For many patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is unavailable due to lack of a matched donor. Gene therapy using autologous gene-edited stem cells has emerged as an option for these patients. Two gene therapy regimens have been approved by the FDA and

Clinical medicine is rife with ethical issues. Even though the laboratory is largely removed from direct patient-facing care, ethical issues commonly arise. Having a framework for identifying, analyzing, and resolving ethical dilemmas is key to ensuring excellent patient care and a safe environment

Cellular therapy products are cryopreserved and stored in liquid nitrogen freezers for subsequent transplantation into recipients. Storage duration is variable but is typically a few weeks to a few years. Unused products may continue to be stored for many decades after the recipient has been

The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) 2025 Annual Meeting will be hosted in San Diego, California on October 25–28, 2025. The AABB Annual Meeting brings blood and biotherapies professionals together to share cutting-edge research, unique perspectives, networking with

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. Samira Mubareka University of Toronto Hosted by Dr. Chris Overall

Myeloid malignancies are uncommon but deadly cancers. Despite extensive investigation of coding mutations and the development of targeted therapies, there remains a major need for new therapies and treatment approaches. Decision-making around post-remission therapy is based on genetic risk

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations worldwide. While there are vaccines for RSV in the elderly there are no vaccines or therapeutics for prevention and treatment of RSV in infants. To address these unmet needs we are studying the structure of viral

The Canadian Transplant Association is hosting Lace up for Life Welcome to all people impacted by organ donation: Recipients, donors, families, supporters and everyone in between. Date & Time: Saturday, March 1 between 11 AM & 3 PM in Nova Scotia Saturday, March 1 between 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM in New

The diversity of the antibody-producing B cell repertoire plays a critical role in the defense against pathogens, but poor regulation of the processes that generate that diversity can also lead to autoimmunity. High-affinity antibody responses are generated, in part, by maturation of antibody

This webinar is hosted by ISTH Academy, the online education arm of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). The webinar is free for members and non-members alike. Presented by Assaf Barg Israel, Chair Ayesha Zia USA, Chair Hilary Whitworth USA, Chair Julia David USA, Speaker