Research. Education. Discovery.

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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Jason Acker wearing a blue blazer and white shirt
Celebrating Dr. Jason Acker’s election to the Royal Society of Canada
Thursday, October 01, 2026
Dr. Sophie Chargé
Canadian Blood Services senior development scientist, Dr. Jason Acker, has recently been elected as a fellow to the Royal Society of Canada. Learn more about the recognition and Dr. Acker’s research in this blog!
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Cord Blood Awareness Month 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Renee Horton
July is Cord Blood Awareness Month, and this blog describes how research led by members of Canadian Blood Services' research team are using cutting-edge science to turn cord blood stem cells into life-changing treatments for diseases like cancer, sickle cell disease, and more.
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Thinking, making and asking better questions: A conversation with Dr. Zimring
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Kerryn Matthews
In this blog, the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) interviews Dr. James (Jim) C. Zimring, the new Chief Science Officer at Canadian Blood Services and Principal Investigator at CBR. This post originally appeared on the CBR website in May 2026 and has been reposted with permission.
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Research Design in Transfusion Medicine
Canadian Blood Services’ research expertise featured in first-of-its-kind AABB book
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Alex Williams
Numerous Canadian Blood Services team members have been featured in a first-of-its-kind AABB book describing diverse research designs in transfusion medicine. The book includes a strong emphasis on advancing qualitative methods. Read more in this blog!
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New research publications: June 2026
Thursday, July 02, 2026
Alex Williams
A curated list of the latest peer-reviewed research publications from across Canadian Blood Services’ research and education network.
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Dr. Melika Loriamini standing at a podium with a Canadian Blood Services banner in the background
Stories that inspire: A trainee alumna spotlight at Canadian Blood Services’ Research Day 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Dr. Melika Loriamini
This blog recaps a special presentation from Canadian Blood Services 2026 Research Day that featured an alumna from our research and education network who is continuing a career in the blood system.
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