Seminar series: The genetic battlegrounds shaping genome complexity and developmental processes
This lecture is part of the CBR seminar series. Presented by Dr. Kevin Wei Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, University of British Columbia Member of the Life Sciences Institute Registration For information about CBR Seminar series events, visit the CBR website: CBR Seminars | Centre for
Dec 1 12:00 pm | Virtual
Restrictive or liberal transfusion strategy in myocardial infarction and anemia
Join the second Breakthroughs in Blood - Advancements into Action 1 hour webinar to hear from Dr. Carson's MINT Randomized Clinical Trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine online on November 11, 2023 and to take part in a panel discussion to understand the impact of this study on your
Dec 7 12:00 pm | Virtual
Avoiding bias: Critically reviewing manuscripts (including your own)
The Canadian Transfusion Trials Group (CTTG) is a pioneering national initiative designed to promote collaboration and excellence in Transfusion Medicine research. CTTG, led by co-directors Drs. Donald Arnold and Jeannie Callum, represents a paradigm shift in transfusion medicine research. CTTG
Apr 21 12:00 am | Across Canada
National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week 2024
National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week | Leave Well 2024 April 21 - 27, 2024 A collective campaign developed in honour of National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, Leave Well continues to celebrate registered donors, honour donors and their families, and give hope to those
Nov 17 10:00 am | Virtual
TTISS-ON Annual Education Meeting
This year’s annual TTISS-ON meeting, including interesting presentations and an interactive workshop, will be held virtually on November 17, 2023 from 10:00am to 2:30pm Eastern Time. The agenda includes a 30-minute break for lunch at 12:00pm. Registration A list of speakers is included in the
Centre for Blood Research PhD Candidate earns Killam Award for his work engineering platelets for improved bleeding control
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 or knowledge mobilization accomplished by CBR trainees. This post was written by Colton Strong, PhD Candidate supervised by Dr. Christian Kastrup and Dr. Dana Devine at the Centre for Blood Research in Vancouver. Colton was recently the recipient of the 2023 Killam Doctoral Award given by The Killam Trusts for his research developing
November 14, 2023
Feb 14 12:00 pm | Virtual
Heart Edition
CSTM Virtual Education Days offer short, 2-3 hour, themed education sessions, with an opportunity to directly connect with the experts via a live Q&A. CSTM is excited to host its first virtual event of 2024, focusing on transfusion medicine and the heart, the event will be held on February 14th
Nov 3 9:00 am | Virtual
13th Annual Blood Matters 2023
The 13th Annual Blood Matters 2023 conference is being offered virtually on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. This free, transfusion-focused education day is hosted by the Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Team. Learning objectives To share the latest laboratory, clinical and
Nov 22 1:00 pm | Virtual/Vancouver
Seminar series: The unexpected twists and turns of the proprotein convertases - targeting in cardiovascular disease and cancer/metastasis
This lecture is part of the CBR seminar series. Presented by Dr. Nabil Seidah Professor, department of Medicine & Department of Biochemistry, Université of Montréal Director of the Laboratory of Biochemical Neuroendocrinology, IRCM Adjunct Professor, Experimental Medicine, McGill University
Nov 14 6:00 pm | Virtual
The perils of PNH: Recognition, treatment & thrombotic implications
This webinar will review the diagnosis, recognition, and management of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), and specifically in the context of the Canadian treatment landscape. Cases will be used to highlight the variable presentations of thrombotic complications. The webinar will encourage
