Upcoming Events
Career Networking
PharmTox Alumni Mentorship
Discussed by mentor and mentee
Application due Firday, July 10th, 2026; Program from July to September, 2026
Past Events
Visions in Pharmacology
Visions in Pharmacology (VIP) Research Day 2026 will take place on Friday, June 26th, 2026 at Hart House (7 Hart House Circle) from 9 AM – 5 PM and will feature Dr. Diego Pizzagalli (UC Irvine) as our keynote speaker.
Post-VIP Social will be at Blessing in Disguise on John St. at 6 PM.
Oral/Poster Presentation and Judging Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026
General Attendee Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Award Spotlight Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026
7 Hart House Circle
Blessing in Disguise (John St)
Friday, June 26, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 6 PM
The Role of Regulatory Affairs in Pharma: Career Preparation, Practice, and Pathways
We are excited to invite you to an interactive career session:
The Role of Regulatory Affairs in Pharma: Career Preparation, Practice, and Pathways
Speaker: Dr. David Sealey
Director, Regulatory Affairs (Oncology), AstraZeneca Canada
Industry leader, mentor, and co-founder of the Science Career Impact Project
Join us for a 30-minute talk followed by 30–45 minutes of interactive group Q&A designed to provide trainees with direct insights into careers in regulatory affairs and drug development.
Dr. Sealey will discuss:
- Regulatory affairs and cancer drug development
- Graduate and professional development
- Building a portfolio that resonates with hiring managers
Attendance is limited to 20 participants to ensure a highly interactive experience- reserve your spot below.
We look forward to seeing you at this unique opportunity to learn from an industry expert.
General Award Info Session & OGS International Peer Review Workshop
Join us for an interactive session designed to support graduate students preparing for upcoming award competitions.
Dr. McPherson will begin by sharing insights on the range of awards available at UofT and his experience serving on graduate award adjudication committees, including what reviewers look for in competitive applications.
This will be followed by a brief presentation from the PGSA introducing our newly developed, student-curated list of internal and external funding opportunities, trainee learning opportunities, and more!
The session will conclude with a 1-hour OGS International Peer Review Workshop, where international students will have the opportunity to receive and provide structured feedback from peers on their OGS application materials ahead of submission.
Food and beverages will be provided!
Carrer Mentor Night
Reminder! The Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology and the Pharmacology Graduate Student Association (PGSA) are pleased to invite you to our annual Career Mentor Night.
During this exciting event, we will host several PharmTox alumni who will speak about their diverse career paths in areas such as consulting, pharma, biotech, government, healthcare, etc. This is a great opportunity for you to hear about some of the various career opportunities that await you and provides you with a chance to interact and mingle with different alumni from diverse career backgrounds.
Tickets are going fast and registrants over capacity will be notified if they have been placed on the waitlist.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Faculty Club
Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
VIP Save the Date
Calling all trainees, postdocs, faculty, and staff!
Save the date! We are excited to announce that the Visions in Pharmacology (VIP) Research Day 2026 will be taking place in June 2026!
This year, we will be joined by Dr. Diego Pizzagalli (UC Irvine) as our keynote speaker. Event registration and poster abstract submission will open in Spring! If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to us at vipresearchday@gmail.com.
CGS-M Peer Review & CV Writing Workshop
✨ Attention PharmTox Grad Students! ✨
Are you a first-year student preparing your CGRS-M application (due Dec 1st)? Or a senior student who’s been through it and wants to give back? This event is for you!
Join the PGSA Award-Writing & CV Workshop to:
💡 Get personalized feedback on your proposal and Canadian Common CV
🧠 Learn tips from experienced students who’ve successfully applied
🍪 Enjoy snacks & refreshments while connecting with peers
Can’t attend in person? No worries, you can still submit your CGRS-M draft online for peer feedback!
📣 Senior students: Sign up as a reviewer to share your expertise and help guide the next cohort of PharmTox trainees!
Don’t miss this chance to refine your application, strengthen your CV, and build community. See you there!
MSB 4227
Thursday, November 20, 2025 from
5:30-7:30 PM
