Stepping Up Our Wellness Game with the CBR Step Challenge
In May, the CBR Health & Wellness Committee invited CBR members and friends to step up their wellness game with the annual CBR Step Challenge! Together, 40+ participants from 25+ different labs and groups took over 10.57 million steps in total — a truly incredible feat!
Honouring a Legacy: The 14th Earl W. Davie Symposium
Over 300 registrants from a mix of local, national and international audiences gathered online on November 17th to honour Earl’s legacy and participate in an excellent program with presentations by leading experts, trainees and patients.
Norman Bethune Symposium 2020, With a Virtual Twist
The 9th annual – but first virtual – Norman Bethune Symposium honoured the work of Dr. Norman Bethune, an astounding Canadian physician who shaped the foundation of transfusion medicine and universal access to healthcare.
Norman Bethune Symposium 2020: Twitter Research Showcase
During our Norman Bethune Symposium 2020, we invited trainees to share their research via social media through our Twitter Research Showcase.
CBR Research Day 2020: Pushing the Boundaries of Knowledge
On Thursday August 13th, the CBR and School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) communities gathered online for Research Day 2020.
Dr. Norman Bethune – A leading figure in transfusion medicine
Dr. Norman Bethune (1890-1939) was a Canadian physician who promoted universal access to health care and created the first mobile blood collection and distribution system, the precursor to MASH units.
A Systems Approach to Conflict: a Workshop with Conflict Theatre
“You’re a room full of biologists – who can define homeostasis for me?”
Professor Tom Scholte of Conflict Theatre opened his workshop entitled “Difficult Conversations: A Missed Understanding” with this question.
The CBR Outreach Program: Inspiring Generations through Science
At the Centre for Blood Research (CBR), a team of dedicated trainees who are passionate about sharing science with others, has the unique opportunity to do just that, through the CBR’s Outreach program.
How to promote yourself to Biotech: 1st Annual Career Connect Day, Vancouver BC
On Saturday, January 18th, 2020, LifeSciences BC and BioTalent Canada hosted their 1st Annual Career Connect Day with the aim of introducing life sciences companies and organizations from across the province to talented individuals who attended the conference at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Downtown Vancouver.
American Society of Hematology, 61st Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL
Thanks to the Centre of Blood Research (CBR) for choosing me to be one of the CBR Graduate Student Travel Award recipients! With this award, I attended the 61st American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.