Organs and tissues

Canadian Blood Services works with the organ and tissue donation and transplantation community to improve the system for all Canadians. Through national collaboration involving organ donation organizations and transplantation programs across Canada we are working to increase organ and tissue donation, increase access to transplants and improve patient outcomes.This website provides valuable information and data related to interprovincial organ sharing programs and services; professional education, including the Canadian Clinical Guide to Organ Donation; numerous publications, data and progress reports; as well as leading practices and clinical guidelines.

Recent Updates

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Jun 22, 2020

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COVID-19: Update on organ donation and transplantation services

National COVID-19 Impact Data Dashboard

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Jun 15, 2020

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National COVID-19 Impact Data

This national organ donation and transplantation COVID-19 impact dashboard was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is intended to help the community better understand, in near real time, the impact the COVID-19 crisis has had, either directly or indirectly on organ donation and tra

Modified on:

Jun 3, 2020

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Webinar Series: Psychological First Aid, Grief and Loss, and Moral Distress in response to COVID-19

Health care professionals in donation and transplantation are invited to attend a series of webinars focusing on psychological first aid, grief and loss, and moral distress, within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Upcoming Events

International Liver Congress

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When

August 27, 2020 | 8:00AM to August 29, 2020 | 4:00PM

Where

London, UK

Given the continuing impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and ongoing restrictions, EASL has decided to transition the onsite International Liver Congress™ 2020, planned for 25–28 August, to an immersive and exciting digital event –The Digital International Liver Congress™ 2020 which will be held 27–29 August 2020.

To learn more about the event's programme or EASL, please click here.

Cancelled: 2020 Canadian Society of Transplantation Annual Scientific Meeting

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When

September 22, 2020 | 8:00AM to September 26, 2020 | 4:00PM

Where

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Canadian Society of Transplantation 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting,Winnipeg, MB
September 22-26, 2020, Fairmont Winnipeg

Details to follow. CST website: https://www.cst-transplant.ca/Future_Events.html

Expanding Boundaries - ABOi Solid Organ Transplants

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When

September 23, 2020 | 2:00PM to 3:00PM

Where

Webinar

Educational Track: Leadership Management
Topic: Transfusion Medicine
Intended Audience: Directors, Facilities that perform molecular testing, Hospitals, Hospital Blood Banks, Immunohematology Reference Labs (IRL’s), Laboratory Staff, Managers/Supervisors, Medical Directors, Nurses, Physicians, Research Scientists, Residents/Fellows, Students (MD, MT, SBB), Technologists
Teaching Level: Intermediate

Blog

Modified on:

Feb 17, 2020

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Nominations now open for the 2020 Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award

Do you know of an individual whose contributions might be worthy of the Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award? To receive this honour, a nominee’s landmark contributions must be recognized as both extraordinary and world class in the field of transfusion or transplantation medicine, stem cell or cord blood research in Canada and/or abroad. Nominations are open until May 19, 2020.

Modified on:

Feb 5, 2020

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Highlights from the 2019 Critical Care Canada Forum

The 2019 Critical Care Canada Forum (CCCF) took place in Toronto Nov. 10-13. This year marked the fifth annual Deceased Organ Donation Symposium, a two-day symposium held during CCCF that promotes scientific research and discussion about organ donation and transplantation and its application to critical care practice.

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Oct 23, 2019

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Memories of CST 2019

The 2019 Canadian Transplant Summit took place Oct. 15-19 in iconic Banff, Alta. This annual event is a unique opportunity to bring together medical professionals, scientists, patients and stakeholders of all interests in organ donation and transplantation from across Canada.