T2024 winners at the SHOT symposium!

Wednesday, 7th October 2026 (
2 years ago
)

An abstract submitted to SHOT outlining the development of the Transfusion Training Hub was awarded first place! 2nd place was also awarded to the T2024 team for the ongoing development of Fetal RHD screens e-requesting and reporting. 

Subject matter expert, Jill Caulfield, worked alongside members of the Education Working Group to develop the Transfusion Training Hub and presented her findings at the SHOT symposium. Helen Thom, subject matter expert for e-requesting and reporting, also gave a presentation.

The symposium was a great event and provided the T24 team with a platform to showcase some of the worthwhile projects they are working on. (See photos and presentations attached).

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