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SUMMARY:EPIC x ZAMBI Outbreak Investigation Exercise (In person)
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. \n\n\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. \n\n\n\nThe exercise will be delivered both in person and virtually on different dates: \n\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. \nPlease consider which format will work best for you\, and register for the workshop on the appropriate date. Trainees across all disciplines and Canadian institutions are invited to participate. \n\nAbout the facilitator:\n\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: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.\nLocation: Room 111\, Stewart Building\, Room 111\, Stewart Building\, 149 College St\n\nFormat: In-person \n\n\nPlease register for the event using this form. There is no cost to participate in this workshop. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. \n  \n\nDEADLINE TO REGISTER: SEPTEMBER 30\, 2026. (This deadline applies to the in person session only).
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/epic-x-zambi-outbreak-investigation-exercise-in-person/
LOCATION:Stewart Building\, Room 111\, 149 College St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 3M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person,Trainee-only event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T193729Z
CREATED:20260915T140606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T193729Z
UID:8321-1790956800-1790964000@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:EPIC Trainee Welcome Back Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join EPIC’s Trainee Advisory Committee (TAC) for their Welcome Back Trivia Night. Trivia\, snacks and prizes will be provided! \nAttendees can join as a team or come solo and will be assigned to a team. All are welcome! \nDate: October 2\, 2026 \nTime: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: MSB 2278\, Medical Sciences Building \nPlease register for Trivia Night using this form.
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/epic-trainee-welcome-back-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Medical Sciences Building\, Room 2278\, 1 King's College Circle
CATEGORIES:In-person,Trainee Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T152309Z
CREATED:20260824T152309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T152309Z
UID:8071-1791187200-1791219600@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Mucosal immune responses shaped by commensal protists
DESCRIPTION:Join the Department of Immunology for their weekly Easton Seminar series. \nReinhard Hinterleitner (Associate professor\, Department of Immunology\, University of Pittsburg) will be giving a talk titled “Mucosal immune responses shaped by commensal protists.” \nThis seminar will be hosted by EPIC member Arthur Mortha (University of Toronto). \nDate: October 5\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. \nLocation: Room 2172\, Medical Sciences Building \nRegistration is not required
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/mucosal-immune-responses-shaped-by-commensal-protists/
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:20261005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260831T161956Z
CREATED:20260831T161956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T161956Z
UID:8144-1791201600-1791205200@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Making the challenging possible: Novel program development for successful use of long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy in vulnerable patients living with HIV with adherence challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join the Immunodeficiency Clinic at the University Health Network for their bimonthly citywide HIV Rounds. \nThis HIV round will be led by Janhavi Bhalla and Megan Devlin (St. Joseph’s Health Care Infectious Diseases Care Program\, London\, ON) who will cover the following topic: “Making the challenging possible: Novel program development for successful use of long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy in vulnerable patients living with HIV with adherence challenges” \nDate: October 5\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Virtual (Please email alice.tseng@uhn.ca to register)
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/making-the-challenging-possible-novel-program-development-for-successful-use-of-long-acting-injectable-antiretroviral-therapy-in-vulnerable-patients-living-with-hiv-with-adherence-challenges/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T160656Z
CREATED:20260825T160656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T160656Z
UID:8097-1791288000-1791291600@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:AMR in agriculture
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 2 Information:  \nTitle: AMR in agriculture \nDate: October 6\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET \nWhere: Zoom link provided upon registration. \nPresenters:  \n\nJohn Gilleard\, Associate dean\, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine\, University of Calgary\nDaniel Amoako\, postdoctoral fellow\, University of Guelph
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/amr-in-agriculture/
LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T150017Z
CREATED:20260903T150017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T150017Z
UID:8177-1791291600-1791295200@epic.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Dual-Use technologies: Know your research – know your partners – assess the risk
DESCRIPTION:Join Public Safety Canada for an informative module for researchers to learn more about the dual-use technologies and risk assessments. Dual-Use technologies: Know your research – know your partners – assess the risk will discuss dual-use technologies and research\, with specific examples. These examples highlight the complex nature of dual-use technologies and ways to recognize their sensitivities. Whether working in STEM\, social sciences\, or humanities\, the outcome of the module will enhance understanding of the dual-use nature of any research and provide frontline researchers and institutions with tools to perform their due diligence and appropriately evaluate risks.  \nHost: Todd Bielarczyk\, Senior Policy Advisor\, Public Safety Canada \nDate: October 6\, 2026 \nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \nLocation: Virtual on Teams \nPlease register for the event using this form. 
URL:https://epic.utoronto.ca/event/dual-use-technologies-know-your-research-know-your-partners-assess-the-risk/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260917T144913Z
CREATED:20260910T194922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T144913Z
UID:8267-1791460800-1791464400@epic.utoronto.ca
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
CREATED:20260825T161652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T161652Z
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
UID:7913-1792108800-1792195199@epic.utoronto.ca
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T215632Z
UID:8025-1792368000-1792540799@epic.utoronto.ca
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: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261026T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T163651Z
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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
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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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