Open Access Publications – Donation and Transplantation Focus The CDTRP in partnership with Canadian Blood Services, the Canadian Society of Transplantation and the Université de Montréal’s Canada Research Chair team are developing a systematic, coordinated approach to search, retrieve, synthesize and store emerging information related to COVID-19 implications for organ and tissue donation and [...]
There is a growing number of international and national events that will be going virtual for the 2020-2021 season. The donation and transplantation community are quick to adhere to advice from authorities to ensure better practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some key events for the community, including the American Transplant Congress (atcmeeting.org) and TTS [...]
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is committed to collecting, analyzing and sharing credible health data to help improve health care systems and the health of all Canadians. CIHI has compiled key reports and resources containing information related to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. For updated information on Health Care Workers, Hospital and [...]
The CDTRP is pleased to announce a successful grant application to the Fall 2019 Collaborative Health Research Projects (NSERC partnered) grant competition. This project is a collaboration between the team of Drs Stephen Withers (UBC chemist), Jay Kizhakkedathu (UBC Centre for Blood Research), Dana Devine (Canadian Blood services and UBC), Peter Rahfeld (UBC chemistry), [...]
COVID-19 is a serious health thread and the situation is evolving daily. In these uncertain times, it's normal to feel anxious, especially for those with underlying health conditions. Talking to people you can trust and getting the information you need can help. The Kidney Foundation, in collaboration with the Canadian Society of Nephrology and [...]
Science magazine is presenting a webinar titled "Monitoring the immune system to fight COVID-19: CD4 status, lymphopenia and infectivity" on April 30 at 12pm EST. Some of the topics covered will be: An overview of flow cytometry and immunophenotyping of the major lymphocyte subsets in relation to COVID-19 clinical research Learn about the application [...]
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced comprehensive support of nearly $9 billion for post-secondary students and recent graduates. This plan will help provide the financial support they need this summer, help them continue their studies in the fall, and help many get the experience they need to start their careers. To read more about [...]
Dr. Jayan Nagendran, from University of Alberta and Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute gives a 3-minute overview on NASA's Ignite the Night virtual meeting. The CDTRP was proud to support early research that led to Dr. Nagendran's and Dr. Freed's successful endeavour. See the entire meeting here or enjoy the 3-minute clip. Learn more about [...]
National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (NOTDAW) raises awareness about the critical need for more donors across the country and encourages Canadians to register their decision and to talk to their loved ones about organ donation. The year 2017 marked the 20th anniversary of National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week. In 2020, [...]
Many of the CDTRP trainees were selected to speak at international conferences this year. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, many presentations have been cancelled (see our Events page for more details). CDTRP saw this as an opportunity to showcase their projects and work via a Zoom call, with the additional challenge of presenting their scientific [...]