Jan 17
1:00 pm | Webinar

Practice Guidance to Improve Cancer Screening Care for First Nations Families: A Focus on Cultural Safety and Tailored Resources

UBC Learning Circle | Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health Topic: Practice Guidance to Improve Cancer Screening Care for First Nations Families: A Focus on Cultural Safety and Tailored Resources Presented by: Dr. Kelsey Louie and Dr. Unjali Malhotra Join this session to learn more about cancer
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CBR Travel Awards: Attending the ISTH 2022 Congress

Our partnership with the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) at the University of British Columbia 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. Colton Strong is a PhD Candidate supervised by Dr. Christian Kastrup and Canadian Blood Services chief scientist, Dr. Dana Devine, at the Centre for Blood Research in Vancouver. Below is an abridged version of a blog post highlighting his attendance at the International Society on
December 15, 2022
Transfusion

Dec 12
8:30 am | Hybrid (Vancouver, BC, Canada)

The Precision Medicine in Transplantation

Precision Transplantation Symposium The Precision Medicine in Transplantation cluster draws together leading researchers from various departments and faculties within UBC to develop a world-class, international transplant program to advance expertise in laboratory, clinical and therapeutic aspects
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Dec 14
12:00 pm | Webinar

My Transplant Experience

My Transplant Experience Join us to discuss this three-year study that focused on the lived experience of people on a transplant journey. Over 1,000 patients, living donors and caregivers generously shared their experiences with us, and in this interactive webinar we’ll share what we learned
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Jun 24
8:00 am | Montreal

2023 Congress

ISTH 2023 is the 31st Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), taking place in Montréal. At ISTH 2023, thousands of the world’s leading experts on thrombosis, hemostasis and vascular biology come together to present the most recent advances, exchange the latest
Transfusion

Jun 22
12:00 pm | Virtual

A cultural perspective of blood transfusion in Indigenous communities

Presented by Ms. Krista Maracle Learning objectives To learn about Indigenous Peoples history, spiritual beliefs and their relationship to healthcare. To identify the cultural significance of blood for Indigenous communities. Explain the cultural and traditional approach to blood transfusions in an
Transfusion

Apr 27
12:00 pm | Virtual

Specialist in Transfusion Science program

Presented by Dr. Gwen Clarke Chair, Specialist in Transfusion Science Subcommittee - CSTM Clinical Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta Learning objectives Learn about curriculum development for the new Specialist in Transfusion Science Program
Transfusion

Mar 23
12:00 pm | Virtual

Reflecting on the RePHILL Trial

Presented by Dr. Nick Crombie Consultant Trauma Anaesthetist Clinical Lead, Resuscitation Services UHB Medical Examiner RCPathME Registration For additional event details, refer to the Ontario Regional Blood Coordinating Network (ORBCoN) website: University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds –
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BloodTechNet’s support of educational rotation helps lab adopt new technology

Each year, Canadian Blood Services’ BloodTechNet award program supports innovative educational projects that deliver educational tools and resources to the transfusion, cellular therapy and transplantation communities of health-professionals in Canada. One project aims to facilitate laboratory rotations for directors in-training and laboratory technologists at histocompatibility and immunogenetics laboratories whose highly specialized expertise in human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing supports transplant and platelet transfusion activities throughout Canada. Collaborators on the project
December 6, 2022
Organs and tissues
Transfusion

Feb 23
12:00 pm | Virtual

Behaviour change approaches to implementation science in transfusion medicine

Presented by Dr. Fabiana Lorencatto, PhD Research Lead, Centre for Behaviour Change, University College London Dr. Justin Presseau, PhD Senior Scientist, Centre for Implementation Research, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Associate Professor, School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University
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