Organs and tissues

Canadian Blood Services works with the 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 clinical programs and services that support interprovincial sharing of organs; professional education resources, including the Canadian Clinical Guide to Organ Donation; numerous publications, data and progress reports; as well as leading practices and clinical guidelines relevant to OTDT system progress, deceased donation, living donation, transplantation and tissues.

Recent Updates

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Aug 29, 2019

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DCD: clinical tools and resources

The resources below are to support organ donation organization staff and health care professionals caring for potential DCD donors.

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Jul 17, 2019

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Webinars Hosted by the Donation Physician Network

Medical Assistance in Dying and Organ Donation
June 6, 2019
Dr. James Downar

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Jul 12, 2019

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Canadian Critical Care Forum (CCCF) – Deceased Donation Scientific Symposium 2018

The following videos were recorded in partnership with Trillium Gift of Life Network and the Canadian National Transplant Research Program at The Canadian Critical Care Forum between November 6 to 9, 2018.

Presentation: Threats to the Concept of Brain Death

Upcoming Events

Canadian Critical Care Conference 2020

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When

February 10, 2020 | 8:00AM to February 13, 2020 | 4:00PM

Where

Whistler

About the Canadian Critical Care Conference

Deceased Organ Donation Symposium

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When

November 11, 2019 | 8:00AM to November 12, 2019 | 5:00PM

Where

Toronto

The Critical Care Canada Forum is a 4-day conference focusing on topics that are relevant to the individuals involved with the care of critically ill patients, wherever the patients are located. Internationally recognized, the Critical Care Canada Forum focuses on leading-edge science through informative and interactive sessions, lead by an outstanding international faculty, with poster presentations and exhibits with the latest products and services for the critical care professional.

2019 Canadian Transplant Summit

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When

October 16, 2019 | 8:00AM to October 19, 2019 | 4:00PM

Where

Banff

Presented in partnership by Canadian Blood Services, the Canadian Society of Transplantation, and the Canadian Donation and Transplantion Research Program, the 2019 Transplant Summit brings to together stakeholders in Canadian transplantation with cutting edge science and leading clinical practices that can be used to advance the practice and science of transplantation in Canada.

For details and to register visit: https://conference.cst-transplant.ca/

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Oct 7, 2019

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The 2019 Critical Care Canada Forum hosts fifth annual Deceased Organ Donation Symposium

This year marks the fifth annual Deceased Organ Donation Symposium at the Critical Care Canada Forum in Toronto. This two-day symposium held Nov. 11–12, 2019 promotes scientific research in organ donation and transplantation and its application to critical care practice.

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Sep 30, 2019

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Lay Science Writing Competition open for submissions!

Stories underlie all research experiences, but these stories are rarely told. The Centre for Innovation is excited to launch its second annual Lay Science Writing Competition and give our research trainees the chance to tell those stories!

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Sep 18, 2019

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Centre for Innovation scientist recognized for his contributions to the field of cryobiology

Centre for Innovation scientist Dr. Jason Acker was recently inducted as a Fellow of the Society for Cryobiology, a prestigious international award that recognizes individuals who have had an exemplary impact on the field of cryobiology. Congratulations to Dr. Acker, who received this award over the summer at the Society for Cryobiology’s annual meeting in San Diego.