Transfusion

Rare blood: a program to ensure access to blood no matter how rare


Monday, May 28, 2018
On the surface of our red blood cells are proteins called antigens. There are more than 600 known antigens — and some combinations of antigens are far less common than others.

Looking back to look forward: Bethune’s legacy of innovation celebrated at the 2018 Norman Bethune Symposium


Thursday, May 17, 2018
On April 10th, 2018, the Centre for Blood Research presented its 8th Annual Norman Bethune Symposium. This event honours Canadian physician, Dr. Norman Bethune, who in the 1930s spearheaded the implementation of the earliest practical mobile blood collection and distribution systems. During his introductory remarks, Dr. Ed Conway, director of the Centre for Blood Research, and a Canadian Blood Services’ adjunct scientist, reminded the audience that this event takes advantage of some fascinating Canadian medical history. Dr. (Henry) Norman Bethune was born in Gravenhurst, Ontario in 1890

James Kreppner Award goes to University of Saskatchewan’s Alana Cattapan


Wednesday, May 09, 2018
Alana Cattapan, assistant professor in the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has been awarded the Canadian Blood Services’ James Kreppner Award ($43,275) to study the issues related to the commercialization of blood and tissue in Canada. James Kreppner was a former board member of Canadian Blood Services and a strong advocate for blood safety. He challenged assumptions when necessary and inspired the highest standards of analysis and decision-making. This award named in his honour supports research of high quality, to inform

Meet the Researcher: Dr. Ed Pryzdial


Friday, May 04, 2018
This week, we chat with Prof. Ed Pryzdial, a scientist with Canadian Blood Services' Centre for Innovation, and associate director of the Centre for Blood Research at the University of British Columbia.

Grow your lab science toolkit with The Objective Lens podcast


Friday, April 27, 2018
National Medical Laboratory Week 2018, also known as Lab Week, is one campaign that CSMLS energetically promotes to inspire lab professionals to share their professional lives with the public. This year, Lab Week is from April 22-28.

ISBT is coming to town


Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) is coming to town! Seven weeks and counting down until the 35th International Congress of the ISBT takes place in Toronto. This prestigious international meeting of transfusion medicine professionals hasn’t been held here in Canada since 2002. The early registration deadline is April 19. Many transfusion experts from around the world will bring their expertise to Canada enhancing our opportunities to learn about and discuss international initiatives in the Canadian context. The annual Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine (CSTM) meeting

Meet the Researcher: Dr. Edward M. Conway


Wednesday, April 11, 2018
This week, we catch up with Dr. Ed Conway, the director of the Centre for Blood Research at the University of British Columbia and a Canadian Blood Services adjunct scientist.

Meet the researcher: Dr. Mark Scott


Wednesday, March 28, 2018
For the latest edition of “Meet the researcher”, Fennie Easton van der Graaf, an undergraduate researcher at the University of British Columbia, chatted with Dr. Mark Scott, Canadian Blood Services’ senior scientist and a pioneer in immunocamouflage of cells to prevent their detection by the immune system.

Choosing Wisely Canada's transfusion recommendations find a new outlet via BloodTechNet


Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Choosing Wisely Canada transfusion recommendations brought to "life" in video form by Dr. Clinton Campbell and his creative team

Curiosity on Stage – getting up close and personal with a real live scientist


Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Our own Chief Scientist, Dr. Dana Devine was recently on “display” at Canada’s national science museum