Presented by Dr. Geraldine Walsh Scientist Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Be able to explain the role of the Product and Process Development group at Canadian Blood Services; Understand the steps needed to support product and process changes at Canadian Blood Services Describe at a high

Presented by Dr. Thamer Albegamy Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of British Columbia Learning objectives Examine the impact of transfusion thresholds on quality of life among MDS patients, highlighting the balance between clinical benefits and patient-centered outcomes. Understand

Presented by Dr. Krista Marcon Haematopathologist | Vancouver General Hospital Clinical Assistant Professor | University of British Columbia Learning objectives 1. Differentiate QI from Research 2. Describe the Model for Improvement 3. Write an Aim statement 4. Describe the importance of collecting

Presented by Dr. Pierre-Aurèle Morin Hématologue, chef du service de médecine transfusionnelle CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS Professeur adjoint, Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé Université de Sherbrooke Learning objectives Describe the structure of Quebec's hemovigilance system Discuss

Presented by Dr. Jacqueline Trudeau Medical Director Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Care Learning objectives - Describe the transfusion related considerations for patients with ESLD undergoing surgery - Overview of the perioperative management of liver transplant and liver resection

Presented by Dr. Sebastian Vuong Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee McMaster University Learning objectives To present a brief historical review of the Canadian military contribution to whole blood transfusion. To review the current landscape of whole blood use. To present and critically

Presented by Dr. Matthew Seftel Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Dr. Johnathan Mack Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Ms. Jacqueline Wong MLT Charge Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Review the patterns and causes of platelet transfusion refractoriness Outline how to diagnose

Presented by Dr. Matthew Yan Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Provide an overview of Canadian Blood Services’ Rare Blood Program (RBP) Highlight a collaborative management approach to a rare red cell request, including inventory and logistical considerations Review cases

Presented by Dr. Melanie Bodnar Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Practice an approach to ABO discrepancies that anticipates further testing and clinical correlation Review advanced techniques for understanding the ABO blood group (genotyping, ABO flow cytometry) Recognize

Presented by Dr. Nadia Gabarin Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee McMaster University Learning objectives Review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of hyperhemolysis Define the clinical and laboratory features of hyperhemolysis Describe reported hyperhemolysis clinical outcomes and treatment