The Impact of Demographic Changes on Blood Donation and Transfusion Demand, Implications of a Population Based Longitudinal Study
Special guest speaker Dr. Andreas Greinacher University Hospital Greifswald, Germany Head of the Institute of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine Objectives 1. To understand the association between demographic changes and blood donation numbers To become aware that the baby boom generation who is
Celebrating Dr. Jason Acker’s election to the Royal Society of Canada
Canadian Blood Services congratulates Dr. Jason Acker on his election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, one of the highest honours for scholars, artists, and scientists in Canada. Election to the Royal Society of Canada recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to knowledge and innovation in their fields. Fellows are nominated and elected by their peers in recognition of their achievements. At Canadian Blood Services, Dr. Acker is a Senior development scientist, and leads research focused on improving how blood products are manufactured, stored, and used. As
October 1, 2026
Nov 3 1:00 pm | Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2S3
First Nations Health Managers Association Conference
First Nations Health Managers Association Conference Join us for the FNHMA 14th Annual National Conference from November 3 to 5, 2026 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The FNHMA National Conference is a family space celebrating and sharing our inherent
Oct 15 8:30 am | Rogers Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2
Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2026
Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2026 The Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) returns October 15–17, 2026 in Ottawa. As the largest annual gathering of cardiovascular professionals in Canada, CCC brings together clinicians, researchers, trainees, and allied health experts from across the country
Oct 5 7:30 am | San Francisco, California
AATB Congress
Association for Advancing Tissue and Biologics Congress AATB Congress 26, taking place October 4–7, 2026, in beautiful San Francisco, CA, marks a new chapter for AATB's flagship event. Formerly the AATB Annual Meeting, Congress brings together leaders, practitioners, researchers, regulators, and
Sep 10 10:00 am | Virtual
Where art thou, yellow copy? A review of emergency blood release and PSLS events at Vancouver Coastal Health
The British Columbia Transfusion Medicine Rounds is a monthly 1-hour educational rounds with a multidisciplinary audience bringing together pathologists, clinicians, nurses, technologists, and researchers from British Columbia and throughout Canada who have an interest in Transfusion Medicine. For
Oct 23 7:00 am | Hyderabad, India
4th International Congress on Sickle Cell and Other Inherited Blood Disorders
The GANSID Congress 2026 is a global gathering, bringing together clinicians, researchers, laboratory and/or translational scientists, patient organizations, industry partners, policymakers and global health agencies. Building on the success of previous virtual congresses, the GANSID Congress 2026
Oct 28 12:00 pm | Virtual
Non-Invasive Fetal Blood Group Genotyping: Moving Towards Precision Care for Pregnant Individuals in Ontario
Advances in prenatal testing are transforming how we care for pregnant patients, enabling more precise, personalized care while reducing unnecessary interventions. As Ontario implements non-invasive fetal blood group genotyping, healthcare providers have an important opportunity to understand how
Aug 21 8:30 am | Toronto
6th Annual SCAGO Sickle Cell Summit
The Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) invites you to participate in the SCAGO Sickle Cell Summit 2026, a two-day, in-person gathering focused on improving outcomes and lived experiences for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease (SCD) across Canada. This year's summit
Jun 29 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Journal Club
Presented by TBA Learning objectives TBA Registration TBA Appraisal TBA To be added to the distribution list for the LearnTransfusion series, send an email to learn.transfusion@blood.ca with “Weekly Transfusion Medicine Seminars” in the subject line. Include your name and complete e-mail address in
