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Events & Symposia

Join us for conferences, workshops, and research presentations that bring together researchers, communities, and practitioners

BRN 2026
APR
09
📍 University of Toronto 🕐 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

BRN Research Symposium 2026

The flagship annual symposium bringing together researchers, innovators, and practitioners to discuss biospecimen innovation and healthcare practice.

SYMPOSIUM IN-PERSON
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Wellness Workshop
AUG
15
📍 Online (Zoom) 🕐 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Researcher Wellness & Mindfulness

Join Suzi Lima for a wellness session designed specifically for researchers, combining yoga, mindfulness, and stress management techniques.

WORKSHOP ONLINE
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Academic Lab
SEP
20
📍 University of Toronto 🕐 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Academic Practice Lab Fall 2026

Hands-on training program returning this fall with new tools and techniques for researchers and graduate students in biospecimen science.

TRAINING IN-PERSON
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Music & Archive
OCT
12
📍 UTSC Campus 🕐 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

AfroSonic Innovation Lab Showcase

An evening celebrating Black music cultures, featuring Mark V. Campbell and showcasing research from the AfroSonic Innovation Lab.

SHOWCASE CULTURE
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Climate Research
NOV
05
📍 Hybrid Event 🕐 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Climate Resilience & Health Conference

International conference featuring research from BRN-UWI partnerships on climate resilience, health disparities, and AI applications.

CONFERENCE HYBRID
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Gospel Choir
FEB
28
📍 Faculty of Music 🕐 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Black History Month Gospel Concert

Annual concert featuring the Faculty of Music Gospel Choir, with special performances by high school students from the GMEPE program.

CONCERT COMMUNITY
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Past Events

BRN 2025
APR
10
📍 University of Toronto ✅ Completed

BRN Research Symposium 2025

Previous year's symposium focused on equity in research methodologies and community-based participatory approaches.

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Workshop 2024
SEP
18
📍 Online ✅ Completed

Grant Writing Workshop

Intensive workshop helping early-career researchers navigate the grant application process and secure funding.

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Symposium 2024
APR
11
📍 University of Toronto ✅ Completed

BRN Research Symposium 2024

Focused on the intersection of biospecimen research and public health policy with over 300 participants.

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