14 jan
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Drug-induced hemolytic anemia

Presented by Dr. Sue Johnson Director of Clinical Education Director, Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) Program Versity Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of

7 jan
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: TBA

Presented by Dr. Sheharyar Raza Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of

10 déc
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching:  IgA deficiency

Presented by Dr. Aditi Khandelwal Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Registration

3 déc
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching:  Transfusion reactions and transfusion consent

Presented by Dr. Larissa Laureano Transfusion Medicine Physician Specialist Trillium Health Partners Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons

17 déc
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching:  Blood and utilization

Presented by Dr. Asim Alam Medical Director Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Registration TBA

12 nov
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching:  Intrauterine transfusion

Presented by Dr. Nadine Shehata Head of Transfusion Medicine Mount Sinai Hospital Learning objectives Explain the process and indications of IUT for red cells and platelets Discuss the effect of alloantibodies in both maternal and fetal care Note: The session is a self-approved group learning

5 nov
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

IVIG in Autoimmune Therapy: From Preparation to Mechanism and Emerging Fc Receptor Blockade Alternatives

Presented by Dr. Alan Lazarus Senior Scientist Innovation & Portfolio Management Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Understand the Preparation and Broad Clinical Use of IVIG: Participants will be able to describe the process of IVIG preparation and recognize its extensive use in various

29 oct
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: Development of multiplexed flow cytometry-based red blood cell antibody screen and identification assays

Presented by Dr. Phillipe Price Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Saskatchewan Learning objectives Give a brief overview of the methodology of flow cytometry Give a brief overview of new ways flow cytometry is being used in the transfusion medicine lab Explain the methodology for

8 oct
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: Iron deficiency anemia and transfusion in pediatric patients

Presented by Dr. Caroline Malcolmson Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives Overview of the pathophysiologic role of iron in pediatric patients Epidemiology of pediatric iron deficiency Discuss the role of transfusion in management of iron deficiency anemia

17 Sep
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching:  Taming intolerance – clinical approach to immune acquired (warm or cold) hemolytic anemias

Presented by Dr. Christine Cserti Associate Medical Director - Blood Transfusion Laboratory & Consultant Hematologist University Health Network Learning objectives Appoint and interpret available diagnostics for classification’s sake (from mechanism to attributable severity). Optimize transfusion