Apr 17
10:00 am | Virtual

Value Based Health Care

The British Columbia Transfusion Medicine Rounds is a monthly 1-hour educational rounds with a multidisciplinary audience bringing together pathologists, clinicians, nurses, technologists, and researchers from British Columbia and throughout Canada who have an interest in Transfusion Medicine. For
Transfusion

May 21
11:00 am | Toronto/Virtual

Molecular epidemiology of the RH blood group system: a population-specific pattern

Presented by Dr. Yann Fichou Senior Research Scientist French Blood Institute Learning Objectives To explore the typical features of RH genetics at the worldwide level. To get insights into the variants “commonly” found in specific populations. To understand the usefulness of dedicated population
Transfusion

The lifesaving role of blood transfusion in preterm infants

Mahsa Yazdanbakhsh is a PhD candidate training in the laboratory of Canadian Blood Services’ Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Jason Acker and recipient of Canadian Blood Services’ Graduate Fellowship Program award. Mahsa was the lead author on a basic science article published in the peer reviewed journal Pediatric Research in October 2024. Following publication, this research was also featured in an editorial written by international transfusion experts in the same journal. In this blog post, Mahsa summarizes the work which earned this editorial feature. Preterm infants (babies born before 32
March 20, 2025
Transfusion

Canadian Blood Services scientist recognized at International Stroke Conference for “first-in-class” research on stroke treatment

Dr. Heyu Ni, a Canadian Blood Services senior scientist, has received two awards at the American Heart Association’s 2025 International Stroke Conference for a top-ranked abstract of pre-clinical research on treatment for acute ischemic stroke. Awards for the Paul Dudley White International Scholar are presented annually by the Association to reflect a vision for global excellence in cardiovascular science and medicine. Top-ranked abstract submissions are selected from each country and the primary authors honoured with this award. Dr. Heyu Ni was acknowledged as the recipient of this award for
March 13, 2025
Transfusion

Apr 25
9:00 am | Hamilton, ON

Optimizing Sickle Cell Disease Care in Southwestern Ontario

This one-day symposium is an educational and collaboration opportunity for sickle cell disease providers across Southwestern Ontario. Sessions will provide up-to-date, evidence-based materials about high-yield topics in the care of patients living with sickle cell disease, including primary care
Transfusion

Mar 20
12:00 pm | Virtual

Assembling the research team and tips to maximize success

The Canadian Transfusion Trials Group (CTTG) is a pioneering national initiative designed to promote collaboration and excellence in Transfusion Medicine research. CTTG, led by co-directors Drs. Donald Arnold and Jeannie Callum, represents a paradigm shift in transfusion medicine research. CTTG
Transfusion

Mar 13
10:00 am | Virtual

Anti Inhibitor Coagulant Complex for refractory bleeding after cardiac surgery: Is it safe?

The British Columbia Transfusion Medicine Rounds is a monthly 1-hour educational rounds with a multidisciplinary audience bringing together pathologists, clinicians, nurses, technologists, and researchers from British Columbia and throughout Canada who have an interest in Transfusion Medicine. For
Transfusion

Oct 23
8:00 am | Virtual

29th Annual Bug Day

Interested in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, and health issues in the community or healthcare setting? Bug Day is for you! Nationally and internationally recognized experts will present timely topics in infectious diseases and public health at Manitoba’s largest healthcare
Transfusion

Apr 30
3:00 pm | Virtual

Sickle Cell and Transfusion: Bridging the Gap in Patient Care

This ISBT corporate partner webinar is intended for Scientists, blood bankers, transfusion practitioners, practitioners in immuno hematology laboratory. It is recommended that you read the following publications prior to the webinar: Thein SL, Pirenne F, Fasano RM, Habibi A, Bartolucci P, Chonat S
Transfusion

Call for nominations open for 2025 Canadian Blood Services' Lifetime Achievement Award

The 2025 call for nominations is now closed. The 2025 Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award nomination period is now open! This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of transfusion and transplantation science and medicine. Learn about the nomination process and how you can submit a nomination by April 25, 2025. Background The Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award, established in 2002, recognizes individuals whose landmark contributions have made a significant impact to the field of transfusion and/or
March 3, 2025
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