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SUMMARY:2026 Zoonoses\, AMR\, and BioInformatics (ZAMBI) Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Zoonoses\, AMR\, and BioInformatics (ZAMBI) meeting brings together cross-disciplinary researchers and trainees working at the intersection of antimicrobial resistance\, emerging zoonotic diseases\, and computational biology to share their research and develop new cross-cutting One Health skills. This meeting is a joint effort of three CIHR Health Research Training Platforms: CAN-AMR-NET\, Canopy\, and the Canadian Bioinformatics Hub’s Atlantic Node. \nReview the program and register on their website. \nDates: 6-9 July\, 2026 \nLocation: Dalhousie University\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/2026-zoonoses-amr-and-bioinformatics-zambi-meetings/
LOCATION:Dalhousie University\, 6135 University Avenue\, Halifax\, NS\, B3H 4R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person,Workshop
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SUMMARY:2026 Sunnybrook Research Institute Research Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI) Student Network (SSN) for their annual SRI Research Day on Tuesday\, July 7th\, 2026! \nThis year\, our conference will highlight perspectives from both academia and industry. By featuring research and entrepreneurship insights\, SRI Research Day will foster new collaborations and provide our students with a broader understanding of how our work connects to real‑world applications and potential career paths. \nDate: 7 July 2026 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nLocation: Sunnybrook Hospital (Bayview Campus) \nRegistration has now closed.  \nThe SRI Research Day welcomes Sunnybrook members and Industry Partners. If you are a Sunnybrook trainee or researcher and want to share your research on the Research Day\, please\, complete the registration form first\, and then check the abstract submission form HERE for more details on how to submit an abstract. Please note that the abstract submission deadline is May 29th\, 2026. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact us at studentnetwork@sri.utoronto.ca
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/2026-sunnybrook-research-institute-research-day/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:In-person,Symposium
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SUMMARY:2026 Temerty Faculty of Medicine Research Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Temerty Faculty of Medicine Research Showcase is a dynamic platform that shines a spotlight on groundbreaking research at Temerty Medicine\, uniting the Faculty for a day of networking\, collaboration\, and learning. \nDate: 10 July 2026 \nTime: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM \nLocation: Bahen Centre for Information Technology (40 St. George Street) \nPlease register using this form.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/2026-temerty-faculty-of-medicine-research-showcase/
LOCATION:Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St George St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 2E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person,Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T105454
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SUMMARY:Life Sciences Career Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the St. Michael’s Research Student Association (SRSA) for an annual Life Sciences Career Symposium in July which aims to connect trainees to professionals with diverse careers in the field. Each year\, we select a theme and invite distinguished speakers to deliver a keynote presentation and participate on a panel where trainees can network\, ask questions and get advice. \nThis year’s theme is The Evolving Scientist: Adapting Skills for Tomorrow’s Careers. Stay tuned for more information! \nDate: 13 July 2026 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nLocation: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute\, 209 Victoria Street\, M5B\, 1T8 Toronto\, ON \nRegister using this form by June 27th. 
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/life-sciences-career-symposium/
LOCATION:Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute\, 209 Victoria St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5B 1T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person,Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T140000
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SUMMARY:Modulation of vaccine immunogenicity by anti-cytokine biologics in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Immunology for the PhD research seminar for Michelle Cheung who is supervised by EPIC member Tania Watts.  \nCheung will be presenting her PhD thesis work titled “Modulation of vaccine immunogenicity by anti-cytokine biologics in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases”. \nDate: 14 July 2026 \nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Room 2173\, Medical Sciences Building or on Zoom \nFormat: Hybrid \nPlease reach out to graduate.immunology@utoronto.ca to get a link to attend the seminar via Zoom.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/modulation-of-vaccine-immunogenicity-by-anti-cytokine-biologics-in-patients-with-immune-mediated-inflammatory-diseases/
LOCATION:MSB 2173\, 1 King's College Circle Medical Sciences Building\, RM4383 Medical Sciences Building\, RM4383\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Seminar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
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SUMMARY:2026 EPIC Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the fourth annual EPIC Symposium! This year’s symposium will take place on October 16th\, 2026\, at the Toronto Reference Library. \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 updates on how to register for the event and the upcoming agenda!
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:20261023
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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)\nAdam Gehring (Toronto Centre for Liver Disease\, UHN)\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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