Meet the Researcher: Dr. Michael Sutherland

Our partnership with the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) 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 “Meet the Researcher” interview that originally appeared on the Centre for Blood Research blog in June 2023. The original post was written by Dr. Emily Park, Postdoctoral Fellow (Ma Lab) and edited by Sarah Bowers, PhD Candidate (Brown Lab) at the Centre
July 20, 2023
Transfusion

ORBCoN recaps the 18th Annual Transfusion Medicine Education Workshop and Symposium

Tracy Cameron is the North and East Ontario regional manager for the Ontario Regional Blood Coordinating Network (ORBCoN). ORBCoN was launched in 2006 with funding by the Ontario Ministry of Health to provide an organized and integrated approach to blood management in Ontario through the engagement of hospitals and Canadian Blood Services. Since 2007, ORBCoN and Canadian Blood Services have partnered in hosting an annual ORBCoN/Canadian Blood Services Transfusion Medicine Education Workshop and Symposium for transfusion health-care professionals. Presenters at this year’s event included
July 13, 2023
Transfusion

Jul 17
12:00 pm | ISTH Academy webinar

SSC on the case: Pediatric/neonatal thrombosis and hemostasis: When the answer to the clot lies in the CBC

This webinar is hosted by ISTH Academy, the online education arm of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). The webinar is free for members and non-members alike. Presented by Nicole Kucine (USA) Aban Bahabri (Canada) Registration Online registration is required to receive
Transfusion

Sep 16
7:45 am | Oakville

GHEST 2023

Save the date for GHEST 2023, taking place September 16 at the Oakville Conference Centre in Oakville, Ontario. The mission of GHEST is to promote education, research and best practices in transfusion medicine throughout the Golden Horseshoe region. Registration Registration details, including the
Transfusion

Sep 15
7:30 am | Burnaby/Virtual

24th Annual Education Day on Blood Transfusion Issues

Canadian Blood Services and the BC Provincial Blood Coordinating Office (PBCO) are hosting the 24th annual education day on blood transfusion issues in Burnaby, British Columbia. Join transfusion medicine technologists and clinicians from around the province for a day of presentations and
Transfusion

Jul 19
1:00 pm | Virtual

Do we know who they are? SHOT webinar on accurate and complete patient identification for safe transfusions in children

This webinar is hosted by Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) and will be hosted via Zoom from the UK on July 19, 2023 at 13:00pm BST. Presented by TBA Registration Registration is required to access the Zoom details for this event. Event information, including the online registration link, is
Transfusion

Jul 11
12:00 pm | Virtual

Do we know who they are? SHOT webinar on accurate patient identification for safe transfusions in adults

This webinar is hosted by Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) and will be hosted via Zoom from the UK on July 11, 2023 at 12:00pm BST. Presented by TBA Registration Registration is required to access the Zoom details for this event. Event information, including the online registration link, is
Transfusion

Nov 3
8:00 am | Hamilton

6th Annual Irwin Walker Day in Cellular Therapy & Transplant

This event is hosted by McMaster University and will take place in-person in Hamilton on November 3, 2023. The target audience for this event includes hematologists, medical oncologists, emergency medicine physicians, critical care physicians, nurses, hematology residents, fellows, and members of
Transfusion

Oct 25
8:00 am | Montreal, QC, Canada

Canadian Cardiovascular Congress

Canadian Cardiovascular Congress The annual Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) meeting is hosted by CCS and includes participation of more than a dozen health organizations. This year, the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress will be taking place as part of Vascular 2023, an in-person event designed
Organs and tissues

Apr 9
3:00 am | Lisbon, Portugal

World Hepatitis Summit

World Hepatitis Summit When: April 9 - 11, 2024 Where: Lisbon, Portugal The World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) is the only global hepatitis conference which is focussed on a multi-stakeholder, multi-sector public health approach which brings together diverse participants, from civil society to policy
Organs and tissues
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