Recent Updates

System Progress Data Reporting

Modified on: 
Jul 30, 2021

This interactive online platform reports national performance data for organ donation and transplantation in Canada. The dashboard consists of nine primary sections presenting data on key aspects of the donation and transplantation across the system. The data presented here are results as of Dec. 31, 2020.

Organs and Tissues

OTDT Digest - Monthly Newsletter

Modified on: 
Jul 30, 2021

The monthly OTDT digest has been developed to share highlights from our collaborative work with the organ and tissue donation and transplantation community. Subscribe by entering your email address in the box below. Please send contributions, comments and suggestions to otdt@blood.ca  

 

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CTR Release Notes

Modified on: 
Jul 22, 2021

The CTR team at Canadian Blood Services strives to ensure optimal functionality of the Canadian Transplant Registry. If you have any questions regarding a release, or would like to report an issue with the Canadian Transplant Registry, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: transplantregistry@blood.ca

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Kidney Transplant Advisory Committee (KTAC)

Modified on: 
Jun 22, 2021

The Kidney Transplant Advisory Committee (KTAC) provides expert guidance to the development, operation and evolution of the national Kidney Paired Donation (KPD) program and Highly Sensitized Patient program (HSP) with the goal of increasing kidney transplantation in Canada. The KTAC also reviews proposed matches from each KPD match run.

 

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HLA Education

Modified on: 
Jun 14, 2021

Welcome to the home of the NHLAAC Journal Club

Starting in November 2019, the NHLAAC committee conducted its first ABHI accredited Journal Club presentation with the goal of providing a venue for Canadian HLA professionals to continue their education, knowledge sharing, and receive ABHI CE credits.

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Public Education & Awareness Committee

Modified on: 
Jun 14, 2021

The Public Education and Awareness Committee (PEAC) facilitates interprovincial collaboration in the development and implementation of public education and awareness strategies. Organ donation and transplantation is complex and not well understood by the public. There are many misconceptions that contribute to barriers to registering intent to donate or consenting to donation.

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COVID-19: Update on organ donation and transplantation services

Modified on: 
Jun 11, 2021
National COVID-19 Impact Data Dashboard 
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Deceased Donation Advisory Committee (DDAC)

Modified on: 
Jun 9, 2021

The Deceased Donation Advisory Committee (DDAC) provides expert advice on issues relating to the donation of organs from deceased donors, towards the further advancement of deceased donation in Canada.

Members Title and Organization
Dr. Saneef (Sonny) Dhanani, Chair

Pediatric Intensivist, Pediatric Critical Care 

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Organ Donation and Transplantation Expert Advisory Committee (ODTEAC)

Modified on: 
Jun 9, 2021

The ODTEAC provides expert advice on donation and transplantation system activities for ongoing advancement and implementation of national initiatives in partnership with Canadian Blood Services.

Members Title and Organization
CHAIR
Dr. Norman Kneteman

Surgical Director, Liver Transplant Program

University of Alberta Hospital, Alberta Health Services

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Eye and Tissue Data Committee (ETDC)

Modified on: 
Jun 9, 2021

The Eye and Tissue Data Committee (ETDC) supports the collection, reporting and sharing of data by the Canadian eye and tissue banking community and provides insight into the supply of and the demand for allografts in Canada. 

Members Title and Organization

Mr. Gary Rockl

(Chair)

Tissue Innovation Specialist 

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