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 List pretransfusion test results (antibody detection test/screen, direct antiglobulin test and eluate) consistent with drug-induced Immune hemolytic anemia

7 jan
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Early Cold Stored Platelet Transfusion Following Severe Injury

Presented by Dr. Sheharyar Raza Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives Review characteristics and potential uses for cold-stored platelets Understand findings, implications, and limitations of CriSP-HS trial of cold-stored platelets Note: The session is a

10 déc
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching:  An update on causes and prevention of severe allergic transfusion reactions

Presented by Dr. Aditi Khandelwal Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Current rates of severe allergic reactions Causes of severe allergic reactions Possible testing strategies Possible prevention strategies *Please note, we will not be discussing diagnosis and management

3 déc
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching:  Transfusion reactions and transfusion consent

Presented by Dr. Marissa Laureano Transfusion Medicine Physician Specialist Trillium Health Partners Learning objectives Describe a novel educational tool for informed consent Explore interesting & difficult transfusion reaction cases Examine transfusion reaction data from a large community hospital

17 déc
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching:  Challenges and strategies in maintaining a post-pandemic blood supply: A Canadian Blood Services perspective

Presented by Dr. Asim Alam Medical Director Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Objectives: Identify post-pandemic blood supply challenges. Assess the trends of blood utilization in Canada pre and post COVID-19 Analyze current RBC utilization dynamics. Evaluate how population growth &

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