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 event with participation of a full range of scientists and clinicians at all levels of training.
The 14th Annual Norman Bethune Symposium will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Additional event details will be made available on the event website closer to the event date: Norman Bethune Symposium - Centre for Blood Research (ubc.ca).