Double distinction: 2025 QuidelOrtho & Canadian Blood Services’ Leadership Awards for Dr. Sheffield

Dr. William (Bill) Sheffield, Canadian Blood Services’ senior scientist and associate director of research, has been recognized with two awards: the Canadian Society of Transfusion Medicine’s annual QuidelOrtho Award and a 2025 Canadian Blood Services’ Leadership Award in recognition of his outstanding innovations and mentorship within transfusion medicine. The 2025 QuidelOrtho Award At the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine (CSTM) conference recently held in St. John’s, Dr. Sheffield was presented with the 2025 QuidelOrtho Award. This annual, nomination-based award recognizes a member
June 19, 2025
Transfusion

Jun 19
12:00 pm | Virtual

Piloting the protocol

The Canadian Transfusion Trials Group (CTTG) is a pioneering national initiative designed to promote collaboration and excellence in Transfusion Medicine research. CTTG, led by co-directors Drs. Donald Arnold and Jeannie Callum, represents a paradigm shift in transfusion medicine research. CTTG
Transfusion

Sep 19
8:15 am | Hamilton/Virtual

21st Annual McMaster Hematology and Thromboembolism Update

McMaster University, Continuing Professional Development is pleased to present this hybrid conference. The target audience for this event includes subspecialists, general internists, hospitalists, community physicians, primary care practitioners, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners
Transfusion

Jun 12
10:00 am | Virtual

Transfusion-associated circulatory overload: Incidence estimation and dosing for prevention

The British Columbia Transfusion Medicine Rounds is a monthly 1-hour educational rounds with a multidisciplinary audience bringing together pathologists, clinicians, nurses, technologists, and researchers from British Columbia and throughout Canada who have an interest in Transfusion Medicine. For
Transfusion

Sep 18
9:00 am | Berlin, Germany

13th Congress of IPTA

13th Congress of International Pediatric Transplant Association (IPTA) When: September 18-21, 2025 Where: Berlin, Germany Learn more
Organs and tissues

Nov 14
9:00 am | The Lord Nelson Hotel | Halifax, NS

Transplant Atlantic

Transplant Atlantic When: November 14, 2025 Where: The Lord Nelson Hotel | Halifax, NS
Organs and tissues

Jun 16
1:00 pm | Virtual

The FARES-II trial: Is it time to replace FP with PCC as first-line therapy for coagulopathic bleeding in cardiac surgery?

Join the next Breakthroughs in blood: Advancements into action webinar as Dr. Keyvan Karkouti discusses Prothrombin Complex Concentrate vs Frozen Plasma for Coagulopathic Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery: The FARES-II Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial published in JAMA in March 2025. The webinar will
Transfusion

Jun 10
12:30 pm | Virtual

Focus on donor vigilance

​​​​​​On Tuesday 10 June 2025, the International Haemovigilance Network (IHN) will host a webinar with focus on donor vigilance – enhancing donor safety, strengthening healthcare. The webinar will run from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm CEST. Registration This meeting is free to attend but registration is
Transfusion

Jun 12
1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar series: Mechanisms and sequelae of alloimmunization to transfused platelets

This lecture is part of the CBR lecture series. Held on Wednesdays from 1-2pm PT, CBR seminars feature insightful scientific talks, with speakers from a range of clinical, industry and academic backgrounds. Presented by James C. Zimring MD, PhD Hosted by Dr. Hugh Kim Registration For information
Transfusion

Jun 11
1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar series: TBA

This lecture is part of the CBR lecture series. Held on Wednesdays from 1-2pm PT, CBR seminars feature insightful scientific talks, with speakers from a range of clinical, industry and academic backgrounds. Presented by TBA Hosted by Hong Ma Lab Registration For information about CBR Seminar series
Transfusion
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