23 mai
12:00 |

The Impact of Demographic Changes on Blood Donation and Transfusion Demand, Implications of a Population Based Longitudinal Study

Special guest speaker Dr. Andreas Greinacher University Hospital Greifswald, Germany Head of the Institute of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine Objectives 1. To understand the association between demographic changes and blood donation numbers To become aware that the baby boom generation who is

30 avr
13:00 | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar series: TBA

This lecture is part of the CBR lecture series. Held on Wednesdays from 1-2pm PT, CBR seminars feature insightful scientific talks, with speakers from a range of clinical, industry and academic backgrounds. Presented by Dr. Samira Mubareka University of Toronto Hosted by Dr. Chris Overall

16 avr
13:00 | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar series: Non-genetic mechanisms of therapeutic sensitivity and resistance in the myeloid malignancies

Myeloid malignancies are uncommon but deadly cancers. Despite extensive investigation of coding mutations and the development of targeted therapies, there remains a major need for new therapies and treatment approaches. Decision-making around post-remission therapy is based on genetic risk

2 avr
13:00 | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar Series: Structural insight into receptor usage, immune evasion, and evolution of a viral fusion glycoprotein

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations worldwide. While there are vaccines for RSV in the elderly there are no vaccines or therapeutics for prevention and treatment of RSV in infants. To address these unmet needs we are studying the structure of viral

12 fév
13:00 | Virtual/Vancouver

Seminar Series: Protective and pathogenic paradigms of germinal centers

The diversity of the antibody-producing B cell repertoire plays a critical role in the defense against pathogens, but poor regulation of the processes that generate that diversity can also lead to autoimmunity. High-affinity antibody responses are generated, in part, by maturation of antibody

10 fév
11:00 | ISTH Academy webinar

SSC on the Case: Pediatric and Neonatal Thrombosis and Hemostasis: CSVT and Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis with MIS-C

This webinar is hosted by ISTH Academy, the online education arm of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). The webinar is free for members and non-members alike. Presented by Assaf Barg Israel, Chair Ayesha Zia USA, Chair Hilary Whitworth USA, Chair Julia David USA, Speaker

26 fév
10:00 | ISTH Academy webinar

Rebalancing Therapies for Hemophilia: Are You Ready?

This webinar is hosted by ISTH Academy, the online education arm of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). The webinar is free for members and non-members alike. Presented by Amy Shapiro, MD Stacey Croteau, MD Learning objectives Assess how emerging rebalancing treatments

25 fév
16:00 | Virtual

Arboviruses and transfusion safety

This International Society for Blood Transfusion (ISBT) webinar is for Scientists, blood bankers, transfusion practitioners, Master and PhD students, experts in transfusion-transmitted infections, public health professionals, managers, technicians, etc. To provide a panorama of the emerging

12 fév
15:00 | Virtual

Quality culture - continuous and data-driven improvement

This International Society for Blood Transfusion (ISBT) webinar is for blood bankers, transfusion practitioners and technicians. It is recommended to be familiar with quality management systems. The first joint webinar between ISBT and AATM aims to enhance blood transfusion services by promoting a

27 fév
12:00 | Virtual

Iron deficiency in pregnancies in Ontario – IV Iron Monoferric vs Venofer in pregnancy

Presented by Heather VanderMeulen, MD, MSc, FRCPC Learning objectives TBD Registration Registration is required for this event. To receive registration details for upcoming U of T Transfusion Medicine Rounds directly, join the U of T Transfusion Medicine mailing list via Ontario Regional Blood