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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Professional education highlights from CSTM 2025

Jeudi, juillet 10, 2025
Showcasing the impact and uptake of Canadian Blood Services educational programs and resources at the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine (CSTM) annual conference held May/June 2025 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Congratulations to all the authors of these posters for the excellent work they represent!
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New research publications: June 2025

Vendredi, juillet 04, 2025
A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.
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From bench to conference: A trainee's highlights from CSTM 2025

Jeudi, juin 26, 2025
Canadian Blood Services research trainee Zoya Hussain shares reflections after attending the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine annual conference and Canadian Blood Services’ Research Day in St. John’s last month.
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ICTMG partners with AABB to advance platelet transfusion practice with publication of new international guidelines

Lundi, juin 23, 2025
The International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine Guidelines (ICTMG) recently partnered with Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) to release new international guidelines for the clinical use of platelets in a variety of patient settings. These guidelines represent a major advancement in transfusion medicine, providing a framework for safer, more sustainable transfusion practice by promoting a shift toward restrictive platelet transfusion strategies.
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Double distinction: 2025 QuidelOrtho & Canadian Blood Services’ Leadership Awards for Dr. Sheffield

Jeudi, juin 19, 2025
Dr. William (Bill) Sheffield, a Canadian Blood Services’ senior scientist and associate director of research has received two awards in recognition of his outstanding innovations and mentorship within transfusion medicine.
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Countdown to CSTM 2025: A young investigator’s perspective

Vendredi, mai 23, 2025
Canadian Blood Services is looking forward to connecting with members of the transfusion community at CSTM 2025, happening this May in St. John's, Newfoundland! In lead-up to the event, we invited members of our research and education network to submit blogs previewing their contributions to CSTM 2025.

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