Canadian Blood Services’ 2024 Surveillance Report is now available on our professional education website, Profedu.ca. This blog highlights the top 4 takeaways from the report, which provides data on the surveillance and horizon scanning activities that are essential for maintaining the safety of Canada’s Lifeline.

A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.

A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.

This blog features personal reflections from four senior scientists at Canadian Blood Services as they mark significant career milestones.

A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.

A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.

A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.

The International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine Guidelines (ICTMG) recently partnered with Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) to release new international guidelines for the clinical use of platelets in a variety of patient settings. These guidelines represent a major advancement in transfusion medicine, providing a framework for safer, more sustainable transfusion practice by promoting a shift toward restrictive platelet transfusion strategies.

Dr. William (Bill) Sheffield, a Canadian Blood Services’ senior scientist and associate director of research has received two awards in recognition of his outstanding innovations and mentorship within transfusion medicine.

Canadian Blood Services is looking forward to connecting with members of the transfusion community at CSTM 2025, happening this May in St. John's, Newfoundland! In lead-up to the event, we invited members of our research and education network to submit blogs previewing their contributions to CSTM 2025.