… goal ever: one million new donors As demand in Canada’s healthcare system intensifies, the need for new blood, … has never been greater. Advancements in clinical care and a growing and aging population means the pressure will only … or more.  Canadian Blood Services is committed to growing a diverse donor base that can match the ongoing and emerging …

… two awards: the Canadian Society of Transfusion Medicine’s annual QuidelOrtho Award and a 2025 Canadian Blood Services’ Leadership Award in … Award. This annual, nomination-based award recognizes a member of CSTM who has significantly contributed to a major …

… and other medical treatments.   While transfusions can be a life-saving medical intervention, any transfusion is not without risks. As demand increases, there is also a need to ensure that blood components like platelets are … ways to reduce shortages.   Clinical guidelines are a crucial resource, supporting decision-making around who …

… From bench to conference: A trainee's highlights from CSTM 2025 Stem Cells Transfusion Blood Zoya … key learnings.  This blog was prepared by Zoya Hussain, a Master’s student working with Canadian Blood Services …