Presented by Dr. Christine Cserti Gazdewich Associate Medical Director - Blood Transfusion Laboratory & Consultant Hematologist University Health Network Learning objectives Recognize the power of a mixed field RHD grouping problem to reveal insights on somatically acquired clonal marrow changes

Presented by Dr. Thamer Albegamy Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Vancouver Learning objectives 1.Understand the impact of blood donor characteristics on recipient alloimmunization risk. 2.Evaluate the role of blood component modifications in alloimmunization prevention. 3

Presented by Dr. Kevin H.M. Kuo, MD, MSc, FRCPC Associate Professor Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto Associate Professor (status) Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto

Presented by Dr. Adam Yan Pediatric Oncology Attending | Oncology Informatics Lead The Hospital for Sick Children Learning objectives Understand what a clinical deployment environment (CDE) for ML is Introduce SickKids PREDICT, an operational machine learning program as an example of a CDE Discuss

Presented by Dr. Sebastian Vuong Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee McMaster University Learning objectives Brief review of recent trials exploring transfusion thresholds in traumatic brain injury. Appreciate the pathophysiologic considerations of intracranial hemorrhage and cerebral oxygenation

Presented by Dr. Sue Johnson Director of Clinical Education Director, Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) Program Versity Learning objectives List pretransfusion test results (antibody detection test/screen, direct antiglobulin test and eluate) consistent with drug-induced Immune hemolytic anemia

Presented by Dr. Sheharyar Raza Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives Review characteristics and potential uses for cold-stored platelets Understand findings, implications, and limitations of CriSP-HS trial of cold-stored platelets Note: The session is a

Presented by Dr. Aditi Khandelwal Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Current rates of severe allergic reactions Causes of severe allergic reactions Possible testing strategies Possible prevention strategies *Please note, we will not be discussing diagnosis and management

Presented by Dr. Marissa Laureano Transfusion Medicine Physician Specialist Trillium Health Partners Learning objectives Describe a novel educational tool for informed consent Explore interesting & difficult transfusion reaction cases Examine transfusion reaction data from a large community hospital

Presented by Dr. Asim Alam Medical Director Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Objectives: Identify post-pandemic blood supply challenges. Assess the trends of blood utilization in Canada pre and post COVID-19 Analyze current RBC utilization dynamics. Evaluate how population growth &