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
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: Disaster Planning / Code Orange
Presented by Dr. Jeannie Callum MD, FRCPC University of Toronto, Queens University, Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives TBD 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
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
Meet the Researcher: Perspectives from a trainee of Dr. Ed Pryzdial
A new “Meet the Researcher” video showcasing the expertise of Canadian Blood Services’ research network is now available on blood.ca! The video features Dr. Ed Pryzdial, a Canadian Blood Services senior scientist and clinical professor in the Centre for Blood research at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver. Dr. Pryzdial’s laboratory is located at the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) where a partnership between Canadian Blood Services and CBR is helping to train the next generation of researchers in transfusion science.As a complement to the video and to highlight the “behind
February 26, 2026
Call for nominations open for 2026 Canadian Blood Services' Lifetime Achievement Award
The 2026 Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award nomination period is now open! This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of transfusion and transplantation science and medicine.Background The Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award, established in 2002, recognizes individuals whose landmark contributions have made a significant impact to the field of transfusion and/or transplantation (including hematopoietic stem cell, cord blood, and organ and tissue) science and medicine.Previous winners have included both
February 19, 2026
Tiny scientists, big discoveries: Celebrating the International Day of Women & Girls in Science at STEMapolooza!
February 11, 2026 is dedicated by UNESCO as a global day to celebrate women and girls in science and recognize a future where science and gender equality advance together. This year, the Telus World of Science Edmonton celebrated International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a family-friendly STEMapolooza event, and invited Canadian Blood Services' project leads Carly Olafson and Sanaz Hemmati to participate as guest experts at a booth representing our research network. The booth activities were planned in collaboration with Dawn O'Dwyer, an Edmonton-based Manager of Regional
February 17, 2026
Journeys in research: Trainee experiences supporting knowledge exchange, part 1 Nawal Elshamiy
The Monthly Science Seminar series described in the blog below is an example of one of the knowledge mobilization activities organized to support effective knowledge sharing, connection, and collaboration among members of Canadian Blood Services’ innovation and portfolio management (I&PM) internal research network. Each year, trainees in Canadian Blood Services’ research network are invited to volunteer as MSS Series Organizing Committee members. By emphasizing the importance of effective science communication and knowledge translation, this opportunity to engage in session planning is
February 12, 2026
Feb 17 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Social Science – Patient perspectives in Transfusion
Presented by Dr. Kelly Holloway & Dr. Jennie Haw PhD, Social Scientist, Canadian Blood Services Guest: Biba Tinga President of Sickle Cell Disease Association of Canada Learning objectives Summarize the role and value of social science in Transfusion Medicine Research Introduce approaches to patient
Feb 10 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Hospital Blood Inventory Management - Theory and Practice
Presented by Dr. Gwen Clarke & Dr. Jennifer Duncan MD, FRCPC University of Alberta, Vancouver Island Health, University of British Columbia Learning objectives Describe supplier, delivery and hospital factors that may influence hospital blood component inventory Understand the concept of average
