Update on recent Platelet guidelines – ICTMG guidelines, management of chemo induced thrombocytopenia
Presented by Dr. Susan Nahirniak and Dr. Ryan Metcalf Registration Registration is required for this event: Webinar Registration - Zoom. To receive registration details for upcoming U of T Transfusion Medicine Rounds directly, join the U of T Transfusion Medicine mailing list via Ontario Regional
Canadian Blood Services’ Rare Blood Program represented at international congress
Dr. Nicole Relke is a transfusion medicine physician trainee at the University of Toronto and Canadian Blood Services and recipient of Canadian Blood Services Elianna Saidenberg Transfusion Medicine Traineeship Award (ESTMTA). Funded through philanthropic contributions from Canadian Blood Services’ financial donors, the ESTMTA makes it possible for a select number of Canada’s emerging medical leaders to access specialty transfusion medicine training. Recently, Dr. Relke also received a Harold Gunson Fellowship to attend the 36th Regional Congress of the International Society of Blood
November 26, 2025
Dec 4 10:00 am | Virtual
Cell Surface Glycoengineering Towards Universal Blood and Organs
The British Columbia Transfusion Medicine Rounds is a monthly 1-hour educational rounds with a multidisciplinary audience bringing together pathologists, clinicians, nurses, technologists, and researchers from British Columbia and throughout Canada who have an interest in Transfusion Medicine. For
Apr 23 8:00 am | Canmore, Alberta
4th Annual Canadian Transfusion Trials Group Meeting
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
How Canadian Blood Services is advancing a legacy of research excellence: Announcing the Innovation and Portfolio Management Impact Report 2024–2025
Canadian Blood Services’ innovation and portfolio management (I&PM) team supports research and education initiatives for the Canadian blood system. Our annual I&PM Impact Report compiles stories that showcase how the collective achievements of the team support our shared purpose: to help every patient, match every need and serve every Canadian. About the report This edition of the report is dedicated to the late Dr. Dana Devine, former chief scientist and beloved member of the Canadian Blood Services community. The title, Advancing a Legacy of Research Excellence, nods to the immense impact
November 17, 2025
New data available: Top 4 takeaways from our 2024 Surveillance Report
Canadian Blood Services’ 2024 Surveillance Report is now available on our professional education website, Profedu.ca. This report provides data from 2024 on the activities undertaken by members of our epidemiology and surveillance team that are essential for maintaining the safety of Canada’s Lifeline, including surveillance of transmissible blood-borne infection, infectious threats, and donor safety. What does the Surveillance Report tell us about Canada’s blood donors? The Surveillance Report provides key demographics about donors’ region, sex, and age. It also outlines characteristics about
November 13, 2025
Dec 2 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Responding to an Accreditation Citation
Presented by Claire O'Reilly, RN Transfusion Safety Nurse Clinician PHSA, BC Children’s & Women’s Hospital & Health Centre 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
Nov 20 12:00 pm | Virtual
Explanatory vs. pragmatic trials
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
Nov 24 10:00 am | Hamilton, ON and virtually
TTISS-ON Annual Education Meeting
This year’s annual TTISS-ON meeting, including interesting presentations and an interactive workshop, will be held in-person and virtually on November 24, 2025 Registration A list of speakers is included in the registration link below. Please complete the registration form to indicate whether you
Nov 13 10:00 am | Virtual
Resident QI project presentations
The British Columbia Transfusion Medicine Rounds is a monthly 1-hour educational rounds with a multidisciplinary audience bringing together pathologists, clinicians, nurses, technologists, and researchers from British Columbia and throughout Canada who have an interest in Transfusion Medicine. For
