May 3
2:00 pm | Webinar

Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series

Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series Topic: To be determined Presented by: Diana Mager The Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series is a forum for discussion of the latest advances in donation and transplantation and an opportunity to highlight the great work of Institute members. It is a
Organs and tissues

Apr 26
2:00 pm | Webinar

Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series

Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series Topic: To be determined Presented by: Stefan Tullius The Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series is a forum for discussion of the latest advances in donation and transplantation and an opportunity to highlight the great work of Institute members. It is
Organs and tissues

Mar 15
2:00 pm | Webinar

Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series

Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series Topic: The Importance of Mental Health Care in Pre- and Post-Transplant Patients Presented by: Michelle Hounslow The Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series is a forum for discussion of the latest advances in donation and transplantation and an
Organs and tissues

Nominations open for the Lifetime Achievement Award 2023

Until May 8, 2023, there is an open call for nominations for Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award 2023. Recipients of the Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Awards are individuals whose landmark contributions are recognized as both extraordinary and world class in the field of transfusion and transplantation medicine. The award will be presented at a national event later this year (timing to be determined).  Who can be nominated? To be nominated for the Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award, an individual must have contributed significantly to improving the
March 2, 2023
Organs and tissues
Transfusion

Apr 27
1:00 pm | Virtual

Bloody well prepared: Optimizing the safety of transfusion for hemostasis (Session 2)

The Ontario Regional Blood Coordinating Network (ORBCoN) and Canadian Blood Services' 18th Annual Transfusion Medicine Educational Web Conference Symposium is taking place virtually on April 27, 2023. There will be two sessions; the first session begins at 9:00am ET and the content will be repeated
Transfusion

May 26
8:00 am | Whistler

LABCON 2023

The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is hosting LABCON 2023 in Whistler, BC on May 26 to 28, 2023. The event offers a chance to share knowledge, explore new technology and connect with medical laboratory colleagues from across the country. Registration Registration and event
Transfusion

The importance of iron for whole blood donors: a Canadian perspective

This updated article examines the effect of blood donation on donor iron levels and the steps taken by Canadian Blood Services to protect the health of its donors. In 2023, Canadian Blood Services started ferritin testing in select frequent donors at the highest risk of iron deficiency.

Mar 7
2:00 pm | Virtual

Virtual mini-seminar: Obstetric haemovigilance

On March 7, 2023 at 14:00 CET, the IHN will host a virtual mini-seminar on Obstetric Haemovigilance (obstetric hemorrhage/maternal anemia) including adverse reactions and errors. Presented by Dr. Nadine Shehata Hematologist, Mount Sinai Hospital Head of Transfusion Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital
Transfusion

Apr 26
7:00 am | Toronto

Crossing borders: A global perspective on vascular access

The Canadian Vascular Access Association (CVAA) is a Canadian, non-profit multidisciplinary organization of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to enhancing the practice of vascular access and infusion therapy. This annual CVAA Conference is an opportunity for professional development that
Transfusion

Mar 13
6:30 am | Webinar

Commonwealth Tribute to Life Annual | Celebration 2023

Commonwealth Tribute to Life Annual Celebration 2023 Join us on March 13th 2023 for our online Tribute to Life Annual Celebration, exploring the progress made, as well as the challenges being faced, in organ donation and transplantation across the Commonwealth. When: March 13, 2023 - Commonwealth
Organs and tissues
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