Topic: Hospital Blood Inventory Management - Theory and Practice
Presented by Dr. Gwen Clarke & Dr. Jennifer Duncan MD, FRCPC University of Alberta, Vancouver Island Health, University of British Columbia Learning objectives Describe supplier, delivery and hospital factors that may influence hospital blood component inventory Understand the concept of average
Adjunct scientist receives 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for extraordinary contributions to guidelines, clinical trials, and more
Canadian Blood Services has recognized Dr. Jeannie Callum with a 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinction, which was announced during the December 2025 Open Board Meeting, celebrates individuals whose extraordinary contributions have advanced care, research and innovation in transfusion or transplantation – impacting patients and communities across Canada. A passion for education, research, and patient safetyDr. Jeannie Callum is a leading voice in transfusion medicine—a field focused on the safe and effective use of blood and blood products. Based at Kingston Health Sciences Centre
January 28, 2026
Feb 11 2:00 pm | Virtual
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Designs: Much-Needed but Underutilized in Transfusion Medicine (26EL-606)
In contrast to commonly used quantitative research designs, this eCast will present the basic structures and methods of qualitative and mixed methods research designs for consideration in transfusion medicine research. Speakers will present compelling arguments for transfusionists to consider using
May 2 8:00 am | Scottsdale, Arizona
Cellular Therapies and Transfusion Medicine in Trauma and Critical Care (CTTACC) 2027
This is the seventh in a series of conferences entitled “Cellular Therapies and Transfusion Medicine in Trauma and Critical Care Medicine”. The conference will be hosted May 2–5, 2027, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Learning objectives The goal of this meeting is to bring together the expertise and input
Apr 29 9:00 am | Virtual
NEW DATE - Optimizing immunoglobulin therapy: Patient suitability, stewardship strategies, and navigating reactions
The 21st Annual Transfusion Medicine Educational Web Conference Symposium hosted by Canadian Blood Services and the Ontario Regional Blood Coordinating Network (ORBCoN) is taking place virtually on April 29, 2026.This symposium is designed to enhance the transfusion skills of healthcare
Apr 23 12:00 pm | Virtual
What is the Environmental Impact of Transfusion: A life cycle assessment of transfusion services across England
Presented by Dr. Michael F. Murphy Registration Registration is required for this event: Webinar Registration - Zoom. To receive registration details for upcoming U of T Transfusion Medicine Rounds directly, join the U of T Transfusion Medicine mailing list via Ontario Regional Blood Coordinating
Mar 26 12:00 pm | Virtual
Plasma analysis from GADGET, ICTMG plasma guidelines
Presented by Dr. Nadia Gabarin and Dr. Sheharyar Raza Registration Registration is required for this event: Webinar Registration - Zoom. To receive registration details for upcoming U of T Transfusion Medicine Rounds directly, join the U of T Transfusion Medicine mailing list via Ontario Regional
Feb 26 12:00 pm | Virtual
CANCELLED - Guidelines on iron deficiencies and inequities in lab testing
Presented by Dr. Michelle Sholzberg and Dr. Grace Tang Registration Registration is required for this event: Webinar Registration - Zoom. To receive registration details for upcoming U of T Transfusion Medicine Rounds directly, join the U of T Transfusion Medicine mailing list via Ontario Regional
Feb 19 9:00 am | Virtual
A Day in the Life of a Transfusion Medicine Medical Director
Registration Join us for an engaging, interactive half-day symposium designed specifically for community hospital Laboratory Physicians overseeing Transfusion Medicine. Highlights include: Live interactive learning and audience polls Insights into the daily practice of a Transfusion Medicine Medical
International platelet guideline makes list of 2025’s most-viewed publications in high-impact medical journal
A recent guideline produced by AABB and ICTMG to provide evidence-based recommendations on platelet transfusion has earned a spot among the most popular articles in the peer-reviewed medical journal, JAMA.JAMA is recognized as a high-impact journal in the medical community. It published the AABB and ICTMG’s 2025 international clinical practice guidelines on platelet transfusion in May 2025. According to metrics available on the journal’s website, the clinical guideline has been viewed over 120,000 times and cited 20 times already. That’s quite the buzz for a publication still a few months shy
