Transfusion medicine

Recent Updates

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May 22, 2019

BloodTechNet educational resources

The BloodTechNet program was launched in 2011 to facilitate the development of innovative educational resources that support the Transfusion, Cellular Therapy and Transplantation communities in Canada.

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May 21, 2019

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Surveillance report

We are pleased to provide on a regular basis a Surveillance Report describing infectious disease surveillance that our stakeholders can consult to make evidence-based decisions.

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Published:

Jan 17, 2019

Vein to Vein: A Summary of the Blood System in Canada

Chapter 1

This first chapter of the Clinical Guide to Transfusion provides an overview of the blood system in Canada, the regulations and standards that are in place and the organizations and professionals that, together, ensure transfusion medicine safety for Canadian patients.

Upcoming Events

Topic Teaching: HLA Platelets: When to use. Why to use.

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When

June 4, 2019 | 12:00PM to 1:00PM

Where

Toronto/Webinar

Speaker:

Dr. Tanya Petraszko, MD, FRCPC
Associate Medical Director, West, Canadian Blood Services
Medical Director, Cord Blood Bank, Canadian Blood Services
Clinical Associate Professor, University of British Columbia

More details to follow.

Journal Club

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When

June 18, 2019 | 12:00PM to 1:00PM

Where

Toronto/Webinar

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U of T Rounds: DOAC Reversals

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When

June 20, 2019 | 12:00PM to 1:00PM

Where

Toronto/Webinar

Speaker:

Dr. Michelle Sholzberg, MDCM, MSc, FRCPC
Associate Scientist, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute
Medical Director, Coagulation Laboratory, St. Michael's Hospital
Co-Director, Hematology-Oncology Clinical Research Group and of the Hematology-Immunology Translational Research Theme

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Blog

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May 21, 2019

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Canadian Blood Services’ scientist recognized for his mentorship of graduate students

Dr. Jason Acker was recently awarded the University of Alberta Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) Graduate Student Supervisor Award. We chatted to Dr. Acker to find out what this award means to him.

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May 20, 2019

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Writing competition runner up: Phlebotomy to improve surgical outcomes and donor blood economy – a redemption story

Lily Park’s entry was awarded 2nd place in our Lay Science Writing Competition. It describes research by a group at The Ottawa Hospital to improve patient outcomes following liver surgery, while reducing blood loss and the need for blood transfusion.

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May 13, 2019

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University of Alberta’s Timothy Caulfield receives James Kreppner Award

The 2018 award named for lawyer and tireless blood activist James Kreppner, will fund much-needed research into legal and regulatory issues around the long-term storage and use of biological samples.