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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International platelet guideline makes list of 2025’s most-viewed publications in high-impact medical journal
Friday, January 23, 2026
Abby Wolfe
Recent guidance by AABB and ICTMG on the use of platelets in a variety of clinical settings has earned a spot among the most popular articles in the peer-reviewed medical journal, JAMA.
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The future of research & education at Canadian Blood Services: Welcoming our new chief science officer
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Abby Wolfe
Chief Science Officer, Dr. Jim Zimring, shares his reflections on our research and education network, including its impact and future direction as he starts the new year with Canadian Blood Services.
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Canadian Blood Services Dana Devine Award nominations open
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Aldis Brennan
The award recognizes promising scientists in a field related to transfusion science and medicine, blood banking and blood biotherapies. It is presented at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine.
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New research publications: December 2025
Thursday, January 08, 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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Top 5 R.E.D. Blog posts of 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Aldis Brennan
It’s been an exciting year of stories on the Research, Education, and Discovery (R.E.D.) Blog. Here is a look back at the articles you were most interested in from 2025.
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Part 2: A legacy of leadership, celebrating 50 years of discovery with Dr. Donald R. Branch
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Dr. Donald R. Branch & Alex Williams
This blog features the personal reflections from senior scientist Dr. Donald R. Branch as he marks over 40-years of service at Canadian Blood Services!
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