Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation therapy is used in the treatment of various blood disorders including leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle cell anemia. A recent review article published by Dr. Hari Maganti’s lab explores current advancements in pre-clinical research on the biology and mechanism of HSC homing and engraftment following transplantation.

The Specialization in Transfusion Science (STS) program is a new training program in development at the University of Alberta. Once launched, it will be the only program in Canada where medical laboratory technologists can develop advanced competencies in transfusion and earn credentials.

In this blog post, read about the 2023 Earl W. Davie Symposium held at the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) - a research event that brings together scientists, medical doctors, healthcare professionals, and trainees in the field of blood research and beyond.

Recipients of the Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Awards are individuals whose landmark contributions are recognized as both extraordinary and world class in the field of transfusion and transplantation medicine, stem cell or cord blood research in Canada and/or abroad.

In this blog, Dr. Sandra Ramirez-Arcos and members of Canadian Blood Services microbiology lab look back on 20 years of successful studies and pioneering work focused on advancing knowledge and providing evidence to improve the safety of blood components for transfusion recipients.

Read about the new Canadian Blood Services Dana Devine Award program. This blog post, written by the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) includes reflections from individuals who worked with Dr. Devine.

Canadian Blood Services physician trainee Sumedha Arya describes the work behind a new publication in Transfusion, the Journal of AABB, focusing on the engagement of patients in patient blood management (PBM). This publication was the most downloaded of any PBM article in Transfusion in 2023! Read all about it – and watch the short, animated PBM video – in this blog!

or this blog, we invited Heather Sampson, the Chair of Canadian Blood Services’ Research Ethics Board, to reflect on her experience with research ethics and what she looks forward to in this role.

Taking a look back at a few of your favourite articles of 2023 from the Research, Education, and Discovery Blog.

Every year Canadian Blood Services publishes a report highlighting its achievements in research and development. The Innovation & Portfolio Management Annual Impact Report, 2022 – 2023, is now available on blood.ca.