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
October 5, 2023

Apr 9
8:00 am | Vancouver

AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference

The AMMI Canada – CACMID Annual Conference, hosted by the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada (AMMI Canada) and the Canadian Association for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (CACMID), provides an interactive venue where experts in the fields of diagnostic

May 1
8:00 am | Victoria

2024 Annual Meeting

The CTTC is hosting its 2024 Annual Meeting in Victoria, British Columbia from May 1-3, 2024. The conference planning committee, led by Dr. Wilson Lam and Dr. Mona Shafey, is working to create an exciting program that will include scientific plenary sessions, keynote presentations, multi

Oct 10
11:00 am | Virtual

Breaking the silence: Addressing mental health in thrombosis patients

Co-hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), this webinar sheds light on the crucial intersection of mental health and thrombosis, providing valuable insights and support for patients and healthcare