… Did you know that more than 3,000 Canadians are on a waiting list for kidney transplantation? When the kidneys … blood, either dialysis (artificial filtering of blood) or a transplant is required for survival. Dialysis alone can … by Canadian Blood Services in collaboration with Canada’s living kidney donation and kidney transplant programs. …

… was brisk, and the sun was bright in the sky. After just a few steps, Tom was out of breath and feeling dizzy. He … but decided to get checked just to be safe. He visited a walk-in clinic that very same morning. You never know how … slows down, or even stops making your blood cells. It’s a confusing and terrifying disease. Most patients with MDS …

… October, four additional projects were funded as part of a second round of support available through the MSM Research … program, initiated in 2017, now combines research from a total of 15 research teams engaging researchers from across … Program. These interdisciplinary projects bring Canada’s blood operators, Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec, …

… that four additional projects will be funded as part of a second round of support available through the MSM Research … for men who have sex with men (MSM), research from a total of 15 projects will be combined to generate evidence … has to be supported by a body of evidence, and that’s part of what we expect to get from this newly funded …

… the public to attend in person at the organization’s head office in Ottawa, ON. Twice each year, members of the … Board of Directors WHEN: Thursday, December 6, 2018 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EST WHERE:  Canadian Blood Services 1800 …   About Canadian Blood Services Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit charitable organization. Regulated by Health …

… of serving mankind and giving back to the community. AMYA's slogan is "nations cannot be reformed without the …

… 12th Earl W. Davie Symposium: a focus on the next-generation of blood researchers … Author This post was contributed by Stefanie Novakowski, a PhD candidate in the Kastrup laboratory (Michael Smith … care. Details of the invited talks can be found on the CBR’s blog here; however, a major part of what makes the day …

… season. Canadian Blood Services is predicting the risk of a low supply of platelets – a vital blood component with a seven-day shelf life. This is a result of the timing of Christmas and New Year’s which will result in fewer collection opportunities. …

… Columbia Centre for Disease Control and his role as a Canadian Blood Services adjunct scientist. Where do you … Control Public Health Laboratory (BCCDC PHL) and I have a special interest in hepatitis and viral detection methods … and recent progress towards achieving the Program’s goal of generating adequate evidence to evolve the current …

… are available for those in need. On Dec. 17, Canada’s lifeline called for more than 30,000 donors across Canada … welcome and walk-ins are accepted.   To  book or  change a blood donation appointment today, locate a donor  centre , check your eligibility to donate blood …