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Meet the Researcher: Perspectives from a trainee of Dr. Nicolas Pineault

A new “Meet the Researcher” video showcasing the expertise of Canadian Blood Services’ research network is now available on blood.ca! The video features Dr. Nicolas Pineault, a Canadian Blood Services senior scientist and adjunct professor in the department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Pineault’s laboratory is located at the Canadian Blood Services head office in Ottawa, where he works on the development of cryopreservation strategies to protect cells from cryoinjuries.As a complement to the video and to highlight the “behind-the-scenes" view on

Post date: May 28, 2026

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Canadian Transfusion Trials Group recognizes influential clinical research with Paper of the Year award

The Canadian Transfusion Trials Group (CTTG) has announced the winner of their inaugural “Paper of the Year” award! The award was conferred April 24, 2026, during the network’s annual meeting held in Canmore, AB.CTTG is a pan-Canadian network focused on accelerating the conduct of high-quality clinical trials to improve transfusion practice in Canada and beyond. Launched in 2023 with support from Canadian Blood Services, the network is entering its fourth year and continuing to grow.This award has been created to recognize the peer-reviewed publications that describe a significant advancement

Post date: May 27, 2026

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Research on more inclusive donation policies recognized by international journal as a top-cited publication

A publication describing research activities supported through Canadian Blood Services’ MSM Research Program has been acknowledged by Vox Sanguinis, the ISBT’s International Journal of Transfusion Medicine, as one of their top 10 most-cited publications from 2024. In the world of peer-reviewed literature, the number of citations a publication receives can be one aspect used to describe the publication’s influence on enhancing knowledge and research impact.The publication, End of selection criteria based on sexual orientation: An international symposium on alternatives to donation deferral

Post date: May 7, 2026

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