The Max Planck-University of Toronto Centre for Neural Science and Technology (MPUTC) offers a joint Ph.D. program between the Max Planck Society (MPG) and the University of Toronto (U of T) in the following research areas: Developing novel tools for observing and stimulating neural activity Conducting neurobiology experiments that use advance tools Analyzing data, creating […]

This workshop defines what is meant by online ‘misinformation’ and ‘disinformation’ and explores the slippery and complex world of media and information. We will start by diving into persuasive design: design tricks on websites, apps, and in advertisements that persuade visitors to click, share, and buy. By becoming aware of physical and emotional responses to […]

Part 2: Beyond Medline: Translating Search Strategies Audience: University of Toronto graduate students and faculty engaged in health science research. Date: Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm (+ mandatory pre-work module, approximately 60 minutes) Location: Online via Zoom (meeting link will be provided in registration confirmation email)   By the end of this […]

This workshop provides an introduction to using SPSS to perform common data management and basic statistical analysis tasks. Participants will work through hands-on exercises in SPSS, and will learn to import spreadsheets, manage and edit data, create charts and other visualizations, and run descriptive statistical tests. Note: this workshop will not cover advanced statistical concepts, […]

Excel is a popular spreadsheet software that allows you to organize, modify and analyse your data. In this 2 hour hands-on workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of the uses and types of data that can be manipulated in Excel. Through practical exercises using real world data, you will learn important terminology, explore methods […]

About the webinar: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Canada, with one in eight women being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Since 2000, breast cancer incidence among younger women (< 50 years) has increased in Canada. There is evidence that early-onset breast cancer is biologically and etiologically distinct […]