Recent technological advancements and automation have transformed laboratory performance, particularly with the rise of robotic laboratories. These facilities leverage automation to optimize operations, minimize risks, and enhance efficiency. Robotic laboratories execute diagnostic analyses
May 31 9:00 am | Toronto, ON
Beyond phlebotomy symposium 2025
Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS), in partnership with BD Canada, proudly presents a one day, educational and engaging event designed for anyone interested or already in the phlebotomy world. Hear from industry experts on best practices and new and upcoming research. The event
May 8 5:00 am | Virtual
Day 2: Joint ISBT and TIF Webinars: Together for Thalassaemia
This is a joint two-day webinar series between Thalassemia International Federation (TIF) and ISBT. During this series we will explore the present status and challenges in transfusion care in thalassemia patients across the world. The webinar aims to bring together the expert insights and the
May 7 5:00 am | Virtual
Day 1: Joint ISBT and TIF Webinars: Together for Thalassaemia
This is a joint two-day webinar series between Thalassemia International Federation (TIF) and ISBT. During this series we will explore the present status and challenges in transfusion care in thalassemia patients across the world. The webinar aims to bring together the expert insights and the
Nov 6 8:00 am | Vancouver/Virtual
19th Annual Earl W. Davie Symposium
This annual 1-day symposium honours Dr. Earl W. Davie’s scientific contributions in hemostasis-thrombosis, which have impacted on the care of patients worldwide. He and his colleagues devised the revolutionary Waterfall Sequence for Blood Clotting, and subsequently, throughout the 1960s and ’70s
May 1 10:00 am | Virtual
To Transfuse or Not to Transfuse: Prediction of Massive Transfusion with the Revised Assessment of Bleeding and Transfusion (RABT) Score at Canadian Level I Trauma Centres & ROTEM uses in trauma-MHP: Vancouver General Hospital's experience
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 24 7:00 am | Webinar
Commonwealth Tribute to Life Webinar - Educating on Organ Donation using the Orgamites
Commonwealth Tribute to Life Webinar - Educating on Organ Donation using the Orgamites Our next webinar focuses on the topics of education for parents and children on organ donation. This is explored through Canada’s journey, using the ‘Orgamites’ as a resource, and how they were able to help
May 7 1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver
Seminar series: TBA
This lecture is part of the CBR lecture series. Held on Wednesdays from 1-2pm PT, CBR seminars feature insightful scientific talks, with speakers from a range of clinical, industry and academic backgrounds. Presented by Dr. Stuart Turvey University of British Columbia Hosted by Dr. Chris Overall
Apr 23 1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver
Seminar series: Non-genetic mechanisms of therapeutic sensitivity and resistance in the myeloid malignancies
This lecture is part of the CBR lecture series. Held on Wednesdays from 1-2pm PT, CBR seminars feature insightful scientific talks, with speakers from a range of clinical, industry and academic backgrounds. Presented by Dr. Aly Karsan Hematopathologist, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, BC Cancer
Advancing science and honouring legacy: Canadian Blood Services and the BEST Collaborative
The Biomedical Excellence for Safer Transfusion (BEST) Collaborative is an international research organization that focuses on improving the safety of transfusion medicine and cellular therapies. The Collaborative engages members from around the globe in activities related to standardization of techniques, publication of guidelines, development of procedures and the conduct of clinical trials. Canadian Blood Services’ connections to BEST Collaborative Canadian Blood Services is a blood services member of the Collaborative, represented by development scientist Dr. Geraldine Walsh and associate
