CDTRP 2023 Research Connect Topic: Welcome to Wellness: An Overview of Calgary’s Transplant Wellness Program – (Theme 5) Presented by: Dr. Stefan Mustata, Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed & Dr. Maneka Perinpanayagam The CDTRP is pleased to host its new discussion-based meeting series called “Research Connect“
Apr 18 8:00 am | Virtual/Vancouver
12th Annual Norman Bethune Symposium
Dr. (Henry) Norman Bethune (1890-1939) was a Canadian physician who in the 1930s spearheaded the implementation of the first practical mobile blood collection and distribution system and promoted universal access to health care. This symposium, held in his honour, is an informative and entertaining
Nov 15 1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver
Seminar series: Evolution and virulence in the symbiotic world
This lecture is part of the CBR seminar series. Presented by Dr. Kayla King Registration For information about CBR Seminar series events, visit the CBR website: CBR Seminars | Centre for Blood Research (ubc.ca). To receive Zoom access details for CBR Seminar series events, contact Dr. Parvin
Nov 8 1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver
Seminar series: Interplay between endogenous retroviruses an inflammation
This lecture is part of the CBR seminar series. Presented by Dr. Maria Tokuyama Registration For information about CBR Seminar series events, visit the CBR website: CBR Seminars | Centre for Blood Research (ubc.ca). To receive Zoom access details for CBR Seminar series events, contact Dr. Parvin
Nov 1 1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver
Seminar series: A firehose for lipids - bridge-like lipid transfer proteins at membrane contact sites
This lecture is part of the CBR seminar series. Presented by Dr. Liz Conibear Registration For information about CBR Seminar series events, visit the CBR website: CBR Seminars | Centre for Blood Research (ubc.ca). To receive Zoom access details for CBR Seminar series events, contact Dr. Parvin
Nov 9 8:00 am | Toronto
Massive Hemorrhage Protocol (MHP) 2.0 Symposium
Learning objectives Participants will be able to: Summarize results of 2023 provincial survey and identify strategies to address barriers to MHP implementation Explain the role of pre-hospital services in the massively bleeding patient Identify appropriate criteria for MHP activation List strategies
Nov 17 12:00 pm | Virtual
Anemia in hospitalized patients: Vampirism and other tales
Join the inaugural Breakthroughs in blood: Advancements into action webinar to hear from Dr. Siegal's STRATUS Randomized Clinical Trial published in JAMA online on October 12, 2023 and to take part in a panel discussion to understand the impact of this study on your current practice. Presented by
Oct 25 1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver
Seminar series: New insights into immune regulation of development during the embryonic period
This lecture is part of the CBR seminar series. Extensive proliferation of stem cells and early progenitors is required to generate all of the complex cell types and tissues that comprise the embryo. This often results in the overproduction of cells that need to be removed. Highly dynamic phagocytic
Success stories: Recipients of the Canadian Blood Services Graduate Fellowship Program
Canadian Blood Services’ Graduate Fellowship Program (GFP) is a gateway to pioneering research, scientific discovery, and impactful contributions to the future of healthcare. The Graduate Fellowship Program contributes to Canadian Blood Services’ mission to ensure the safety and efficacy of our nation's blood and related biologics by providing salary support for aspiring researchers pursuing graduate training in the field of blood transfusion and transplantation science. This competitive program offers a maximum value of $35,000 per year, which allows for $30,000 stipend for awardees and an
October 12, 2023
Seroprevalence: How lifesaving blood donations can also help provide valuable public health insights during a pandemic
In May 2020, Canadian Blood Services formed a research partnership with the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF) to analyze the seroprevalence of COVID (SARS-CoV-2) in the blood donor population. Their goal: to generate insights about the level and type of immunity arising from both infection and vaccination to better understanding the virus’ movement through the Canadian population. In August, Dr. Sheila O’Brien, Canadian Blood Services’ associate director of epidemiology and surveillance, joined the Public Health Ontario (PHO) Rounds webinar series to describe Canadian Blood Services’ efforts
