Feb 6
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: ABO discrepancies: Case studies from donor testing

Presented by Dr. Melanie Bodnar Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Practice an approach to ABO discrepancies that anticipates further testing and clinical correlation Review advanced techniques for understanding the ABO blood group (genotyping, ABO flow cytometry) Recognize

Jan 30
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: Therapeutic Strategies and Outcomes in Patients with Hyperhaemolysis

Presented by Dr. Nadia Gabarin Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee McMaster University Learning objectives Review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of hyperhemolysis Define the clinical and laboratory features of hyperhemolysis Describe reported hyperhemolysis clinical outcomes and treatment

Jan 16
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Peri-procedural guidelines

Presented by Dr. Andrew Shih Clinical Associate Professor, University of British Columbia Regional Medical Leader, Transfusion Medicine, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Medical Co-Director, British Columbia Provincial Blood Coordinating Office Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self

Jan 9
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic Teaching: Adapting Transfusion camp in Rwanda

Presented by Dr. Yulia Lin Division Head, Transfusion Medicine & Tissue Bank Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Dr. Jacob Pendergrast Associate Medical Director, Blood Transfusion Service University Health Network Learning objectives Compare and contrast the Canadian and Rwandan blood systems. List

Dec 5
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Science: Gene editing of hematopoietic stem cells to correct hemoglobin disorders: preclinical studies

Presented by Dr. Harinad Maganti Scientist Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Identifying current barriers in gene editing of hematopoietic stem cells Using stem cell agonist cocktails to expand hematopoietic stem cells Using lipid nanoparticles to gene edit HSCs Note: The session is a self

Nov 28
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Deep dive into the dynamic domain of donor eligibility criteria

Presented by Dr. Michelle Zeller Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Dr. Aditi Khandelwal Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Review the role of donor eligibility criteria at Canadian Blood Services Outline the key processes involved in criteria development

Nov 14
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

The STRATUS Trial: Does the use of small-volume blood collection tubes in the ICU reduce red blood cell transfusion?

Presented by Dr. Lianne Rotin Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives •To review current strategies for reducing anemia in the non-bleeding ICU patient •To present a recently published clinical trial evaluating the impact of small-volume blood collection

Oct 31
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: FNAIT – Case based management

Presented by Dr. Akash Gupta Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Review causes of neonatal thrombocytopenia and incidence of FNAIT Examine the available treatment options for possible FNAIT cases Discuss interesting cases that highlight the available clinical practice

Oct 10
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: When transfusion gives headaches! Is There an Association Between Transfusions and Intracerebral Hemorrhage?

Presented by Dr. Charles Lafrance Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives To review the relevance of assessing the risk of transmission of cerebral amyloid angiopathy through transfusion To present a recent observational study discussing an association

Oct 3
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Should I follow that guideline recommendation?

Presented by Dr. Nadine Shehata Head Transfusion Medicine/Haematologist Special Pregnancy Clinic Mount Sinai Hospital Learning objectives To discuss benefits and limitations of practice guidelines To describe how to evaluate and appraise guidelines Note: The session is a self-approved group learning