Apr 2
1:00 pm | Webinar

CDTRP presents: To Immunity and Beyond! 

CDTRP presents: To Immunity and Beyond! The Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP) is pleased to present a 13-part national webinar series called To Immunity and Beyond! This virtual series aims to share new discoveries, foster knowledge exchange, and strengthen collaboration

Mar 19
1:00 pm | Webinar

CDTRP presents: To Immunity and Beyond! 

CDTRP presents: To Immunity and Beyond! The Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP) is pleased to present a 13-part national webinar series called To Immunity and Beyond! This virtual series aims to share new discoveries, foster knowledge exchange, and strengthen collaboration

Apr 7
2:00 pm | Virtual

Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta

Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta Controversies in Organ Donation When: hursday May 7, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom (Click here to register) Speaker: Dr. Andreas Kramer, Medical Director – Give Live Alberta

Apr 22
2:00 pm | Virtual

Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta

Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta Alberta Transplant Institute seminar – Give Life Alberta: A Year in Review 2026 When: Wednesday April 22, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom (Click here to register) Speaker: Mike Bentley, Manager – Provincial Office, Give Life

Apr 13
2:00 pm | Virtual

Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta

Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta Inside the Black Box: Organ Donation When: Monday April 13, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom (Click here to register) Speaker: Rob Hadley, Program Manager – Give Life Alberta North & South Transplant Services, along with Dr

Apr 9
2:00 pm | Virtual

Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta

Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta A Donor Family’s Inspiring Story When: Thursday April 9, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom (Click here to register) Speaker: Donor family Susan and Bruce McKenzie, along with Su-Ling Goh, Senior Communications Advisor – Give

Mar 31
2:00 pm | Virtual

Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta

Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta Beyond Organs: The Incredible Impact of Tissue Transplants When: Tuesday March 31, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom (Click here to register) Speaker: Kris Porlier, Manager - Give Life Alberta Tissue Bank North

New research publications: February 2026

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
March 5, 2026

Centre for Blood Research activities engage expert and emerging researchers

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
March 3, 2026

Mar 10
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic: Transfusion Mass Casualty Planning

Presented by Dr. Jeannie Callum MD, FRCPC University of Toronto, Queens University, Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Discuss what lessons were learned from other mass casualty events worldwide Response to the Mass Casualty Event on Monday April 23, 2018 in Toronto Discuss what can we