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SUMMARY:Predicting viral evolution to accelerate vaccine and therapeutic design
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Molecular Genetics for a special seminar on “Predicting viral evolution to accelerate vaccine and therapeutic design“. \nThis seminar will be given by Noor Youssef\, a Scientific Lead at Harvard Medical School\, who is shortlisted for an assistant professor in virology position at the University of Toronto. \nDate: 27 April 2026 \nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. \nLocation: Red Room\, Donnelly Centre \nFormat: In-person only \nRegistration is not required.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/predicting-viral-evolution-to-accelerate-vaccine-and-therapeutic-design/
LOCATION:Red Seminar Room\, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research
CATEGORIES:In-person,Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260422T014328
CREATED:20260113T170523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T170523Z
UID:7147-1777334400-1777679999@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:AMMI Canada - CACMID Annual Conference on Infectious Diseases and Diagnostic Microbiology
DESCRIPTION:The AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference on Infectious Diseases and Diagnostic Microbiology remains an essential opportunity to share research\, explore innovations in microbiology and infectious diseases (adult and pediatric)\, and stay up to date on best practices in infection prevention and control. Beyond the rich scientific program\, the event emphasizes collaboration\, knowledge exchange\, and meaningful connections among colleagues. \nRegistration is now open. Early bird registration deadline: March 20th\, 2026.  \nDates: April 28th – May 1st\, 2026 \nLocation: St John’s Convention Centre and Delta Hostels St. John’s\, St John’s\, NL.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/ammi-canada-cacmid-annual-conference-on-infectious-diseases-and-diagnostic-microbiology/
LOCATION:St John’s Convention Centre\, 101 New Gower St\, St. John's\, New Foundland & Labrador\, A1C 4K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T014328
CREATED:20260416T153940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T153940Z
UID:7653-1777474800-1777478400@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Membrane architects: How RNA viruses reshape host cells
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Molecular Genetics for a special seminar on “Membrane architects: How RNA viruses reshape host cells“. \nThis seminar will be given by Christopher Neufeldt\, who is an assistant professor in the department of microbiology & immunology at Emory University School of Medicine and has been shortlisted for an assistant professor in virology position at the University of Toronto. \nDate: 29 April 2026 \nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. \nLocation: Red Room\, Donnelly Centre \nFormat: In-person only \nRegistration is not required.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/membrane-architects-how-rna-viruses-reshape-host-cells/
LOCATION:Red Seminar Room\, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research
CATEGORIES:In-person,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T014328
CREATED:20260416T154736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T154736Z
UID:7655-1777993200-1777996800@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:From housekeeping to host defense: RNA polymerase III tunes innate immune responses during viral infection
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Molecular Genetics for a special seminar on “From housekeeping to host defense: RNA polymerase III tunes innate immune responses during viral infection“. \nThis seminar will be given by Azra Lari\, who is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California\, Berkeley\, CA & Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Azra has been shortlisted for an assistant professor in virology position at the University of Toronto. \nDate: 5 May 2026 \nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. \nLocation: Red Room\, Donnelly Centre \nFormat: In-person only \nRegistration is not required.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/from-housekeeping-to-host-defense-rna-polymerase-iii-tunes-innate-immune-responses-during-viral-infection/
LOCATION:Red Seminar Room\, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research
CATEGORIES:In-person,Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260422T014328
CREATED:20260127T150048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T150048Z
UID:7204-1778025600-1778111999@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics for their annual symposium! \nThis symposium feature interdisciplinary discussions around the health emergencies of our time and those that may emerge in the future. \nDate: 6 May 2026 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nLocation: Debates Room\, Hart House\, 7 Hart House Cir.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/institute-of-health-emergencies-pandemics-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:Hart House\, 7 Hart House Circle\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S3H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person,Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T014328
CREATED:20260417T181545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T181545Z
UID:7660-1778173200-1778176800@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:EPIC Trainee Pizza Talks
DESCRIPTION:Join EPIC’s trainee advisory committee (TAC) for their bimonthly Trainee Pizza 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 pizza while they’re at it!This month’s Pizza Talks will feature the following seminars: \n\nSeroepidemiology of herpes simplex virus among gay\, bisexual\, and other men who have sex with men by Angelo Sotto (MSc student in the Tan Lab)\nTrends in cancer screening among people living with HIV in Ontario\, Canada: A population-based analysis\, 2017-2023 by Saeedeh Moayedi (PhD student in the Burchell Lab)\n\nDate: May 7th\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nLocation: Red room\, Donnelly Centre\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-pizza-talks-7/
LOCATION:Red Seminar Room\, Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research
CATEGORIES:In-person,Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTSTAMP:20260422T014328
CREATED:20260209T165746Z
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UID:7247-1779840000-1780012799@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:University of Toronto Microbiology & Infectious Disease Research Days
DESCRIPTION:A two-day event to bring together the microbiology and infectious diseases community in Toronto. Registration is now open! \n\n\n\n\nThe annual University of Toronto Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research Days return on May 27th and 28th\, 2026. Join the Emerging & Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) for a day of trainee talks on May 27th and an invited keynote\, faculty talks and posters on May 28th! \nWe begin the event by highlighting some of the excellent research done by our trainee community on May 27th\, through the featured trainee talks and flash talks. \nJoin us again on May 28th for an exciting invited keynote presentation\, faculty talks and a poster session. \nStay tuned for the announcement of the full agenda and keynote speaker. \nBoth days are free and open to all faculty\, staff\, and trainees at an EPIC-partnered institution to attend. \nThis event is organized by the Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium in collaboration with the Division of Infectious Diseases at U of T’s Department of Medicine\, Division of Infectious Diseases at SickKids\, Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics and U of T’s postgraduate medical and clinical microbiology programs. \nABSTRACT SUBMISSION \nAbstract submissions are now open. Please use this form to submit your abstract. For oral presentations\, please submit your abstract by April 20th. For poster presentations\, abstracts will be accepted until May 20th. After May 20th\, posters may be accepted for display only and will not be included in the abstract booklet or poster presentation competition. \nWe are recruiting senior trainees (3rd year+ PhD students\, postdoctoral fellows and research associates) to review abstracts. To sign up please fill out this form.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/epic-microbiology-infectious-disease-research-days/
LOCATION:Name: David Naylor Student Commons Address: Medical Sciences Building 1 King’s College Circle\, St. George Campus Toronto ON M5S 1A8\, David Naylor Student Commons\, Medical Sciences Building\, 1 King's College Circle\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person,Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20260422T014328
CREATED:20260421T205042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T210006Z
UID:7673-1780185600-1780617599@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:6th Symposium of the Canadian Society for Virology
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Symposium of the Canadian Society for Virology\, CSV2026\, will be held between May 31-June 4\, 2026 on the University of Guelph. \nThis 4-day symposium provides an opportunity for people of all levels of scientific research to present their research in person. Oral presentations and posters will be selected by the abstract review committee from submitted abstracts\, based on eight topics: Emerging Viruses\, Vaccines and Antivirals\, Virus-host interactions\, Fundamental virology\, One Health\, Virus Evolution\, Putting Viruses to Work\, and Veterinary Viruses. \nThe symposium includes a trainee network dinner where trainees can ask mentors questions to help them further their careers and an off-site banquet dinner to bring the symposium to a close. \nPlease refer to the conference website for more details on how to register and the conference agenda.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/6th-symposium-of-the-canadian-society-for-virology/
LOCATION:University of Guelph\, 50 Stone Rd East\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Society for Virology":MAILTO:https://www.csv-scv.ca/en/home
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260422T014328
CREATED:20260317T143507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T143507Z
UID:7452-1780531200-1780790399@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:75th Annual International Conference on Diseases in Nature Communicable to Humans
DESCRIPTION:Held annually since 1946\, the 75th Annual International Conference on Diseases in Nature Communicable to HuMans (INCDNCM) seeks to increase knowledge and awareness of zoonotic disease within medical and public health communities. Meetings are multidisciplinary\, including presentations on viral\, rickettsial\, bacterial\, parasitic\, and prion-related diseases acquired from natural sources\, including animals (wild or domestic)\, contaminated water or food supplies\, arthropod vectors and other sources.  \nRegistration Cost is $300.00 CAD \nView the preliminary program and register here! \nDates: 4-6th June\, 2026
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/75th-annual-international-conference-on-diseases-in-nature-communicable-to-humans/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s College\, 81 St. Mary Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 1J4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260422T014328
CREATED:20260421T203410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T203410Z
UID:7669-1781568000-1781913599@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:75th Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists
DESCRIPTION:Join the Canadian Society for Microbiologists (CSM) for their Annual Meeting taking place at the University of Alberta in Edmonton\, Alberta\, from June 16-19\, 2026. \nThis year’s theme\, “Microbes & Global Challenges\,” will bring together researchers to explore the diverse and critical roles that microbes\, and microbiology research\, play in tackling the world’s most pressing issues and forging sustainable solutions across health\, energy\, the environment\, food\, agriculture\, and social transformation. \nThe program will cover the three foundational sections of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists: Applied & Environmental Microbiology\, Infection and Immunity and Molecular Genetics and Cellular Microbiology. In addition\, trainees will be selected for additional oral presentations from abstracts submitted by graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. \nPlease visit the event website to learn more about how to register and the conference agenda.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/75th-annual-conference-of-the-canadian-society-of-microbiologists/
LOCATION:University of Alberta\, 116 St & 85 Ave\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 2R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTSTAMP:20260422T014328
CREATED:20260316T140046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T140220Z
UID:7436-1783296000-1783641599@epic.utoronto.ca
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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