Dec 1
1:00 pm | Webinar

Can-SOLVE CKD

Webinar: Can-SOLVE CKD Learning Tree Can-SOLVE CKD will host a webinar on December 1 at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST to introduce the five branches of the Learning Tree. This suite of training programs aims to help patients and researchers enhance their skills and knowledge in patient-oriented

May 10
2:00 pm | Virtual

Immunohematology boot camp: MNS system

The MNS blood group system, which is comprised of 50 antigens, is a complex and clinically significant system as it is associated with hemolytic transfusion reactions (HTRs) and hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). The focus of this program is to provide a review (via lecture) of the

Feb 8
2:00 pm | Virtual

Immunohematology boot camp: HLA antibodies - The platelet refractory patient

This program is designed to define platelet refractoriness, detail common laboratory values associated with refractoriness, and recognize these in the context of a patient case. In addition, distinguish platelet refractoriness from other common platelet issues. This program will be a lecture-based

Nov 30
1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar series: Banking with precision - The future of genomics in transfusion

Part of the CBR seminar series, this lecture will review the genomic basis of blood groups, describe the application of genomic technologies to elucidate the blood phenotype diversity in Canadian blood donors and patients, and discuss the future applications of genomics in blood product

Nov 30
12:00 pm | Virtual

De-implementation of an exemplar low-value practice: Albumin fluid resuscitation in critical care

This webinar is part of the De/Implement series by Choosing Wisely Canada's Implementation Research Network (CWC-IRN). Dr. Daniel Niven will share results and lessons learned from a multifaceted quality improvement intervention to reduce low-value albumin use among adults admitted to intensive care

Research and education highlights: Innovation and Portfolio Management in 2021–22

Canadian Blood Services’ Innovation and Portfolio Management annual progress report for 2021–22 is now available. The report recaps the collaborations in research and education that take place every day in Innovation and Portfolio Management to support our shared purpose: to help every patient, match every need and serve every Canadian. These investments in research and education are vital to meeting the current and future needs of Canada’s blood system. For example, insights from our research network are helping to expand the donor base, uncover new insights into the biological mechanisms of
November 17, 2022

Nov 16
1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar series: Big data applications in transfusion medicine, silos no more

Part of the CBR Seminar series, this talk will aim to provide an overview of application of Big Data analytics in furthering transfusion medicine research and outcomes and identify various needs and gaps. The lecture will identify various possible available and accessible resources for big data

Dec 12
2:00 pm | Webinar

First clinical trial to prevent graft rejection in heart transplant children employing a cellular therapy with autologous Treg obtained from thymic tissue (thyTreg)

Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series The Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series is a forum for discussion of the latest advances in donation and transplantation and an opportunity to highlight the great work of Institute members. It is a platform to develop collaborations within the

Nov 30
2:00 pm | Webinar

Pre-transplant malignancy: Factoring cancer risk into transplant candidacy and the development of post-transplant malignancy

Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series The Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series is a forum for discussion of the latest advances in donation and transplantation and an opportunity to highlight the great work of Institute members. It is a platform to develop collaborations within the

Nov 23
2:00 pm | Webinar

Arts-Based Research and Sensory Methods in Transplantation: Can Frictions Move the Field?

Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series The Alberta Transplant Institute Seminar Series is a forum for discussion of the latest advances in donation and transplantation and an opportunity to highlight the great work of Institute members. It is a platform to develop collaborations within the