Professional Development

An image of Alex Ensminger (left) and Trevor Moraes (right) at the 66th annual CSM.

The 66th Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists – a huge success!

27 June 2016|

On June 12-15, the 66th annual Canadian Society of Microbiologists led by co-chairs Trevor Moraes and Alex Ensminger was held at the University of Toronto hosted for the first time in over 30 years. CSM2016 was a resounding success with over 525 registrants the most ever recorded at a CSM conference. The conference was held on campus with >45 talks in MSB and >300 posters in Hart […]

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Strategic Networking for Graduate Students

19 April 2016|

Dr. Nana Lee’s article on networking was just published yesterday in University Affairs.

For those who have taken her course, hope this refreshes your notes. For future students, enjoy the strategies in advance.

http://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/essential-networking-tips-for-graduate-students/

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BCH Alum Vincent Nadeau and GPD featured in U of T Magazine

5 April 2016|

The Spring issue of U of T Magazine features our own GPD course and alum Vincent Nadeau. Masha Cemma, also featured in the article, is a 2012 graduate of Dr. Nana Lee’s GPD class.

http://magazine.utoronto.ca/feature/life-after-grad-school-phd-degree-careers-cynthia-macdonald/

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GPD Workshop for PDFs and Senior PhDs: Registration Now Open!

14 March 2016|

The GPD course, condensed into two full days and directed by Dr. Nana Lee, will highlight strategic communications and self-marketing to land dream careers. Workshop will be tailored to participants’ interests. Previous GPD trainees have succeeded in obtaining careers as listed here. Dates are June 3 and June 17 from 10:30 – 6 (MSB 5231) with a site visit to Janssen Pharmaceuticals Friday July 8, 10-12. PDF registration […]

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GPD featured in the Varsity

29 February 2016|

Biochemistry’s GPD course and program was highlighted in the Varsity on February 21, 2016, the University of Toronto‘s Student Newspaper since 1880.

http://thevarsity.ca/2016/02/21/what-comes-next/

 

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Mentorship Matters: The Case for Graduate Professional Development

2 February 2016|

Professor Reinhart Reithmeier and Christopher Kelleher, a PhD Candidate in English, published an article entitled “Mentorship Matters: The Case for Graduate Professional Development” in the on-line version of Academic Matters, OCUFA’s Journal of Higher Education.

http://www.academicmatters.ca/2016/01/mentorship-matters-the-case-for-graduate-professional-development/

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GPD featured in University Affairs

20 January 2016|
An image of Professor Reithmeier with students.

Are You My Mentor?

2 December 2015|

An invited article by Professor Reinhart Reithmeier entitled “Are You My Mentor?” has been published in the Career Advice section of University Affairs:

(http://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/are-you-my-mentor/)

The article highlights the critical role a well-chosen mentor can play in a graduate student’s success in academia and beyond.

11th Annual Benjamin Schachter Memorial Lecture

16 November 2015|

From 1934-1939 Dr. Benjamin (Benny) Schachter worked in the Department of Biochemistry conducting research on female sex hormones, isolating and identifying conjugated oestrone sulphate (Premarin). To honour Benny Schachter’s memory, a donation was made to the Department by his family. The funds are being used to support an annual lectureship in his memory. The BGSU and graduate students select and host the speaker who is a graduate from our Department.

This […]

Richard Kim and Nana Lee, July 9 2015

GPD Hosts Special Seminar with Biochemistry Alum Dr. Richard Kim

17 July 2015|

After his Biochemistry PhD at the University of Toronto, Dr. Richard Kim accrued his industry scientific experience at NCI, Wyeth, Novartis and TTP LabTech. On July 9, 2015, he entertained close to 60 graduate students and PDFs during his GPD talk on his career pathway as Pharma Scientist and Sales Manager. His discussion highlighted the general overview on pharmaceutical research and development, effective networking in […]

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Graduate Professional Development mentioned in the National Post!

3 June 2015|

Preparing graduate students to be market-ready through Biochemistry’s own GPD is mentioned in today’s National Post.

BCH2024H GPD classes will be offered once again in the Fall and Winter of 2015-2016. Class size is limited so register early.

Participants at Janssen Visit May 19, 2015

Janssen Inc. Hosts GPD Students and PDFs

28 May 2015|

On May 19, 2015, twenty-two of former and current GPD (Graduate Professional Development) students experienced a site visit to Janssen Inc., a pharmaceutical company of Johnson & Johnson. The attendees learned about career options for Medical Information, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Science Liaison, Market Access and enjoyed a networking session with Janssen’s science and HR staff. The site visit is one of the many activities made possible by the Janssen-GPD partnership between […]