May 23
12:00 pm | Toronto/Webinar

The Impact of Demographic Changes on Blood Donation and Transfusion Demand, Implications of a Population Based Longitudinal Study

Special guest speaker Dr. Andreas Greinacher University Hospital Greifswald, Germany Head of the Institute of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine Objectives 1. To understand the association between demographic changes and blood donation numbers To become aware that the baby boom generation who is

Oct 13
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic: Navigating Ethical Challenges in Transfusion Medicine

Presented by Dr. David Migneault Learning objectives TBA Registration TBA Appraisal TBA To be added to the distribution list for the LearnTransfusion series, send an email to learn.transfusion@blood.ca with “Weekly Transfusion Medicine Seminars” in the subject line. Include your name and complete e

Oct 6
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic: CBS Approach to Selecting Novel Fresh Blood Components

Presented by Dr. Chantale Pambrun Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives TBA Registration TBA Appraisal TBA To be added to the distribution list for the LearnTransfusion series, send an email to learn.transfusion@blood.ca with “Weekly Transfusion Medicine Seminars” in the subject line. Include

Sep 22
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic: New Frontiers in Transfusion Medicine

Presented by Dr. James Zimring Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives TBA Registration TBA Appraisal TBA To be added to the distribution list for the LearnTransfusion series, send an email to learn.transfusion@blood.ca with “Weekly Transfusion Medicine Seminars” in the subject line. Include

Sep 15
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic: Pediatric Hematology

Presented by Dr. Eileen McBride Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives TBA Registration TBA Appraisal TBA To be added to the distribution list for the LearnTransfusion series, send an email to learn.transfusion@blood.ca with “Weekly Transfusion Medicine Seminars” in the subject line. Include

Sep 8
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal Club

Presented by TBA Learning objectives TBA Registration TBA Appraisal TBA To be added to the distribution list for the LearnTransfusion series, send an email to learn.transfusion@blood.ca with “Weekly Transfusion Medicine Seminars” in the subject line. Include your name and complete e-mail address in

Nov 24
9:00 am | Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Deceased Donation Stream at CCCF: Day Two

Deceased Donation Stream at CCCF Join us for the two‑day Deceased Donation Stream at the Canadian Critical Care Forum 2026, where experts will explore the innovations, challenges, and real‑world experiences shaping organ donation and transplantation in today’s rapidly evolving environments. Deceased

Nov 23
11:00 am | Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Deceased Donation Stream at CCCF: Day One

Deceased Donation Stream at CCCF Join us for the two‑day Deceased Donation Stream at the Canadian Critical Care Forum 2026, where experts will explore the innovations, challenges, and real‑world experiences shaping organ donation and transplantation in today’s rapidly evolving environments. Deceased

Sep 30
2:00 pm | Virtual

Immunohematology Boot Camp: High and Low Prevalence Antigens (26EL-678)

They may be rare, but when antibodies to low- (<1%) or high-prevalence (>99%) antigens show up, they can make even the most seasoned tech pause. Take a journey in this expert-led eCast as immunohematology specialists unpack the complexities of these blood group antigens and their corresponding

Aug 26
2:00 pm | Virtual

Preparing for and Responding to Mass Casualty Events (26EL-668)

Historically, disasters have not challenged local and regional blood supplies. However, the advent of mass violence events (e.g. mass shootings) have radically changed the role of blood and component products in disaster response. The speakers will discuss scenarios in which the blood supply may be