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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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Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation therapy is used in the treatment of various blood disorders including leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle cell anemia. A recent review article published by Dr. Hari Maganti’s lab explores current advancements in pre-clinical research on the biology and mechanism of HSC homing and engraftment following transplantation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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