Research. Education. Discovery.

Our Research, Education, and Discovery Blog is a showcase for our work as well as the basic science behind what we do. Here we invite readers to explore the worlds of transfusion and transplantation science and learn more about how our research leads to improved everyday practices and ultimately – and most importantly – better outcomes for patients. 

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Mahsa Yazdanbakhsh in a white Canadian Blood Services lab coat
The lifesaving role of blood transfusion in preterm infants
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Mahsa Yazdanbakhsh
Research from the lab of Dr. Jason Acker explores the impact of adult blood transfusions on preterm infant recipients and investigates safer alternatives that may improve transfusion practices and enhance the well-being of preterm infants. This research was recently highlighted in the journal of Pediatric Research.
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Canadian Blood Services scientist recognized at International Stroke Conference for “first-in-class” research on stroke treatment
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Abby Wolfe
Dr. Heyu Ni, a Canadian Blood Services senior scientist, has received two awards at the American Heart Association’s 2025 International Stroke Conference for a top-ranked abstract of pre-clinical research on treatment for acute ischemic stroke.
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Call for nominations open for 2025 Canadian Blood Services' Lifetime Achievement Award
Monday, March 03, 2025
Andrea Slipek & Mia Golder
The 2025 Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award nomination period is now open! This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of transfusion and transplantation science and medicine. Learn about the nomination process and how you can submit a nomination by April 25, 2025.
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Adjunct scientist honoured with 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Abby Wolfe
Canadian Blood Services’ national awards program recognizes exceptional contributors to the transfusion and transplantation system. One of the Lifetime Achievement Awards presented as part of the 2024 program recognized the research achievements of Dr. Dean Fergusson. Learn more about some of Dr. Fergusson’s research in this blog!
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Connecting minds, advancing science: Recapping the 18th annual Earl W. Davie Symposium 
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Kaitlyn Chuong
On November 13th, 2024, the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) held their 18th annual Earl W. Davie Symposium, a research event that brings together scientists, medical doctors, healthcare professionals, and trainees in the field of blood research and beyond.
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Top 5 R.E.D. Blog posts of 2024
Friday, December 13, 2024
Aldis Brennan
It’s been an exciting year of stories on the Research, Education, and Discovery (R.E.D.) Blog. Here is a look back at the articles you were most interested in from 2024.
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