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

Patient, Family, Donor Research Forum The theme of the PFD forum is “Pathways for Partnership: Centring Indigenous Priorities in Donation and Transplant Systems”. The program will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous national and international speakers, including persons with lived

The Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program Save the date! The CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting (Edmonton, hybrid, December 1-2) will convene Canada’s national donation and transplantation research community to share new and emerging research, center patient, family, and donor partner

Presented by Dr. Sheharyar Raza MD, FRCPC Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Understand the basics of genotyping nomenclature in the ISBT table Learn to use the new digitized ISBT BG database for clinical case interpretation Gain basic familiarity with genome browsers and navigating them

Presented by Dr. Ali Tabatabaey MD, Physician Trainee Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Review VET guided treatment algorithms and their impact based on appraisal of the paper. Additional Reference Material: Article 1 Article 2 Registration Click here to register Appraisal Click here for

Presented by Dr. Shannon Jackson MD, FRCPC West Coast Hematology Learning objectives Review the approach to bleeding in acquired bleeding disorders Discuss the considerations for bleeding when patients with inherited hemophilia A or B are taking novel therapies Discuss the management of bleeding in

CSTM Virtual Education Days offer short, 2-3 hour, themed education sessions, with an opportunity to directly connect with the experts via a live Q&A. Registration This event is open to anyone - you do not need to be a CSTM member to attend. The session will be hosted via Zoom and registration is

Transfusion is one of the greatest expenses in the healthcare system. Given the continual increase in healthcare costs, comprehensive cost analyses are key for proper resource utilization and improved patient outcomes. Transfusion costs extend far beyond the acquisition price of blood products

This program explores how technology is transforming laboratory training and education. The faculty will review current tools such as SOP management systems, e-learning modules, simulations, and virtual programs, as well as the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will also highlight

The CSTM 2026 Conference will take place June 4 to 7 in Hamilton. This conference represents a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals involved in transfusion medicine to share knowledge, to learn about the most recent advancements in Transfusion Medicine and to appreciate everyone's