Dec 5
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Science: Gene editing of hematopoietic stem cells to correct hemoglobin disorders: preclinical studies

Presented by Dr. Harinad Maganti Scientist Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Identifying current barriers in gene editing of hematopoietic stem cells Using stem cell agonist cocktails to expand hematopoietic stem cells Using lipid nanoparticles to gene edit HSCs Note: The session is a self
Transfusion

Nov 28
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Deep dive into the dynamic domain of donor eligibility criteria

Presented by Dr. Michelle Zeller Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Dr. Aditi Khandelwal Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Review the role of donor eligibility criteria at Canadian Blood Services Outline the key processes involved in criteria development
Transfusion

Nov 14
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

The STRATUS Trial: Does the use of small-volume blood collection tubes in the ICU reduce red blood cell transfusion?

Presented by Dr. Lianne Rotin Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives •To review current strategies for reducing anemia in the non-bleeding ICU patient •To present a recently published clinical trial evaluating the impact of small-volume blood collection
Transfusion

Oct 31
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: FNAIT – Case based management

Presented by Dr. Akash Gupta Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Review causes of neonatal thrombocytopenia and incidence of FNAIT Examine the available treatment options for possible FNAIT cases Discuss interesting cases that highlight the available clinical practice
Transfusion

Oct 10
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: When transfusion gives headaches! Is There an Association Between Transfusions and Intracerebral Hemorrhage?

Presented by Dr. Charles Lafrance Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives To review the relevance of assessing the risk of transmission of cerebral amyloid angiopathy through transfusion To present a recent observational study discussing an association
Transfusion

Oct 3
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Should I follow that guideline recommendation?

Presented by Dr. Nadine Shehata Head Transfusion Medicine/Haematologist Special Pregnancy Clinic Mount Sinai Hospital Learning objectives To discuss benefits and limitations of practice guidelines To describe how to evaluate and appraise guidelines Note: The session is a self-approved group learning
Transfusion

Sep 12
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: Racial differences in RBC transfusion amongst hospitalized patients

Presented by Dr. Sumedha Arya Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives To present a recent study discussing racial differences in RBC transfusion To review other relevant studies examining differences in transfusion patterns To critically appraise the
Transfusion

Sep 19
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Granulocyte transfusions in Canada

Presented by Dr. Catherine Latour Hématologue Directrice médicale, hématologie et cellules souches Héma-Québec Learning objectives Describe the minimal indication criteria for granulocyte concentrate transfusions Describe the apheresis granulocyte donation process, from donor selection to product
Transfusion

Dec 5
8:00 am | Montréal, QC, Canada / Online

CDTRP 10th Annual Scientific Meeting

CDTRP 10th Annual Scientific Meeting Are you passionate about donation and transplantation research? Do you want to be a part of a groundbreaking event that celebrates a decade of advancements in the field? Look no further! The Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP) is
Organs and tissues

Jun 20
12:00 pm | Virtual

MLT session: Interesting serology cases

Presented by Presentation 1: Hijacked Blood: The Bacterial Conspiracy behind the Acquired B Phenotype Kamola Kasimova Presentation 2: Ever-Evolving Serology Brianna Behrendt Learning objectives Presentation 1: Mechanism (Enzyme Activity, Immune Response) Clinical Significance: Diagnosis, Associated
Transfusion
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