: Devine held prestigious international roles, including President of the AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks) and President of the Biomedical Excellence for Safer Transfusion (BEST) Collaborative.

: Devine was a dedicated mentor, particularly focused on increasing the representation of women and new Canadians in scientific research. Awards and Honors

: She was instrumental in developing pathogen inactivation technology and risk-based decision-making frameworks to ensure the safety of the blood supply.

: She served as the Chief Scientist for Canadian Blood Services from its inception in 1998 until her retirement in 2023. Her work helped modernize transfusion practices across Canada.

: Her primary research passion was deciphering the intricacies of platelets, specifically their role in blood clotting, immunity, and how storage affects their quality.

: At the University of British Columbia (UBC) , she was a Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and a founding member of the Centre for Blood Research.

In January 2024, Canadian Blood Services established the to support young academics, reflecting her lifelong commitment to investing in the next generation of scientists.

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: Devine held prestigious international roles, including President of the AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks) and President of the Biomedical Excellence for Safer Transfusion (BEST) Collaborative.

: Devine was a dedicated mentor, particularly focused on increasing the representation of women and new Canadians in scientific research. Awards and Honors dana devine

: She was instrumental in developing pathogen inactivation technology and risk-based decision-making frameworks to ensure the safety of the blood supply. : She served as the Chief Scientist for

: She served as the Chief Scientist for Canadian Blood Services from its inception in 1998 until her retirement in 2023. Her work helped modernize transfusion practices across Canada. : At the University of British Columbia (UBC)

: Her primary research passion was deciphering the intricacies of platelets, specifically their role in blood clotting, immunity, and how storage affects their quality.

: At the University of British Columbia (UBC) , she was a Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and a founding member of the Centre for Blood Research.

In January 2024, Canadian Blood Services established the to support young academics, reflecting her lifelong commitment to investing in the next generation of scientists.