Interested in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, and health issues in the community or healthcare setting? Bug Day is for you! Nationally and internationally recognized experts will present timely topics in infectious diseases and public health at Manitoba’s largest healthcare
Jun 26 8:00 am | Washington
2027 Congress
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) has announced Vancouver, Canada, as the host city for its 2027 Congress on June 26-30. At ISTH Congress, thousands of the world’s leading experts on thrombosis, hemostasis and vascular biology come together to present the most recent
Jul 11 8:00 am | Washington
2026 Congress
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
