Conversations About Health in Black Communities – Family Past, Family Future
Conversations About Health in Black Communities Webinar Series Conversations About Health in Black Communities – Family Past, Family Future CDTRP and the Caribbean African Regenerative Medicine (CARM) Project continue the Conversations About Health in Black Communities series with: Webinar 3: Family
Canadian Blood Services discovery research team publishes new findings on the intricacies of liver cells & platelets
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) scientific journal is a globally recognized publisher of biological, physical, and social science findings. Among its latest contributors is Dr. Heyu Ni, a Canadian Blood Services senior scientist, professor at the University of Toronto, and a scientist with Unity Health Toronto. Dr. Ni and his team undertake studies focused primarily on platelet biology and immunology. In a new article published in PNAS in September 2025, Dr. Ni’s team provides answers to questions about the role of Kupffer cells – specialized cells located in the
September 26, 2025
Oct 2 10:00 am | Virtual
Don't be afraid of RhD-positive transfusions
The British Columbia Transfusion Medicine Rounds is a monthly 1-hour educational rounds with a multidisciplinary audience bringing together pathologists, clinicians, nurses, technologists, and researchers from British Columbia and throughout Canada who have an interest in Transfusion Medicine. For
Nov 14 7:00 am | Online
3rd International Congress on Sickle Cell and Other Inherited Blood Disorders
The Global Action Network for Sickle Cell & Other Inherited Blood Disorders (GANSID) holds its 3rd International Congress on Sickle Cell and Inherited Blood Disorders (IBDs) on November 14–15, 2025 with a distinguished slate of world-class speakers leading the congress, and offering their exclusive
Sep 18 12:00 pm | Virtual
Formulating your research question
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
Sep 25 10:00 am | Virtual
How Good will this Transfusion Do Me: What is our Answer?
The British Columbia Transfusion Medicine Rounds is a monthly 1-hour educational rounds with a multidisciplinary audience bringing together pathologists, clinicians, nurses, technologists, and researchers from British Columbia and throughout Canada who have an interest in Transfusion Medicine. For
Oct 14 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Sickle Cell Disease for Transfusion Medicine Specialists
Presented by Dr. Hayley Merkeley MD FRCPC Medical Director, Adult Red Cell Disorders Program Learning objectives Review pathophysiology and disease burden of SCD Discuss current treatment landscape of SCD Highlight the role of TM as Disease modifying therapy Supportive care including pregnancy and
Oct 7 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Gatekeepers of Giving: Navigating Donor Eligibility
Presented by Dr. Michelle Zeller Clinical hematologist and Associate Professor McMasters University Learning objectives Review the role of donor eligibility criteria at Canadian Blood Services Outline the key processes involved in criteria development, implementation and change Analize the role of
Lecture series shares ‘how to’ on designing, conducting, and publishing transfusion clinical trials in Canada
Launched in 2023 with funding from Canadian Blood Services, the Canadian Transfusion Trials Group (CTTG) is a national network of investigators focused on supporting high-impact clinical trials in transfusion medicine. Clinical trials provide the necessary basis of information for which decisions about blood products and recommendations for their use are made. One of CTTG’s key activities is to build capacity in the transfusion clinical trial landscape. A key imitative is the CTTG Lecture Series that facilitates monthly knowledge sharing events designed to deepen understanding of clinical
September 9, 2025
New research publications: August 2025
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 provides an overview of the latest research publications that have been authored
