BiTE and CAR-T cells – expected impact on transfusion
Presented by Dr. Abi Vijenthira Hematologist & Clinician Investigator, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Learning objectives To understand the rationale for use of CAR-T therapy and bispecific antibodies in patients with lymphoma To explore the etiology of cytopenias and hypogammaglobulinemia in this
Dec 12 12:00 pm | Virtual
Refractory thrombocytopenia – HLA lab and clinical perspectives
Presented by Dr. Akash Gupta and Dr. Jacob Pendergrast Learning objectives TBD Registration Registration is required for this event. 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
Feb 23 9:00 am | San Antonio, Texas, USA
NATCO
50th NATCO Annual Meeting Date February 23-26, 2025 Location Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas Join us for a landmark gathering where donation and transplant professionals unite to tackle today’s most pressing challenges and spark innovative solutions. Our goal for this
Sep 10 12:00 pm | Webinar
For Patients, By Patients’, PxP 2024
Partnering to make research stronger Standing for ‘For Patients, By Patients’, PxP 2024 is entirely led by an international team of patient and public partners and is a Patients Included™ event. Our purpose is to share resources, mentorship and community with patient partners and others involved in
Oct 20 12:00 pm | Webinar / in-person
ACB Organ Health Summit
ACB Organ Health Summit Date and time Sunday, Oct 20, 2024 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT Location Radisson Toronto Airport West 175 Derry Road East Mississauga, ON L5T 2Z7 Register here
Celebrating young researchers: A look back at CBR Research Day 2024
Our partnership with the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is helping to train the next generation of researchers in transfusion science. This blog post highlights just some of the achievements in education, training or knowledge mobilization accomplished by CBR trainees. This is a repost of a blog written by CBR summer students Jackie Hagstrom, Mohammed Al-Seragi and Nastaran Davilu. It was edited by CBR Communications and Programs Coordinator Kaitlyn Chuong, and originally appeared on the CBR blog in September 2024. Each year, CBR’s Research Day
September 10, 2024
Jun 17 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Journal Club: The clot thickens: Tranexamic acid for postpartum bleeding. Insights from the WOMAN-2 Trial
Presented by Dr. Nicole Relke Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives 1. Describe the pathophysiology of postpartum hemorrhage and rationale for TXA use 2. Critically appraise the WOMAN-2 trial, including its methodology and clinical impact 3. Evaluate the
Jun 10 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic teaching: To Exchange, or Not to Exchange, that is the Question (And how!): A Presentation on Therapeutic Apheresis in Three Acts
Presented by Dr. Johnathan Mack Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Explain challenges associated with the diagnosis of immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP) Describe key technical considerations for providing apheresis in a patient receiving extracorporeal
May 13 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic teaching: Emerging infectious risks for transfusion
Presented by Dr. Carmen Charlton Medical Microbiologist Donation Policy & Studies Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Identify new and emerging transfusion-transmitted infections Describe how climate change is modifying the geographical distribution of infectious diseases Discuss the role of
Presented by Dr. Matthew Yan Dr. Evangelia (Elina) Vlachodimitropoulou Dr. Ann Tran Moderated by Drs. Gwen Clarke and Lani Lieberman Learning objectives Develop an approach to the assessment and management of the non-D, non-Kell antibodies during pregnancy Create an algorithm of transfusion testing
