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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 01/16/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Learn how to develop a strong relationship with your surgeons that will benefit the surgeon and your organization; register today!
Eye banks and corneal surgeons work together to restore sight to patients each day, and a strong relatinship is key. During this session, Jameson Clover, Vice President of Surgical Services at VisionGift, and Caithlin Lopes, Sr. Director, Business Development at Eversight, discuss the eye bank-surgeon relationship, providing insights into navigating tissue preferences and discussing opportunities for providing surgeons with support and resources in addition to ocular tissue.
Attendees will learn:
- Data about the effect of strict tissue preferences
- Information to provide surgeons when tissue criteria is discussed
- How to navigate the tissue criteria discussion
- Opportunities to support surgeons outside of surgery
Learn how to develop a strong relationship with your surgeons that will benefit the surgeon and your organization; register today!
Caithlin Lopes
Director, Partner Development
Eversight
Caithlin Lopes joined Eversight in 2013 (then the Connecticut Eye Bank) and brings to the role more than 15 years of experience in the eye, organ and tissue field. Caite leads Eversight’s domestic partner relations efforts, guiding her team to forge relationships with surgeons that allow Eversight to continue to make vision a reality for patients across the country. Lopes also works collaboratively with organizations like the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Cornea Society as partners in education and training for surgeons, fellows and residents. Prior to Eversight, Lopes served in various roles at the New England Organ Bank.
Jameson Clover, CEBT
Vice President of Surgical Services
Lions VisionGift
Jameson Clover, CEBT, is the Vice President of Surgical Services at Lions VisionGift, and has over 20 years of eye banking experience. She is the co-author of a number of eye banking and corneal transplant related journal articles and has previously served as Chair of the EBAA Exam Committee and as a member of the EBAA Statistics Committee.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/17/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
If you are unable to attend the MAB in-person in Chicago, you can register to view the session virtually for FREE.
The Fall Medical Advisory Board Meeting takes place on Thursday, October 17, 1 pm Central/2 pm Eastern, and will be broadcast live from Chicago. If you are unable to attend the MAB in-person, you can register to view the session virtually for FREE. Up to 2.5 CEUs may be earned for CEBTs, and Medical Directors can attend virtually to fulfill the accreditation requirement.
NOTE: If you are a member of MAB - this is not a way to participate virtually in the meeting and we encourage you to attend the in person meeting at the Fall Leadership Meeting. This broadcast link will contain outbound audio only.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 09/18/2024 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Attend this session to learn more about using data and metrics to build relationships and promote ocular donation!
Data is a valuable tool in building relationships in eye, tissue and organ donation. Speakers discuss how their organizations collect, use and share data to build relationships with donation partners and to promote ocular donation. Jessica Bramow, the Database Administrator at Iowa Lions Eye Bank, discusses how she uses Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to collect data and track trends, and highlights the information that is collected and how that information is used at ILEB. Annie Kuhl, Chief Communications Officer at Saving Sight, shares how her team tracks and shares data and then uses the data that is collected to build partnerships, educate donation partners, promote the eye bank and ocular donation, and establish relationships with volunteers and the community.
Attendees will learn:
- How data is collected at different eye banks
- The key metrics to track
- Methods for sharing data with donation partners
- Different ways to visually represent data
- Lessons in establishing a data reporting system
- Best practices for collecting and sharing data and metrics
The session will conclude with a dynamic question and answer session moderated by Jerilyn Giardina, Chair of the Donor, Partner and Community Relations Committee and Executive Vice President at AltruVision. Attend this session to learn more about using data and metrics to build relationships and promote ocular donation!
1 CEU will be awarded for this session
Jessica Bramow
Senior Database Administrator
Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Jessica Bramow, an accomplished IT professional with over 25 years of experience, has been a Senior Database Administrator at the Iowa Lions Eye Bank for the past five years. In her role, she excels in database administration, ETL processes, writing complex data queries, and creating insightful dashboards and reports. Her expertise has significantly improved data-driven decision-making processes within her organization. She is adept at using a wide range of tools and technologies, including SSMS, Power BI, DAX, SSIS, Python, Power Automate, and more.
Jessica’s extensive career includes a notable 20-year tenure at the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa. During this period, she advanced from an IT Support Analyst to a Senior Systems Administrator. She spearheaded the implementation of several ophthalmic software systems, developed custom scripts for data extraction that were used to clean and normalize data, ensuring its accuracy and reliability. Additionally, she introduced innovative data visualization solutions, including BI dashboards, which significantly improved the efficiency of data dissemination and decision-making across the department.
Jessica’s background is further distinguished by her service in the United States Marine Corps and the Iowa National Guard, showcasing her dedication and leadership skills. She holds a Data Analytics Certificate from Cornell University and has completed numerous courses in business intelligence and data analytics, underscoring her commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Outside of her professional life, Jessica enjoys camping, spending quality time with her family, and cheering for the San Francisco 49ers.
Annie Kuhl
Chief Communications Officer
Saving Sight
Annie Kuhl serves as Chief Communications Officer at Saving Sight, an eye tissue bank serving Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. She has worked at Saving Sight and within the field of transplantation for over 20 years. Annie leads the organization's communications and external relations strategies in her job role, overseeing the Hospital Development and Communications teams. Annie is a passionate advocate of the healing gifts of organ and tissue donation and serves as a State Team Mentor and Advisory Council member for Donate Life America. Annie graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Journalism degree and a Master of Arts degree in Journalism and is an avid Mizzou Tigers fan. In her free time, you can find her on the trail training for her next marathon.
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.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 08/28/2024 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Attend this session to learn about the process of designing and building a lab that will work for your organization!
The lab is the center of eye bank operations, and the design can offer added functionality and efficiency. When eye banks grow operations, incorporate new work flows, or move locations, a new lab is often built. Building or remodeling a lab is a daunting process and it is a challenge to know where to begin. Speakers from four eye banks share their experiences designing and building labs for their eye banks. Attendees will hear about the considerations for the design of each lab, the lessons learned throughout the process, the decisions that were made and why, the challenges and successes, the regulations that need to be met, the process for moving operations to the new lab, and much more.
Attendees will learn:
- The minimum regulations required
- The process for designing or remodeling a lab
- How to design an effective workflow for the lab
- Questions to ask about the move into the new space
- How to overcome challenges that arise
- The importance of contingency planning
- Considerations for future growth
Whether you are in the process of remodeling your lab, considering a move, or interested to learn about other lab designs, this session will provide you with challenges, successes, and information to consider. Attend this session to learn about the process of designing and building a lab that will work for your organization!
1 CEU will be awarded for this session
Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT (Moderator)
President and 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.
Joshua Griffin, CEBT
Director of Operations
East Tennessee Lions Eye Bank
Joshua Griffin, CEBT, is the Director of Operations for theEast Tennessee Lions Eye Bank. With over 18 years of experience in eye banking,Josh has worked in various roles including Recovery Technician, LabCoordinator, Lab Technician, Technical Director and his current position asDirector of Operations. Josh earned an associate’s degree in Microbiology.
Nicholas Hicks, CETB
Director, Tissue Processing
Eversight
Nicholas Hicks, CEBT, is the Director of Tissue Processing at Eversight. He has been with Eversight for over 12 years, 10 of which have been focused on processing tissue. Nicholas currently serves on the EBAA Technician Education Committee.
Shannon Schweitzer, MBA, CEBT
Executive Director
Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio
Shannon Schweitzer, MBA, CEBT, is the Executive Director of Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio. Shannon has over 20 years of eye banking experience and her roots are in technical operations. Shannon became Speaker of the House in 2022 and was relected in 2024, and she enjoys serving on the EBAA Board and being involved in strategic planning that helps the association strengthen the future of the profession and its members.
Mike Tramber, MBA, CEBT, CTBS
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.-
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Learn easy-to-use ideas that will improve your communication skills in any professional setting. Register today!
Organizational communication skills can make us stand out at work in both positive and negative ways. Whether it’s our email messaging, formal presentations, or even simply listening and responding to co-workers, effective communication skills will help all members of an organization achieve greater success. This presentation looks at how we use our written and spoken messaging to foster strong, effective, and meaningful communication at all levels of an organization.
During the session, participants will:
- Consider their own current communication skills.
- Identify communication barriers they may have experienced.
- Learn how to improve written and spoken communication.
- Focus on soft skills that can improve organizational communication.
Learn easy-to-use ideas that will improve your communication skills in any professional setting. Register today!
1 CEU will be awarded for this session
Jennifer Millspaugh Gray, EdD, MA
Jennifer Gray, EdD, MA, has taught speech communication at Dallas College for 15 years and has also taught communication courses for Texas Christian University, University of North Texas, and multiple other community colleges. She has developed live and online courses for Introduction to Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, and Business and Professional Communication. She has a doctor of education in higher education policy and leadership from Southern Methodist University, as well as a BA and MA in Communication Studies from the University of North Texas.
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If you missed the 2024 Annual Meeting or want to revisit some of the sessions you attended, check out all that this package has to offer!
The EBAA 2024 Annual Meeting is available on-demand. This package features select sessions from the 2024 Annual Meeting and includes over 19 hours of content. Check out all that this package has to offer!
This package includes:
- Opening General Session
- Gift of Sight Personal Accounts
- Keynote: The Science of Happiness
- Taking Hold of the Opportunities That Await You - Raising Financial and Community Support for Your Mission
- Thursday General Session
- FDA Division of Human Tissues Update
- The Current and Future Outlook for OPOs
- Staying Focused on Eye Donation Promotion with DLA
- Eye Donation Month: 2024 Campaign Announcement
- Developing Strong Relationships with Hospice Organizations
- Social Media Strategies: Maximizing your Efforts to Make a Difference
- Moving Beyond the Label: Empowering Electronic Information Exchange in Eye Banking Using the ISBT 128 MPHO Unique Identifier
- Technical Skills Workshop
- Accreditation Board Meeting – Public Portion
- Friday General Session
- The Power of AI – Redefining the Future
- The State of the Association
- Thriving in a Multi-Generational Workforce
- Medical Advisory Board Meeting
- Scientific Symposium
- Medical Directors Symposium
View the "CEU Information" tab for important information about earning credits.
Thank you to our meeting sponsors!
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Package Prices:
Member: $375 Non-Member: $750
2024 Annual Meeting In-Person Attendees If you attended the EBAA 2024 Annual Meeting Kansas City, you receive complimentary access to this package. To access the meeting, log into eyeLEARN using your EBAA credentials, visit the event page, and access the sessions via the contents tab. If you don't know your password, select the 'forgot password' link. If you still have issues, contact Herocia Hawkins.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT complete the session evaluation for sessions you attended in person, as you have already earned CEUs for attending those sessions.
Medical Directors Medical Directors may view the MAB Meeting and Medical Directors Symposium for accreditation purposes. Once you view the session and complete the evaluation, the certificate will be available. Please download the certificate as proof of attendance.
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The 2024 Annual Meeting package on eyeLEARN has been approved for up to 19.25 CEUs. Details for earning and tracking CEUs are listed below.
2024 Annual Meeting In-Person Attendees
If you attended the EBAA 2024 Annual Meeting in Kansas City, you have complimentary access to all of the sessions available in this package. You may only earn CEUs for sessions you did not attend in person; attendees may only earn CEUs for a session once.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT complete the session evaluation if you already completed the session evaluation for that session in the meeting app, as you have already earned CEUs for attending in-person. If you aren't sure if you already earned CEUs for a specific session, log into the Member's Portal, and click "View My Credit History" under the "Certification/CEU" menu tab. If you did not already earn CEUs for a session, view the session on eyeLEARN, complete the session evaluation, and the CEUs will populate on your member profile. Contact Herocia Hawkins with any questions.
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Opening General Session
Chair’s Address
Jennifer Li, MD, Sierra Donor Services Eye BankGift of Sight Personal Accounts
Theresa McClellan, Wife of Cornea Donor Rick McClella
Scott Hagerty, Cornea RecipientThe Science of Happiness
Gillian Mandich, PHD, The International Happiness Institute of Health Science ResearchCEU: 1
Keynote: Taking Hold of the Opportunities That Await You - Raising Financial and Community Support for Your Mission
Speakers:
Chad Jansen, CFRE, CFRM, CNBC, Donor Centric Consulting LLC
Matthew Hicks, MSH VisualCEU: 1
Thursday General Session
FDA Division of Human Tissues Update
Speakers:
Scott A. Brubaker, Food and Drug Administration
Brychan Clark, MD, Food and Drug AdministrationThe Current and Future Outlook for OPOs
Speaker: Steve Miller, MBA, CAE, Association of Organ Procurement OrganizationsStaying Focused on Eye Donation Promotion with DLA
Speaker: Janice Sedgwick, CEBT, Georgia Eye BankEye Donation Month: 2024 Campaign Announcement
Speaker: Colleen Bayus, EBAACEU: 1.5
Social Media Strategies: Maximizing your Efforts to Make a Difference
Speakers:
Isabelle Weiner, The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration
Brenna Wheeler, MS, Eversight
Matt Webber, VisionGiftCEU: 1
Moving Beyond the Label: Empowering Electronic Information Exchange in Eye Banking Using the ISBT 128 MPHO Unique Identifier
Speakers:
Karen Moniz, ICCBBA
Robin Wilkinson, ICCBBA
Aditi Srinivasan, InVita Healthcare TechnologiesCEU: 1
Technical Skills Workshop
· Ophthalmic Procedures: Which Tissue for Which Procedure?
· Research Tissue Recoveries: Preparing for Infinite Possibilities
· CAIRS – You Should Put a Ring on It!
· Should I Stay or Should I Go? Donor Case Study Discussion
· Innovation Spotlights:
o Recipient Information – Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For!
o There’s a Storage Solution for That!
o Vitreous Draws: You Spin Me Right Round!
o No More Ice, Ice, Baby!
o Markers - The Good, the Bad, the Smudgy
Speakers:
Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT, Miracles In Sight
Amy Lin, MD, Utah Lions Eye Bank
Patrick Becker, Lions Gift of Sight
Andrea Crosson, CEBT, Lions World Vision Institute
Karli Diggins, Lions Eye Bank of Nebraska
Paul Graves, Advancing Sight Network
Chelsea Green, CEBT, Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Dana Owens, CEBT, Eversight
Alyson Ronan, CEBT, Southern Eye Bank
Sharlene Rupp, MPA, CEBT, Donor Network of ArizonaCEUs: 2.25
Accreditation Board Meeting (Public Portion)
The public portion of the meeting was recorded and is available to attendees.
CEUs: .5
Friday General Session
Keynote: The Power of AI – Redefining the Future
Speakers:
Zhiguo Zhou, PhD, University of Kansas Medical Center
Dray McFarlane, TasioState of the Association
Speaker: Kevin Corcoran, CAE, Eye Bank Association of AmericaCEUs: 1.5
Thriving in a Multi-Generational Workforce
Speaker: Olivia Law-DelRosso, PhD, MPA, College of Business at Kansas State University
CEU: 1
Medical Advisory Board Meeting
CEUs: 2.5
Scientific Symposium
Invited Session: Novel Surgical and Cellular Therapy Interventions for Corneal Epithelial Diseases
Speaker: Ali Djalilian, MD, University of Illinois, ChicagoScientific Abstract Presentations:
· Assessing Research Productivity of U.S. Academic Cornea Specialists using the Relative Citation Ratio
· Gender Differences in Ophthalmologist Salary Among Cornea Specialists at US Public Medical Schools
· Identification of the Role of Wnt Signaling Pathways in the Endothelium during Cold Storage of Donor Corneas using Transcriptomics-based Approach
· Novel Eye Banking Practices Based on Biocompatible Cryopreservation of Ocular Tissues in Regular Deep Freezers
· Your Scope or Mine? Consistency of Trypan Blue-based ACD Evaluation across Different Imaging Setups
· Dual-Modality Imaging for Cellular Volumetric Evaluation of Donor Corneal and Retinal Tissues
· Ocular Surface Disease May Be Associated with Allograft Dehiscence Following DALK and PK
· Intracameral Antibiotic Prophylaxis After Corneal Transplant Surgeries
· Quantifying Corneal Endothelial Cell Injury during Loading and Ejection of DMEK Grafts Using a Modified Calcein-AM Staining Method
· Clinical Outcomes of DescePrep-Prepared DMEK Tissue: A Retrospective Review of the First Eight Cases
· A Novel Technique for Processing Keratolimbal Allografts for the Treatment of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency
· Retrospective Analysis of Adult Human Retina Pigmented Epithelial Cell (ahRPE) Culture Success Rate from Human Cadaver Ocular Tissues
· Invited Session: Novel Surgical and Cellular Therapy Interventions for Corneal Epithelial Diseases
CEUs: 3.25
Medical Directors Symposium
· Systemic Infectious Disease Transmission & Eye Banking
· Tissues Causing Issues: What We Need to Know about Recent TB Outbreaks
· Determining Tissue Imputability Following an Adverse Reaction
· The Role of the Medical Director - Inspections and Accreditation
· The Role of the Medical Director - Annual Competencies
· The Role of the Medical Director - Research Programs
· Broadening Tissue Acceptance Among Surgeons
· Medical Director Dilemmas - What Would You Do?
Speakers:
Christopher Blanton, MD, OneLegacy
M. Soledad Cortina, MD, Eversight
David DeRose, MD, Lions World Vision Institute
Mark Greiner, MD, Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Joshua Hou, MD, Lions Gift of Sight
Joann Kang, MD, The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration
Jennifer Li, MD, Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank
Amy Lin, MD, Utah Lions Eye Bank
Michelle Rhee, MD, The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration
Elmer Tu, MD, Eversight
Evan Warner, MD, Lions Eye Bank of WisconsinCEUs: 2.75
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View this free skills video explaining the process for performing a whole eye dissection.
The video features a whole eye dissection. Thank you to the family of the donor for supporting their loved one's donation, and for generously allowing SDEB to provide this video for educational purposes. Thank you to San Diego Eye Bank for recording and providing this video for training and educational purposes. This video is presented by San Diego Eye Bank. The procedure is performed by Vanessa To and moderated by Shahri Jones.
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.
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.
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View this free skills video explaining the process for performing a physical assessment of a potential ocular donor.
View this free skills video explaining the process for performing a physical assessment of a potential ocular donor.
The video features a physical assessment performed on an ocular donor. Thank you to the family of the donor for supporting their loved one's donation, and for generously allowing SDEB to provide this video for educational purposes. Thank you to San Diego Eye Bank for recording and providing this video for training and educational purposes.
This video is presented by San Diego Eye Bank. The procedure is performed by Vanessa To and moderated by Shahri Jones.
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.
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.
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View these free skills videos explaining the process for drawing blood from a donor during the tissue recovery. The videos highlight the processes for drawing blood from the femur, the aortic arch, and the heart
View these free skills videos explaining the process for drawing blood from a donor during the tissue recovery. The videos highlight the processes for drawing blood from the femur, the aortic arch, and the heart.
The videos feature procedures performed on an ocular donor. Thank you to the family of the donor for supporting their loved one's donation, and for generously allowing SDEB to provide this video for educational purposes. Thank you to San Diego Eye Bank for recording and providing this video for training and educational purposes.
This video is presented by San Diego Eye Bank. The procedure is performed by Vanessa To and moderated by Shahri Jones.
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.
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.
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Join EBAA members for a Community Chat on understanding cultural perspectives on donation, focused on the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month (May) and Juneteenth observances.
Join EBAA members for a Community Chat on understanding cultural perspectives on donation, focused on the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month (May) and Juneteenth observances. Members discuss different cultural challenges and opportunities regarding donation and ways to overcome them. Learn from the lived experiences from your colleagues in eye banking, and engage in open discourse to improve cultural understanding relating to donation and beyond.
EBAA Community Chats are member-driven discussions on topics of importance and relevance to the eye banking community. The chats are held on the Zoom Meetings platform and provide members with the opportunity to ask questions of the community and share experiences and insights. All EBAA Members are invited to join and are encouraged to participate in the discussion.
Members only. No CEUs will be awarded for this session.
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