Preparing for and Responding to Mass Casualty Events (26EL-668)
Historically, disasters have not challenged local and regional blood supplies. However, the advent of mass violence events (e.g. mass shootings) have radically changed the role of blood and component products in disaster response. The speakers will discuss scenarios in which the blood supply may be
Dec 12 7:00 am | New Orleans, Louisiana/Virtual
68th Annual Meeting and Exposition
The 68th ASH Annual Meeting will be held in person at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, and virtually from December 12-15, 2026. Registration For further event information and registration details, including important registration and abstract submission deadlines
Nov 12 8:00 am | Vancouver
20th Annual Earl W. Davie Symposium
This annual 1-day symposium honours Dr. Earl W. Davie’s scientific contributions in hemostasis-thrombosis, which have impacted on the care of patients worldwide. He and his colleagues devised the revolutionary Waterfall Sequence for Blood Clotting, and subsequently, throughout the 1960s and ’70s
Oct 3 8:30 am | Edmonton
Alberta Vein to Vein Conference 2026
The Alberta Vein to Vein 2026 Conference will be October 3, 2026, from 8:30am – 4:00pm at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton. The theme is "The Clot Thickens”. Registration When registration opens it will be restricted to Alberta Vein to Vein members. For more
Thinking, making and asking better questions: A conversation with Dr. Zimring
This post was written by Kerryn Matthews, a research associate in Dr. Zimring’s lab located in the Centre for Blood Research at the University of British Columbia (UBC). It originally appeared in May 2026 on the Centre for Blood Research website and has been reposted with permission. The Centre for Blood Research recently spoke with Dr. James (Jim) C. Zimring, the new Chief Science Officer at Canadian Blood Services and Principal Investigator at the Centre for Blood Research. Known for his curiosity-driven approach to science, Jim’s work spans fundamental immunology, transfusion biology, and
July 14, 2026
Sep 18 8:00 am | New Westminster/Virtual
27th Annual BC Transfusion medicine education day
The BC Provincial Blood Coordinating Office (PBCO) and Canadian Blood Services (CBS) provide a free education day on transfusion medicine every fall to support and educate technologists, nurses and physicians. This conference is also offered via webinar, reaching attendees throughout the province
Canadian Blood Services’ research expertise featured in first-of-its-kind AABB book
The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to transfusion medicine and biotherapies.Recently, AABB released a new publication, Research Design in Transfusion Medicine, that brings together many contributors to describe a wide range of research approaches applied in transfusion medicine (TM). The book includes a special focus on qualitative methodologies that have historically been underrepresented in the field. This book was the brainchild of Dr. Quentin Eichbaum, Vice Chair and Professor of Transfusion Medicine and
July 7, 2026
Jul 15 12:00 pm | Virtual
Papers & Publications
CSTM Virtual Education Days offer short, 2-3 hour, themed education sessions, with an opportunity to directly connect with the experts via a live Q&A. Registration This event is open to anyone - you do not need to be a CSTM member to attend. The session will be hosted via Zoom and registration is
New research publications: June 2026
Each month, our R.E.D. blog showcases the activities of our research and education network and the innovation and collaboration that drives our scientific community forward. Included in these activities are the peer-reviewed publications in academic journals that are a main avenue for researchers to share their scientific findings. With a focus on methodology and a rigorous review process prior to publication, these publications are recognized as credible and reliable sources of scientific information.This blog – part of a recurring monthly recap – provides an overview of the latest research
July 2, 2026
Stories that inspire: A trainee alumna spotlight at Canadian Blood Services’ Research Day 2026
Canadian Blood Services’ Research Day is a by-invitation annual event designed to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and highlight the ongoing scientific work carried out by members of our extended research and education network. It also serves as a professional development opportunity for emerging scientists. Following last year’s example, the Research Day agenda featured a trainee alumna spotlight as an inspiring reminder of the impact our training programs have on shaping the next generation of leaders in health research. Dr. Melika Loriamini is a former trainee in the laboratory of
