The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) has announced Paris, France, as the host city for its 2026 Congress on July 11-15, 2026 At ISTH Congress, thousands of the world’s leading experts on thrombosis, hemostasis and vascular biology come together to present the most recent
Nov 10 8:00 am | Rome, Italy
State of the Science in Resuscitation for Severe Traumatic Bleeding
The Italian National Blood Centre, in collaboration with the Trauma Haemostasis and Oxygenation Research Network, is organising the International Scientific Conference: “State of the Science in Resuscitation Medicine for Severe Traumatic Bleeding: Clinical, Logistical, and Regulatory Insights with a
Jul 23 4:00 pm | Virtual
Dr Jeremy Cannon answers your questions about how to prepare your hospital for a mass casualty event
Mass casualty events can happen anytime and advance preparedness is important for being prepared for them. In this Meet the Expert session, Dr Jeremy Cannon will share his military and civilian experience with mass casualty events from a surgeon’s perspective. Target audience Scientists Blood
Aug 12 12:00 pm | Vancouver
Research Day 2026
CBR Research Day is an opportunity for students to showcase their summer research projects, hear an inspirational keynote talk, and celebrate the end of the CBR Summer Studentship Program in August. The event provides an excellent opportunity for students to practice their presentation skills in
Youth-led Science Expo enhances sickle cell disease awareness & research
On May 16, 2026, Canadian Blood Services’ head office location in Ottawa welcomed members of the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) and the SCAGO Youth Empowerment Program for a sickle cell science expo. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood condition that affects approximately 6,000 people across Canada. The event, which was led by SCAGO with support from Canadian Blood Services and presented in English and French, was an opportunity to celebrate research activities that seek to build understanding of sickle cell disease. The event provided an opportunity for community
June 15, 2026
Funding opportunity: Canadian Blood Services’ Blood Efficiency Accelerator Program accepting applications
Through its competitive research funding programs, Canadian Blood Services supports innovative research activities that address key priorities in the fields of transfusion, blood-related stem cell transplantation, and cellular therapies.Funding opportunity now open!Canadian Blood Services’ Blood Efficiency Accelerator Program (BEAP) funds projects that aim to improve the efficiency and appropriate utilization of blood products, while maintaining the safety of the blood system. The 2026 competition is now open and accepting applications until July 31st, 2026, at 11:59PM (PST).Descriptions of
June 12, 2026
Extending the learning: Educational resources in Canada’s transfusion medicine landscape
Members of Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network participated in the CSTM 2026 conference last week in a session focused on the different levels and layers of transfusion medicine education.The session offered conference attendees an interactive opportunity to explore three key examples of educational activities in Canada:The on-demand and multi-format resources available on Canadian Blood Services’ professional education website, ProfEdu.ca,The Transfusion Camp’s semi-structured curriculum for healthcare providers in conjunction with medical schools across Canada, andThe
June 8, 2026
Jun 16 12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual
Journal Club - Living the ROTEM dream: Lessons learned from a German Pioneer
Presented by Dr. Ali Tabatabey MD, Physician Trainee Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Understand the role of ROTEM in management of coagulopathy and bleeding. Recognize different clinical setting in which ROTEM can be impactful. Know the impact of ROTEM implementation on the blood bank
New research publications: May 2026
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 – part of a recurring monthly recap – provides an overview of the latest research
June 2, 2026
Meet the Researcher: Perspectives from a trainee of Dr. Nicolas Pineault
A new “Meet the Researcher” video showcasing the expertise of Canadian Blood Services’ research network is now available on blood.ca! The video features Dr. Nicolas Pineault, a Canadian Blood Services senior scientist and adjunct professor in the department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Pineault’s laboratory is located at the Canadian Blood Services head office in Ottawa, where he works on the development of cryopreservation strategies to protect cells from cryoinjuries.As a complement to the video and to highlight the “behind-the-scenes" view on
