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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Transfusion Science Educational Course 15-16 JUNE 2016, Winnipeg, MB
Collaboration provides new learning opportunity for Canadian transfusion community
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Jenny Ryan
The 2016 Transfusion Science Education Course – a Canadian Blood Services, Grifols partnership.
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Data dig uncovers associations between donor characteristics and patient outcomes
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Jenny Ryan
While blood transfusion is safer now than ever before, scientists continue to look for ways to reduce risk and ensure the healthiest possible outcomes for patients. A unique collaboration between Canadian Blood Services, The Ottawa Hospital and Université Laval has led to some interesting and...
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And the award goes too...
And the award goes to…
Wednesday, July 06, 2016
Deb Steele-Kretschmer
Dr. Peter Nickerson awarded the AST Clinical Science Established Investigator Award.
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Ensuring the safety of the blood supply from pathogens involves a multifaceted approach, including donor selection and education, testing for known pathogens, gathering surveillance data and horizon scanning for emerging pathogens.
What's the risk of infection from a blood transfusion?
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Jenny Ryan
Dr. Sheila O’Brien knows the answer. She is the associate director, epidemiology and surveillance, working at Canadian Blood Services head office in Ottawa. Understanding and minimizing the infectious risks associated with blood transfusion is what she does each and every day.
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Atkins-Freedman Study – Stem Cell/Chemo combination therapy for MS
Stem cell and chemo combination therapy yields MS breakthrough at The Ottawa Hospital
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Veronica Magee
On June 9, The Ottawa Hospital announced an exciting breakthrough treatment for some MS patients. The clinical trial, supported by our autologous stem cell program, was just published in The Lancet and has received world-wide media attention.
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The ABCs of ABO
The ABCs of ABO Blood Types
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Amanda Maxwell
It's National Blood Donor Week and we're celebrating blood donors from across the country who make a lifesaving difference to patients in need. Each of us has the right blood type to give life: ABOAB. This acronym refers to four blood groups — A, B, AB, and O. Blood type is one way we are all...
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