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Pathogen Inactivation – A Primer


Saturday, March 9, 2019

… Pathogen Inactivation – A Primer Plasma Transfusion Blood Dr. Geraldine Walsh … light. DNA and RNA contain genetic information, and when a pathogen’s DNA or RNA is damaged, it prevents the pathogen from …

Our strategy


Monday, March 25, 2019

… Blood Services as we work in partnership with Canada’s health systems to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Having a clear plan allows us to operate with agility in a dynamic, often uncertain environment. And it helps us …

Keeping the promise: our new strategic plan


Tuesday, March 26, 2019

… in support of the safety of the blood supply.     Ensure a secure supply of Canadian plasma for immune globulin  Ensuring a secure supply of Canadian plasma to lessen our growing … on imported immune globulin products made from U.S. plasma, as we work closely with funders and stakeholders …

Travel Bursary Program


Tuesday, March 26, 2019

50 ways to learn more about Centre for Innovation supported research


Thursday, March 28, 2019

… if it is not communicated — Anne Roe,  The Making of a Scientist  (1953) Much of the work supported by the Centre … How do Research Units help make the findings published in a scientific journal more accessible? For a start Research … availability of blood products at hospitals. Dr. Blake’s work is also the subject of our 50 th  Research Unit, which …

New name, same registry


Monday, April 1, 2019

… Canadian Blood Services Stem Cell Registry part of Canada’s Lifeline APRIL 2, 2019 (OTTAWA)— Canadian Blood Services is … Registry. Effective as of April 2019, the transition to a new name will take place over a 1-year period. The name and visuals associated with …

Our commitment to donors


Tuesday, April 2, 2019

… generosity, we can help many patients. Which is why it’s so important that what we say, what we do, and how we do it inspires you to continue to be a part of Canada’s Lifeline . Your experiences with us … discussions with the employees you meet when you come to a donor centre about how to consistently deliver an …

Cord Blood Bank Registration


Wednesday, April 3, 2019

The power of a single conversation


Sunday, April 7, 2019

… The power of a single conversation Humboldt organ and tissue donation and … after the events of 9/11, just as they did in last year’s van attack in Toronto; for Ottawa audiences, the recent … crash was no different. After the Humboldt crash, we saw a dramatic influx of individuals willing to donate. For …

Winning science research writers announced


Sunday, April 7, 2019

… our first-ever Lay Science Writing Competition . “It’s important for researchers to be able to explain what they … to those who don’t work in research. This competition is a great opportunity for trainees to hone their skills in … to the challenge, submitting entries that reflect a breadth of research in blood, plasma, stem cells, and …