Canadian Blood Services' laboratory awarded Thalassemia Foundation of Canada research grant
This blog was prepared by Canadian Blood Services programs and reporting coordinator Dr. Emily Freeman, with edits and reviews provided by additional members of the Knowledge Mobilization & Strategic Alliances and Stakeholder Engagement teams. The Thalassemia Foundation of Canada is a patient organization with a mission to support research, treatment, public awareness and patient support to improve the lives of individuals living with thalassemia. The Thalassemia Foundation of Canada is a long-standing member of Canadian Blood Services stakeholder community. Recently, their medical advisory
August 21, 2025
Sep 9 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Partnerships in global health research and education
Presented by Dr. Teresa Skelton Investigator and staff anesthesiologist BC Children's Hospital Learning objectives Explore global health partnerships in research and education Review guiding frameworks for sustainable partnerships Analyze case examples of academic partnerships and strategies for
Sep 16 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Topic: Blood Bag Sets at Canadian Blood Services: Preparing for a DEHP-free (ish) future
Presented by Dr. Geraldine Walsh Development Scientist Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Understand at a high level the history of DEHP as a plasticizer in blood bags Be aware of upcoming regulatory changes in the EU that will ban DEHP in medical devices and understand how this change will
New research publications: July 2025
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 provides an overview of the latest research publications that have been authored
August 1, 2025
Oct 25 9:00 am | San Diego, California
2025 AABB Annual Meeting
The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) 2024 Annual Meeting will be October 25-28, 2025 in San Diego, CA The AABB Annual Meeting brings blood and biotherapies professionals together to share cutting-edge research, unique perspectives, networking with colleagues and
Dec 6 9:00 am | Orlando, Florida
American Association of Hematology 67th Annual Meeting
The 67th annual meeting of the American Association of Hematology will be hosted in Orlando, Florida, on December 6 - 9, 2025. Registration For more event information, including registration details, visit ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition - Hematology.org
Oct 25 9:00 am | Toronto
Thrombosis Canada Annual Conference
Join us at the Thrombosis Canada 2025 Conference on October 25th for a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements and challenges in thrombosis management. Co-chairs: Dr Stephanie Carlin & Dr Jameel Abdulrehman Learning objectives By attending this activity, participants will be able to
Sep 15 1:00 pm | Vancouver Convention Centre, Room 216
Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in organ donation after circulatory death (DCD)
Join us for an in-depth session moderated by Dr. Marat Slessarev as we explore the current landscape, challenges, and innovations in Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in the context of organ donation after circulatory death (DCD). Topics include: Introduction to NRP – principle and clinical
Sep 26 9:00 am | Vancouver
2025 CanHaem Annual Meeting: Improving Care Across the Hemoglobinopathies Spectrum
This year’s conference highlights the need to address not only severe forms of hemoglobin disorders like sickle cell anemia (HbSS) and beta thalassemia major, but also the often-overlooked milder forms such as hemoglobin SC, thalassemia intermedia, and alpha thalassemia. While research and
Oct 4 8:30 am | Edmonton
Alberta Vein to Vein Conference 2025
The Alberta Vein to Vein 2025 Conference will be Saturday October 4, 2025, from 8:30am – 4:00pm at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton. The theme is "Fall in Love with Transfusion Medicine”. Registration Registration opens August 2025 and is restricted to Alberta Vein to
