Stories: Canadian Blood Services
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Thinking of joining the stem cell registry? Here’s what happens after you swab
October 31, 2023
We analyze that tiny sample of cells from inside your mouth for some specific genetic characteristics
Innovation
First-in-Canada approach for personalized hemophilia care gets national award
March 18, 2022
Canadian Blood Services and CHEO recognized for their research partnership that supports children living with hemophilia
Innovation
Introducing pathogen-reduced platelets to Canada
January 18, 2022
Providing a new layer of safety through pathogen inactivation
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Dr. Dana Devine assumes presidency of Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies
October 27, 2021
Our chief scientist is the second Canadian to lead this important international body
Innovation
Creative new resources boost organ donation and transplant knowledge
April 22, 2021
New international storytelling platform and the animated series The Orgamites are both coming to Canada
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Collaboration with Air Canada to ship kidneys takes flight during COVID-19
March 11, 2021
National air carrier’s new support has made it possible for transplants from living donors to continue
Innovation
The lifesaving science of keeping delicate cells on ice
March 11, 2021
Cryopreservation is essential for storing rare blood types and stem cells for patients
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How stem cell transplants continued through a COVID-19-related shutdown
February 25, 2021
Dedicated lab specialists kept working for 17 patients who needed lifesaving stem cell transplants
Innovation
Exploring the mysteries of ‘a beautiful system’
February 22, 2021
Dr. Ed Pryzdial’s research on blood clotting can aid understanding of many disorders, including COVID-19
Innovation
Latest study results show upward shift in COVID-19 prevalence
January 27, 2021
Seroprevalence lab reports November data