Research. Education. Discovery.

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Our Research, Education, and Discovery Blog is a showcase for our work as well as the basic science behind what we do. Here we invite readers to explore the worlds of transfusion and transplantation science and learn more about how our research leads to improved everyday practices and ultimately – and most importantly – better outcomes for patients. 

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

Jeudi, mars 26, 2026
Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk is the 2024-2025 recipient of the Transfusion Camp Impactful Educator Award. This marks the second annual iteration of the award, which celebrates early-career faculty who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing transfusion medicine education in Canada.
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Collaborative efforts power national roll out of apheresis frozen plasma, psoralen-treated

Mardi, mars 24, 2026
In September 2025, Canadian Blood Services began its national rollout of apheresis frozen plasma, psoralen-treated. Read about this new component, the educational resources available for health-care providers, and how interdisciplinary teams at Canadian Blood Services have supported its implementation.
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Journeys in research: Trainee experiences supporting knowledge exchange, part 2 Sonia Mirza

Mardi, mars 10, 2026
This blog shares perspectives from trainees engaged in delivering Canadian Blood Services Monthly Science Seminar (MSS) Series. With an emphasis on supporting effective science communication and knowledge exchange, the opportunity to contribute to the MSS series helps foster trainees’ professional development and collaboration skills.
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New research publications: February 2026

Jeudi, mars 05, 2026
A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.
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Centre for Blood Research activities engage expert and emerging researchers

Mardi, mars 03, 2026
In partnership with Canadian Blood Services, the UBC Centre for Blood Research supports education, training, and knowledge mobilization activities in support of the next generation of trainees and researchers in blood science and transfusion medicine. Learn more about their activities and upcoming events in this blog.
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Meet the Researcher: Perspectives from a trainee of Dr. Ed Pryzdial

Jeudi, février 26, 2026
A new “Meet the Researcher” video showcasing the expertise of Canadian Blood Services’ research network is now available on blood.ca!

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