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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:20260420T175037
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SUMMARY:IHPME Research & Impact Day
DESCRIPTION:Research and Impact Day is the premier student-led conference for the Institute for Health Policy\, Management and Evaluation (IHPME)\,showcasing student work from across various disciplines. This annual event is highly regarded and attended by students\, faculty\, and leaders across the healthcare field. \nJoin IHPME for a dynamic day of keynote and panel speakers\, student presentations and impactful networking among a diverse community of emerging researchers\, impactful practitioners\, and policymakers. \nStay tuned for updates on the theme\, keynote speakers\, and programming highlights as we prepare to celebrate the innovative work of IHPME graduate students across disciplines.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/ihpme-research-impact-day/
LOCATION:Chestnut Conference Centre\, 89 Chestnut St.\, Toronto\, M5G 1R1\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260420T175037
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:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T175037
CREATED:20260330T174420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T174420Z
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SUMMARY:Overview of Nipah Strategy at the CEPI
DESCRIPTION:Join Public Health Ontario Microbiology Rounds on a discussion on: Overview of Nipah Strategy at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) \nNipah virus (NiV) is a high fatality zoonotic pathogen with pandemic potential and no licensed vaccines. This PHO Microbiology Rounds will present NiV research conducted by the Laboratory Research and Innovation department at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). The presentation will summarize outcomes from a global expert consultation convened to define research and development priorities for NiV outbreak preparedness. Drawing on outbreak experiences in Malaysia\, Bangladesh and India\, it will highlight critical gaps in epidemiology\, diagnostics\, animal models\, and correlates of protection.  \nResearch generated by CEPI’s Centralized Laboratory Network focusing on immunogenicity assays developed for NiV\, their potential applications for vaccine developers and research laboratories\, and the next steps for expanding their implementation across the network will be discussed. An overview of CEPI’s Preclinical Model Network specific to the CEPI NiV vaccine portfolio will be presented\, highlighting their efforts to establish high quality\, regulatory-approved preclinical models that can be used to translationally evaluate Nipah virus vaccines in support of clinical development. \nPresenters:  \n\nAli Azizi\, PhD\, Technical Lead\, CEPI\, and Adjunct Professor\, Northeastern University\nTrevor Brasel\, PhD\, Head of Preclinical Models\, CEPI\nSelorm Avumegah\, PhD\, Preclinical Expert and Programme Lead for Biospecimen Sourcing Initiative\, CEPI\n\n  \nDate: 7 May 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Online \nPlease register on the event website. 
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/overview-of-nipah-strategy-at-the-cepi/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T180000
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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:20260420T175037
CREATED:20260209T165746Z
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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:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTSTAMP:20260420T175037
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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