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
Sep 18 8:00 am | New Westminster/Virtual
27th Annual BC Transfusion medicine education day
The BC Provincial Blood Coordinating Office (PBCO) and Canadian Blood Services (CBS) provide a free education day on transfusion medicine every fall to support and educate technologists, nurses and physicians. This conference is also offered via webinar, reaching attendees throughout the province
Canadian Blood Services’ research expertise featured in first-of-its-kind AABB book
The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to transfusion medicine and biotherapies.Recently, AABB released a new publication, Research Design in Transfusion Medicine, that brings together many contributors to describe a wide range of research approaches applied in transfusion medicine (TM). The book includes a special focus on qualitative methodologies that have historically been underrepresented in the field. This book was the brainchild of Dr. Quentin Eichbaum, Vice Chair and Professor of Transfusion Medicine and
July 7, 2026
Jul 15 12:00 pm | Virtual
Papers & Publications
CSTM Virtual Education Days offer short, 2-3 hour, themed education sessions, with an opportunity to directly connect with the experts via a live Q&A. Registration This event is open to anyone - you do not need to be a CSTM member to attend. The session will be hosted via Zoom and registration is
New research publications: June 2026
Each month, our R.E.D. blog showcases the activities of our research and education network and the innovation and collaboration that drives our scientific community forward. Included in these activities are the peer-reviewed publications in academic journals that are a main avenue for researchers to share their scientific findings. With a focus on methodology and a rigorous review process prior to publication, these publications are recognized as credible and reliable sources of scientific information.This blog – part of a recurring monthly recap – provides an overview of the latest research
July 2, 2026
Stories that inspire: A trainee alumna spotlight at Canadian Blood Services’ Research Day 2026
Canadian Blood Services’ Research Day is a by-invitation annual event designed to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and highlight the ongoing scientific work carried out by members of our extended research and education network. It also serves as a professional development opportunity for emerging scientists. Following last year’s example, the Research Day agenda featured a trainee alumna spotlight as an inspiring reminder of the impact our training programs have on shaping the next generation of leaders in health research. Dr. Melika Loriamini is a former trainee in the laboratory of
June 25, 2026
Sep 29 1:00 pm | Virtual
2025 AABB and ICTMG Clinical Practice Guidelines for Platelet Transfusion
Join the next Breakthroughs in blood: Advancements into action webinar and panel discussion led by Dr. Ryan Metcalf, who will be discussing the 2025 AABB and ICTMG International Clinical Practice Guidelines Register for the Microsoft Teams webinar. Presented by Ryan Metcalf, MD, CQA Transfusion
Sep 17 8:00 am | Atlanta, USA
2026 SABM Annual Meeting
The Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management (SABM) Annual Meeting is taking place September 17-19, 2026 in Atlanta, GA, USA. The program will be rich with content that reinforces the clinical importance of Patient Blood Management (PBM), in line with the new Global Definition of PBM
Oct 22 8:00 am | Virtual
30th Annual Bug Day
Interested in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, and health issues in the community or healthcare setting? Bug Day is for you! Nationally and internationally recognized experts will present timely topics in infectious diseases and public health at Manitoba’s largest healthcare
Jun 26 8:00 am | Washington
2027 Congress
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) has announced Vancouver, Canada, as the host city for its 2027 Congress on June 26-30. At ISTH Congress, thousands of the world’s leading experts on thrombosis, hemostasis and vascular biology come together to present the most recent