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
May 28, 2026
Canadian Transfusion Trials Group recognizes influential clinical research with Paper of the Year award
The Canadian Transfusion Trials Group (CTTG) has announced the winner of their inaugural “Paper of the Year” award! The award was conferred April 24, 2026, during the network’s annual meeting held in Canmore, AB.CTTG is a pan-Canadian network focused on accelerating the conduct of high-quality clinical trials to improve transfusion practice in Canada and beyond. Launched in 2023 with support from Canadian Blood Services, the network is entering its fourth year and continuing to grow.This award has been created to recognize the peer-reviewed publications that describe a significant advancement
May 27, 2026
Sep 20 8:00 am | Sydney, Australia | In-person congress
31st International Congress of The Transplantation Society
31st International Congress of The Transplantation Society Mark your calendars for the 31st International Congress of The Transplantation Society (TTS 2026), taking place from September 20 to 23, 2026, in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia. This landmark event will bring together over 3,000
Sep 18 8:00 am | Sydney, Australia
Donate Life Symposium
Donate Life Symposium The Donate Life Symposium is a national gathering dedicated to connection, collaboration and the life-changing impact of organ and tissue donation. Bringing together healthcare professionals and sector leaders, the symposium creates space to share experiences, celebrate
May 25 8:00 am | Cullen Family Theatre, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC and Virtual
BC Transplant Education Days
BC Transplant Education Days BC Transplant is hosting its annual Education Day conference, which will share the latest information on organ donation and transplantation. Please visit the website below for the latest event updates, as well as detailed information on the agenda and speakers
Oct 22 8:00 am | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
CANNT conference 2026
CANNT conference 2026 The Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists (CANNT) Conference will be hosted in the heart of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Date: October 22-24, 2026 Location: Delta Hotels St. John's Conference Centre in the heart of St. John's, Newfoundland and
Nov 12 8:00 am | Vancouver
20th Annual Earl W. Davie Symposium
This annual 1-day symposium, in honour of Dr. Earl W. Davie, features presentations by leading experts in vascular biology, hemostasis-thrombosis, and cardiovascular and neurologic disease. Dr. Earl Davie’s research had elucidated many areas of coagulation and led to effective treatments for
Countdown to CSTM 2026: Visit Canadian Blood Services’ exhibitor booth
The Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine (CSTM) annual conference, held in partnership with Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec, is taking place June 4-7 in Hamilton, ON. Each year, the CSTM conference provides opportunity for health-care professionals in transfusion medicine to share knowledge, learn about recent advancements in transfusion medicine, and connect with colleagues from across the country.Leading up to the event, we invited members of Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network to share previews of their contributions to this year’s agenda. In this post, Dr
May 19, 2026
Trainee reflections from the Norman Bethune Symposium 2026
Our partnership with the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is helping to train the next generation of researchers in transfusion science. This blog post highlights just some of the achievements in education, training and knowledge mobilization accomplished by CBR trainees. On April 15, 2026, the Centre for Blood Research hosted their 14th annual Norman Bethune Symposium. This symposium – which takes place both in-person in Vancouver with a live link also available for virtual viewers – is a key knowledge exchange event that gathers scientists
May 14, 2026
Research on more inclusive donation policies recognized by international journal as a top-cited publication
A publication describing research activities supported through Canadian Blood Services’ MSM Research Program has been acknowledged by Vox Sanguinis, the ISBT’s International Journal of Transfusion Medicine, as one of their top 10 most-cited publications from 2024. In the world of peer-reviewed literature, the number of citations a publication receives can be one aspect used to describe the publication’s influence on enhancing knowledge and research impact.The publication, End of selection criteria based on sexual orientation: An international symposium on alternatives to donation deferral
