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An award-winning student project dedicated to improving UTI diagnostic methods
Specifix Dx, created by TRP students Jessica Jenkins, Siobhan Wilson, and Jaspreet Randhawa has been winning prizes with their startup. ... learn more.
TRP Students participate in LMP’s largest ever research day
Students in the TRP made an impact at this year's LMP Research Conference. ... learn more.
TRP Student Food Drive Collects 120+ Donations for the Daily Bread Food Bank
In December 2022, the TRP Service Club partnered with the Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) to coordinate a food drive for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Learn about this initiative and other upcoming initiatives that you can participate in with the TRP Service Club. ... learn more.
Careers from TRP – Student Talks with Dr. Danny Puente Proaño
Dr. Danny Puente Proaño talks about his experience researching the therapeutic uses of cannabinoids to modulate the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and how the TRP helped him continue to pursue patient-centric research. ... learn more.
Calling all Innovators, Researchers, Investigators and PI’s!
The TRP is launching a new initiative this summer: Translational Triage Pilot Program (T2P2). ... learn more.
Careers from TRP – Student Talks with Janine Noorloos
Janine Noorloos tells us about her journey from an undergraduate degree in Orchestral Music to finishing her MHSc in Translational Research with a capstone project focused on sickle cell disease. ... learn more.
Celebrating International Day for Women in Science 2023 at the TRP
February 11th is International Day for Women and Girls in Science! Geil Astorga and Abitha Suthakaran tell us about their journeys in science and to see what kind of advice they have for women looking to pursue science. ... learn more.
Careers from TRP – Alumni Talks with Evan Foster
TRP Alumnus Evan Foster shares his takeaways from his experience in the Translational Research Program and his hopes post-graduation. ... learn more.
Remembering a TRP Tragedy
never to succumb to the paralyzing helplessness these acts are intended to engender ... learn more.
Holiday Community Building with the TRP
The TRP community members never miss an opportunity to learn and stretch their skills, and this year’s holiday get-together was no exception. Current students, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate TRP-style – applying both creativity and passion for community work, while also reflecting on the year. ... learn more.
TRP Students Receive the 2022 SCAGO Young Researchers’ Award
TRP | December 14, 2022 The Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) announces recipients of the 2022 Young Researcher’s Award ... ... learn more.
TRP Alumni Create Self-Advocacy Handbook for Black Patients Navigating Perinatal Care
Gabrielle Retta and Gemma Kabeya, both graduates of the Master of Health Science in Translational Research program (TRP) are working to improve perinatal care for Black birthing people in Canada. ... learn more.
Careers from the TRP – Alumni Talks with Sally Moy
We spoke to TRP alumnus Sally Moy as part of our Alumni Career Talks series. This series discusses the different career paths taken by Alumni from the University of Toronto Translational Research Program (TRP). ... learn more.
Tyler Redublo receives VHA Home HealthCare Graduate Research Award
TRP student, Tyler Redublo, has been awarded the VHA Home HealthCare Graduate Research Award. This award supports young ... ... learn more.
Learning above compliance
I am making an appeal, not an apology. it is an invitation to the tire and stifled masses yearning to breathe, to break free from convention, the tyranny of context-stripping teaching and cross the inflated oceans Tuco create more learning focussed playgrounds coos purpose, autonomy, and Collaborative Learning we lead us to the Future of […] ... learn more.
TRP Students Receive Prestigious Ontario Graduate Scholarship: Featuring Jocelyn Lee
TRP Students Receive Prestigious Ontario Graduate Scholarship: Featuring Jocelyn Lee TRP | September 2022 Jocelyn Lee, ... ... learn more.
TRP Students Receive Prestigious Ontario Graduate Scholarship: Featuring Jessica Jenkins
TRP Students Receive Prestigious Ontario Graduate Scholarship: Featuring Jessica Jenkins TRP | September 2022 Jessica Jenkins, ... ... learn more.
TRP Students Receive Prestigious Ontario Graduate Scholarship: Featuring Melanie Yang
TRP Students Receive Prestigious Ontario Graduate Scholarship: Featuring Melanie Yang TRP | September 2022 Melanie Yang, ... ... learn more.
TRP Students Receive Prestigious Ontario Graduate Scholarship Awards
TRP Students Receive Prestigious Ontario Graduate Scholarship Awards TRP | September 2022 Translational Research Program students ... ... learn more.
TRP Students Strike Again: Supporting People Living with Developmental Disabilities at Reena Fundraiser
TRP Students Strike Again Supporting People Living with Developmental Disabilities at Reena Fundraiser For TRP by Kimberly Crasta, ... ... learn more.
Nurturing Community Acts of Kindness For a Better Tomorrow
Nurturing Community Acts of Kindness For a Better Tomorrow Kimberly Crasta & Tyler Redublo for the TRP | August 2022 TRP ... ... learn more.
Demystifying the Patient Impact of Technology in Healthcare
Demystifying the Patient Impact of Technology in Healthcare Kimberly Crasta & Zihan (Ellis) Gao for the TRP | August 2022 TRP ... ... learn more.
TRP Students Take Over GMCA’s Case Competition
TRP Students Take Over GMCA’s Case Competition TRP | August 2022 TRP Students break ground to win top spots at GMCA’s Case ... ... learn more.
TRP Students Take Over GMCA’s Case Competition Featuring: Alexander Moore and Siobhan Wilson
TRP Students Take Over GMCA’s Case Competition Featuring: Alexander Moore and Siobhan Wilson TRP | August 2022 TRP Students break ... ... learn more.
TRP Students Take Over GMCA’s Case Competition: Featuring Mary Schmitz
TRP Students Take Over GMCA’s Case Competition: Featuring Mary Schmitz TRP | August 2022 TRP Students break ground to win top ... ... learn more.
TRP Student Receives Prestigious 2022-23 GSEF Merit Scholarship
TRP Student Receives Prestigious 2022-23 GSEF Merit Scholarship TRP | August 2022 Xianyi (Lance) Liang, Translational Research ... ... learn more.
Recent Extra-Curricular Knowledge Translation Activities by TRP Students: A Brief Rundown
Recent Extra-Curricular Knowledge Translation Activities by TRP Students: A Brief Rundown Christopher A. Klinger, Ph.D. and Raza M. ... ... learn more.
The Evolution Of Teaching: Putting More Learning Into Student Hands
The Evolution Of Teaching: Putting More Learning Into Student Hands Dr. Joseph Ferenbok for the TRP | June 2022 “I don't ... ... learn more.
The New Era of Digital Health: TRP students engage with TRANSFORM HF Health Innovators
The New Era of Digital Health: TRP students engage with TRANSFORM HF Health Innovators For TRP by Sam Neumark, Kim Crasta, Melanie ... ... learn more.
Max’s Big Ride to End Duchenne
Translational Research Program (TRP) student Andrew Sedmihradsky is raising money for the fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy. ... learn more.
TRP Students Receive Prestigious 2022-23 CGS-M Awards
Six Translational Research Program students receive the sought after 2021-22 Canada Graduate Scholarship-Master’s (CGS-M) Awards ... learn more.
TRP Students Receive 2022-23 CGS-M Awards: Featuring Sam Neumark
Translational Research Program (TRP) student wins prestigious research award. ... learn more.
TRP Students Receive 2022-23 CGS-M Awards: Featuring Janine Noorloos
Translational Research Program (TRP) student wins prestigious research award. ... learn more.
TRP Students Receive 2022-23 CGS-M Awards: Featuring Jaspreet Randhawa
Translational Research Program (TRP) student wins prestigious research award. ... learn more.
TRP Students Receive 2022-23 CGS-M Awards: Featuring Tyler Redublo
Translational Research Program (TRP) student wins prestigious research award. ... learn more.
The Future of Work
Translational Research Program (TRP) Director, Dr. Joseph Ferenbok, on the future of work. ... learn more.
Leading Outside the Box–OMSA conference! #OMSALS2022
You are a CEO of an international company that sends flowers to people. But all the flowers in the world have suddenly gone extinct! ... ... learn more.
Why We Teach To Unlearn: The Non-Traditional Path Of Translational Research
Why We Teach To Unlearn: The Non-Traditional Path Of Translational Research “We’re not teaching knowledge, we facilitate the learning ... ... learn more.
TRP Service Club: Home Starter Kit Donation Drive
Donate Here The Translational Research Program’s (TRP) Service Group is supporting the charitable organization Fred Victor to ... ... learn more.
TRP Student receives prestigious UofT Student Leadership Award
TRP | March 2022 Sally Moy receives the sought-after USTL Award 2022 The University of Toronto Student Leadership Award continues ... ... learn more.
TRP Helps Trainees Think Differently About Health Innovation
TRP | February 2022 Team of innovators, including our student – Azadeh Bojmehrani, won podium place at the Cisco Fast Future ... ... learn more.
Social Media Influencers are Triggering Eating Disorders
We're proud to share the release of our student, Emily Newton's article and interview with Registered Dietitian (RD), food writer and ... ... learn more.
TRP Anti-Racism Committee Black History Month 2022 Newsletter
TRP's Anti-Racism Committee (ARC) has put compiled resources to learn from and engage in not only during this Black History Month but throughout the year. ... learn more.
Spread the word about the TRP!
Download our program brochure to share with your contacts. ... learn more.
Complaining Is Not Contributing
What does it mean to contribute to improving the educational experience for yourself and others? What does it mean to contribute? ... ... learn more.
TRP Students Cross Fundraising Goal In Less Than A Week, Aim For Higher
TRP | December 2021 TRP Students cross their fundraising goal in less than a week. Aim to raise double the amount. You can make a ... ... learn more.
Grades Don’t Matter
Joseph Ferenbok for the TRP | February 2021 “Grades don’t matter!” Over the years, this has become a TRP mantra, “Grades don’t ... ... learn more.
U of T health accelerator H2i breaks down ‘walls’ with innovation-focused networking event
U of T health accelerator H2i breaks down ‘walls’ with innovation-focused networking event By CHRIS SORENSEN, U OF T NEWSTue., Oct. 3, 2017 ... learn more.
Grades Don’t Matter
“Grades don’t matter!” Over the years, this has become a TRP mantra, “Grades don’t matter,” but it’s wrong. Grades do matter. ... ... learn more.
TRP Director Weighs In On Remote Learning
Joseph Ferenbok for the TRP | May 2021 We have seen, I think, in the wake of this pandemic, the future--one future--of work. A bit ... ... learn more.
Dr. Heather Ross Bestowed With The Honourary Degree Of Doctor Of Science At Queen’s University
Dr. Heather Ross has been bestowed with the honourary degree of Doctor of Science at Queen's University for "employing an ... ... learn more.
Trouble With Translation
The greatest barrier for translating knowledge into successful interventions that have meaningful impacts on people and populations is ... ... learn more.
Research Isn’t Enough
Research isn’t enough to meet the challenges of the healthcare crisis. Facing increasing costs, longer lifespans, an aging tax base, ... ... learn more.
2021 Orientation Spotlight: Fireside Chat with Jaspreet Randhawa
October 2021 | TRP In September 2021, we held our Fall orientation, complete with hands-on activities in an engaging virtual format. ... ... learn more.
2021 Orientation Spotlight: Fireside Chat with Geil Astorga
October 2021 | TRP In September 2021, we held our Fall orientation, complete with hands-on activities in an engaging virtual format. ... ... learn more.
2021 Orientation Spotlight: Fireside Chat with Dominique Pilon
October 2021 | TRP In September 2021, we held our Fall orientation, complete with hands-on activities in an engaging virtual format. ... ... learn more.
2021 Orientation Spotlight: Fireside Chat with Jamie L. Block
In September 2021, we held our Fall orientation, complete with hands-on activities in an engaging virtual format. Throughout the ... ... learn more.
TRP Clinical Research Student, Dr. Shayan Bashir, Talks All Things ‘Medical Cannabis’
Zoya Retiwalla for the TRP | July 23, 2021 Cannabis is a plant that contains biologically active substances in its leaves, flowers, ... ... learn more.
TR Spotlight: Viruses – Friend Or Foe? Development Of Viruses For Cancer Therapy
On June 25, 2021, we welcomed individuals from varied fields of innovation, science, health, and healthcare from across Canada to our ... ... learn more.
National Health and Fitness Day
National Health and Fitness Day is a nationwide event held every year on the first Saturday in June since 2014. The event encourages ... ... learn more.
Putting Theory To The Test: Real World Experience Teaches Students To Mind The Gap
TRP Students for the LMP & TRP | May 2021 “Knowledge translation can be very effective and very powerful if done in the right way ... ... learn more.
Students Lead The Way In Their Own Learning About Health Equity
TRP Anti-Racism Committee for the LMP & TRP | May 2021 “So, what are you going to do about it?” was the question Dr. Joseph ... ... learn more.
Why Translational Research Is A Lifestyle, Not A Job
Dr. Avrum Gotlieb for the LMP & TRP | May 2021 This is a wonderful field of study that is very challenging and at the same time ... ... learn more.
Fighting Fit In The Pandemic: TRP Students Offer Fitness Classes To Combat Zoom Fatigue
Sarah Diaz for the LMP | May 2021 Facing prolonged virtual education in 2020 and 2021, students and faculty have been exposed to the ... ... learn more.
Preventing Cancer with Exercise: Three Common Questions
Physical activity not only improves the mental health of cancer patients, but there is compelling evidence regarding the relationship between higher physical activity levels and reduced risks of several cancer types. ... learn more.
TRP Students Receive 2021 Temerty Faculty of Medicine GSEF Merit Scholarships for International Students
2021 Temerty Faculty of Medicine GSEF Merit Scholarships for International Students from the Office of Graduate and Life Sciences is ... ... learn more.
Access To Vaccines: Overcoming Challenges And Exploiting Opportunities
Gabriella Chan for the TRP | March 2021 “A global pandemic requires a world effort to end it – none of us will be safe until everyone ... ... learn more.
AGE-WELL TRP Graduate Student Award in Technology and Aging
AGE-WELL and the TRP are proud to announce the AGE-WELL TRP Graduate Student Award in Technology and Aging. The purpose of this award ... ... learn more.
TRP Up-Close: Spotlight on Knowledge Translation Activities by TRP Students
By Christopher A. Klinger, Ph.D. and Raza M. Mirza, Ph.D. (TRP Translators) for the TRP Team Knowledge translation, defined as “a ... ... learn more.
TRP Students Take Over GMCA’s Virtual Case Competition
TRP Students win top spots at GMCA's Virtual Case Competition: Combating the COVID-19 Crisis The Graduate Management Consulting ... ... learn more.
The Forge Business Incubator Program
The Forge Business Incubator is a limited-enrollment program for early-stage startups. These entrepreneurs are past the business idea ... ... learn more.
Transplantation Rounds @ UHN
Some say that it's hard to recruit clinicians these days to participate in research studies in addition to their plethora of other ... ... learn more.
TRP Student: Dr. Yas Moayedi – Using personalized medicine as an alternative to heart biopsies
For heart transplant recipient Meghan Wallace, heart biopsies became an all-too-familiar procedure in the days and months following ... ... learn more.
#ChooseToChallenge: TRP Celebrating International Women’s Day
For over a century, International Women’s Day, held on 8 March each year, has marked a day of celebration and advocacy for women’s ... ... learn more.
TRP Heroes Spotlight: Dr. Chris Klinger
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important frontline healthcare workers are for the normal functioning of our worlds. To support ... ... learn more.
First Impressions Last: Jean Chow
Jean Chow for the TRP | February 2021 Do first impressions matter? At the risk of speaking to an empty room, I usually greet my ... ... learn more.
TRP Heroes Spotlight: Zoey Li
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important frontline healthcare workers are for the normal functioning of our worlds. To ... ... learn more.
Black History Month: How to get involved
In honour of Black History Month, the AntiRacism Commitee would like to highlight some key resources and events occurring over the ... ... learn more.
TRP Heroes Spotlight: Dr. Shayan Bashir
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important frontline healthcare workers are for the normal functioning of our worlds. To support ... ... learn more.
TRP Heroes Spotlight: Naomi Zingman-Daniels
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important frontline healthcare workers are for the normal functioning of our worlds. To ... ... learn more.
TRP Heroes Spotlight: Conner Janeteas
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important frontline healthcare workers are for the normal functioning of our worlds. To support ... ... learn more.
TRP Heroes Spotlight: Andrew Wan
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important frontline healthcare workers are for the normal functioning of our worlds. To ... ... learn more.
TRP Heroes: Voices From The Frontlines
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important frontline healthcare workers are for the normal functioning of our worlds. To support ... ... learn more.
Black History Month Spotlight: Abimbola Saka
"I was born and raised in Nigerian; the Federal Republic of Nigeria Is a sovereign country in West Africa, comprising 36 states, with ... ... learn more.
Inspiring the next generation of women in STEM: LMP students give their advice
For International Women in STEM day, Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, spoke to students ... ... learn more.
TRP Job Opportunities
Want to join the TRP team? We're hiring additional positions for the upcoming Term. All instruction will be online and so a good ... ... learn more.
TRP Alumni: Hillary Chan
Where are TRP alumni now? Hillary Chan, a 2015 alum, has recently become an advisory for the Toronto Academic Health Network Centre ... ... learn more.
TRP Alumni: Meghan Lofft
Where are TRP alumni now? Meghan Lofft, a 2016 alum, has recently become the Module Development Coordinator for McMaster ... ... learn more.
TRP Alumni: Sydney Taylor
Where are TRP alumni now? Sydney Taylor, a 2018 alum, has recently joined The Prosperity Project as the Operations Lead as of ... ... learn more.
TRP Students Take Over Sunnybrook Simulation Labs
Dr. Fahad Alam, 2017 alum, is Sunnybrook's Canadian Simulation Centre (SCSC) new medical and research director. Dr. Alam will work ... ... learn more.
TRP’s ARC: Anti-Racism Committee
Vida Maksimoska, TRP Student, December 2020 In lieu of the changing times and social movements that took much of the world by storm in ... ... learn more.
The Brewing Fight
Gabriella Chan for the TRP, November 2020 As we approach ten months of living, working, and studying in our homes, isolated from ... ... learn more.
Behind the Research: Improving the pre-anesthesia clinic with a patient-centred approach
Written by Samantha Sexton for Sunnybrook In early 2019, while Lindsay Senese was recovering from surgery at Sunnybrook, she ... ... learn more.
Disruptive Innovations: Implementation, Idiosyncrasies, and Illusions
Joseph Ferenbok for the TRP, November 2020 I have a confession to make — I don’t like change. I don’t like leaving what is familiar ... ... learn more.
Views on Translation: (Rapid) Knowledge Synthesis in Times of COVID-19
Christopher A. Klinger, Ph.D. (TRP Translator) and Raza M. Mirza, Ph.D. (TRP Translator) for the TRP, November 2020 As the COVID-19 ... ... learn more.
U of T ranked first in Canada in 10 of 11 subjects by Times Higher Education
The University of Toronto ranked first in Canada, or shared the top spot, in 10 out of 11 subjects – one more than a year earlier – ... ... learn more.
Top Ten Tips to Avoid Feeling Too Isolated
As public health officials work to slow the spread of COVID-19, most provinces across the country have recommended social distancing and self-quarantining. While these actions can help slow the spread, they can have negative effects on your mental health. This pandemic has exacerbated an epidemic of loneliness. If you’re feeling stressed out, isolated, and lonely, you’re not alone. Our sessional instructor, Jean Chow shared insightful tips to help mitigate these effects. ... learn more.
Student Feature: Dr. Ibrar Mustafa
As an internationally trained physician with a secure future, moving to Canada was a huge step for Dr. Ibrar Mustafa. Fuelled by his ... ... learn more.
Stepping Up In The Time Of A Global Pandemic
While the world grapples with an unprecedented enemy, Dr. Ibrar Mustafa a Student at the TRP, launched a telehealth portal. It not only connects the world’s best doctors to patients who lack proper healthcare infrastructure but also supplies PPE and food to the needy. ... learn more.
What We Believe: Black Lives Matter
TRP student, Vida Maksimoska, stands firmly in support of those peacefully fighting this disease that has far-reaching roots in our society. In this candid blog, she shares her thoughts, views, and talks about how we can help change the status quo. She shared open-source resources to educate us on why this movement is essential and why we need to lend our voices to turn a new leaf in the history of equality. ... learn more.
TRP Up-Close: Pre-existing Conditions
"If there is one thing that may be seen as a positive of the COVID pandemic in the context of education and curriculum design, it might be this: it has forced people, students and instructors alike to disrupt their entrenched ways of doing things." ... learn more.
U Of T Ranked Among World’s Top 25 Universities In Latest QS World University Rankings
Source: UofT News The University of Toronto has been ranked among the top 25 universities in the world by the prestigious QS World ... ... learn more.
A Member Of The TRP Community Won’t Let A Pandemic Stop Her From Care Mongering
While we are encouraged to stay home as much as we can during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many situations in which volunteers can ... ... learn more.
TRP Students Win Illustrious 2019 PBRI Seed Grant
We are honoured to announce that our students, Agnes Ryzynski, Andrew Wan, and Raja Ravi have received the prestigious 2019 ... ... learn more.
TRP Student Wins Prestigious CGS-M/ SSHRC Award
We are honoured to announce that our student, Sabrin Salim has received the illustrious 'Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master's Program ... ... learn more.
U of T researcher’s ‘lab-in-a-box’ promises to boost COVID-19 testing capacity
"Lab-in-a-box" ... learn more.
TRP During COVID-19
“Adaptability is about the powerful difference between adapting to cope and adapting to win.” – Max McKeown. ... learn more.
TR Talks: Addressing Intellectual Property Like An Expert
IP is essential to incentivize innovation; doing it right is of paramount importance. Zoya Retiwalla| TRP | February 22, 2020 You have ... ... learn more.
Found In Translation: Is Your Consent Meaningful?
Written by: Gabriella Chan Advancements in technology and the dawn of the internet of things have spawned new business models and ... ... learn more.
TRP students are eligible for scholarships
TRP students are eligible to apply for merit-based scholarships such as the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program, the Canada ... ... learn more.
TRP Community Mourns
Among the flight manifest for Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, was the name of Amin Jebelli, a second-year TRP ... ... learn more.
Revolutionizing Hospital Care With Artificial Intelligence: Dr. Muhammad Mamdani
Zoya Retiwalla | TRP | December 6, 2019 "There are products that can have a real impact but then whether the product has an impact on ... ... learn more.
Translational Challenges in Disseminating New Treatments: TRP Alumni, Andrei Iliuta
In patients with polycystic kidney disease, it’s an effective therapy to reduce kidney volume. That is one if the conclusions researcher and TRP graduate Andrei Iliuta came to during his fellowship with Dr. York Pei at Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, where he studied schlerotherapy. ... learn more.
Translating Professionally
There is currently no official or globally recognized profession of Translational Researchers. Nor, is there anyone professionally ... ... learn more.
Design Thinking and Solutions in Medicine, Health & Care
Design Thinking and Solutions in Medicine, Health & Care Over the last several years there has been a rise in the application of ... ... learn more.
St. Michael’s Hospital’s trauma team shows why seconds count for Toronto’s victims of violence
St. Michael’s Hospital’s trauma team shows why seconds count for Toronto’s victims of violence By DIGITAL BROADCAST JOURNALIST, GLOBAL ... ... learn more.
University Of Toronto Rises In Global World Rankings
U of T Ranked In The Top 10 In Nine Subject Areas Globally According To 2020 QS World Rankings Zoya Retiwalla | TRP | July 8, ... ... learn more.
RIDE to Conquer Cancer – As it happened
RIDE to Conquer Cancer By: Dr. Nancy Mingo, #TRP Student | June 30, 2019 It was quite light at 5:30 in the morning, but the shadows ... ... learn more.
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