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
Oct 14 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Sickle Cell Disease and Transfusion Medicine
Presented by Dr. Hayley Merkeley MD FRCPC Medical Director, Adult Red Cell Disorders Program Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Oct 7 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Canadian Blood Services Donor Eligibility
Presented by Dr. Michelle Zeller Clinical hematologist and Associate Professor McMasters University Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
Lecture series shares ‘how to’ on designing, conducting, and publishing transfusion clinical trials in Canada
Launched in 2023 with funding from Canadian Blood Services, the Canadian Transfusion Trials Group (CTTG) is a national network of investigators focused on supporting high-impact clinical trials in transfusion medicine. Clinical trials provide the necessary basis of information for which decisions about blood products and recommendations for their use are made. One of CTTG’s key activities is to build capacity in the transfusion clinical trial landscape. A key imitative is the CTTG Lecture Series that facilitates monthly knowledge sharing events designed to deepen understanding of clinical
September 9, 2025
New research publications: August 2025
Each month, our R.E.D. blog showcases the activities of our research and education network and the innovation and collaboration that drives our scientific community forward. Included in these activities are the peer-reviewed publications in academic journals that are a main avenue for researchers to share their scientific findings. With a focus on methodology and a rigorous review process prior to publication, these publications are recognized as credible and reliable sources of scientific information. This blog provides an overview of the latest research publications that have been authored
September 4, 2025
Mar 11 9:00 am | Royal Alexandra Hospital-Robbins Learning Centre, Edmonton, AB
Organ and Tissue Donation Symposium
Organ and Tissue Donation Symposium Advancing the Future of Donation: Excellence in Communication, Care and Collaboration Mark your calendars now for March 11th and 12th, 2026 for a fantastic session with Give Life Alberta on the future of Organ Donation. More information and Registration will be
Canadian Blood Services’ laboratory featured in magazine article for medical laboratory professionals
Canadian Blood Services’ newly announced Surveillance and Discovery Laboratory (SDL) has been selected as a feature in the Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario (MLPAO) magazine, ADVOCATE. Medical laboratory professionals are integral to many aspects of Canadian Blood Services’ work, supporting the vein-to-vein continuum of Canada’s Biological Lifeline. The MLPAO’s Fall edition aims to focus on sharing highly technical, research-related stories from the field. It is distributed directly to 4,200 medical laboratory professionals including both medical laboratory technologists
August 27, 2025
Aug 28 12:00 pm | Virtual
Publishing the results
The Canadian Transfusion Trials Group (CTTG) is a pioneering national initiative designed to promote collaboration and excellence in Transfusion Medicine research. CTTG, led by co-directors Drs. Donald Arnold and Jeannie Callum, represents a paradigm shift in transfusion medicine research. CTTG
Canadian Blood Services' laboratory awarded Thalassemia Foundation of Canada research grant
This blog was prepared by Canadian Blood Services programs and reporting coordinator Dr. Emily Freeman, with edits and reviews provided by additional members of the Knowledge Mobilization & Strategic Alliances and Stakeholder Engagement teams. The Thalassemia Foundation of Canada is a patient organization with a mission to support research, treatment, public awareness and patient support to improve the lives of individuals living with thalassemia. The Thalassemia Foundation of Canada is a long-standing member of Canadian Blood Services stakeholder community. Recently, their medical advisory
August 21, 2025
Sep 9 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Partnerships in global health research and education
Presented by Dr. Teresa Skelton Investigator and staff anesthesiologist BC Children's Hospital Learning objectives Explore global health partnerships in research and education Review guiding frameworks for sustainable partnerships Analyze case examples of academic partnerships and strategies for
