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New research publications: June 2026


Thursday, July 2, 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: Discovery (4) : These studies combine … D, Froh J, Musuka C, Seidl C, Lin Y, MacDonald S, Richards L, Farrell M, Miller D, Mack J, Da Luz L, Drennan IR, Singh …

Audits 2026-2027


Friday, July 3, 2026

Canadian Blood Services’ research expertise featured in first-of-its-kind AABB book


Tuesday, July 7, 2026

… medicine and biotherapies. Recently, AABB released a new publication, Research Design in Transfusion Medicine, … that brings together many contributors to describe a wide range of research approaches applied in transfusion … an international network of experts across Canada, the U.S, Australia and the U.K. From the beginning, contributors …

Donate together


Monday, July 13, 2026

… “we totally did that” energy. Donating together turns a good deed into a core memory and leaves you with that warm, fuzzy feeling of … gathering Keep the good vibes going when you snap a pic and post it on your channels. Don't forget to tag us at …

Thinking, making and asking better questions: A conversation with Dr. Zimring


Tuesday, July 14, 2026

… Thinking, making and asking better questions: A conversation with Dr. Zimring Transfusion Blood Kerryn Matthews This post was written by Kerryn Matthews, a research associate in Dr. Zimring’s lab located in the Centre for Blood Research at the …

Blood supply drops 20%; donors needed now to replenish lifesaving essentials


Wednesday, July 22, 2026

… is calling on eligible people across Canada to book a blood donation appointment after the blood supply declined … have fallen short by 1,500 to 2,500 each week, requiring a draw on existing inventory to meet patient needs. While a … “Blood has a shelf life of only 42 days, so today's donation will quickly make its way to a patient. We need to …

African, Caribbean, and Black Advisory Group


Thursday, July 23, 2026

… donor base, addressing anti-Black racism, and fostering a blood system that is inclusive and responsive to the needs … diverse Black communities across Canada. The group is not a decision-making body; its role is to influence, advise, and inform. Advisory Group Mandate  To co-develop a trust and relationship-building strategy that builds …

Cord Blood Awareness Month 2026


Thursday, July 23, 2026

… Awareness Month 2026 Stem Cells Blood Renee Horton In a lab at Canadian Blood Services, Dr. Harinad Maganti and his … team are working at the frontier of medicine—transforming a once-overlooked biological material into a powerful tool … helping unlock new frontiers in medicine. For Dr. Maganti’s team, access to these donations is critical. “Cord blood is …

An update on plasma collection in Canada


Thursday, August 13, 2026

… and patients, and the trust Canadians place in our country's blood system, are paramount. This pause will allow Grifols … retraining as part of its comprehensive action plan that's been underway for some time. This plan will address the …

Global blood services unite in a call for more donors


Monday, August 24, 2026

… Global blood services unite in a call for more donors Monday, August 24, 2026 AUGUST 24, … world are calling for more people to donate regularly as a range of pressures – from extreme weather and seasonal … at Héma-Québec. If you're feeling healthy and well, there's a good chance you're eligible to donate blood. Visit  …