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 provides an overview of the latest research publications that have been authored
August 1, 2025
Oct 25 9:00 am | San Diego, California
2025 AABB Annual Meeting
The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) 2024 Annual Meeting will be October 25-28, 2025 in San Diego, CA The AABB Annual Meeting brings blood and biotherapies professionals together to share cutting-edge research, unique perspectives, networking with colleagues and
Dec 6 9:00 am | Orlando, Florida
American Association of Hematology 67th Annual Meeting
The 67th annual meeting of the American Association of Hematology will be hosted in Orlando, Florida, on December 6 - 9, 2025. Registration For more event information, including registration details, visit ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition - Hematology.org
Oct 25 9:00 am | Toronto
Thrombosis Canada Annual Conference
Join us at the Thrombosis Canada 2025 Conference on October 25th for a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements and challenges in thrombosis management. Co-chairs: Dr Stephanie Carlin & Dr Jameel Abdulrehman Learning objectives By attending this activity, participants will be able to
Sep 15 1:00 pm | Vancouver Convention Centre, Room 216
Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in organ donation after circulatory death (DCD)
Join us for an in-depth session moderated by Dr. Marat Slessarev as we explore the current landscape, challenges, and innovations in Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in the context of organ donation after circulatory death (DCD). Topics include: Introduction to NRP – principle and clinical
Sep 26 9:00 am | Vancouver
2025 CanHaem Annual Meeting: Improving Care Across the Hemoglobinopathies Spectrum
This year’s conference highlights the need to address not only severe forms of hemoglobin disorders like sickle cell anemia (HbSS) and beta thalassemia major, but also the often-overlooked milder forms such as hemoglobin SC, thalassemia intermedia, and alpha thalassemia. While research and
Oct 4 8:30 am | Edmonton
Alberta Vein to Vein Conference 2025
The Alberta Vein to Vein 2025 Conference will be Saturday October 4, 2025, from 8:30am – 4:00pm at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton. The theme is "Fall in Love with Transfusion Medicine”. Registration Registration opens August 2025 and is restricted to Alberta Vein to
Stories that inspire: A trainee alumni spotlight at Canadian Blood Services’ Research Day 2025
Canadian Blood Services’ Research Day is an annual event designed to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and highlight the ongoing scientific work carried out by members of our extended research and education network. It also serves as a key professional development opportunity, particularly for emerging scientists. In this blog, knowledge mobilization coordinator Alex Williams, who was a member of the Research Day Planning Committee, recaps a special trainee alumni spotlight presentation which took place during the event and its impactful message. Reflections on growth and the power of
Working with subject matter experts, Canadian Blood Services supports the development and delivery of initiatives that address the educational needs of the transfusion medicine community and supports best practices in clinical care. Several of these initiatives were recently showcased at the annual Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine (CSTM) conference, held in St. John’s last month. In this blog, Canadian Blood Services knowledge broker, Kaylee Brooks, recaps key takeaways about the impact of these initiatives after visiting the poster session at CSTM. Empowering the transfusion medicine
