by Whitney Goulstone | Mar 18, 2025 | Announcements
The Platform of Plasma Users (PLUS) has released a statement regarding Plasma-Derived Medical Products (PDMPs) based on discussion at this year’s Stakeholder Consensus Conference. This statement highlights the importance of safe and effective PDMPs, such as...
by Whitney Goulstone | Feb 20, 2025 | Announcements
In a project lead by Dr. Kantipuly, musically produced by Dr. Frishkopf, lyrics written by ImmUnity Canada Board Memeber Andrea, and sang by Dr. Olga Zaitseva-Herz at the University of Alberta, Andrea’s son Jakob, had his genetic sequence transformed into music....
by Whitney Goulstone | Jan 26, 2025 | Announcements
With a global increase in need for plasma due to the production of essential plasma derived medications, such as immunoglobulin. In order to keep up with demand, Canadian Blood Services and Grifols are continuing to open more plasma donation centers across Canada,...
by Whitney Goulstone | Dec 16, 2024 | Spotlights
We would like to congratulate Delia Cooper, the 2024 winner of the Michael R. Whelan Award! Presented to a resident of BC, this award is given annually to a member who best represents the values of volunteering and selflessness, advocacy and education, safety and...
by Whitney Goulstone | Dec 4, 2024 | Spotlights
Suzanne Glavin has been a long time supporter of ImmUnity Canada, and is the winner of the 2024 Jacques Dagnault Award for Excellence in Volunteering. In recent weeks, she has reached out to health professionals and worked to ensure that an infusion clinic now hands...