Stem Cells

Announcing the winners of the Research 180 Video Competition


Thursday, January 26, 2023
Announcing the winning entries from the Canadian Blood Services Research 180 Video Competition showcasing “Impact in motion”!

Top 5 blog posts of 2022


Thursday, December 29, 2022
As 2023 approaches, join us in taking a look at the five most popular Research, Education and Discovery blog posts from 2022.

Canadian Blood Services Research Ethics Board seeks new Volunteer Researcher Member


Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The Canadian Blood Services Research Ethics Board evaluates research applications and acts as a resource to support Canadian Blood Services in maintaining ethical integrity in its research activities. The REB is currently seeking a new Volunteer Researcher Member to contribute to this multidisciplinary board.

Help guide research at Canadian Blood Services: Research Ethics Board seeks new member


Thursday, September 15, 2022
The Canadian Blood Services Research Ethics Board evaluates research applications and acts as a resource to support Canadian Blood Services in maintaining ethical integrity in its research activities. The REB is currently seeking a new Volunteer Ethics Member to contribute to this multidisciplinary board.

Research 180 Video Competition: Share your research story


Thursday, August 25, 2022
Canadian Blood Services, in partnership with the Centre for Blood Research, just launched our first ever Research 180 Video Competition for trainees. Read on to learn more!

Nominations open for the Lifetime Achievement Award 2022


Monday, April 25, 2022
Consider submitting a nomination for this prestigious award that recognizes 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. You have until May 16, 2022 to get your nominations in!

Product resiliency: future-proofing our product portfolio


Thursday, March 31, 2022
Dr. Cyrus Eduljee, associate director of portfolio management at Canadian Blood Services, explains how his group’s work supports the organization in bringing new products to the shelves and the importance of ensuring the organization is well prepared to withstand future shocks.

Top 5 blog posts of 2021


Friday, December 31, 2021
As we begin a new year, look back with us at the top five blogs of 2021. Unsurprisingly, pandemic-related information gained the most attention.

2021 Lifetime Achievement Awards recognize eminent Canadian researchers


Thursday, December 16, 2021
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.

2020-2021 annual progress report – A year marked by agility, collaboration, innovation, and excellence


Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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.