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Mission: advancing transfusion science through innovative methodology & collaborative research to improve patient health outcomes | McMaster
McMaster University
Joined October 2016
Congratulations to Saifur Chowdhury (PhD candidate), recipient of the CLARITY Leadership Excellence Award which recognizes leadership & community engagement in research!. #AcademicExcellence #LeadershipAward #HealthResearch #McMasterU #CLARITYResearch
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We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Virgo to MCTR as our new Research Project Manager!. In this role, Jennifer will oversee and manage the growth of the Centre and its programs of research and drive the success of key initiatives moving forward. Welcome Jennifer!
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MCTR is hiring! We are accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Blood Transfusion Data Science. For those interested, the posting closes on July 3rd! Please see the following link for more details: .
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Congratulations to @IshacNazyPhD on his new appointment as the John Kelton Chair in Immunological Blood Disorders! In this role, Dr. Nazy will continue to make remarkable contributions through cutting-edge research and dedicated teaching at @McMasterU.
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Ishac Nazy has been named the inaugural John G. Kelton Chair in Immunological Blood Disorders, effective July 1, 2025. Nazy will also be made a full professor in the Division of Hematology and...
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Dr. Donald Arnold speaks with CTV News on a new initiative to increase plasma donations by providing honorariums to donors. He explains that plasma donation is safe, can be done more frequently, and is vital for patients needing immunoglobulin treatment.
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Canadians are not paid to donate blood, but a new clinic coming to Cambridge, Ont. will offer honorariums to people who donate a portion of it.
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The MCTR is seeking a Project Research Manager to join our team and lead groundbreaking initiatives in transfusion science! For interested candidates looking to work in a dynamic academic research setting, use the following link to learn more details.
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We are hiring! . The McMaster Immunology Platelet Laboratory is seeking a Registered Medical Lab Technologist to join our dynamic team! If you or someone you know who might be interested, click the link below for more details.
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Sweeping success at work and on the ice! Our team hit the curling rink for some friendly competition, teamwork and plenty of laughs. 🥌🧹#Curling #BrighterWorld
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RT @IshacNazyPhD: Our recent study (a global collaboration) @MacDeptMed @Mac_Transfusion @NEJM @MacPlateletLab @BBS_McMasterU @McMasterIID….
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Vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (VITT) is associated with antibodies that target platelet factor 4 (PF4) and are heparin-independent. VITT antibodies are implicated in acute,...
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Don’t miss the Canadian Blood Services 2023–24 Innovation Impact Report! .Highlights include the new Canadian Transfusion Trials Group (CTTG), led by Drs. Donald Arnold & Jeannie Callum, driving transfusion research to improve patient outcomes. Read more:
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In September, PDSA held its 4th Canadian Regional Meeting in Burlington, ON, uniting patients, caregivers & experts to discuss ITP care advancements.💜 . Highlights included Dr. Donald Arnold's update on Canada's evolving treatment landscape. Thank you to all who joined! #ITP
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Congratulations to Dr. Ishac Nazy, a 2024 Barbara & Peter T. Pruitt Jr. ITP Research Award recipient! 🏆 . His groundbreaking study on Leukocyte-Platelet Aggregates in Immune Thrombocytopenia could transform diagnostics & treatment for this rare bleeding disorder. #ITP.
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"We’re thrilled to share @CanadasLifeline's blog on Dr. Zeller's recently CIHR-funded study! This research dives into the question: Does sex matter in donor-recipient red blood cell transfusions?
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Calling all clinical research co-ordinators! MCTR is hiring! Apply to our cutting edge research team by August 30th - more details here: #hiringnow #clinicalresearch.
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Swinging for success on and off the field! The MCTR softball game was a grand slam of teamwork, competitiveness, and laughter. #BetterWorld #Softball
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We are thrilled to announce that the 20th Annual McMaster Hematology and Thromboembolism Update will take place on September 13th, 2024, at the David Braley Health Sciences Centre in Hamilton. For the conference details, please visit the event website:
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Congratulations to graduate student Shipra and MCTR staff on this publication looking at healthcare provider's perceptions of bleeding in Acute Leukemia patients!
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Background Bleeding is a primary outcome for many transfusion-related trials in acute leukaemia (AL) patients, typically graded using the World Health Organisation (WHO) bleeding scale (clinically...
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Please join us in congratulating Dr. Donald Arnold, who has been appointed Associate Chair of Research, Department of Medicine! 🎉. Dr. Arnold will promote a culture of inquiry and work towards establishing and maintaining a world-class research enterprise in the Department.
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MCTR's Bianca Clerici was featured in the latest Physician's Weekly! Read the full interview here:
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Researchers tested if self-assessments could support the detection of smaller, but still critical, bleeding incidents in patients with immune thrombocytopenia.
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The ITP Bleeding Emergency Guideline Panel had a very successful day. Thanks to those involved! #GOBig #BrighterWorld
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