Feb 12
2:00 pm | Virtual

HLA 101: Connecting the Dots for Transfusion and Transplant (25EL-505)

This program offers a deep dive into the critical role of HLA in transfusion medicine and transplant care. The program will introduce participants to the key concepts of HLA, including how it impacts platelet refractoriness and transplant compatibility. Attendees will explore common challenges in
Transfusion

Adjunct scientist honoured with 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award

Canadian Blood Services’ national awards program recognizes exceptional contributors to the transfusion and transplantation system. One of the Lifetime Achievement Awards presented as part of the 2024 program recognized the research achievements of Dr. Dean Fergusson. Dr. Fergusson is the deputy scientific director and senior scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, where he leads efforts to enhance clinical research both locally and globally. His work focuses on optimizing the use of blood in transfusion medicine. In 2024 for example, publications for which Dr. Fergusson is an
January 28, 2025
Transfusion

May 12
8:00 am | Hibrid event

BC Resuscitation Sciences Series: Organ Donation and Transplantation Symposium

BC Resuscitation Sciences Series: Organ Donation and Transplantation Symposium Date: May 12-13, 2025 Where: VGH, Paetzold Auditorium Prof. Dale Gardner from the UK will discuss NRP practices and future direction. A panel discussion between several transplant recipients Cutting edge advances in solid
Organs and tissues

Jan 30
7:00 pm | Virtual

Behind the Lab Coats: The Dynamic Duo of Laboratory Technicians (LT/MLA) and Laboratory Technologists (MLT) at the National Immunohematology Reference Lab (NIRL)

Lab Talks webinars are monthly, one-hour webinars hosted by the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) which feature presentations on a variety of lab topics including discipline-specific topics, new innovations, new technologies, disease states, quality, etc., delivered by
Transfusion

Connecting minds, advancing science: Recapping the 18th annual Earl W. Davie Symposium 

Our partnership with the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) 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.  Prepared by CBR communications and programs coordinator Kaitlyn Chuong, this blog originally appeared on the Centre for Blood Research blog in January 2025 in a series of posts recapping the 2024 Earl W. Davie Symposium. Additional posts in the series prepared by trainees who
January 16, 2025
Transfusion

Jan 16
12:00 pm | Virtual

Adaptive and platform trials

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
Transfusion

Feb 12
12:00 pm | Virtual

Getting to the heart of sickle cell disease

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. Save the date for this upcoming event! This event will be offered simultaneously in both English and French. Open to anyone - you do not need to be a
Transfusion

Jan 9
10:00 am | Virtual

Measurement of lead, mercury, and cadmium in blood donors in Canada & Unexpected findings in donors - Trace substances in donations: What to do?

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
Transfusion

May 30
9:00 am | Saskatoon, SK

NENA

NENA 2025 The National Emergency Nurses Association (NENA) is the national voice for the highest standards and practices in emergency nursing and emergency departments across Canada. When: May 30 - June 1, 2025 Where: Saskatoon, SK To learn more
Organs and tissues

Feb 20
11:00 am | Toronto/Virtual

Noninvasive fetal RHD genotyping in D negative, pregnant women

Presented by Dr. Frederik Banch Clausen Senior Research Scientist, DMSc, PhD Copenhagen University Hospital København, Region Hovedstaden, Danmark Learning objectives To provide insight into the Danish experience with noninvasive fetal RHD genotyping. Including overview of the clinical background
Transfusion
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