Research. Education. Discovery.

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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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CSTM Ottawa Annual Conference 2017. Transfusion for All Ages. April 20th-23rd, 2017
Celebrating innovation at CSTM 2017

Jeudi, avril 27, 2017
Last week, the 2017 Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine Conference “Transfusion for All Ages” rolled into Ottawa. Each year, the CSTM presents this event in partnership with Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec.
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Time to learn: conference season is upon us

Jeudi, avril 20, 2017
The 6th Annual Norman Bethune Symposium Through our Centre for Innovation, Canadian Blood Services provides funding for knowledge sharing and education events. One great example is the 6th Annual Norman Bethune Symposium that took place on April 6, 2017, at the University of British Columbia Centre...
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A Q&A with Dr. David Allan

Mercredi, avril 12, 2017
As medical director stem cells at Canadian Blood Services, a scientist in the Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Research at The Ottawa Hospital and associate professor at the University of Ottawa, Dr. David Allan possesses a wealth of knowledge about clinical practice and research directions in blood- and...
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Graduate Fellowship Program: fostering the future of transfusion science research

Mercredi, avril 05, 2017
Canadian Blood Services' Graduate Fellowship Program provides support for young investigators who want to initiate or continue training in the field of transfusion science. Graduate students undertaking full-time research training at a Canadian academic institution are invited to apply. The...
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Dr. Chantale Pambrun explains the importance of iron wellness

Mercredi, mars 29, 2017
“When individuals have iron deficiency (or iron deficiency anemia), they may experience decreased exercise tolerance, increased shortness of breath with activity,” explains Dr. Pambrun, “possibly can also have a decrease in concentration or changes in mood.”
Dr. Thomas led efforts in Nepal following an earthquake that devastated their blood program.
A spotlight interview with Dr. Sally Thomas of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service

Mercredi, mars 22, 2017
As a member of the Alliance of Blood Operators, Canadian Blood Services is fortunate to engage with dedicated and forward-facing colleagues from around the world. This spotlight interview was published in our internal newsletter and we have graciously been given permission to repost on this blog.

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