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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Research matters at Canadian Blood Services

Wednesday, February 15, 2017
A searchable database showcasing our funded research projects has just been launched on blood.ca. Together with our publications database, research highlights, links to this blog, research units and other news, you’ll discover a comprehensive knowledge hub for the transfusion and transplantation community.
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The things we do for safety: Battling bacteria (part 1)

Wednesday, February 08, 2017
A previous post in our "The things we do for safety" series explores leukoreduction - or how white blood cells or leukocytes get filtered out of blood products to reduce the risk of transfusion-related reactions. Battling bacteria (part 1) Bacteria can be found pretty much everywhere and while some...
MSM Research Meeting - January 2017
International meeting sets research agenda for changing eligibility for MSM blood donors

Wednesday, February 01, 2017
A two-day meeting held January 2017 brought together national and international stakeholders to identify research priorities for closing knowledge gaps that impact donor eligibility for men who have sex with men.
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Mission-driven research – a uniquely focused approach

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
“ From the perspective of the blood system, our role I believe is to facilitate research that is required to provide patients with the safest and most effective blood and blood products.”
Warren Fingrut (left), Cassandra DeLuka of Canadian Blood Services’ OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network (centre-right) along with two UBC medical students at a "May the swab be with you" recruitment event in 2014.     (Photo courtesy of W
Submit your bright idea to BloodTechNet

Wednesday, January 18, 2017
The Stem Cell Club is just one of many successful and impactful projects funded by the BloodTechNet competition. Do you work in transfusion or transplantation medicine? Got a bright idea on how to share knowledge? Apply for funding to bring it to life.
Blood and Guts: Management of the GI Bleed
Blood and Guts: Management of the GI Bleed

Tuesday, January 17, 2017
The 12th Annual Transfusion Medicine Education Videoconference takes place April 12, 2017. Pre-register today.

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