A publication describing research supported through Canadian Blood Services’ MSM Research Program has been acknowledged by Vox Sanguinis, the ISBT’s International Journal of Transfusion Medicine, as one of their top 10 most-cited publications from 2024. The publication, which includes authors from Canadian Blood Services’ research network, describes how an international group of experts came together in April 2023 to discuss gender-neutral donation policy approaches.

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

This blog series shines a spotlight on the next generation of researchers by featuring trainees who have recently graduated – or those who are soon to graduate – from Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network. Each post celebrates their journey, showcasing their research, experiences, and the impact of their work. In this edition, we highlight Dimpy Modi, a recent graduate.

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.

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

Donors are central to the success of a blood system. This blog describes how research and education activities happening behind the scenes continuously inform and advance blood and plasma donation in Canada.

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.

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.

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.

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