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Pushing the boundaries of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Insights from cutting-edge pre-clinical research


Thursday, March 28, 2024

… Blood Tanvir Hasan This blog was written by Tanvir Hasan, a senior research assistant in the lab of Canadian Blood … and Dhuha Hassan (research assistant). The Maganti lab’s research focuses on hematopoietic stem cell biology and … therapy – which is commonly abbreviated as HCT - stands as a beacon of hope for patients confronting severe blood …

Diversity Redirection Page


Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Our sustainability commitment


Thursday, April 4, 2024

… while encouraging support from all contributors to Canada’s Lifeline . But in light of our guiding purpose and the scope of our impact — as a blood system operator, biologics manufacturer, centre of … research and provider of products and services to Canada’s health systems — we focus our sustainability efforts on …

Patient Engagement Forum


Friday, April 5, 2024

Blood Efficiency Accelerator Award Program helping team establish national best practices for out-of-hospital transfusions


Tuesday, April 9, 2024

… maintaining the safety of the blood system. Following a trauma in a remote location, an air ambulance urgently makes its way to … transfusion may be used to help save the patient’s life. Out-of-hospital transfusion, often abbreviated as …

Canadian Blood Services' statement on paid versus unpaid plasma donations


Thursday, April 11, 2024

… operator of the national blood system, operating at arm’s length from government, Canadian Blood Services acts in the … authority in this matter: Plasma donors who are paid are a significant part of the global industry that countries and … differing provincial policies around it—has been a growing reality in Canada for many years.  Canadian Blood …

A summary of recent discoveries advancing the understanding and treatment of hemophilia


Wednesday, April 17, 2024

… A summary of recent discoveries advancing the understanding … Transfusion Blood Dr. Travis Sztainert Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder that undermines blood's regular clotting mechanism. There are two types of …

Countdown to CSTM 2024: A unique venue for ideas & reconnection


Thursday, April 25, 2024

… Countdown to CSTM 2024: A unique venue for ideas & reconnection Transplantation … with colleagues. In lead-up to the event, we are featuring a series of blogs written by members of our Canadian Blood … it felt like a milestone!  I think the theme of this year’s conference, “Bridging transfusion communities” really …