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  • EBAA Town Hall - May 2025
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 05/14/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    Please join us on Wednesday, May 14, at 2pm ET, for the Spring Town Hall Meeting. Led by EBAA Speaker of the House, Shannon Schweitzer, this Town Hall includes Board of Directors' Candidate Speeches and other Association updates. All EBAA members are welcome to attend.

    Please join us on Wednesday, May 14, at 2pm ET, for the Spring Town Hall Meeting. Led by EBAA Speaker of the House, Shannon Schweitzer, this Town Hall includes Board of Directors' Candidate Speeches and other Association updates. All EBAA members are welcome to attend.

    EBAA Town Hall meetings are held throughout the year to share information with the members about the Board’s activity and to solicit member feedback and perspectives on the issues facing the profession. The Spring Town Hall meeting features Board of Director candidate speeches and any proposed Bylaws changes, allowing House of Delegate members the opportunity to hear speeches and proposed changes before the Annual Meeting. The meeting includes time for members to ask questions of the Board, staff and the membership; please contact Shannon by May 1 to suggest topics for discussion. 

    CEUs not awarded for this session. EBAA Members Only.

  • Answering the Call: Navigating the Role of the AOC
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 05/07/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

    Attend this session to learn more about the role of the Administrator on Call and to gain and practical strategies for managing on-call duties for the eye bank.

    The Administrator on Call (AOC) is an important role and can be different at each eye bank. The webinar " Answering the Call: Navigating the Role of the AOC" focuses on the crucial role of administrators who are responsible for overseeing eye banking operations during off-hours. Speakers will discuss what this role looks like at their organizations, highlighting the difference between having dedicated staff or scheduling staff to take on the role, the types of calls that the AOC receives and the considerations for making decisions in the moment. Speakers will present cases and scenarios, discussing how various situations were handled at their organizations.

     

    Attendees will learn:

    • The roles and responsibilities of an AOC at different eye banks
    • The types of calls that an AOC receives
    • The unique challenges faced by the AOC
    • How to navigate certain situations presented to the AOC
    • Best practices for AOCs including effective communication, logistical coordination, and task prioritization

      Attend this session to learn more about the role of the Administrator on Call and to gain and practical strategies for managing on-call duties for the eye bank. 

    Dana Owens, CEBT

    Director, Tissue Recovery

    Eversight

    Dana Owens, CEBT, is the Director of Tissue Recovery for Eversight. Dana began her healthcare career as an EMT and Medic in the United States Army.  Soon after, she found her calling and purpose within the world of eye banking.  Dana has been involved in eye banking as a recovery technician, recovery manager, business development, research recovery development, and distribution manager and has been the Director of Tissue Recovery since 2022.  Dana currently serves as the Vice-Chair for the EBAA Technician Education Committee. 

    Monica Freiburger, CEBT

    Donor Eligibility Manager

    Iowa Lions Eye Bank

    Monica Freiburger, CEBT, has been with Iowa Lions Eye Bank since 2008, beginning her career as a Recovery Technician and advancing to her current role as Donor Eligibility Manager. Since 2018, she has actively contributed to the Eye Bank Association of America through various committees, including the Continuing Education Committee, Exam Committee, Statistical Report Committee, Technical Procedures Manual Subcommittee, and currently serves on the Policy and Position Research Subcommittee and Technical Education Committee.

    Ann Kent, CEBT

    Georgia Eye Bank

    Ann Kent, CEBT, is a Certified Eye Bank Technician and the Recovery Services and Training Supervisor at the Georgia Eye Bank.  She has been in eye banking for over 10 years and has prior experience in donor coordination, recovery services, and clinical services.  Ann is responsible for the training of laboratory staff in many functions including tissue recovery, evaluation, and donor eligibility.  She currently serves on the EBAA Technician Education Committee.

    Taylor Vanek, CEBT

    Manager of Surgeon Development

    Miracles in Sight

    Taylor Vanek, CEBT, began her career in eye banking in 2012 as a recovery technician after having seen a recovery during her internship at the medical examiner's office. Just over ten years later, she has worked in almost all areas of eye banking. She has worked with donor families, corneal transplant surgeons, in the lab and with the community to educate and foster corneal donation. In 2020, Taylor joined Miracles In Sight and has recently become their new Manager of Surgeon Development. 

    Nikki Smith, CEBT

    Clinical Manager

    The Eye Bank of Kentucky

    Nikki Smith, CEBT, is the Clinical Manager at The Eye Bank of Kentucky (EBKY). She has been with EBKY for 5 years and is passionate about ocular recovery and donor eligibility. Nikki currently serves on the EBAA Technician Education Committee. She is a mom of two boys, who keep her busy in her free time!

    Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT (Moderator)

    President & CEO

    Miracles In Sight

    Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT, began a career in ocular transplantation in 1999 at the Lone Star Lions Eye Bank in Austin, Texas.  During her 13 years there, she performed all aspects of eye banking in her role as Technical Director. Ingrid accepted a position with North Carolina Eye Bank in 2013 as the Supervisor of Recovery Services. In 2016, she earned her MBA in leadership and was promoted to the Vice President of Donor Logistics after the acquisition of ocular recovery services in South Carolina.  Ingrid was responsible for the day-to-day logistical operations of the donor recovery process, hospital development, Medical Examiner and Coroner relationships in North and South Carolina. In 2020, Ingrid led the project for the acquisition of the Lone Star Eye Bank, now Miracles In Sight, Lone Star Division. In June of 2022, Ingrid was promoted to President & CEO of Miracles In Sight. Ingrid is an active member in the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) and serves as chair of the Technician Education Committee, EBAA Medical Advisory Board and Certification Board. Ingrid served in the United States Army, HHC, 2AD as the Commanding General’s Attendant. Prior to her career in eye banking, she taught high school Spanish and English.

  • EBAA 2024 Statistical Report: Highlights and Analysis
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/09/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

    Attend this free session to learn everything you need to know about the latest Statistical Report on Eye Banking!

    The 2024 EBAA Statistical Report on Eye Banking will be released in April 2025 and there will be a lot to discuss!  Attend this session to learn more about the report and what the data may indicate about future trends. Natalie Buckman, Chair of the Statistical Report Committee will discuss the report and highlight important updates, data and trends. 

     

    The session includes:

    • Highlights of the EBAA 2024 Statistical Report on Eye Banking (coming April 2025)
    • Updates and category changes
    • Analysis of the data
    • Trends in tissue utilization, surgical indications, donation, tissue procurement, and distribution
    • Information on how to use the report to benchmark your organization

     

    Attend this free session to learn everything you need to know about the latest Statistical Report on Eye Banking! Members only. CEUs: .5

    Natalie Buckman

    Systems and Analytics Manager

    Lions Gift of Sight

    Natalie Buckman, CEBT, is the Systems and Analytics Manager for Lions Gift of Sight in St. Paul, Minnesota. Natalie has worked over twenty years in the donation community after serving in the Peace Corps. Natalie is an active volunteer with EBAA, currently serving as the Chair of the EBAA Statistical Report Committee and member of the Legislative and Regulatory Committee. She has also previously served on the Exam Committee and Policy and Position Review Subcommittee.

  • Community Chat - Corneal Tissue Processing - Ask the Processors Round 2!
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 04/03/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

    Join us for a second round of lively discussion about corneal tissue processing!

    Join EBAA members for “Community Chat – Corneal Tissue Processing - Ask the Processors Round 2!” on Thursday, April 3 at 1pm Eastern. Following the success of the first Community Chat on Corneal Tissue Processing in December, members of the Technician Education Committee will continue the conversation on processing and will focus on DMEK.  The chat provides a unique opportunity for attendees to ask questions about navigating difficult processing situations and scenarios. If you have a specific question about processing or a scenario that you are not sure how to navigate, please send your question in advance to Stacey@restoresight.org.  Join us for a second round of lively discussion about corneal tissue processing! 

  • Ocular and Tissue Donation: Working Together to Enhance Lives
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 03/26/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    Attend this session to learn more about the recovery processes for eye and tissue, and how to work together to honor the gift & maximize the donor’s opportunity to help others.

    EBAA and AATB are proud to present an educational collaboration to explore the important relationship between Eye Banks and Tissue Recovery Agencies. Join us for this unique webinar where we hear from Subject Matter Experts in Eye Banking and Tissue Banking. Speakers will take you through the process of working together to honor the gift & maximize the donor’s opportunity to help others.

     

    Learning Objectives:

    • Describe the collaborative processes between eye banks and tissue recovery agencies to honor donor intent and maximize the impact of donations.
    • Identify the key roles and responsibilities of eye banking and tissue recovery professionals in enhancing the donor's opportunity to help others.
    • Apply best practices for coordination between eye banks and tissue recovery agencies to improve efficiency and outcomes.
    • Evaluate case studies demonstrating successful collaborations that enhanced donor impact and recipient outcomes.

      Attend this session to learn more about the recovery processes for eye and tissue, and how to work together to honor the gift & maximize the donor’s opportunity to help others.

    IMPORTANT: This session is complimentary for EBAA and AATB members. If you are not an EBAA member but are an AATB member, please register for the session on AATB’s website. 

    Dana Owens, CEBT

    Director, Tissue Recovery

    Eversight

    Dana Owens, CEBT, is the Director of Tissue Recovery for Eversight. Dana began her healthcare career as an EMT and Medic in the United States Army.  Soon after, she found her calling and purpose within the world of eye banking.  Dana has been involved in eye banking as a recovery technician, recovery manager, business development, research recovery development, and distribution manager and has been the Director of Tissue Recovery since 2022.  Dana currently serves as the Vice-Chair for the EBAA Technician Education Committee. 

    Emmitt A. Savannah, III, CTBS

    Manager of Tissue Recovery and Research Training

    LifeGift Organ Donation Center

    Emmitt A. Savannah, III, CTBS, serves as the Manager of Tissue Recovery and Research Training at LifeGift Organ Donation Center, where he provides leadership, supervision, development and implementation of training programs for LifeGift in all its Texas regions that reinforce accepted industry practices and comply with organizational operating procedures, AATB standards, and FDA regulations. Emmitt has worked in the donation industry for over 14 years, and is passionate about leading, training, educating and developing people and teams as well as developing the programs in which they work to achieve goals efficiently.

  • Talking to your Board and Others about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 03/19/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

    Register for this session to have a better understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and become more comfortable discussing it with others.

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a hot-button topic across the country and in the media right now. A core value of EBAA’s, the DEI Committee is hosting this session to remind members of what DEI is, what all it includes, and how to convey its importance to Board members and other stakeholder who may be skeptical about its relevance.

     

    Speakers discuss DEI at their own organizations, successes and challenges of DEI programs, and approaches they’ve taken when addressing their Boards of Directors.

     

    Register for this session to have a better understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and become more comfortable discussing it with others.

    CEUs:1

    Mike Tramber, MBA, CEBT, CTBS (Moderator)

    Vice President of Operations

    Miracles in Sight

    As Vice President of Operations, Mike is responsible for developing long-term strategies, creating lean and efficient operational processes, improving customer relationships and monitoring the successes of each operational department.


    Mike started his career in the organ, tissue and eye donation industry more than 20 years ago as a recovery technician, where his skills and attention to detail helped him routinely win the coveted Technician of the Month award. His calm demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills and industry knowledge make him an outstanding and successful leader. He later moved to Carolina Donor Services as Tissue Recovery Manager where he led the department to win the Golden Quill and Golden Scalpel Awards for minimal errors in both documentation and surgical technique. Mike came to Miracles In Sight in 2006, where he quickly was able to use his skills to forge many process and procedural improvements and lead the company to become one of the top eye banks in the world. Mike is an advocate for donation. He is active on multiple EBAA committees, leads technician education trainings, and lectures on eye banking domestically and abroad.


    After graduating high school, Mike enlisted in the US Army as a laboratory technician and worked towards completing a diploma in surgical technology. He received his Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from Mt. Olive College and his Master of Business Administration from Winston-Salem State University.

    Chandler Shaw

    Business Development Coordinator

    Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank

    Chandler Shaw is the Business Development Coordinator for Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank at the Nashville, TN location. With nearly two years of experience in the organization, Chandler has played a role in expanding the Eye Bank’s reach and fostering critical partnerships. In addition to her work at Sierra Donor Services, she has been an active member of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for the past year. Chandler is passionate about supporting the growth of life-improving initiatives and promoting a culture of inclusion both within the workplace and the community.

    Elizabeth Caraza-Fout

    Beauty of Sight

  • Identifying Pathways to Raise Awareness about Cornea Donation
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 02/26/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    Register today to learn more about what these different groups are doing to raise awareness about cornea donation among a variety of communities.

    Eye banks continue to work to find new ways to spread the message about cornea donation and eye banking throughout their local communities. This session will focus on unique opportunities to further the reach of the message about cornea donation. Patty Stockdale from Lions Gift of Sight will discuss the ways they work to encourage cornea donation during a body donation, as well as their efforts to work with Lions and their local universities. Alyssa Hernandez from Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank will explain the efforts their eye bank does to educate local ophthalmic technicians about eye banking as a potential career pathway. Nicole Nidea from SODA: Student Organ Donation Advocates will explain what SODA is and how eye banks can engage with SODA’s local chapters to engage with students about eye, organ, and tissue donation. 

    Learn more about what these different groups are doing to raise awareness about cornea donation among a variety of communities.

    Patty Stockdale

    Partner & Community Relations Manager

    Lions Gift of Sight

    Patty Stockdale currently serves as Partner & Community Relations Manager at Lions Gift of Sight, and on the EBAA Donor, Partner & Community Relations Committee. She has been a friend of the eye bank since 2007, volunteering in a variety of roles prior to joining the staff in 2015. Patty holds a degree in Business Management and has a diverse background in business.

    Alyssa Hernandez

    Director of Marketing and Development

    Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank

    Alyssa Hernandez began her career in eye banking in 2020 at Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank. As the Director of Marketing and Development, she implements and executes branding and business development growth strategies along with marketing campaigns. Alyssa currently serves as a member of the EBAA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and the EBAA Donor Partner Community Relations Committee.

    Alyssa resides in Sacramento, CA with her husband and 3 young boys. She dedicates her passion for eye, organ, and tissue donation to her son who is a liver transplant recipient.

    Nicole Nidea

    Program Director

    Student Organ Donation Advocates (SODA)

    Nicole was first introduced to SODA in 2015, and she has been devoted to educating others about organ, eye, and tissue donation ever since.
     
    She helped lead the original SODA chapter at Washington University in St. Louis until she graduated in 2019 with a BA in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Nicole joined the SODA National Team in 2020 as the volunteer Director of Development to lead SODA's fundraising efforts.
     
    In April 2021, Nicole became SODA’s first full-time employee. As Program Director, Nicole ensures student advocates have the resources needed to save and heal lives by leading our organization, overseeing the SODA National team, building national partnerships, marketing our programs, managing technology and automations, and more.

    Jerilyn Giardina (Moderator)

    Executive Vice President

    AltruVision

    Jerilyn Giardina is the Executive Vice President at AltruVision in Philadelphia, PA. She has worked at AltruVision for ten years and received her Master's Degree in Nonprofit Leadership from La Salle University. Jerilyn currently serves as the Chair of the EBAA Donor, Partner, and Community Relations Committee.

  • Eye Bank Medical Director Course
    Contains 30 Component(s)

    The EBAA Medical Director Course is designed specifically for eye bank Medical Directors. Access this course to learn more about eye banking and the responsibilities of the eye bank Medical Director.

    Eye Bank Medical Director Course

    The EBAA Medical Director Course is designed specifically for eye bank Medical Directors. The course provides Medical Directors with information about eye banking and the roles and responsibilities of the Medical Director. Experienced eye bank Medical Directors and eye bank professionals share information about the EBAA, eye banking, regulations and standards, and best practices. Access this course to learn more about eye banking and the responsibilities of the eye bank Medical Director.

    Course Includes:

    Presentations

    • Overview of Eye Banking – Jennifer Li, MD
    • The EBAA Medical Standards – Jennifer Li, MD
    • The Role of the Medical Director – Joshua Hou, MD
    • Eye Bank Accreditation and the EBAA Accreditation Board – Shahzad Mian, MD
    • Membership, Personnel, Governance, and Regulatory - Jennifer DeMatteo
    • The Role of the Medical Director with Annual Competencies – Amy Lin, MD
    • Eye Bank Related Infections and Other Transmissible Diseases – Sean Edelstein, MD
    • Sepsis and How to Determine Eligibility for Donation – Beverly Forsyth, MD
    • Tissues Causing Issues: An Update on the Recent TB Outbreak – Jennifer Li, MD
    • Determining Tissue Imputability Following an Adverse Reaction – Elmer Tu, MD
    • Aseptic Technique – Dana Owens, CEBT
    • Corneal Tissue Recovery and Preservation – Dana Owens, CEBT
    • Corneal Tissue Processing – Chris Conwell, CEBT
    • The Role of the Medical Director with Eye Bank Research Programs - Mark Greiner, MD
    • Broadening Tissue Acceptance Among Surgeons – Evan Warner, MD, and Joann Kang, MD
    • R. Townley Paton Lecture: The Unsung Heroes of Eye Banking – Bennie Jeng, MD

    EBAA Resources

    • EBAA Overview and Opportunities for Physicians – Stacey Gardner
    • EBAA Resources – Herocia Hawkins

    Skills Videos

    • Physical Assessment – San Diego Eye Bank
    • Physical Assessment for Competency Assessment – The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration
    • Donor Preparation – Eversight
    • Donor Preparation – Miracles In Sight
    • Corneal Tissue Recovery – In Situ Procedure – Eversight
    • Ocular Tissue Recovery – Whole Eye Dissection - Eversight
    • Corneal Tissue Recovery – In Situ Procedure – San Diego Eye Bank
    • Ocular Tissue Recovery – Enucleation Procedure – San Diego Eye Bank
    • Slit Lamp Microscopy: Getting Started – Advancing Sight Network
    • Slit Lamp Microscopy: Evaluating Tissue – Advancing Sight Network

    Post Course Items

    • Quiz
    • Overall Evaluation

      Log into eyeLEARN and register for this course to get started! 

    Chris Conwell, CEBT, CQIA (ASQ)

    Eye Bank Technical Programs Administrator

    Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank

    Chris Conwell, CEBT, CQIA (ASQ), is the Technical Programs Administrator for Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank. He began his tenure in 2011 as a per diem Tissue Recovery Technician, Chris now oversees ocular recovery training, corneal evaluation and processing training, and ocular related research & development. Chris is active in the EBAA as a member of the EBAA Technician Education Committee and as a faculty member of the Technician Education Seminar.

    Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC

    Director of Regulations and Standards

    EBAA

    Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC, is the Director of Regulations and Standards for the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA). She oversees the EBAA Accreditation program, Medical Standards process and serves as their regulatory liaison. She received her bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science degree in clinical microbiology from Hahnemann University (now Drexel University). She was responsible for directing the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Employee Health programs and personnel in major tertiary hospital and ambulatory care settings.  Jennifer has been a Healthcare Epidemiologist for over 20 years and is certified in Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC).

    Sean Edelstein, MD

    Associate Medical Director

    Mid-America Transplant

    Sean Edelstein, MD, is an Associate Professor at Saint Louis University Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Edelstein attended Medical School at University of Cape Town, South Africa, and completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowship in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery at Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Edelstein is the Associate Medical Director at Mid-America Transplant and is an active member in the EBAA, where he currently serves on the Accreditation Board and the Medical Review Subcommitee and has previously served on the Medical Advisory Board.

    Hannah Flaig, CEBT

    Laboratory Supervisor

    The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration

    Hannah Flaig, CEBT, is a Laboratory Supervisor at The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration. She began her work in eye banking in 2019 as a Laboratory Technician responsible for the recovery, screening and distribution of eye donor tissue, and was promoted to Technical Trainer prior to her current position. She has a BS in Human Biology from University of California - San Diego, with a minor in cognitive science. 

    Beverly Forsyth, MD

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Beverly Forsyth, MD, has a dual appointment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai as Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and the Department of Medical Education. She has an BA from Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, and received her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Forsyth completed her Internal Medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her Infectious Diseases Fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. At Mount Sinai, she is a clinician-educator and she combines a clinical HIV practice with teaching and participation in scholarly work in medical education. She is also the Director of Education Infection Prevention and Emergency Management for the medical and graduate programs. Dr. Forsyth currently serves as a member of the Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration's Medical Advisory Board and is on the Editorial Board for the EBAA Journal, Eye Banking and Corneal Transplantation. 

    Paul Graves, CEBT, CTBS

    Vice President of Clinical Services

    Advancing Sight Network

    Paul Graves, CEBT, CTBS, was born and raised in Alabama. He joined Advancing Sight Network in July of 1997 as a Transplant Coordinator. Over the years, he has been involved in all aspects of clinical eye banking, from Laboratory Manager to Director of Laboratory Services. Today, as the Vice President of Clinical Services, Paul oversees the clinical processing aspects of Advancing Sight Network, from performing tissue processing itself to developing new processing procedures to assist surgeons in the care of their patients. Paul is a Certified Eye Bank Technician and a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist.

    Mark Greiner

    Medical Director

    Iowa Lions Eye Bank

    Mark Greiner, MD, is the Robert and Joell Brightfelt Professor of Cornea Research in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at the University of Iowa, where he directs the Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery service and fellowship program. Dr. Greiner is the Medical Director of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, and has served in various leadership roles within eye banking including on the Eye Bank Association of America’s Board of Directors and Research Committee. Additionally, he is a clinician-scientist with a translational research laboratory based at Iowa Lions Eye Bank.

    Joshua Hou, MD

    Medical Director

    Lions Gift of Sight

    Joshua Hou, MD, is an Associate Professor and the Lyon Chair of Ophthalmology in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota. He received a BS in Chemistry from Duke University (Durham, NC), where he graduated summa cum laude. He received his MD from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (St. Louis, MO). He then completed an ophthalmology residency and a fellowship in Cornea and External Disease at the University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary. Dr. Hou currently serves as the Cornea Fellowship Director at the University of Minnesota and maintains a busy tertiary referral practice specialized in complex corneal transplantation and severe ocular surface disease. He is currently the Medical Director of the Lions Gift of Sight Eye Bank.  Dr. Hou serves on the EBAA Accreditation Board, the Policy and Position Review Subcommittee, and is the Associate Editor of the Eye Banking and Corneal Transplantation Journal. Previously, he served as Chair of the EBAA Scientific Programs Committee. He leads an NIH funded laboratory at the University of Minnesota and his research interests include eye banking, tissue processing, and limbal stem cell deficiency.


    Bennie Jeng, MD, MS

    Chair of Ophthalmology

    Penn Medicine

    Bennie H. Jeng, MD, MS, is the Harold G. Scheie Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, and Director of the Scheie Eye Institute, of the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Washington University and his MD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He then completed his ophthalmology residency and chief residency at the Cole Eye Institute of the Cleveland Clinic, followed by a fellowship in cornea and external diseases at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation/University of California San Francisco (UCSF) in 2003.

    He returned back to the Cole Eye Institute to serve on faculty, during which time he was the recipient of a K-grant from the NIH and also earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Investigation from Case Western Reserve University. He subsequently returned to Proctor/UCSF as an Associate Professor and then Full Professor, where he served as co-director of the UCSF cornea service, Director of the Proctor/UCSF Cornea Fellowship program, and Chief of Ophthalmology at San Francisco General Hospital, as well as being an R01-funded researcher in ocular surface diseases. In August 2013, Dr. Jeng began his tenure as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he served for nearly 9 years. He assumed his current position in July 2022.

    Dr. Jeng has been very active with EBAA, dedicating his time and expertise to the association. He has served on the Research Committee since 2013 and is currently the Chair. He has also served on the Accreditation Board for nearly a decade and is currently Co-Chair. In addition, he has also been a longstanding member of the Medical Advisory Board and the Scientific Programs Committee (including as past Chair), and he has also served on the EBAA Board of Directors.

    Dr. Jeng is also involved in the leadership of many other ophthalmologic societies, as President of the Cornea Society, Immediate Past-President of the Eye and Contact Lens Association, on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and on many AAO committees. He is a current member of the American Ophthalmologic Society as well as the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology. Dr. Jeng has published over 140 peer-reviewed journal articles and 30 book chapters, and he has delivered over 400 invited lectures nationally and internationally.


    Shahri Jones

    Learning Management System Developer

    San Diego Eye Bank

    Shahri Jones, a native of San Diego, has been a dedicated member of the San Diego Eye Bank team for nine years. Starting her journey in eye banking in the Distribution department, she developed a passion for eye banking and donation. In her current role as the Learning Management System Developer, Shahri is instrumental in shaping the educational landscape of the organization. Drawing upon her extensive experience and innovative spirit, she creates engaging and dynamic educational content for both internal staff and external stakeholders. Through her work, Shahri strives to bridge the gap between theory and practice, empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference in the field of eye banking.

    Joann Kang, MD

    Associate Medical Director

    The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration

    Joann Kang, MD, is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Kang received her Bachelor of Science with Honors from Cornell University. She then obtained her Doctorate in Medicine from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago and was elected chief resident in her final year. Following this, she completed a Corneal and External Disease fellowship at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. Dr. Kang’s research focus is on corneal transplantation, Boston keratoprosthesis and sutured intraocular lenses. She has numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts, book chapters, review articles and abstracts in publication. She is also an editorial board member for BMC Ophthalmology and serves as a guest editor for Annals of Eye Science. As a member of the Admissions Committee at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Director of Resident Surgical Education at Montefiore, Dr. Kang has trained and mentored many medical students and residents. She is the recipient of multiple awards in recognition of her teaching and contributions to the department. She serves on national committees for the Eye Bank Association of America, the Eye and Contact Lens Association, and the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology. She is also the Associate Medical Director and Medical Advisory Board Member of The Eye Bank for Sight Restoration in New York.

    Jennifer Li, MD

    Medical Director

    Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank

    Jennifer Li, MD, is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the UC Davis Eye Center where she is the Director of the Cornea and External Disease Service and the Fellowship Director. Dr. Li received her medical degree and completed her residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and subsequently completed a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at UC Davis. She is also the Co-Medical Director of Sierra Donor Services in Sacramento, CA.  Dr. Li is an active member of EBAA, serving on the Board of Directors, the Accreditation Board, the Scientific Programs Committee, and the Medical Advisory Board. Dr. Li previously served as the Chair of the Medical Advisory Board and is the Immediate Past Chair of the EBAA Board of Directors and Governance Committee.  She received the EBAA R. Townley Paton Award in 2021.

    Amy Lin, MD

    Medical Director

    Utah Lions Eye Bank

    Amy Lin, MD, is a cornea specialist at the Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, and is also the Medical Director of the Utah Lions Eye Bank. Dr. Lin currently is Co-Chair of the Accreditation Board and serves on the Certification Board.

    Shahzad Mian, MD

    Medical Director

    Eversight

    Shahzad Mian, MD, is professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School and serves as the Vice Chair for Clinical Sciences and Learning. Dr. Mian previously served as director of the residency training program between 2004-2019. Dr. Mian’s practice is focused in cornea and refractive surgery and research interests include corneal transplantation techniques, ocular graft versus host disease, and eye banking. Dr. Mian received the senior achievement award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 2015, the Straatsma award for resident education in 2017 and the R. Townley Paton Award from the EBAA in 2019. Dr. Mian serves on the Board of Eye Bank Association of America, Cornea Society, and Eversight Eye Bank.  Dr. Mian also serves on the Residency Review Committee for Ophthalmology, and as the Senior Medical Director of Eversight Michigan. In addition to serving on the EBAA Board of Directors, Dr. Mian is the Chair of the Medical Advisory Board and a member of the Accreditation Board.

    Dana Owens, CEBT

    Director, Tissue Recovery

    Eversight

    Dana Owens, CEBT, is the Director of Tissue Recovery for Eversight. Dana began her healthcare career as an EMT and Medic in the United States Army.  Soon after, she found her calling and purpose within the world of eye banking.  Dana has been involved in eye banking as a recovery technician, recovery manager, business development, research recovery development, and distribution manager and has been the Director of Tissue Recovery since 2022.  Dana currently serves as the Vice-Chair for the EBAA Technician Education Committee. 

    Mudassir Razvi, CEBT

    Laboratory Manager

    The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration

    Mudassir Razvi, CEBT, is currently Laboratory Manager at The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration, where he began in 2004 as a Laboratory Technician and subsequently held the positions of Technician Trainer and Technician Supervisor. He oversees technical training and tissue processing and contributes as faculty for The Eye-Bank's annual Wing Chu, MD Cornea Fellow Day.  Mudassir has served on multiple EBAA committees and is currently a member of the EBAA Technician Education Committee. He is a graduate of The College of New Jersey with a BS in Biology.

    Elmer Tu, MD

    Medical Director

    Eversight

    Elmer Tu, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at the University of Illinois at Chicago/ Illinois Eye and Infirmary, where he serves as the Joel Sugar, MD Professor in Ophthalmology, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, and Director of Cornea Service. Dr. Tu is a Medical Director for Eversight, and currently serves on the EBAA Medical Advisory Board and is currently Chair of the Medical Review Subcommittee.

    Vanessa To

    Senior Recovery Technician

    San Diego Eye Bank

    Vanessa To is a senior recovery technician at the San Diego Eye Bank. She received a BS in Environmental Chemistry at the University of California - San Diego. She has worked at the eye bank for 4 years and initially got hired as a per diem recovery technician in December 2019. Along with recoveries, she aids in donor eligibility, tissue processing, and the creation of laboratory references and training aides. 

    Evan Warner, MD

    Medical Director

    Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin

    Evan Warner, MD, is a fellowship-trained cornea transplant surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he trains cornea fellows and residents. He has serves on the EBAA Accreditation Board and Scientific Programs Committee, and serves as Medical Director of Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin.

    Access

    The eye bank Medical Director course is available for free on-demand. To access the course, log into eyeLEARN with your EBAA credentials and then access the course site.

    Questions?

    Contact Herocia Hawkins with any questions.

  • Ophthalmic Market Trends and Cornea Landscape
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Attend this session to learn more about the current cornea landscape and ophthalmic market insights!

    The ophthalmic market is constantly changing and evolving. The Ophthalmic Market Trends and Cornea Landscape session discusses key trends in the ophthalmic market, including market segments, technology adoption trends, and US practice patterns. The session will also cover the cornea market landscape and populations with cornea diseases; over 50 cornea diseases impact millions of people globally. Current treatments include medical, lenses, biological, and surgical remedies, but there is significant unmet need. Many companies and organizations are developing innovative therapies to address the needs of cornea specialists and the populations stricken with cornea disease.

    Participants in this session will learn:

    •            Ophthalmic market trends and practice patterns

    •            A summary of populations with cornea diseases (ectasias, dystrophies, infectious, acquired, etc.)

    •            Current treatments and key companies/organizations developing treatments

    •            An overview of the global cornea transplant landscape (by region, by indication, etc.)

    Attend this session to learn more about the current cornea landscape and ophthalmic market insights! 

    Chelsea Jones, MBA

    Writer and Analyst

    Market Scope

    Chelsea Jones, MBA, is a writer and analyst for Market Scope. Chelsea has over 10 years of experience as an analyst in multiple medical verticals. She began her career in healthcare IT, where she performed many roles in population health analytics. She has experience in crafting and executing competitive intelligence strategy, product development, and market opportunity assessment.


    Chelsea authors the ophthalmic deals book, the global cornea report, the global refractive report, the global single-use surgery devices report, and the ophthalmic landscape report for Market Scope. She is also a contributor to Ophthalmic Market Perspectives, the firm’s monthly industry newsletter. Chelsea earned her MBA from Missouri University of Science & Technology and enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and kayaking. 

  • Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) Pull Through Method Under PK
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    View this free surgical video demonstrating and explaining the Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) Pull Through method under PK.

    View this free surgical video demonstrating and explaining the Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) Pull Through Method under PK. The procedure is performed and narrated by Christopher Sales, MD, MPH, from Iowa Lions Eye Bank/ University of Iowa.

    Christopher Sales, MD, MPH

    Assistant Medical Director

    Iowa Lions Eye Bank/ University of Iowa

    Christopher S. Sales, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Medical Director and researcher for Iowa Lions Eye Bank. Dr. Sales is also an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Iowa Health Care at the University of Iowa. He treats patients experiencing corneal disease and ulcers, dry eye, eye infections, and red eye, and performs LASIK and laser vision correction surgery. Dr. Sales also has expertise in eye banking. His research interests include surgical ergonomics, surgical simulation training, corneal eye banking, and all things lamellar keratoplasty - especially DMEK. He is the husband to a beautiful wife, Larisa, and father of two lovely children, Edith (Edie) and Byron.

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