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SUMMARY:Improving antibiotic durations in dogs and cats
DESCRIPTION:Join the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine for their weekly city-wide Infectious Disease and Microbiology (ID/Micro) Rounds. \nThis week’s rounds will be led by Fiona Emdin (DVM and PhD student\, Dalla Lana School of Public Health) and will cover the following topic: “Improving antibiotic durations in dogs and cats” \nDate: 3 March 2026 \nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Virtual \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://utoronto.zoom.us/j/81891666843\nMeeting ID: 818 9166 6843\nPasscode: 499022
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/improving-antibiotic-durations-in-dogs-and-cats/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Infectious Disease Departmental Division%2C University of Toronto":MAILTO:claire.destefano@sinaihealth.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T085107
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SUMMARY:2026 SickKids Pediatric Infectious Diseases Update
DESCRIPTION:Join The Hospital for Sick Children for this Saturday morning virtual conference aimed at providing evidence-informed\, practical sessions for health practitioners caring for children. \nNew and emerging infectious diseases have significantly impacted pediatric practice. Our virtual conference is designed to provide health care professionals with the latest knowledge and practices in pediatric infectious diseases\, making it an essential event for those working in pediatrics\, infectious diseases\, and family practice. \nThis Saturday morning virtual conference will feature a plenary and quick hit sessions including: \n\nPaediatric Pneumonia: An Enigma Wrapped In Mystery – Plenary presentation by Dr. Jeffrey Pernica\, McMaster University\nThink TB: A Quick Hit On Diagnosis And Management in Children And Adolescents\nRingworm Ringers: Distinguishing Fungal Skin Infections From Look-alike Dermatoses\nHot Topic(s) In New And Emerging Infections In Children\nTick-Talk: Emerging Tickborne Illnesses In Canada\nImmunizations Among Children With Weakened Immune Systems\n\nThese sessions are designed to be interactive and engaging\, with ample time for questions. Virtual conference links will be sent to participants in advance. \nCME credits are offered through this conference. \nRegister on the conference website. \nDate: 7 March 2026 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Online virtual attendance
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/2026-sickkids-pediatric-infectious-diseases-update/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conference,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T085107
CREATED:20260227T154812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T154812Z
UID:7342-1773147600-1773151200@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Microagressions and allyship
DESCRIPTION:Join the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine for their weekly city-wide Infectious Disease and Microbiology (ID/Micro) Rounds. \nThis week’s rounds will be led by Umberin Najeeb (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre) and will cover the following topic: “Microagressions and allyship“ \nDate: 10 March 2026 \nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Virtual \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://utoronto.zoom.us/j/81891666843\nMeeting ID: 818 9166 6843\nPasscode: 499022
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/microagressions-and-allyship/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Infectious Disease Departmental Division%2C University of Toronto":MAILTO:claire.destefano@sinaihealth.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T085107
CREATED:20251211T164509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T223146Z
UID:6976-1773230400-1773234000@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Catalyst Seminar Series - Session 6: Social networks and misinformation
DESCRIPTION:The Catalyst Seminar Series is hosted by the Institute for Health Emergencies & Pandemics (IHEP) at the University of Toronto. The aim of this series is to spotlight the innovative work of interdisciplinary teams tackling urgent challenges in pandemic and public health emergency\, preparedness\, response\, and recovery. \nThis sixth session will be virtual and feature presentations on the following projects: \n\n\n\nEmpowering Recovery: Enhancing health literacy and social networks for black gay\, bisexual\, MSM (BGBM) in Ontario\, presented by Lance McCready (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)\nImproving resilience to misinformation to facilitate effective communication with the public\, presented by Li Shu (Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering)\n\n\n\n\nDate: March 11th\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Virtual \n\nPlease see this link for more details and to register for the session.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/catalyst-seminar-series-session-6-social-networks-and-misinformation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T140000
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CREATED:20260310T221659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T221659Z
UID:7413-1773320400-1773324000@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Economic evaluation of vaccination policy in Canada: From evidence to decision-making
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases (CVPD) for a webinar! \nThe Canadian Association for Immunization Research\, Evaluation and Education (CAIRE) and the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) will be hosting a joint webinar to discuss economic evaluation of vaccination policy in Canada. \nSpeakers Ellen Rafferty (Institute of Health Economics) and Emerging & Pandemic Infections Consortium and CVPD member Beate Sander will explore how economic evidence—such as cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses—is generated and used to inform immunization policies. Through Canadian case examples\, participants will gain practical insights into interpreting economic findings and understanding their role in evidence-informed vaccination decision-making. \nDate: 12 March 2026 \nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST \nLocation: Online \nPlease register using this form.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/economic-evaluation-of-vaccination-policy-in-canada-from-evidence-to-decision-making/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T085107
CREATED:20260226T161653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T161653Z
UID:7325-1773331200-1773336600@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:How to give a scientific talk: Tips and tricks on effective communication
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a conference coming up or just want to sharpen your presentation skills before your next committee meeting? Don’t miss this online workshop\, “How to give a scientific talk: Tips and tricks on effective communication”\, hosted by the EPIC Trainee Advisory Committee (TAC). \nThe workshop will focus on the storytelling elements of a scientific talk\, presentation tools and tricks used to create visual aids that complement and enhance your story. These discussions will be led by Prof. John Brumell (Department of Molecular Genetics) and Ashley Campbell (Postdoctoral fellow\, University of Toronto). \nDate: 12 March\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.\nLocation: Online \nPlease register using this form to access a Zoom link! \nThis workshop is free and open to anyone at an EPIC-partnered institute.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/how-to-give-a-scientific-talk-tips-and-tricks-on-effective-communication/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260324T140000
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CREATED:20260227T155050Z
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UID:7344-1774357200-1774360800@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Tuberculosis in inner city Edmonton: Lessons in prevention
DESCRIPTION:Join the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine for their weekly city-wide Infectious Disease and Microbiology (ID/Micro) Rounds. \nThis week’s rounds will be led by Ryan Cooper (Alberta Health Services) and will cover the following topic: “Tuberculosis in inner city Edmonton: Lessons in prevention“ \nDate: 24 March 2026 \nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Virtual \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://utoronto.zoom.us/j/81891666843\nMeeting ID: 818 9166 6843\nPasscode: 499022
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/microagressions-and-allyship-2/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Infectious Disease Departmental Division%2C University of Toronto":MAILTO:claire.destefano@sinaihealth.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T085107
CREATED:20260227T155320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T155334Z
UID:7347-1774962000-1774965600@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Selective decontamination of the digestive tract on hospital mortality in critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation (SuDDICU Trial)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine for their weekly city-wide Infectious Disease and Microbiology (ID/Micro) Rounds. \nThis week’s rounds will be led by Brian Cuthbertson (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre) and will cover the following topic: “Selective decontamination of the digestive tract on hospital mortality in critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation (SuDDICU Trial)“ \nDate: 31 March 2026 \nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Virtual \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://utoronto.zoom.us/j/81891666843\nMeeting ID: 818 9166 6843\nPasscode: 499022
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/tuberculosis-in-inner-city-edmonton-lessons-in-prevention/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Infectious Disease Departmental Division%2C University of Toronto":MAILTO:claire.destefano@sinaihealth.ca
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