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
Apr 7 2:00 pm | Virtual
Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta
Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta Controversies in Organ Donation When: hursday May 7, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom (Click here to register) Speaker: Dr. Andreas Kramer, Medical Director – Give Live Alberta
Apr 22 2:00 pm | Virtual
Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta
Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta Alberta Transplant Institute seminar – Give Life Alberta: A Year in Review 2026 When: Wednesday April 22, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom (Click here to register) Speaker: Mike Bentley, Manager – Provincial Office, Give Life
Apr 13 2:00 pm | Virtual
Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta
Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta Inside the Black Box: Organ Donation When: Monday April 13, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom (Click here to register) Speaker: Rob Hadley, Program Manager – Give Life Alberta North & South Transplant Services, along with Dr
Apr 9 2:00 pm | Virtual
Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta
Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta A Donor Family’s Inspiring Story When: Thursday April 9, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom (Click here to register) Speaker: Donor family Susan and Bruce McKenzie, along with Su-Ling Goh, Senior Communications Advisor – Give
Mar 31 2:00 pm | Virtual
Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta
Lunch & Learn sessions hosted by Give Life Alberta Beyond Organs: The Incredible Impact of Tissue Transplants When: Tuesday March 31, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom (Click here to register) Speaker: Kris Porlier, Manager - Give Life Alberta Tissue Bank North
New research publications: February 2026
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 – part of a reoccurring monthly recap – provides an overview of the latest
March 5, 2026
Centre for Blood Research activities engage expert and emerging researchers
The UBC Centre for Blood Research (CBR) has been a long-standing partner of Canadian Blood Services, supporting blood science and transfusion research and education, training and knowledge mobilization activities for the next generation of trainees and researchers. Several Canadian Blood Services researchers are active members of CBR including chief science officer Dr. Jim Zimring, senior scientist Dr. Ed Pryzdial and adjunct scientists Dr. Ed Conway, Dr. Hongshen Ma and Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu. In 2024, CBR and Canadian Blood Services renewed their collaboration agreement through to
March 3, 2026
Mar 10 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Transfusion Mass Casualty Planning
Presented by Dr. Jeannie Callum MD, FRCPC University of Toronto, Queens University, Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Discuss what lessons were learned from other mass casualty events worldwide Response to the Mass Casualty Event on Monday April 23, 2018 in Toronto Discuss what can we
Mar 17 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Cases in Immunohematology
Presented by Dr. Waseem Anani MD, FRCPC University of Toronto, University of Utah, Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Understand the basic approach to serological cases Be familiar with some of the serological phenomena that occur (e.g. Matuhasi Ogata, antigen specificity with
