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Donation safety


Thursday, March 12, 2026

… rare. There is currently no evidence that suggests a correlation between the individuals’ health events and the … before to address the rising demand for immunoglobulins – a lifesaving medication that is made from plasma. In 2022 we … an agreement with Grifols because they are recognized as a global leader in plasma collection and manufacturing. Our …

Four new directors appointed to Canadian Blood Services board


Wednesday, March 18, 2026

… Canadian Blood Services board Wednesday, March 18, 2026 As a regular part of Canadian Blood Services’ governance and board terms coming to a close, in December 2025, we bid farewell to four board … in their roles offered important oversight for Canada’s transfusion and transplantation system.   Four new board …

Collaborative efforts power national roll out of apheresis frozen plasma, psoralen-treated


Tuesday, March 24, 2026

… frozen plasma (CPD) and apheresis frozen plasma (ACD-A). This can include a reduction in adverse transfusion reactions because of the … for applied development research. As Anita Howell, netCAD’s associate director describes:  “Whenever we want to …

Celebrating excellence in transfusion medicine education: Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk awarded Transfusion Camp Impactful Educator Award


Thursday, March 26, 2026

… Since its inception in 2016, Transfusion Camp has been a cornerstone in improving transfusion medicine knowledge and … relevant training across multiple specialties, fostering a strong community of practice and a collaborative network … the criteria for consideration.  Dr. Prokopchuk-Gauk's contributions Dr. Prokopchuk-Gauk stood out among her peers …

How Canadian Blood Services’ research and education activities support continuous improvement in blood and plasma donor wellness


Monday, March 30, 2026

… Brooks and Erica Seelemann Donors are the foundation of a blood system and their ongoing voluntary participation supports a secure and sustainable blood supply that saves lives. Every … forward to 1998 when Canadian Blood Services became Canada’s blood operator (excluding Québec). Researchers at Canadian …

New research publications: March 2026


Wednesday, April 1, 2026

… peer-reviewed publications in academic journals that are a main avenue for researchers to share their scientific … been modified to better align with our research network’s current focus areas: Medical microbiology (2) : An … registry. Khattab N, Zweig N, Ahghari M, Da Luz L, McGowan M, Peddle M, Meirovich H, Khandelwal A, Lin Y, …

Journeys in research: A trainee’s reflections on qualitative research focused on patient experiences with CAR-T therapy


Thursday, April 2, 2026

… Journeys in research: A trainee’s reflections on qualitative research focused on patient … therapy Stem Cells Transfusion Sneha Negi Sneha Negi is a biomedical sciences student at Carleton University with a …

Journeys in research: Trainee experiences supporting knowledge exchange, part 3 Saifur Chowdhury


Tuesday, April 7, 2026

… professional development and collaboration skills. As a further value-add, trainee members from the 2025-2026 … to transfusion and blood research  I am Saifur Chowdhury, a PhD candidate in Health Research Methodology at McMaster … inform its treatment are limited. Learn more about Saifur’s research in the publications in the European Journal of …

Update on plasma donation safety


Thursday, April 9, 2026

… inspection of their sites. We fully support Health Canada’s regulatory oversight to ensure safe procedures for blood … with Grifols, and our expectation is the implementation of a comprehensive plan to address the corrective action … before to address the rising demand for immunoglobulins – a lifesaving medication that is made from plasma. In 2022 we …

Journeys in research: Canadian Blood Services’ trainee Dimpy Modi shares her story


Wednesday, April 15, 2026

… her PhD thesis this month, April 2026. Dr. Modi received a Canadian Blood Services Graduate Fellowship Program award … reflections, photos, and quotes, this story offers a glimpse into the meaningful contributions of emerging … purpose-driven science. Join us in celebrating Dr. Modi’s achievement and Canadian Blood Services trainee experience, …