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  • 2023 Medical Advisory Board (MAB) Live Broadcast
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/02/2023 at 4:00 PM (EDT)

    If you are unable to attend the MAB in-person in San Francisco, you can register to view the session virtually for FREE.

    The Medical Advisory Board Meeting takes place on Thursday, November 2, and will be broadcast live from San Francisco! If you are unable to attend the MAB in-person in San Francisco, you can register to view the session virtually for FREE. Up to 2 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.

  • Hosting a Wet Lab: What You Need to Know!
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 08/10/2023 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    Attend this session to learn more about wet labs and how to host them for your surgeons!

    Wet labs and surgical skills training sessions are essential in a corneal surgeon’s training and eye banks are in a unique position to help make them happen.  Caithlin Lopes, Director of Business Development at Eversight, and Darrell Lee, Tissue Processing Manager at Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio, discuss the wet labs and surgical skills trainings that they host, the reason and goal for hosting these sessions, how to host a virtual and in person sessions, and where to look for assistance with materials and funding. Dr. Lorenzo Cervantes, provides the physician and Medical Director perspective, highlighting the importance of hands-on training for surgeons and discussing his role in planning and facilitating wet labs.

    Attendees will learn:

    • The different types of wet labs and skills transfer sessions hosted by eye banks
    • The materials needed for a wet lab
    • Resources for materials and funding for wet labs
    • How to host a wet lab
    • The benefits of hosting wet labs for local surgeons

     Attend this session to learn more about wet labs and how to host them for your surgeons! 

     

    Lorenzo Cervantes, MD

    Medical Director

    Eversight

    Lorenzo Cervantes, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellowship-trained specialist in cornea, external disease, cataract and refractive surgery at Connecticut Eye Specialists. A medical director serving on Eversight’s Medical Advisory Committee, he is a Fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians, the New England Ophthalmological Society, the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the Cornea Society, the Paton Society, and the Eye Bank Association of America. Dr. Cervantes regularly teaches other surgeons advanced techniques in corneal transplantation and cataract surgery. He has authored several textbook chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. He received his medical degree, cum laude, from the Downstate Medical Center – College of Medicine at the State University of New York, and completed his residency at the North Shore/LIJ Health System in New York, where he also served as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the Eye and Ear Institute of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

    Caithlin Lopes

    Director, Partner Development

    Eversight

    Caithlin Lopes joined Eversight in 2013 and brings to the role more than 15 years of experience in the eye, organ and tissue field. Caithlin 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. She 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, Caithlin served in various roles at the New England Organ Bank. She holds a bachelor’s degree in theology with a minor in natural sciences from Loyola University of Maryland.

    Darrell Lee, CEBT

    Laboratory & Processing Manager

    Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio

    Darrell Lee, CEBT, is a Laboratory & Processing Manager for Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio. He has worked for the eye bank for over 13 years, initially starting off as an eye tissue recovery technician. Darrell’s has BS in Chemistry and is a CEBT. Along with being a tissue coordinator, he is responsible for the processing of corneal tissue at LEBWCO. 

    Registration Information

    EBAA members receive complimentary registration to this session. Non-members may purchase this session for $50. To register and access the session, click on the registration button. 

    Access Information

    Once you are registered for the webinar, the session will be available through your Dashboard or on this site. Registered attendees will receive reminder emails with information for accessing the webinar and the recording.

    CEU Information

    Attendees may earn 1 CEU for attending this session. Once an individual has attended the session and completed the evaluation, they will be awarded with 1 CEU. Individuals can view their CEUs on the EBAA Member Portal under Certification/CEUs.

  • The CEBT Exam: What You Need To Know!
    Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 07/27/2023 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    Learn more about the CEBT Exam and how to prepare for it, register today!

    EBAA offers individuals the opportunity for certification through the Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT) program. To become a CEBT, individuals must pass the CEBT Exam. This presentation provides an overview of the CEBT Exam and highlights current resources that are available to prepare candidates for taking the exam.

    Attendees will learn:

    • Information about CEBT certification
    • Eligibility criteria to take the CEBT Exam
    • The exam application process
    • The different areas of focus of the CEBT Exam
    • The resources available to exam candidates
    • Recommendations for studying and preparing for the CEBT Exam

     Learn more about the CEBT Exam and how to prepare for it, register today!

     CEUs will not be awarded for this session.

  • Identifying New Partners to Promote Donation in Your Community
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 07/13/2023 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

    Join us to learn more about identifying new pathways and partners in promoting the work of your eye bank.

    Exploring different partnership opportunities provides eye banks with a variety of avenues to promote their mission. This webinar features speakers from three eye banks who will discuss working with Lions Clubs, fraternities and sororities, and a DLA state team to staff a DMV ambassador program. Additionally, Heather Butterfield will provide an update about the DLA DMV Committee and an overview of what they do and how eye banks can work with the DMV to promote donation and register new donors. 

    Attendees will learn:

    • How to utilize Lions Clubs to promote the importance of eye donation
    • How to work with fraternities and sororities as eye donation ambassadors
    • The opportunities for partnering with the DMV
    • The benefits of working with various partners to promote your mission

    Join us to learn more about identifying new pathways and partners for promoting the work of your eye bank.

    Drew Timmons

    Tissue Donation Screening & Education Supervisor

    UT Southwestern Transplant Services Center Lions Eye Bank

    Drew Timmons, CTBS, is the Tissue Donation Screening & Education Supervisor at UT Southwestern Transplant Services Center Lions Eye Bank. While serving as an enlisted aircrew member in the Air Force, Drew became interested in health care after flying a medical evacuation mission from Canada to the United States. Once he left the military, this interest intensified while his wife was dealing with health issues which led to the decision to attend nursing school. After graduation, Drew went to work in a surgical intensive care unit where he worked on numerous organ donor cases. Several years later he joined the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency as an organ recovery coordinator, later becoming a regional manager. In 1999, Drew moved to Dallas where he began working at Transplant Services Center UT Southwestern Medical Center in a dual role coordinating recoveries and performing hospital development. Currently, Drew oversees the Eye & Tissue Call Center as well as the Outreach team which works with hospitals to facilitate the donation process. In addition, the team performs public education to promote donation. An award-winning photographer, Drew enjoys traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.

    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.

    Maria Chelko

    Communications Manager

    The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration

    Maria Chelko has fifteen years of experience as an educator in hospital, community, and academic settings. Since joining The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration in 2017, she has served in many positions including Family Support Coordinator and Hospital and Community Liaison. She is currently Communications Manager. Throughout her career in eye banking, she has been dedicated to improving eye donation outcomes and fostering a positive culture of donation in the New York City area through public and professional education and donor family outreach. Maria holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Penn State University and a master’s in Writing from The University of New Hampshire

    Heather Butterfield

    Director of Strategic Communications

    Iowa Donor Network

    Heather Butterfield is Director of Strategic Communications at Iowa Donor Network, Iowa’s only nonprofit organ and tissue recovery agency. Part of her role is serving as liaison to the Iowa Department of Transportation and the state’s 99 DMV offices. Heather currently serves as chair of Donate Life America’s DMV Committee. Donation is a cause near to Heather’s heart; in 2012 her 20-year-old little sister Kayte Mosher passed away and became a tissue and cornea donor. Kayte’s gifts helped more than 300 people and inspired Heather to leave her career in broadcast journalism. Heather has been with Iowa Donor Network since 2015.   

    Registration Information

    EBAA members receive complimentary registration to this session. Non-members may purchase this session for $50. To register and access the session, click on the registration button. 

    Access Information

    Once you are registered for the webinar, the session will be available through your Dashboard or on this site. Registered attendees will receive reminder emails with information for accessing the webinar and the recording.

    CEU Information

    Attendees may earn 1 CEU for attending this session. Once an individual has attended the session and completed the evaluation, they will be awarded with 1 CEU. Individuals can view their CEUs on the EBAA Member Portal under Certification/CEUs.

  • Infectious Disease: Overview and Updates
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Learn more about infectious diseases and what you need to know when it comes to transmission, donor eligibility, technician safety, and transplantation. Register today!

    In eye, tissue and organ donation, understanding the basics of infection and infectious diseases is essential in preventing the transmission and spread of diseases. Dr. Beverly Forsyth discusses infectious diseases providing an overview, detailing the difference between viral and bacterial infections and highlighting the diseases that eye bank professionals need to be aware of regarding donation. The session includes information about the basics of infection, emerging diseases, and what eye bank professionals need to know when determining donor eligibility and tissue suitability. Following the presentation, there will be a facilitated Q&A session with Dr. Forsyth.

    Attendees will learn:

    • The difference between viral, bacterial, and fungal infections
    • How vaccines work
    • Why certain diseases are of concern regarding donation
    • Important emerging diseases
    • What to look for when reviewing medical charts and conducting the physical exam

     Learn more about infectious diseases and what you need to know when it comes to transmission, donor eligibility, technician safety, and transplantation. Register today!   

    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. 

    Registration Information

    EBAA members receive complimentary registration to this session. Non-members may purchase this session for $50. To register and access the session, click on the registration button. 

    Access Information

    Once you are registered for the webinar, the session will be available through your Dashboard or on this site. Registered attendees will receive reminder emails with information for accessing the webinar and the recording.

    CEU Information

    Attendees may earn 1 CEU for attending this session. Once an individual has attended the session and completed the evaluation, they will be awarded with 1 CEU. Individuals can view their CEUs on the EBAA Member Portal under Certification/CEUs.

  • EBAA May 2023: Town Hall
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    Join us for this Town Hall!

    Join us for this EBAA Town Hall that will include Board of Directors' Candidate Speeches, an explanation of the proposed bylaws amendment, and other Association updates. All EBAA members are welcome to attend.

    The Board of Directors Slate Includes:

    • Soledad Cortina, MD, Eversight
    • Marcy Dimond, CEBT, CTBS, Dakota Lions Sight and Health
    • Stephen Kaufman, MD, PhD, Lions Gift of Sight
    • Ellen Kerns, CEBT,  Advancing Sight Network

    Members only. No CEUs will be awarded for this session.

  • EBAA 2022 Statistical Report: Interpreting the Data
    Contains 1 Component(s)

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

    The 2022 EBAA Statistical Report on Eye Banking will be released soon and there is a lot to discuss! Join us to learn more about the report and what the data may indicate about future trends. Amber Benbow, Chair of the Statistical Report Committee, and Brian Philippy, Statistical Report Committee Member, discuss the report and highlight important data and trends.

    The session includes:

    • Highlights of the EBAA 2022 Statistical Report on Eye Banking
    • 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. No CEUs will be awarded for this session.

  • Community Chat: Viewing Chambers and Storage Solution
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    Join us for this lively discussion and be ready to share your video and chat with the group!

    Join the EBAA Technician Education Committee and EBAA members for a discussion about viewing chambers and corneal storage solution.  The discussion highlights the overall situation concerning viewing chambers and allows members to share concerns, considerations, and alternative processes. A portion of the session will be used to discuss the continuing corneal storage solution shortage.  The Technician Education Committee will gather the technical community to share best practices and challenges regarding viewing chambers and corneal storage solution. Join us for this lively discussion and be ready to share your video and chat with the group!

    Members only. No CEUs will be awarded for this session.

  • Research Grant Writing 101: Writing Worth Reading
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    View this free skills video explaining tips on how to write research grants.

    View this free skills video explaining tips on how to write research grants.

    Mark Greiner

    Medical Director

    Iowa Lions Eye Bank

    Mark A. 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.

     After earning his undergraduate degree in English with High Honors from the University of California at Berkeley, he received his medical degree and completed both internship and residency in Ophthalmology at the University of California at Davis. After completing fellowship training in Cornea and External Diseases at Devers Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon with Dr. Mark Terry and Michael Straiko, he joined the faculty at the University of Iowa in 2012.  In addition to his longstanding interests in endothelial keratoplasty and resident medical education, Dr. Greiner’s current focus is on mitochondrial biology and cellular metabolism, diabetes mellitus, and Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy.

  • How to Write an Abstract
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    View this free skills video explaining tips on how to write an abstract.

    View this free skills video explaining tips on how to write an abstract. 

    Stephen Kaufman, MD, PhD

    Lions Gift Of Sight, Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota

    Stephen C. Kaufman, MD, PhD, is fellowship trained in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery. He has been an Associate Medical Director of The Lions Gift of Sight Eye Bank since 2007. Dr Kaufman will be the new Vice-Chairman of Ophthalmology, Medical Director, Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of The Cornea Service at the University of Minnesota.