The Monthly Science Seminar series described in the blog below is an example of one of the knowledge mobilization activities organized to support effective knowledge sharing, connection, and collaboration among members of Canadian Blood Services’ innovation and portfolio management (I&PM) internal research network. Each year, trainees in Canadian Blood Services’ research network are invited to volunteer as MSS Series Organizing Committee members.By emphasizing the importance of effective science communication and knowledge translation, this opportunity to engage in session planning is designed

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 reoccurring monthly recap – provides an overview of the latest

The UBC Centre for Blood Research (CBR) has been a long-standing partner of Canadian Blood Services, supporting blood science and transfusion research and education, training and knowledge mobilization activities for the next generation of trainees and researchers. Several Canadian Blood Services researchers are active members of CBR including chief science officer Dr. Jim Zimring, senior scientist Dr. Ed Pryzdial and adjunct scientists Dr. Ed Conway, Dr. Hongshen Ma and Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu. In 2024, CBR and Canadian Blood Services renewed their collaboration agreement through to