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New research publications: July 2025


Friday, August 01, 2025
A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.

Stories that inspire: A trainee alumni spotlight at Canadian Blood Services’ Research Day 2025


Thursday, July 24, 2025
This blog recaps a special trainee alumni spotlight presentation which took place during Canadian Blood Services 2025 Research Day event and its impactful message.

Announcing the winner of the 2025 Canadian Blood Services Dana Devine Award


Thursday, July 17, 2025
This award, in honour of Dr. Dana Devine, supports early career scientists in a field related to transfusion science and medicine, blood banking and blood biotherapies, and is awarded at the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine’s annual conference.

Professional education highlights from CSTM 2025


Thursday, July 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!

New research publications: June 2025


Friday, July 04, 2025
A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.

From bench to conference: A trainee's highlights from CSTM 2025


Thursday, June 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.

ICTMG partners with AABB to advance platelet transfusion practice with publication of new international guidelines


Monday, June 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.

Double distinction: 2025 QuidelOrtho & Canadian Blood Services’ Leadership Awards for Dr. Sheffield


Thursday, June 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.

Countdown to CSTM 2025: A young investigator’s perspective


Friday, May 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.

New lab leverages Canadian Blood Services research and development expertise with a focus on emerging blood safety initiatives


Friday, May 09, 2025
Canadian Blood Services is significantly expanding its infectious disease surveillance and testing activities through a new Surveillance & Discovery Laboratory. Learn more about the lab and its benefits to the blood system and broader public health insights in this blog!