Research. Education. Discovery.

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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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Canadian Transfusion Trials Group recognizes influential clinical research with Paper of the Year award

Mercredi, mai 27, 2026
The Canadian Transfusion Trials Group (CTTG) has announced the winner of their inaugural “Paper of the Year” award! This award has been created to recognize peer-reviewed publications that share significant advancements in the field of transfusion science.
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Countdown to CSTM 2026: Visit Canadian Blood Services’ exhibitor booth

Mardi, mai 19, 2026
Canadian Blood Services is looking forward to connecting with members of the transfusion community at CSTM 2026 in June. In lead-up to the event, we invited members of our research and education network to describe their contributions to the conference activities.
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Trainee reflections from the Norman Bethune Symposium 2026

Jeudi, mai 14, 2026
The 14th Annual Norman Bethune Symposium was hosted on April 15th, 2026, by the Centre for Blood Research at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Trainees who participated share reflections in this short blog post.
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Research on more inclusive donation policies recognized by international journal as a top-cited publication

Jeudi, mai 07, 2026
A publication describing research supported through Canadian Blood Services’ MSM Research Program has been acknowledged by Vox Sanguinis, the ISBT’s International Journal of Transfusion Medicine, as one of their top 10 most-cited publications from 2024. The publication, which includes authors from Canadian Blood Services’ research network, describes how an international group of experts came together in April 2023 to discuss gender-neutral donation policy approaches.
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New research publications: April 2026

Mardi, mai 05, 2026
A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.
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Countdown to CSTM 2026: Agenda contributors

Mardi, avril 28, 2026
Canadian Blood Services is looking forward to connecting with members of the transfusion community at CSTM 2026 in June. In lead-up to the event, we invited members of our research and education network to describe their contributions to the conference and Canadian Blood Services’ annual Research Day event which takes place the same week.

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