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Edmonton Donor Centre
… blood or plasma has never been more convenient. Edmonton's new donor center is now located in Whitemud Crossing (five … features an array of amenities, ample parking, and a modernized donor experience. The Edmonton donor centre is … What can you tell me about the site? Whitemud Crossing is a community hub located five minutes (1.5 km) from Southgate …
Canadian Blood Services discovery research lab contributes to new knowledge on neutrophils
… Plasma Transfusion Blood Abby Wolfe Dr. Donald R. Branch’s work as a discovery scientist at Canadian Blood Services focuses on … therapeutic agents like intravenous immunoglobulin – a blood product made from human plasma commonly known as IVIg …
Welcome to the Stem Cell Registry Training and Resource Page
… and helping patients in need. Whether you are part of a volunteer team or a registered recruitment group, it’s essential to complete the required training. This page is …
Celebrating young researchers: A look back at CBR Research Day 2024
… Celebrating young researchers: A look back at CBR Research Day 2024 Plasma Stem Cells … mobilization accomplished by CBR trainees. This is a repost of a blog written by CBR summer students Jackie … appeared on the CBR blog in September 2024. Each year, CBR’s Research Day provides an opportunity for CBR Summer …
And the winner of the first Canadian Blood Services Dana Devine Award is…
… of Dr. Dana Devine , supports early career scientists in a field related to transfusion science and medicine, blood … with the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine’s at their annual conference. “I truly appreciate the … like I was famous because everyone knew who I was. It was a great feeling that all the work, all the hard work, during …
Giving thanks to partners and champions for their ongoing donations!
… focusing on our own well-being. Thanksgiving may look a little different from household-to-household, but for us at … opportunity to thank every champion and member of Canada’s Lifeline , for the support you give to patients across … and plasma this fall, if you haven’t already. Recruit a couple more first-time donors to join your team at your …
Meet three transplant recipients competing at the 10th Canadian Transplant Games
… at one day old. Forty-five years later, he received a kidney from his sister, a living donor. Canadian Blood Services welcomed … Benoit, kidney transplant recipient When Benoit’s kidneys were failing and he was forced to go on dialysis, …
Program facilitating kidney transplants for hardest-to-match patients reaches milestone
… Dysart (left) and Dr. Peter Nickerson, one of the doctor’s who spearheaded the program, shake hands after Arnold … the first Highly Sensitized Patient transplant recipient. A “highly sensitized” patient is one who has a very high level of antibodies that react to foreign tissue. …
Comox Valley Kickers – Champions on the field and heroes off
… on the field and heroes off Comox Valley Kickers men’s and women’s rugby teams after winning their respective … divisions at the provincial championships. Talk about a team with a legacy and history! Their competitors are certainly aware …