Our 2012 CBR Summer Students had the chance to visit the Oak Street location of Canadian Blood Services on June 12. Dr. Gerry Growe gave an amazing tour through the donation process including eligibility and safety practices. The students were then taken through packaging, storage and shipment processes.

We would like to thank Dr. Growe and the staff at CBS for the informative tour as well as for answering all our questions. Our CBR Summer Students were intrigued to see another side of blood research and its impact in a more clinical and widespread platform.

For more information about Canadian Blood Services and how to donate please visit: http://www.blood.ca or call 1-888-2-Donate.