Donors are central to the success of a blood system. This blog describes how research and education activities happening behind the scenes continuously inform and advance blood and plasma donation in Canada.

Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk is the 2024-2025 recipient of the Transfusion Camp Impactful Educator Award. This marks the second annual iteration of the award, which celebrates early-career faculty who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing transfusion medicine education in Canada.

In September 2025, Canadian Blood Services began its national rollout of apheresis frozen plasma, psoralen-treated. Read about this new component, the educational resources available for health-care providers, and how interdisciplinary teams at Canadian Blood Services have supported its implementation.

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.

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

In partnership with Canadian Blood Services, the UBC Centre for Blood Research supports education, training, and knowledge mobilization activities in support of the next generation of trainees and researchers in blood science and transfusion medicine. Learn more about their activities and upcoming events in this blog.

A new “Meet the Researcher” video showcasing the expertise of Canadian Blood Services’ research network is now available on blood.ca!

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.