Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series Topic: Imaging Evaluation of Lung Transplants: Focus on chronic lung allograft dysfunction Presented by: Micheal Mclnnis The Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series is a forum for discussion of the latest advances in donation and transplantation and an
Sep 13 2:00 pm | Webinar
Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series
Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series Topic: The multifaceted role of KIM-1/TIM-1 in renal transplantation Presented by: Lakshman Gunaratnam The Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series is a forum for discussion of the latest advances in donation and transplantation and an opportunity to
Oct 23 9:00 am | Paetzhold Theater (Vancouver General Hospital), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada / Online
BC Transplant’s Education Days
Save the date - BC Transplant’s Education Days is back! Our annual educational conference for healthcare professionals who work in organ donation and transplantation is back for an eighth year. Join us for two days of engaging sessions that highlight the continuity of care between organ donation
20th anniversary celebration at the Centre for Blood Research (CBR): commemorating two decades of historical milestones and outstanding achievements
Our partnership with the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) at the University of British Columbia 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 an edited repost of a blog written by John Perrier, a graduate student in the Pryzdial Lab at CBR, that originally appeared on the Centre for Blood Research blog in August 2023. The original post was edited by Dr. Emily Park, a postdoctoral fellow (Ma Lab), and Alexandra Witt, a
August 22, 2023
Jun 11 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic teaching: Exploring complex serological cases: one clue at a time
Presented by Ms. Nadia Baillargeon Transfusion Medicine Héma-Québec Learning objectives Integrate various clues such as serologic and molecular testing in addition to clinical data to resolve complex serological study Discuss helpful resources to investigate complex serological cases Discuss genetic
Feb 13 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Journal club: Antibodies in sickle cell disease
Presented by Dr. Sheharyar Raza Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives To appreciate the importance of alloimmunization in sickle cell disease (SCD) To review and appraise a recent study on antibody formation in SCD patients Note: The session is a self
May 14 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic teaching: Why transfusion medicine is important now
Presented by Dr. Andrew Beckett General Surgery - Director of Trauma Unity Health Network Associate Professor University or Toronto Learning objectives 1. To highlight the critical role of Transfusion Medicine in ensuring rapid and effective blood supply management for wounded soldiers on the
May 7 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic teaching: Intravenous Albumin: A focus on recent publications and a review of new guidelines
Presented by Dr. Justyna Bartoszko Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Faculty of Medicine at University of Toronto Learning objectives To understand the physiological effects of exogenous albumin To clarify the formulations of albumin available in Canada and their
Apr 30 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic teaching: Annual Article Round Up
Presented by Dr. Laura Tapley Hematology | Transfusion Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Kelowna General Hospital Transfusion Service Medical Director | Interior Health Learning objectives 1. Review notable articles published in the last year with a focus on hospital based
Apr 16 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Science: Product and process development research at Canadian Blood Services
Presented by Dr. Geraldine Walsh Scientist Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Be able to explain the role of the Product and Process Development group at Canadian Blood Services; Understand the steps needed to support product and process changes at Canadian Blood Services; Describe at a
