… Blood Tricia Abe In August this year Dr. Alvin Zipursky, a Canadian physician and researcher, died at the age of 90. He was renowned for improving children’s health in Canada and around the world and made research discoveries that were central to developing a life-saving treatment for a deadly disease called rhesus …

… and Biotherapies (AABB). The official start of Dr. Devine’s term was marked by a virtual inauguration ceremony on the final day of the 2021 … is Canadian Blood Services’ chief scientist and also a professor at the departments of Pathology and Laboratory …

… 2020-2021 annual progress report – A year marked by agility, collaboration, innovation, and … research. The report outlines the Centre for Innovation’s efforts to support the pandemic response and our ongoing work to sustain a safe, effective, and responsive blood system. By constantly …

… Join Canada’s Lifeline During the Season of Giving Friday, November 26, … time for appointments, but the need for blood never takes a day off. Because of statutory holidays during the month of … that are commonly used to treat cancer patients have a short shelf life of only seven days. Select donor centres …

… Our professional education website has a new look! Transplantation Organs and Tissues Plasma … Transfusion Blood Tricia Abe We’re excited to launch a brand-new look for the Professional Education website, … it easier to find and use valuable resources, whether it’s a clinical guideline, best practice, publication or …

… An update on our journey to build a more inclusive blood system Friday, December 03, 2021 *This … ET* Every day, generous donors across the country make a commitment to help save lives. Our commitment back to you — … partners, volunteers and all those who wish to join Canada’s Lifeline — is to build and support a national transfusion …

… Drive Brampton, Ontario  Image “It worked okay for a while, then I was getting all kinds of side effects — and … with immunotherapy drugs to boost her immune system’s ability to find and destroy cancer cells. Read Terry’s … and platelets) are returned to you. Watch our video to get a firsthand look at the plasma donor experience. … …

… Understanding a rare clotting disorder associated with some COVID-19 vaccines Blood Tricia Abe Discoveries made by a research team from McMaster University are providing vital information about a rare but sometimes fatal clotting reaction associated with …

… Canada’s Lifeline in Need of Support to Save Lives During the Season … December 13, 2021 (OTTAWA)  – The festive season can be a very busy time for people, but Canada’s Lifeline must be … is grateful for Canada’s Lifeline , having received a stem cell transplant and platelet transfusions to treat …

… Three new directors and a new chair appointed to Canadian Blood Services board … directors comprises 13 members. Each director serves for a term of four years and as such, new members are appointed … including: the Order of Canada (2020), Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration (2019) and …