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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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lifetime achievement award
Nominations now open for the 2018 Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award

Mercredi, janvier 10, 2018
Recipients of the Canadian Blood Services Lifetime Achievement Award are individuals whose landmark contributions are recognized as both extraordinary and world class in the field of transfusion or transplantation medicine, stem cell or cord blood research in Canada and/or abroad.
https://theconversation.com/blood-groups-beyond-a-b-and-o-what-are-they-and-do-they-matter-75063
Blood groups beyond A, B and O: what are they and do they matter?

Jeudi, janvier 04, 2018
This article by Robert Flower, Associate Professor, University of Sydney, was originally published in 2017 on The Conversation (Australia) under CC BY ND licence.
Happy New Year
Looking back on 2017: Research highlights

Lundi, janvier 01, 2018
In 2017, we published numerous research stories, here are a few of our favourites. Natural killers: when cells go wrong — New research reveals insights into causes of FNAIT A new study by Centre for Innovation scientist Dr. Heyu Ni and his research team at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto reveals...
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Looking back on 2017: Our top-five most-read stories

Mercredi, décembre 27, 2017
It's hard to believe that 2017 is almost over. As we prepare for 2018, we take a look back on our most-read research, education and discovery stories from the past year. #5 Encouraging meaningful careers in STEM – Part 1 To encourage more young people to consider careers in science, technology...
CCCF 2017
Deceased donation in the spotlight at Critical Care Canada Forum 2017

Mercredi, décembre 20, 2017
Canadian partners bring experts together for two-day Deceased Donation Symposium as part of CCCF
Large groups of people forming a kidney Birds eye view
Number of patients on wait lists decrease for some organs as deceased donor numbers jump in Canada

Vendredi, décembre 15, 2017
New data released this week by Canadian Blood Services and the Canadian Institute for Health Information sheds light on organ donation and transplantation system progress Close to 3000 lifesaving transplants were performed in Canada in 2016 of which 758 donations came from deceased donors, and 545...

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