Presented by Dr. Caroline Malcolmson Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives Overview of the pathophysiologic role of iron in pediatric patients Epidemiology of pediatric iron deficiency Discuss the role of transfusion in management of iron deficiency anemia

Presented by Dr. Christine Cserti Associate Medical Director - Blood Transfusion Laboratory & Consultant Hematologist University Health Network Learning objectives Appoint and interpret available diagnostics for classification’s sake (from mechanism to attributable severity). Optimize transfusion

Presented by Dr. Lianne Rotin Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives Discuss limitations of antibody identification during pretransfusion testing Review strategies to design reagent red blood cells for use in pretransfusion testing Critically appraise a

Presented by Dr. Tanya Petraszko Senior Medical Director, Medical, Laboratory and Stem Cell Services, Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Describe the key components of the National Shortages Plan for Labile Blood Products. Describe the role of the NEBMC with particular emphasis on the

Presented by Dr. Kimmo Murto Learning objectives TBD Registration Registration is required for this event and a Zoom registration form will be available closer to the event. To receive registration details for upcoming U of T Transfusion Medicine Rounds directly, join the U of T Transfusion Medicine

Presented by Dr. Anne Ellis Learning objectives Select an appropriate management strategy for minimizing reactions to blood product transfusions. Describe the risks associated with 1st generation antihistamines. Optimize the use of 2nd generation antihistamines in prevention and treatment of

Join the third Breakthroughs in blood: Advancements into action 1.5 hour webinar as Dr. Sheharyar Raza discusses Use of Intravenous Albumin: A Guideline From the International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine Guidelines published in the peer reviewed journal CHEST in March 2024. Albumin is

This year's summit will be held in-person on August 23rd and 24th, 2024 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Airport West (5444 Dixie Rd. Mississauga ON, L4W 2L2), and will focus on the theme of Innovative Cures for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). This summit aims to bring together the diverse members

The 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition is scheduled to take place December 7-10, 2024 in San Diego, California, and online. Registration For further event information and registration details, including important registration and abstract submission deadlines

Canadian Blood Services and the BC Provincial Blood Coordinating Office (PBCO) are hosting the 25th annual education day on patient-centered blood management in Burnaby, British Columbia. Join transfusion medicine technologists and clinicians from around the province for a day of presentations and