against-cns-antigens-in-multiple-sclerosis/
LOCATION:MSB 2172\, Medical Sciences Building\, 1 king's college Circle\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1A8
CATEGORIES:In-person,Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T163651Z
CREATED:20260825T163651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T163651Z
UID:8106-1793102400-1793106000@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:AMR in the human clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (CAN-AMR-Net) is a national health research training platform led by the University of Calgary\, which approaches antimicrobial use and resistance through a One Health lens. \nThis year\, CAN-AMR-Net will be hosting a 10-part seminar series titled “Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach” which aims to bring together experts from many disciplines to explore AMR issues\, enhance trans-disciplinary training\, and offer practical strategies to combat AMR through a One Health perspective. \nA certificate of participation in the series is available for attendees of all 10 sessions. \nThis seminar series is free to attend (though donations are encouraged). Sessions are not recorded. \nRegister through Eventbrite to attend. \n  \n\n\nSession 5 Information:  \nTitle: Use of AI in AMR \nDate: October 27\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET \nWhere: Zoom link provided upon registration. \nPresenters:  \n\nDao Nguyen\, Professor\, School of Biomedical Sciences\, McGill University\nCurtis Quan\, Infectious Disease Specialist\, University of Calgary
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/amr-in-the-human-clinic/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20260918T145349Z
CREATED:20260918T141337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T145349Z
UID:8351-1793318400-1793404799@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:EPIC x ZAMBI Outbreak Investigation Exercise (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerging Pathogens & Infectious Diseases Consortium (EPIC) and the Canadian One Health Training Program on Emerging Zoonoses (Canopy) for an interactive exercise investigating a hypothetical infectious disease outbreak. \nThis workshop was originally offered at the Zoonoses\, Antimicrobial Resistance and Bioinformatics (ZAMBI) meetings in July 2026\, but was not delivered due to unforeseen circumstances. Previous registrants are encouraged to register for this stand-alone workshop! \nThe Outbreak Investigation Exercise will feature a simulated outbreak scenario designed to encourage building skills in problem-solving and decision-making that are required in outbreak response teams. The workshop includes public health reports\, medical information\, genomic data\, and metagenomic and phylogenetic analysis\, with trainees encouraged to work in small groups to respond to each piece of information as it is revealed. \nBasic knowledge of microbiology\, genomics\, phylogenetics would be helpful for this exercise but not required. Participants at each table will have a range of expertise and experiences to draw on\, and facilitators will be in available to answer any questions: \nThe exercise will be delivered both in person and virtually on different dates:\nOctober 2\, 2026 — In person at the University of Toronto St. George Campus\, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.\nOctober 30\, 2026 — Virtual via Zoom\, Time TBD. Registrations for the online event will be capped at 50\, and priority will be given to previous ZAMBI registrants.\n \nPlease consider which format will work best for you\, and register for the workshop on the appropriate date. Trainees across all disciplines and institutions are invited to participate.  \n\n\nAbout the facilitator:\nAsh Porter (they/them) is Postdoctoral Fellow in the Maguire group at Dalhousie University with research interests in wildlife viral evolution\, one health\, and museomics. They completed their doctoral studies in the Holmes group at University of Sydney and have previously completed postdoctoral work at the Doherty Institute (University of Melbourne) and the Australian National Wildlife Collection (CSIRO) where they were awarded a Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship.\n\n\nDate: October 30\, 2026\nTime: TBD\nLocation: Virtual on Zoom\n\nPlease register for the event using this form. There is no cost to participate in this workshop. A Zoom link will be provided to registrants closer to the date. \n\nDEADLINE TO REGISTER: OCTOBER 28\, 2026. (This deadline applies to the virtual session only).
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/epic-x-zambi-outbreak-investigation-exercise-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Trainee-only event,Virtual,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerging Pathogens & Infectious Diseases Consortium (EPIC)":MAILTO:epic@utoronto.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260831T162157Z
CREATED:20260831T162157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T162157Z
UID:8147-1793620800-1793624400@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Sexualized drug use & approach to crystal methamphetamine (+ motivational interviewing)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Immunodeficiency Clinic at the University Health Network for their bimonthly citywide HIV Rounds. \nThis HIV round will be led by Jacob Cuthbert (HIV fellow\, Unity Health Toronto) who will cover the following topic: “Sexualized drug use & approach to crystal methamphetamine (+ motivational interviewing)” \nDate: November 2\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Virtual (Please email alice.tseng@uhn.ca to register)
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/sexualized-drug-use-approach-to-crystal-methamphetamine-motivational-interviewing/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T163907Z
CREATED:20260825T163907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T163907Z
UID:8109-1793707200-1793710800@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:AMR in wildlife & the environment
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (CAN-AMR-Net) is a national health research training platform led by the University of Calgary\, which approaches antimicrobial use and resistance through a One Health lens. \nThis year\, CAN-AMR-Net will be hosting a 10-part seminar series titled “Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach” which aims to bring together experts from many disciplines to explore AMR issues\, enhance trans-disciplinary training\, and offer practical strategies to combat AMR through a One Health perspective. \nA certificate of participation in the series is available for attendees of all 10 sessions. \nThis seminar series is free to attend (though donations are encouraged). Sessions are not recorded. \nRegister through Eventbrite to attend. \n  \n\n\nSession 6 Information:  \nTitle: AMR in wildlife & the environment \nDate: November 3\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET \nWhere: Zoom link provided upon registration. \nPresenters:  \n\nEszter Farkas\, PhD candidate\, McGill University\nJordan Wight\, Research scientist\, Public Health Agency of Canada
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/amr-in-wildlife-the-environment/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T164739Z
CREATED:20260825T164739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T164739Z
UID:8112-1794312000-1794315600@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The state of novel drug discovery
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (CAN-AMR-Net) is a national health research training platform led by the University of Calgary\, which approaches antimicrobial use and resistance through a One Health lens. \nThis year\, CAN-AMR-Net will be hosting a 10-part seminar series titled “Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach” which aims to bring together experts from many disciplines to explore AMR issues\, enhance trans-disciplinary training\, and offer practical strategies to combat AMR through a One Health perspective. \nA certificate of participation in the series is available for attendees of all 10 sessions. \nThis seminar series is free to attend (though donations are encouraged). Sessions are not recorded. \nRegister through Eventbrite to attend. \n  \n\n\nSession 7 Information:  \nTitle: The state of novel drug discovery \nDate: November 10\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET \nWhere: Zoom link provided upon registration. \nPresenters:  \n\nGerry Wright\, Professor\, McMaster University\nManpreet Kaur\, Postdoctoral fellow\, McMaster University\nManoj Jangra\, Postdoctoral fellow\, McMaster University
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/the-state-of-novel-drug-discovery/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20260911T131915Z
CREATED:20260724T200502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T131915Z
UID:8020-1794787200-1795132799@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:2026 Canadian Immunization Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join experts and thought-provoking speakers at the 2026 Canadian Immunization Conference for a scientific program that will engage and inspire future research\, policies and practices. Review the preliminary program. \nCIC 2026 will provide participants the opportunity to: \n\nProfile new research\, successful strategies and best practices to encourage future innovation and collaboration.\nConnect stakeholders to shape the future of Canada’s vaccination research\, policies and programs.\nExamine current vaccine- and immunization-related issues from various disciplines and sectors and discuss relevant knowledge translation approaches.\nExplore strategies to address emerging issues and potential impacts on decision-making\, research\, policy and practice.\n\nLearning Objectives \nHaving attended CIC 2026\, delegates are better prepared to: \n\nUtilize effective evidence-based programs and best clinical practices\, as well as policy approaches.\nDescribe vaccine-related research and identify colleagues and partners to develop initiatives.\nIdentify vaccination-related challenges and solutions\, trends\, emerging issues and evidence gaps.\n\n  \nDates: 17-19 November 2026 \nLocation: Sheraton Centre Toronto \nRegistration is now open. Early-bird rates available until Friday 25 September\, 2026. Review fees and programming on the event’s registration website. \n 
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/2026-canadian-immunization-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Centre\, 123 Queen St W\,\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2M9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T200442Z
CREATED:20260818T200315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T200442Z
UID:8060-1794816000-1794848400@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:CAIRE 2026 Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Registration has now opened for the Canadian Alliance for Immunization Research\, Evaluation and Education (CAIRE) annual research symposium! The theme for this year’s event is “Staying the Course: Securing Canada’s Immunization Sovereignty.” \nThe 2026 CAIRE Symposium will bring together researchers\, trainees\, pharmaceutical industry representatives\, policymakers\, and public health practitioners to explore how Canadian immunization systems may remain strong despite recent geopolitical uncertainties. The program will open with a plenary session focused on key structural changes affecting immunization development\, regulatory processes\, and programmatic decision‑making in Canada. Subsequent sessions will consider evolving access to U.S. funding and training\, approaches to supporting evidence-informed practice amid public uncertainty\, and opportunities to rethink global partnerships. Interactive roundtables will support dialogue on strengthening domestic capacity\, expanding collaborations\, and identifying research priorities for the Canadian context. The symposium will conclude with a forward-looking fireside chat exploring how Canada can continue to build resilient immunization ecosystems through strong manufacturing\, policy\, and research infrastructure. Canada already has strong scientific\, regulatory\, and public health foundations\, and the current context presents an opportunity to build on these strengths. \nDate: November 16\, 2026 \nTime: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nLocation: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel\, 123 Queen St. W\, Toronto\, ON\, M5H 3M9 \nPlease register in advance on the event website.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/ciare-2026-research-symposium/
LOCATION:Sheraton Centre\, 123 Queen St W\,\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2M9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T165055Z
CREATED:20260825T165055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T165055Z
UID:8115-1794916800-1794920400@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Antimicrobial stewardship in Canada
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (CAN-AMR-Net) is a national health research training platform led by the University of Calgary\, which approaches antimicrobial use and resistance through a One Health lens. \nThis year\, CAN-AMR-Net will be hosting a 10-part seminar series titled “Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach” which aims to bring together experts from many disciplines to explore AMR issues\, enhance trans-disciplinary training\, and offer practical strategies to combat AMR through a One Health perspective. \nA certificate of participation in the series is available for attendees of all 10 sessions. \nThis seminar series is free to attend (though donations are encouraged). Sessions are not recorded. \nRegister through Eventbrite to attend. \n  \n\n\nSession 8 Information:  \nTitle: Antimicrobial stewardship in Canada \nDate: November 17\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET \nWhere: Zoom link provided upon registration. \nPresenters:  \n\nMiranda So\, Manager\, AMS Program\, University Health Network & Assistant professor\, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy\, University of Toronto\nHerman Barkema\, Professor\, Veterinary Medicine\, University of Calgary
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/antimicrobial-stewardship-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20260924T155356Z
CREATED:20260911T140518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T155356Z
UID:8299-1794960000-1795132799@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:2026 Antimicrobial Resistance Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join bioMérieux Canada and their partners\, including the Emerging Pathogens & Infectious Diseases Consortium\, as we proudly celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Symposium and the collective achievements of the AMR community. The celebration begins on the evening of November 18 with a special Opening Reception featuring bioMérieux\, their partners\, and distinguished leaders from across Canada’s AMR landscape. Connect with colleagues\, celebrate our shared progress\, and preview selected scientific posters. \nOn November 19\, hear from renowned national and international experts as they share innovative approaches\, practical tools\, and impactful strategies advancing the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Through discussions on policy\, programs\, and implementation\, we will explore how Canada continues to drive meaningful change and maximize its impact against AMR. The theme for this year’s symposium is Fighting AMR Where We Can Make The Most Impact.  \nPoster presentations:  \n\nTrainees across all disciplines and Canadian institutions are invited to present their research in antimicrobial resistance\, therapeutics\, diagnostics and antimicrobial stewardship as a poster presentation at the 2026 AMR Symposium. Registration fees are waived for the presenting author of an accepted poster.\nThe AMR Symposium Poster Session is proudly coordinated by the Emerging Pathogens & Infectious Diseases Consortium (EPIC)\nTravel award deadline: Wednesday\, September 30\, 2026\, 11:59 p.m. ET\nAbstract submission deadline: Friday\, October 16\, 2026\, 11:59 p.m. ET\nSubmit your abstract by filling out the form on the symposium website.\n\nDates: November 18-19\, 2026 \nLocation: Hyatt Regency Toronto \nStay up to date with the program and register on the AMR Symposium website.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/2026-antimicrobial-resistance-symposium/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Toronto\, 370 King St W\, Toronto\, ON\, M5V 1J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Hybrid,Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260915T141222Z
CREATED:20260915T141222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T141222Z
UID:8324-1795161600-1795201200@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Moving Upstream: Advancing the science of structural determinants of health
DESCRIPTION:Join the Upstream Lab and Unity Health Toronto for the Moving Upstream: Advancing the science of structural determinants of health conference! \nThis conference will convene academics\, research funders\, policymakers\, health system leaders\, and trainees. The goal is to advance the science of interventions that tackle structural determinants of health\, such as government policy\, social norms and economic priorities. This conferencecomes at a critical moment as we seek to deepen our understanding of the structural determinants of health\, identify key knowledge gaps\, and chart a path forward for research\, policy\, and practice. The event will convene academics\, research funders\, policymakers\, health system leaders\, and trainees who are committed to advancing work in this area. \nThe conference day will conclude with a reception marking the 10-year anniversary of the Upstream Lab – based at MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions\, St. Michael’s Hospital\, Unity Health Toronto – and celebrating its contributions to advancing upstream approaches to health equity. \nThis event will be hosted by Upstream Lab in collaboration with partners including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Population and Public Health (CIHR-IPPH). \nDate: November 20\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. \nLocation: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute\, Unity Health Toronto \nRegister today! 
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/moving-upstream-advancing-the-science-of-structural-determinants-of-health/
LOCATION:Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute\, 209 Victoria St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5B 1T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person,Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260824T152912Z
CREATED:20260824T152912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T152912Z
UID:8076-1795428000-1795431600@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Perturbing host cell pathways with pathogen effectors
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Immunology for their weekly Easton Seminar series. \nMikko Taipale (Professor\, Department of Molecular Genetics\, University of Toronto) will be giving a talk titled “Perturbing host cell pathways with pathogen effectors.” \nThis seminar will be hosted by EPIC member Alberto Martin (University of Toronto). \nDate: November 23\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. \nLocation: Room 2172\, Medical Sciences Building \nRegistration is not required
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/perturbing-host-cell-pathways-with-pathogen-effectors/
LOCATION:MSB 2172\, Medical Sciences Building\, 1 king's college Circle\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1A8
CATEGORIES:In-person,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T150823Z
CREATED:20260826T150823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T150823Z
UID:8126-1795521600-1795525200@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:AMR and One Health communication
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (CAN-AMR-Net) is a national health research training platform led by the University of Calgary\, which approaches antimicrobial use and resistance through a One Health lens. \nThis year\, CAN-AMR-Net will be hosting a 10-part seminar series titled “Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach” which aims to bring together experts from many disciplines to explore AMR issues\, enhance trans-disciplinary training\, and offer practical strategies to combat AMR through a One Health perspective. \nA certificate of participation in the series is available for attendees of all 10 sessions. \nThis seminar series is free to attend (though donations are encouraged). Sessions are not recorded. \nRegister through Eventbrite to attend. \n  \n\n\nSession 9 Information:  \nTitle: AMR and One Health communication \nDate: November 24\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET \nWhere: Zoom link provided upon registration. \nPresenters:  \n\nMegan Meszaros\, Research Associate\, AMR – One Health Consortium\, University of Calgary\nSarah Robinson\, Postdoctoral Fellow\, Faculty of Health Sciences\, Simon Fraser University
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/amr-and-one-health-communication/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T154235Z
CREATED:20260826T151121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T154235Z
UID:8129-1796126400-1796130000@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Socioeconomic & global factors of AMR
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (CAN-AMR-Net) is a national health research training platform led by the University of Calgary\, which approaches antimicrobial use and resistance through a One Health lens. \nThis year\, CAN-AMR-Net will be hosting a 10-part seminar series titled “Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Approach” which aims to bring together experts from many disciplines to explore AMR issues\, enhance trans-disciplinary training\, and offer practical strategies to combat AMR through a One Health perspective. \nA certificate of participation in the series is available for attendees of all 10 sessions. \nThis seminar series is free to attend (though donations are encouraged). Sessions are not recorded. \nRegister through Eventbrite to attend. \n  \n\n\nSession 10 Information:  \nTitle: Socioeconomic & global factors of AMR \nDate: December 1\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET \nWhere: Zoom link provided upon registration. \nPresenters:  \n\nTracey Wagner-Rizvi\, Research associate\, Global Strategy Lab\, York University\nJoshua Aquin\, Medical Officer of Health\, Winnipeg region & Assistant professor\, University of Manitoba
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/socioeconomic-global-factors-of-amr/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261209T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261209T180000
DTSTAMP:20261006T175444Z
CREATED:20261006T175421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T175444Z
UID:8610-1796804100-1796839200@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:DE³: Detect\, Develop\, Deliver
DESCRIPTION:Join the Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence and Innovation in Infectious Diseases (HI³) for their annual symposium! \nThis December\, HI³ is coming together for DE³: Detect\, Develop\, Deliver. It’s bringing Hub researchers\, clinicians\, industry leaders and government partners together for operationalized coordination on national biodefence\, health emergency response\, and life sciences and biomanufacturing sector resilience. \nDE³ is bold and complete with: \n\nA town hall on priorities for health emergency preparedness and response\nHead-to-head debates with no easy answers\nA live tabletop exercise unfolding in real time\n\nThis symposium is shaped by Hub members’ voices and built around highly interactive formats. There’s a lot at stake\, and meeting it takes researchers\, clinicians\, industry\, and government in the same room. \nHelp shape the discussion. We invite you to submit questions\, insights\, or challenges you’d like to explore during the town hall. We welcome bold ideas\, unconventional perspectives\, and thought-provoking topics that can spark meaningful dialogue. Please email us directly at hi3@utoronto.ca. \nThis event is open to research faculty\, clinicians\, and professionals from industry\, start-ups\, not-for profits\, training organizations\, and government agencies. If you have any questions\, please contact hi3@utoronto.ca. Please check in again in the coming weeks for more details on how to register.  \nDate: December 9\, 2026 \nTime: 8:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Lawson Centre for Sustainability\, 25 Devonshire Place\, St. George Campus\, University of Toronto
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/de%c2%b3-detect-develop-deliver/
LOCATION:Lawson Centre for Sustainability\, 25 Devonshire Pl\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 0G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person,Symposium
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence & Innovation in Infectious Diseases":MAILTO:hi3@utoronto.ca
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