Research. Education. Discovery.

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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The Rocky Mountains in Banff
Memories of CST 2019
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Jenny Ryan
The 2019 Canadian Transplant Summit took place Oct. 15-19 in iconic Banff, Alta. This annual event is a unique opportunity to bring together medical professionals, scientists, patients and stakeholders of all interests in organ donation and transplantation from across Canada.
Transplantation Organs and Tissues Stem Cells
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Mental health and early career scientists
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Anusha Sajja
In today’s post we recognize the World Health Organization's World Mental Health Day. Canadian Blood Services research trainee Anusha Sajja describes the importance of mental health for graduate students and other trainee scientists, and gives her top tips to help avoid work-related stress.
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The 2019 Critical Care Canada Forum hosts fifth annual Deceased Organ Donation Symposium
Tuesday, October 08, 2019
Jenny Ryan
This year marks the fifth annual Deceased Organ Donation Symposium at the Critical Care Canada Forum in Toronto. This two-day symposium held Nov. 11–12, 2019 promotes scientific research in organ donation and transplantation and its application to critical care practice.
Transplantation Organs and Tissues
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Lay Science Writing Competition open for submissions!
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
Dr. Geraldine Walsh
Stories underlie all research experiences, but these stories are rarely told. The Centre for Innovation is excited to launch its second annual Lay Science Writing Competition and give our research trainees the chance to tell those stories!
Transplantation Organs and Tissues Plasma Stem Cells Transfusion Blood
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Dr. Donna Wall
Dr. Donna Wall wins lifetime achievement award
Friday, September 27, 2019
Catherine Lewis
With a medical career spanning almost 40 years, Dr. Donna Wall has made significant contributions to the evolution of blood and marrow transplantation across North America. After completing paediatric and paediatric hematology/oncology training in the U.S., Dr. Wall went on to establish blood and...
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Dr. Harold Atkins
Stem cell transplantation pioneer wins lifetime achievement award
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Catherine Lewis
With a focus on improving the lives of patients living with autoimmune diseases, transplant physician and scientist Dr. Harold Atkins has dedicated his career to discovering innovative methods for stem cell transplantation. In the late 1990s, Dr. Atkins and neurologist Dr. Mark Freedman proposed a...
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