13 mai
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Science: Emerging infectious risks for transfusion

Presented by Dr. Carmen Charlton Medical Microbiologist Donation Policy & Studies Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and

6 mai
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Antenatal Antibody Testing Conundrums

Presented by Dr. Matthew Yan Dr. Evangelia (Elina) Vlachodimitropoulou Dr. Ann Tran Moderated by Drs. Gwen Clarke and Lani Lieberman Learning objectives Develop an approach to the assessment and management of the non-D, non-Kell antibodies during pregnancy Create an algorithm of transfusion testing

29 avr
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: TBA

Presented by Dr. Vivien Hu Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of British Columbia Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of

15 avr
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Pediatric and Neonatal Transfusion Practice

Presented by Dr. Sarah Tehseen Assistant Professor Paediatric Haematology/Oncology Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon Learning objectives Developmental hematologic differences relevant for transfusion Transfusion medicine laboratory testing for neonates and infants Blood Component administration

8 avr
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Serologic workup at an immunohaematology reference lab

Presented by Dr. Akash Gupta Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Review the principles behind red cell agglutination Discuss common and advanced serologic techniques Develop an approach to positive antibody screen investigations Note: The session is a self-approved group

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12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Paediatric massive haemorrhage protocol

Presented by Dr. Valérie Arseneault Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist CHU Sainte-Justine Learning objectives Discuss key physiological differences in pediatrics compared to adults regarding massive hemorrhage and transfusion. Understand the definition of massive hemorrhage protocol and activation

18 Mar
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: Innovative transfusion strategies for blood deserts in disaster settings

Presented by Dr. Ali Seyed Tabatabaey Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives Understanding definitions of "Mass Casualty Incident" and "blood desert" Understand stages of response to disasters Familiarization with The WHO guidance on managing blood supplies

11 Mar
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

The Interesting Story that a Mixed Field Can Tell: Pheno-to-Geno Finds & Clues in Acquired Loss of Heterozygosity

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

4 Mar
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: Associations between blood donors, component modifications, and the alloimmunization of transfusion recipients

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

11 fév
12:00 | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching:The Hype and Hope of Gene Therapy for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

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