The 2026 Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award nomination period is now open! This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of transfusion and transplantation science and medicine. Learn about the nomination process and how you can submit a nomination by April 24, 2026.

On February 11, 2026, the Telus World of Science Edmonton celebrated International Day of Women and Girls in Science with STEMapolooza, an engaging public event. Canadian Blood Services' staff members were invited to participate as guest experts at a booth representing our research network. Read their account of the event in this blog!

This blog shares perspectives from trainees engaged in delivering Canadian Blood Services Monthly Science Seminar (MSS) Series. With an emphasis on supporting effective science communication and knowledge exchange, the opportunity to contribute to the MSS series helps foster trainees’ professional development and collaboration skills.

Canadian Blood Services’ medical director shares insights on strategies to increase and diversify the blood system, including takeaways from a recent international presentation and higlights of the research activities that are informing progress.

A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.

Chief Science Officer, Dr. Jim Zimring, shares his reflections on our research and education network, including its impact and future direction as he starts the new year with Canadian Blood Services.

A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.

This blog features the personal reflections from senior scientist Dr. Donald R. Branch as he marks over 40-years of service at Canadian Blood Services!

A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.

Dr. Nicole Relke presented her work on the Canadian Blood Services Rare Blood Program and the management of patients with rare blood during pregnancy in Perth, Australia in October 2025. Learn more about her experience as a transfusion medicine physician trainee at the conference in this blog.