Research. Education. Discovery.

Our Research, Education, and Discovery Blog is a showcase for our work as well as the basic science behind what we do. Here we invite readers to explore the worlds of transfusion and transplantation science and learn more about how our research leads to improved everyday practices and ultimately – and most importantly – better outcomes for patients. 

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James Kreppner Award program 2017
Honouring a courageous blood safety advocate 20 years after the Krever Commission

Thursday, November 09, 2017
The James Kreppner Award Program supports legal research relevant to Canadian Blood Services. This year’s award competition closes November 30.
O Positive Blood Collection
International researchers collaborate to understand trends in blood product use

Thursday, November 02, 2017
Canadian Blood Services currently has a special need for O-negative donors. And we aren’t alone — many blood operators worldwide have recently increased their efforts to recruit O-negative blood donors. Why are O-negative donors in such high demand? Matched (or group specific) blood is always...
mother and baby
Unique fellowship brings academic expertise to an organizational challenge

Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Health systems impact fellow Dr. Jennie Haw digs into social aspects of cord blood banking
blood supply
My own donation journey…

Wednesday, October 18, 2017
In this six-part series, Dr. Jeannie Callum, a hospital-based transfusion specialist, shares her real-life experience witnessing the impact of blood donation on patient lives. She provides some fascinating insight into blood transfusion, past and present, and emphasizes the need for male donors and why some donors may be safer for patients. Read the complete series here.
women in stem
Encouraging meaningful careers in STEM – Part 2

Tuesday, October 10, 2017
To encourage more young people to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math, and in honour of Ada Lovelace Day 2017, we are pleased to share profiles of women in these essential fields at Canadian Blood Services. We chose these stories in particular because they share a common...
women in STEM
Encouraging meaningful careers in STEM – Part 1

Tuesday, October 10, 2017
To encourage more young people to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math, and in honour of Ada Lovelace Day 2017, we are pleased to share profiles of women in these essential fields at Canadian Blood Services.

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