On March 20, 2025, the UHN Office of Research Trainees (ORT) and the UHN Postdoc Association (UHNPA) welcomed over 80 research trainees, postdoctoral researchers (PDRs), and staff from across UHN to their annual Industry Networking Night—an engaging in-person event aimed at fostering career connections and industry engagement.
This year’s event featured 12 industry professionals from a variety of roles—including scientists, medical science liaisons, business development managers, and account executives—who represented organizations based in Toronto and the United States. They provided attendees with valuable insights into their roles, industries, and career paths during structured roundtable discussions followed by open networking sessions.
Attendees left the event with expanded professional networks, renewed career motivation, and a clearer sense of the diverse career opportunities available in industry. This event reflects the ORT’s ongoing commitment to equipping UHN’s over 2,000 trainees and PDRs with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to thrive in their research and careers.
Through a wide range of programming focused on professional development, career exploration, and skill building, the ORT continues to be a vital resource for the next generation of scientific leaders.
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