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
Countdown to CSTM 2026: Agenda contributors
The Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine (CSTM) annual conference, held in partnership with Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec, is taking place June 4-7 in Hamilton, ON.Each year, the CSTM conference provides opportunity for health-care professionals in transfusion medicine to share knowledge, learn about recent advancements in transfusion medicine, and connect with colleagues from across the country.In the lead-up to the event, we invited members of Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network to share previews of their contributions to this year’s exciting agenda. Below
April 28, 2026
Jun 8 8:00 am | Virtual
Patient, Family, Donor Research Forum
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
Dec 1 8:00 am | Edmonton, AB / Hybrid
CDTRP 2026 Scientific Meeting
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
Apr 28 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Updates to the ISBT Blood Group Database for Clinical Transfusion Medicine
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
Apr 14 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Journal Club: Thromboelastography or rotational thromboelastometry guided algorithms in bleeding patients
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
Apr 7 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Interesting inherited and acquired bleeding cases
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
Apr 15 12:00 pm | Virtual
Spring serology
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
Apr 29 2:00 pm | Virtual
Understanding the Cost of Transfusion Beyond Acquisition (26EL-628)
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
Apr 15 2:00 pm | Virtual
Technology for Training in the Blood Bank (AI, Simulation, etc.) (26EL-622)
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
