On May 16, 2026, Canadian Blood Services’ Ottawa site welcomed members of the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) and the SCAGO Youth Empowerment Program for a special Sickle Cell Science Expo event. This blog offers a recap of some of the events’ activities and learnings.

Canadian Blood Services supports innovative research activities in key priority areas through its competitive funding programs. Canadian Blood Services’ 2026 Blood Efficiency Accelerator Program (BEAP) competition is now accepting applications until July 31st, 2026.

Curious about transfusion medicine education opportunities? This blog recaps the key takeaways of a CSTM 2026 conference session focused on the various levels and layers of transfusion medicine education in Canada – including ways to get involved!

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

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

As a biomedical sciences student at Carleton University, Sneha Negi is completing a research placement with at Canadian Blood Services with scientist Dr. Jennie Haw. Her current project focuses on qualitative research to examine patients’ experiences, perspectives, access, and outcomes with CAR-T therapy.

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

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.

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.