End of selection criteria based on sexual orientation: International symposium on alternatives to donation deferral
One-day international symposium, organized by Héma-Québec and Canadian Blood Services, on the strategies to mitigate the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections following the removal of deferral criteria related to sexual orientation. Learning objectives To favour knowledge transfer, this one-day
Feb 22 1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver
Seminar series: The British Columbia Provincial Blood Coordinating Office - old dog, new tricks
This event is part of the CBR seminar series. The BC Provincial Blood Coordinating Office (BC PBCO) was established in 1997 as an advisory body to the BC Ministry of Health following the Krever Commission (tainted blood scandal). Its mandate is to promote and facilitate appropriate, safe, and
Feb 21 1:00 pm | Webinar
CDTRP 2023 Research Connect Series
CDTRP 2023 Research Connect Topic: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic targets of human lung transplant injury Presented by: Dr. Mingyao Liu 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
Apr 11 8:00 am | Virtual/Vancouver
CANCELLED: 12th Annual Norman Bethune Symposium
Dr. (Henry) Norman Bethune (1890-1939) was a Canadian physician who in the 1930s spearheaded the implementation of the first practical mobile blood collection and distribution system and promoted universal access to health care. This symposium, held in his honour, is an informative and entertaining
Feb 16 10:00 am | Webinar
UBC Learning Circle | Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
UBC Learning Circle | Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health Topic: Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership Program (IHALP): 2023 Information Session Presented by: Information session Join us for the 2023 Indigenous Health Administration and Leadership Program information session! Learn
Feb 7 10:00 am | Webinar
UBC Learning Circle | Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
UBC Learning Circle | Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health Topic: Unlearning and undoing systemic white supremacy and Indigenous-specific racism within the BC Office of the Provincial Health Officer With Dr. Kate Jongbloed and Dr. Danièle Behn Smith Presented by: Dr. Kate Jongbloed & Dr
Feb 2 10:00 am | Webinar
UBC Learning Circle | Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
UBC Learning Circle | Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health Topic: First Peoples’ Cultural Council: Revitalizing First Nations languages, arts and cultural heritage Presented by: Thea Harris & Magie-Mae Adams This webinar will introduce you to the First Peoples’ Cultural Council, a unique
Announcing the winners of the Research 180 Video Competition
This year, Canadian Blood Services offered the Research 180 Video Competition in partnership with the Centre for Blood Research at the University of British Columbia. In this twist on the Lay Science Writing competition from previous years, trainees were challenged to create original videos showcasing their research in 180 seconds or less. Trainees were encouraged to practice their knowledge translation skills by presenting their research in a format that can be shared on online platforms and social media channels to engage the public. With the theme of “Impact in motion”, entrants presented
January 26, 2023
2022 CBR summer students tour the netCAD Blood4Research facility
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. This post was written by Melody Weng, Tien Do and Christina Pan, all Centre for Blood Research (CBR) at the University of British Columbia summer student alumni (2022). This post originally appeared on the Centre for Blood Research blog in September 2022. Applications for the 2023 Centre
January 19, 2023
Feb 7 1:00 pm | Webinar
Survey of Current Practices in Pediatric and Neonatal Donation and Transplant in Canada
CDTRP 2023 Webinar Series Topic: Survey of Current Practices in Pediatric and Neonatal Donation and Transplant in Canada Presented by: Dr. Lorraine Hamiwka & Laurie Lee The CDTRP is pleased to announce its 2023 Webinar Series. These webinars are designed to inform the CDTRP community on various
