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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New research publications: September 2025
Monday, October 06, 2025
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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Canadian Blood Services discovery research team publishes new findings on the intricacies of liver cells & platelets
Friday, September 26, 2025
Abby Wolfe
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) scientific journal is a globally recognized publisher of biological, physical, and social science findings. Canadian Blood Services senior scientist Dr. Ni and his team have recently published results of discovery research on platelet biology in the high impact journal.
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Part 1: Decades of discovery, milestones and memories from Canadian Blood Services senior scientists
Friday, September 19, 2025
Alex Williams
This blog features personal reflections from four senior scientists at Canadian Blood Services as they mark significant career milestones.
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Lecture series shares ‘how to’ on designing, conducting, and publishing transfusion clinical trials in Canada
Tuesday, September 09, 2025
Abby Wolfe
A monthly Lecture Series hosted by Canadian Transfusion Trials Group (CTTG) – a national network funded by Canadian Blood Services focused on supporting high-impact clinical trials in transfusion medicine – supports education to strengthen understanding of clinical trial methods. Learn more about the series as it gears up for its 2025-2026 year!
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New research publications: August 2025
Thursday, September 04, 2025
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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Canadian Blood Services’ laboratory featured in magazine article for medical laboratory professionals
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Abby Wolfe
Canadian Blood Services’ Surveillance and Discovery Laboratory (SDL) has been featured in the Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario (MLPAO) magazine, ADVOCATE; available now to MLPAO members.
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