Oct 17
9:00 am | Atlanta, Georgia

2026 AABB Annual Meeting

The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) 2026 Annual Meeting will be October 17-19, 2026 in Atlanta, GA The AABB Annual Meeting brings blood and biotherapies professionals together to share cutting-edge research, unique perspectives, networking with colleagues and practice
Transfusion

Oct 13
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic: Not So Bloody Easy - Ethical Considerations in Transfusion Medicine

Presented by Dr. David Migneault & Dr. Nancy Duan Vancouver Coastal Health Learning objectives Identify the ethical dimensions of transfusion decisions. Assess capacity and informed consent, including when transfusion is refused. Navigate refusal in the context of religion, culture, and mental
Transfusion

Oct 6
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic: CBS Approach to Selecting Novel Fresh Blood Components

Presented by Dr. Chantale Pambrun Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives TBA Registration Click Here to Register Appraisal Click Here for Appraisal To be added to the distribution list for the LearnTransfusion series, send an email to learn.transfusion@blood.ca with “Weekly Transfusion Medicine
Transfusion

Sep 22
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic: Precision Medicine in Human Blood Transfusion

Presented by Dr. James Zimring Chief Science Officer, Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Describe emerging applications of precision medicine in transfusion beyond blood group compatibility. Explain how genomics, metabolomics, and proteomics contribute to understanding donor and blood
Transfusion

Sep 15
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic: Kids - Complete Bloody Chaos! (Pediatric CBC)

Presented by Dr. Eileen McBride Canadian Blood Services, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Learning objectives Identify 3 pitfalls of reference ranges in children Describe the most common CBC abnormalities in children Outline an approach to anemia in a child List differential diagnoses
Transfusion

Sep 8
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal Club: Hospital Policy of Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Transfusion in Major Noncardiac Surgery (TRACTION)

Presented by Dr. Alex Dotto Canadian Blood Services, UBC Learning objectives Review the state of evidence for TXA in the perioperative setting Critically appraise TRACTION Discuss implementation strategies and approaches to TXA and perioperative bleeding Additional Resource: Hospital Policy of
Transfusion

Nov 24
9:00 am | Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Deceased Donation Stream at CCCF: Day Two

Deceased Donation Stream at CCCF Join us for the two‑day Deceased Donation Stream at the Canadian Critical Care Forum 2026, where experts will explore the innovations, challenges, and real‑world experiences shaping organ donation and transplantation in today’s rapidly evolving environments. Deceased
Organs and tissues

Nov 23
11:00 am | Sheraton Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Deceased Donation Stream at CCCF: Day One

Deceased Donation Stream at CCCF Join us for the two‑day Deceased Donation Stream at the Canadian Critical Care Forum 2026, where experts will explore the innovations, challenges, and real‑world experiences shaping organ donation and transplantation in today’s rapidly evolving environments. Deceased
Organs and tissues

Sep 30
2:00 pm | Virtual

Immunohematology Boot Camp: High and Low Prevalence Antigens (26EL-678)

They may be rare, but when antibodies to low- (<1%) or high-prevalence (>99%) antigens show up, they can make even the most seasoned tech pause. Take a journey in this expert-led eCast as immunohematology specialists unpack the complexities of these blood group antigens and their corresponding
Transfusion

Aug 26
2:00 pm | Virtual

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
Transfusion
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