Dec 17
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Blood and utilization

Presented by Dr. Asim Alam Medical Director Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Registration TBA

Nov 12
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Intrauterine transfusion

Presented by Dr. Nadine Shehata Head of Transfusion Medicine Mount Sinai Hospital Learning objectives Explain the process and indications of IUT for red cells and platelets Discuss the effect of alloantibodies in both maternal and fetal care Note: The session is a self-approved group learning

Nov 5
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

IVIG in Autoimmune Therapy: From Preparation to Mechanism and Emerging Fc Receptor Blockade Alternatives

Presented by Dr. Alan Lazarus Senior Scientist Innovation & Portfolio Management Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Understand the Preparation and Broad Clinical Use of IVIG: Participants will be able to describe the process of IVIG preparation and recognize its extensive use in various

Oct 29
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: Development of multiplexed flow cytometry-based red blood cell antibody screen and identification assays

Presented by Dr. Phillipe Price Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Saskatchewan Learning objectives Give a brief overview of the methodology of flow cytometry Give a brief overview of new ways flow cytometry is being used in the transfusion medicine lab Explain the methodology for

Oct 8
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: Iron deficiency anemia and transfusion in pediatric patients

Presented by Dr. Caroline Malcolmson Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives Overview of the pathophysiologic role of iron in pediatric patients Epidemiology of pediatric iron deficiency Discuss the role of transfusion in management of iron deficiency anemia

Sep 17
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Taming intolerance – clinical approach to immune acquired (warm or cold) hemolytic anemias

Presented by Dr. Christine Cserti Associate Medical Director - Blood Transfusion Laboratory & Consultant Hematologist University Health Network Learning objectives Appoint and interpret available diagnostics for classification’s sake (from mechanism to attributable severity). Optimize transfusion

Sep 10
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: The use of pluripotent stem cells to generate diagnostic tools for transfusion medicine

Presented by Dr. Lianne Rotin Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives Discuss limitations of antibody identification during pretransfusion testing Review strategies to design reagent red blood cells for use in pretransfusion testing Critically appraise a

Nov 28
12:00 pm | Virtual

Canadian Blood Services –Blood shortages: Management and Prevention

Presented by Dr. Tanya Petraszko Senior Medical Director, Medical, Laboratory and Stem Cell Services, Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Describe the key components of the National Shortages Plan for Labile Blood Products. Describe the role of the NEBMC with particular emphasis on the

Oct 24
12:00 pm | Virtual

How do we improve transfusion practice in pediatric massive hemorrhage protocols?

Presented by Dr. Kimmo Murto Learning objectives TBD Registration Registration is required for this event and a Zoom registration form will be available closer to the event. To receive registration details for upcoming U of T Transfusion Medicine Rounds directly, join the U of T Transfusion Medicine

Sep 26
12:00 pm | Virtual

Pre-transfusion medications for reaction prevention and treatment

Presented by Dr. Anne Ellis Learning objectives Select an appropriate management strategy for minimizing reactions to blood product transfusions. Describe the risks associated with 1st generation antihistamines. Optimize the use of 2nd generation antihistamines in prevention and treatment of