Feb 11
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: The Hype and Hope of Gene Therapy for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

Presented by Dr. Kevin H.M. Kuo, MD, MSc, FRCPC Associate Professor Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto Associate Professor (status) Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
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Feb 4
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Artificial Intelligence and it's applications to clinical medicine and/or medical research

Presented by Dr. Adam Yan Pediatric Oncology Attending | Oncology Informatics Lead The Hospital for Sick Children Learning objectives Understand what a clinical deployment environment (CDE) for ML is Introduce SickKids PREDICT, an operational machine learning program as an example of a CDE Discuss
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Jan 28
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: Journal Club: Liberal or Restrictive Transfusion Strategy in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Presented by Dr. Sebastian Vuong Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee McMaster University Learning objectives Brief review of recent trials exploring transfusion thresholds in traumatic brain injury. Appreciate the pathophysiologic considerations of intracranial hemorrhage and cerebral oxygenation
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Jan 14
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Drug-induced hemolytic anemia

Presented by Dr. Sue Johnson Director of Clinical Education Director, Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) Program Versity Learning objectives List pretransfusion test results (antibody detection test/screen, direct antiglobulin test and eluate) consistent with drug-induced Immune hemolytic anemia
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Jan 7
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Early Cold Stored Platelet Transfusion Following Severe Injury

Presented by Dr. Sheharyar Raza Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives Review characteristics and potential uses for cold-stored platelets Understand findings, implications, and limitations of CriSP-HS trial of cold-stored platelets Note: The session is a
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Dec 10
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: An update on causes and prevention of severe allergic transfusion reactions

Presented by Dr. Aditi Khandelwal Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Current rates of severe allergic reactions Causes of severe allergic reactions Possible testing strategies Possible prevention strategies *Please note, we will not be discussing diagnosis and management
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Dec 3
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Transfusion reactions and transfusion consent

Presented by Dr. Marissa Laureano Transfusion Medicine Physician Specialist Trillium Health Partners Learning objectives Describe a novel educational tool for informed consent Explore interesting & difficult transfusion reaction cases Examine transfusion reaction data from a large community hospital
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Dec 17
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Challenges and strategies in maintaining a post-pandemic blood supply: A Canadian Blood Services perspective

Presented by Dr. Asim Alam Medical Director Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Objectives: Identify post-pandemic blood supply challenges. Assess the trends of blood utilization in Canada pre and post COVID-19 Analyze current RBC utilization dynamics. Evaluate how population growth &
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Nov 12
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Intrauterine transfusion

Presented by Dr. Nadine Shehata Head of Transfusion Medicine Mount Sinai Hospital Learning objectives Explain the process and indications of IUT for red cells and platelets Discuss the effect of alloantibodies in both maternal and fetal care Note: The session is a self-approved group learning
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Nov 5
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

IVIG in Autoimmune Therapy: From Preparation to Mechanism and Emerging Fc Receptor Blockade Alternatives

Presented by Dr. Alan Lazarus Senior Scientist Innovation & Portfolio Management Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Understand the Preparation and Broad Clinical Use of IVIG: Participants will be able to describe the process of IVIG preparation and recognize its extensive use in various
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