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
Sep 28 2:00 pm | Virtual
Venous thromboembolism: Understanding psychosocial factors and mental health of the patient
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, affecting up to 900,000 people and accounting for up to 100,000 deaths annually. The focus of care for patients once diagnosed with blood clots is to prevent recurrent VTE, major bleeding, and death. While
Nov 18 9:00 am | Cape Town, South Africa
34th Regional ISBT Congress
ISBT, in conjunction with the South Arican Society for Blood Transfusion, is excited to invite you to the 34th Regional ISBT Congress in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 18-21, 2023. This highly anticipated transfusion medicine congress will bring together experts and professionals from all
Oct 24 2:00 pm | Virtual
IHN mini-seminar on pathophysiology of transfusion reactions
The International Haemovigilance Network (IHN) will host a virtual mini-seminar on the pathophysiology of transfusion reactions on October 24, 2023. Registration This meeting is free to attend but registration is mandatory in advance. An online registration form is available on the IHN website
Jan 11 12:00 pm | Virtual
Pragmatic trial design: pilot trials, non-inferiority versus superiority, factorial design, quasi-experimental
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
Nov 29 2:00 pm | Webinar
Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series
Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series Topic: TBD Presented by: Ryan Funk, Corinne Marceau and Candice Bohonis The Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series is a forum for discussion of the latest advances in donation and transplantation and an opportunity to highlight the great work of
