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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Dr. Ed Pryzdial asking a question at the 2021 Earl W. Davie Symposium
Earl W. Davie Symposium 2021 – a welcome return to in-person for some
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Dr. Geraldine Walsh
This year’s event was held in a hybrid format providing attendees with the best of both worlds: a chance for face-to-face discussions for those who could attend in Vancouver, B.C., and the flexibility of a virtual event for participants and attendees across Canada and beyond.
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2021 Lifetime Achievement Awards recognize eminent Canadian researchers
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Dr. Geraldine Walsh
During November’s Honouring Canada’s Lifeline award ceremony, three distinguished Canadian researchers were recognized with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Each a world-leading expert with numerous outstanding achievements during their distinguished careers, Dr. Gilles Delage, Dr. Heather Hume and Dr. Mel Krajden are deserving awardees.
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Understanding a rare clotting disorder associated with some COVID-19 vaccines
Thursday, December 09, 2021
Tricia Abe
Discoveries made by a research team from McMaster University are providing vital information about a rare clotting reaction associated with COVID-19 vaccines that use adenovirus vectors.
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Centre for Innovation Annual Progress Report 2020-2021
2020-2021 annual progress report – A year marked by agility, collaboration, innovation, and excellence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Dr. Geraldine Walsh
The latest Centre for Innovation annual progress report is now available on blood.ca. It describes the highlights of Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network during the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
Organs and Tissues Plasma Stem Cells Transfusion Blood
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Professional Education. Learn. Share. Advance
Our professional education website has a new look!
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Tricia Abe
We’re excited to launch a brand-new look for our professional education website, Canadian Blood Services’ resource hub for health-care professionals.
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Canadian Blood Services’ chief scientist Dana Devine in office
Canadian Blood Services chief scientist inaugurated as AABB President, recognized for her leadership
Friday, November 12, 2021
Dr. Geraldine Walsh
The 2021 AABB Virtual Annual Meeting last month was marked by two highlights for Canadian Blood Services: the inauguration of our chief scientist, Dr. Dana Devine, as AABB president, and Dr. Devine’s recognition with a prestigious AABB leadership award.
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