Jun 22
2:00 pm | Virtual

Emerging trends in gene therapy: Thalassemia as a case study

This special session on emerging opportunities in gene therapy is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Webinar Series on Blood Disorders. Although relatively new in terms of clinical application, several gene therapy-based treatments have, in recent years

Jun 14
1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar series: Foster lab projects: antigen presentation, metabolomics, and gender-affirming hormone therapy

This lecture is part of the CBR seminar series. The Foster Lab as typically applied proteomics to understand host-pathogen interactions. In this presentation we will discuss some of those, including our efforts to identify universal antigens that have the potential to trigger immunity in all genetic

Connect with Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network at our national transfusion conference!

The Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine (CSTM) annual conference, held in partnership with Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec, is just around the corner! The conference will be held May 25–28 in Montreal and is a chance for health-care professionals in transfusion medicine to share knowledge, learn about recent advancements in transfusion medicine, and connect with colleagues. Canadian Blood Services is looking forward to connecting with members of the transfusion community at the event. Here's a preview of what you can expect from our research and education group at CSTM 2023
May 18, 2023

Aug 9
8:00 am | Vancouver

Research Day 2023

The Centre for Blood Research (CBR) Research Day is an opportunity for students to showcase their summer research projects, hear an inspirational keynote talk, and celebrate the end of the CBR Summer Studentship Program. All are welcome to attend! Presented by Keynote speaker Megan L. Smith, PhD

Jul 26
1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar series: Bioengineering approaches to improve blood transfusion, combat antibiotic resistance and treat inflammatory conditions

This lecture is part of the CBR seminar series. The Kizhakkedathu lab specializes in the synthesis and utilization of macromolecules with the aim of enhancing biomedical products. Our research primarily revolves around functional polymers and their applications across various biotechnological

Jun 7
1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar series: New technologies to study biology at the single cell level

This lecture is part of the CBR seminar series. The Ma group develops new technologies to study biological systems at the single cell level by leveraging advances in microfabrication, microfluidics, microscopy, machine learning, and single cell sequencing. Our current research aims to address

Apr 25
2:00 am | In person, Paris, France

Global Hepatitis Summit

Global Hepatitis Summit The continuum of research from basic science to clinical science and public health applications It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us in Paris, France April 25 – 28, 2023 for the 18th Global Hepatitis Summit (GHS 2023), a 50-year legacy of the International

Jan 21
11:00 am | In person, Phoenix, Arizona

Critical Care Congress

2024 Critical Care Congress The 2024 Critical Care Congress is the solution for any critical care professional looking to explore the latest knowledge and research. Join your friends and colleagues January 21 to 23, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. Registration opens this summer! To learn more

Sep 25
7:00 am | In person, Fredericton, New Brunswick

CACCN Conference 2023

Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN) Conference 2023 The Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN) is presenting for the Canadian Critical Care Nursing Conference 2023, the premier Canadian national critical care nursing conference at the Fredericton Convention Centre, in

Jun 27
1:00 pm | Webinar

CDTRP Research Connect

CDTRP 2023 Research Connect Topic: Enhanced sociodemographic variable collection in OTDT systems – (Theme 1) Presented by: Dr. Murdoch Leeies The CDTRP is pleased to host its new discussion-based meeting series called “Research Connect“. This series streamlines the subset of Theme, Hub, and Working