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Catalyst seminar series event card

Catalyst Series — Session 2: Impacts on individuals with disabilities

November 11, 2025

Join us for Catalyst Series, a dynamic seminar series showcasing groundbreaking research funded by the Institute for Pandemics' (IfP) Catalyst and Research Development Grants. Since 2023, IfP has provided over $1 million to research teams at the University of Toronto, to support collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects. These presentations spotlight the innovative work of interdisciplinary teams tackling urgent […]

Health Security Unbound: Navigating Power, Surveillance, and Ethics

November 24, 2025

November 24, 2025

Event Description  Join us for a compelling and timely webinar led by Joy Fitzgibbon, exploring the evolving landscape of health security in pandemic prevention and response. As global threats increasingly blur the lines between public health and national security, this session will delve into the security requirements that shape pandemic preparedness—and the tensions that arise […]

Catalyst seminar event card

Catalyst Series — Session 3: Artificial intelligence and data

December 9, 2025

Join us for Catalyst Series, a dynamic seminar series showcasing groundbreaking research funded by the Institute for Pandemics' (IfP) Catalyst and Research Development Grants. Since 2023, IfP has provided over $1 million to research teams at the University of Toronto, to support collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects. These presentations spotlight the innovative work of interdisciplinary teams tackling urgent […]

Catalyst series event card

Catalyst Series — Session 4: Supporting vulnerable populations

January 13, 2026

Join us for Catalyst Series, a dynamic seminar series showcasing groundbreaking research funded by the Institute for Pandemics' (IfP) Catalyst and Research Development Grants. Since 2023, IfP has provided over $1 million to research teams at the University of Toronto, to support collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects. These presentations spotlight the innovative work of interdisciplinary teams tackling urgent […]

Event card for the Catalyst seminar series

Catalyst Series — Session 5: Women and children

February 10, 2026

Join us for Catalyst Series, a dynamic seminar series showcasing groundbreaking research funded by the Institute for Pandemics' (IfP) Catalyst and Research Development Grants. Since 2023, IfP has provided over $1 million to research teams at the University of Toronto, to support collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects. These presentations spotlight the innovative work of interdisciplinary teams tackling urgent […]

Event card for the Catalyst seminar series

Catalyst Series — Session 6: Social networks and misinformation

February 10, 2026

Join us for Catalyst Series, a dynamic seminar series showcasing groundbreaking research funded by the Institute for Pandemics' (IfP) Catalyst and Research Development Grants. Since 2023, IfP has provided over $1 million to research teams at the University of Toronto, to support collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects. These presentations spotlight the innovative work of interdisciplinary teams tackling urgent […]

Past events

Catalyst Series

October 17, 2025

Join us for Catalyst Series, a dynamic seminar series showcasing groundbreaking research funded by the Institute for Pandemics' (IfP) Catalyst and Research Development Grants. Since 2023, IfP has provided over $1 million to research teams at the University of Toronto, to support collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects. These presentations spotlight the innovative work of interdisciplinary teams tackling urgent […]

Visiting Professor Lecture

Daniel Barnett, Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health The Institute for Pandemics welcomed Professor Daniel Barnett on June 5, 2025, to present a lecture on his work on public health emergencies. Lecture Description June 5, 2025 9:30 am in-person only at the University of Toronto Health Sciences Building Message Mapping as a Tool […]

2025 Interdisciplinary Symposium

IfP is pleased to present our 2025 Interdisciplinary Symposium. This year’s theme is “Responding to the Unexpected: Bridging science, policy, and community actions in public health emergencies.”

2024 Interdisciplinary Symposium (new version)

IfP is pleased to present our 2024 Interdisciplinary Symposium. This year’s theme is “Reimagining Response & Preparedness for future Public Health Emergencies.”The day will begin with a keynote presentation by Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health and White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator.

Soft Skills Training for Graduate Students: Networking Skills and Exploring Careers Outside Academia

Event details: The Institute for Pandemics (IfP) invites University of Toronto graduate students for the return of our popular soft skills workshop to further develop their networking skills and meet representatives from non-academic organizations to learn about and discuss career options in their sectors. About the workshop Establishing genuine connections in both your personal and […]

Building public trust in health through culturally-aligned artificial intelligence

Vohra Miller Lectures in Critical Public Health Issues Event Description  Misinformation spread through social media has been responsible for an increasing mistrust of public health, particularly amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Existing analysis tools of social media and other online content rely on logic and science, often ignoring people’s beliefs, cultural backgrounds and feelings when […]

Soft Skills Workshop for Graduate Students: Crafting and Delivering an Effective Elevator Pitch

February 24, 2025

February 24, 2025

About the Workshop Join this interactive graduate student workshop, co-led by Drs. Fiona Coll and Michael Cournoyea, designed to elevate your research communication skills! Participants will master the art of crafting a concise 30-60 second pitch that effectively conveys their research. You'll learn to tailor your pitch for various audiences and adapt it for different […]

Research Seminar for Graduate Students: Advancing Equity and Social Justice through Community-Engaged Research

January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

The Institute for Pandemics (IfP) invites University of Toronto graduate students for insightful presentations on advancing equity and social justice through community-engaged research. Discover how co-creating knowledge with marginalized communities and queering data can drive meaningful change and inclusivity. Presentation Topics Equity in Action: Co-Creating Accessible and Inclusive Knowledge In Chavon Niles’ talk, she will […]

Soft Skills Training for Graduate Students: Building Your Online Presence and Personal Brand

December 16, 2024

December 16, 2024

The Institute for Pandemics (IfP) invites University of Toronto graduate students for a special soft skills workshop to build an online presence and personal brand. About the workshop This 90-minute interactive webinar is designed specifically for graduate student researchers who want to establish a strong personal brand and manage their online presence effectively. At its […]

Priorities and challenges in primary care reform in Australia and Brazil

December 11, 2024

December 11, 2024

Lessons for Canada from a comparative health policy research network to advance resilient, equitable, high-performing health system Join the Institute for Pandemics, and the North American Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, to hear from leading experts in health systems and primary care reforms in Australia, Brazil and Canada – three diverse federations that share […]

AI Speaker Series: Accelerating Discoveries in Biology & Medicine Using AI

November 19, 2024

November 19, 2024

We partnered with the Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) and the Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine to host a three-part speaker series on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and infectious diseases/public health emergencies. Moderated by The Globe and Mail's Ivan Semeniuk, this series was a fascinating exploration of how AI is revolutionizing the way we detect and respond […]

Soft Skills Training for Graduate Students: Strategies for Writing Research Articles

November 18, 2024

November 18, 2024

About the Workshop Developing your ability to write clear, convincing research articles is an important part of your graduate experience. Exactly how to develop this ability, however, might feel anything but obvious. This workshop was designed to demystify your writing-development process by exploring the rhetorical logic of research articles, offering solutions to common problems associated […]

Seminar for Graduate Students – Generated data and AI for responding to pandemics and other public health emergencies

October 28, 2024

October 28, 2024

The Institute for Pandemics (IfP) invites University of Toronto graduate students to learn about using generated data and AI in pandemic and public health emergency response. Presentation Topic Generated data and AI for responding to pandemics and other public health emergencies This presentation will cover how routinely generated healthcare data can be a critical element […]

AI Speaker Series: AI and Crowdsourcing for Resilient Hospitals and Enhanced Patient Care

October 23, 2024

October 23, 2024

We partnered with the Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) and the Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine to host a three-part speaker series on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and infectious diseases/public health emergencies. Moderated by The Globe and Mail's Ivan Semeniuk, this series is a fascinating exploration of how AI is revolutionizing the way we detect and respond […]

AI Speaker Series: Strengthening Readiness & Resilience in an Era of Global Epidemics

September 16, 2024

September 16, 2024

We partnered with the Emerging and Pandemic Infections Consortium (EPIC) and the Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine to host a three-part speaker series on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and infectious diseases/public health emergencies. Moderated by The Globe and Mail's Ivan Semeniuk, this series is a fascinating exploration of how AI is revolutionizing […]

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