Transfusion

New program to deliver advanced training for medical technologists


Tuesday, March 05, 2024
The Specialization in Transfusion Science (STS) program is a new training program in development at the University of Alberta. Once launched, it will be the only program in Canada where medical laboratory technologists can develop advanced competencies in transfusion and earn credentials.

Earl W. Davie Symposium 2023: Seventeen years of connecting through science sharing


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
In this blog post, read about the 2023 Earl W. Davie Symposium held at the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) - a research event that brings together scientists, medical doctors, healthcare professionals, and trainees in the field of blood research and beyond.

Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 Criteria


Friday, February 16, 2024
Recipients of the Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Awards are individuals whose landmark contributions are recognized as both extraordinary and world class in the field of transfusion and transplantation medicine, stem cell or cord blood research in Canada and/or abroad.

Microbiology lab reflects on 20 years of advancing knowledge and providing evidence to improve blood component safety


Tuesday, February 13, 2024
In this blog, Dr. Sandra Ramirez-Arcos and members of Canadian Blood Services microbiology lab look back on 20 years of successful studies and pioneering work focused on advancing knowledge and providing evidence to improve the safety of blood components for transfusion recipients.

Unveiling trogocytosis: A breakthrough in understanding antibody-mediated immune suppression


Tuesday, February 06, 2024
A study led by Canadian Blood Services researchers has provided new insights into the complex mechanisms behind the immune responses involved in conditions such as hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn by identifying the role of trogocytosis in antibody-mediated immune suppression (AMIS).

Canadian Blood Services announces new Dana Devine Award


Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Read about the new Canadian Blood Services Dana Devine Award program. This blog post, written by the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) includes reflections from individuals who worked with Dr. Devine.

Physician trainee promotes uptake of patient blood management in new publication


Thursday, January 18, 2024
Canadian Blood Services physician trainee Sumedha Arya describes the work behind a new publication in Transfusion, the Journal of AABB, focusing on the engagement of patients in patient blood management (PBM). This publication was the most downloaded of any PBM article in Transfusion in 2023! Read all about it – and watch the short, animated PBM video – in this blog!

Introducing our Research Ethics Board Chair!


Tuesday, January 09, 2024
or this blog, we invited Heather Sampson, the Chair of Canadian Blood Services’ Research Ethics Board, to reflect on her experience with research ethics and what she looks forward to in this role.

Top 5 R.E.D. Blog posts of 2023


Friday, December 15, 2023
Taking a look back at a few of your favourite articles of 2023 from the Research, Education, and Discovery Blog.

Integrating research and development into the Canadian blood system


Thursday, December 14, 2023
Every year Canadian Blood Services publishes a report highlighting its achievements in research and development. The Innovation & Portfolio Management Annual Impact Report, 2022 – 2023, is now available on blood.ca.