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  • Fuch’s Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: Overview, Current Treatment, and Future Therapies
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 01/18/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    Attend this session to learn about Fuch’s Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy and the future treatment of the disease!

    Fuch’s Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD) is a disorder that affects the cornea and is one of the leading indications for a corneal transplant. Almost a third of corneal transplants performed in the US are a result of the presence of FECD.  Dr. Ula Jurkunas, Associate Director of Cornea Service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School, discusses the overall disease, her related research, the current treatment options and the work that is being done to create innovative therapies in the future.  

    Attendees will learn the following:

    • An overview of Fuch’s Endothelial Cornea Dystrophy
    • The treatment options available to patients
    • The research that is currently being conducted
    • Therapeutic solutions that are currently being explored

    Attend this session to learn about Fuch’s Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy and the future treatment of the disease! 

    Ula Jurkunas, MD

    Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

    Mass Eye and Ear

    Ula Jurkunas, MD is a clinician-scientist who performs corneal and refractive surgery at Mass Eye and Ear and conducts basic science research on Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy and stem cell transplantation at Schepens Eye Research Institute of Mass Eye and Ear. In addition to being one of the highest volume refractive and transplant surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear, she teaches residents and fellows about corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery as well as the clinical management and diagnosis of corneal and refractive conditions. Dr. Jurkunas is the Associate Director of the Cornea Service at Mass Eye and Ear and Co-Director of the Harvard Ophthalmology Cornea Center of Excellence.

    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.

  • Maximizing National Donation Partners Campaign and Observance Opportunities
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12/06/2023 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    Attend this session to learn more about these national partners and how eye banks can better participate in their opportunities!

    Eye banks work with a variety of national partners throughout the year in an effort to raise awareness and promote donation. During this session, Ieesha Johnson from the Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT), discusses the importance of reaching out to minority community, resources available from AMAT, what is being done for National Minority Donor Awareness Month, and much more. Lauren Darensbourg from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) also discusses the new Donational Campaign and how eye banks can participate.

     Attendees will learn the following:

    • How to better reach minority communities
    • Resources available from AMAT and HRSA
    • Awareness month and campaign engagement opportunities

      Attend this session to learn more about these national partners and how eye banks can better participate in their opportunities!

    Teresa Ham (Moderator)

    Chief Administrative Officer

    Advancing Sight Network

    Teresa Ham joined the Advancing Sight Network team in 2002 and she currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer for the multi-state organization. Teresa brings both compassion and professionalism as she leads accounting, human resources, marketing, development and education for Advancing Sight Network. She also serves the donation community on a national level as chair of the EBAA Donor, Partner and Community Relations Committee and a member of the Donate Life America Advisory council where she serves as both state team liaison and EBAA liaison. Teresa serves as 2nd Team Leader for Donate Life Alabama where she passionately pursues organ, eye, and tissue donation education at the state level. Teresa earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Huntingdon College. 

    Ieesha Johnson

    Lauren Darensbourg

    HRSA Division of Transplantation

    Lauren Darensbourg serves as Lead of the Donation Education Team in the Division of Transplantation at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In this role, Lauren develops and coordinates public and professional education and outreach activities in support of HRSA’s mission to improve awareness about organ donation and transplantation, and to promote the need for increased donor registrations. Lauren earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry, as well as a Master of Public Health from Florida A & M University. 

  • Environmental Monitoring Data Management, Analysis, and Investigation
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 11/08/2023 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    This webinar discusses the setting of Alert levels and Action limits and how and when to trend EM data.

    A properly set up Environmental Monitoring (EM) program generates a large amount of data that is only meaningful when managed and analyzed correctly. This webinar discusses the setting of Alert levels and Action limits and how and when to trend EM data. The main focus of this session is how to recognize and analyze adverse trends and how to investigate adverse trends and EM excursions, including personnel monitoring failures.

    Attendees will learn:

    • How to establish and maintain appropriate Alert levels and Action limits
    • How and when to trend EM data
    • How to recognize, analyze, and investigate adverse trends and EM excursions

    Register now to learn more about environmental monitoring!

    Amanda Curtis

    Microbiology Consultant

    ValSource

    Amanda Curtis is a Microbiology Consultant at ValSource with over 10 years of experience in medical and pharmaceutical microbiology. She received her bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Purdue University. Amanda started her career in clinical microbiology before moving into the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps) and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). She is experienced in complex investigations, microbial and contamination control, risk-based approaches to environmental monitoring (EM), and EM data analysis. 

    Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC (Moderator)

    Director of Regulations and Standards

    Eye Bank Association of America

    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. Ms. DeMatteo has been a Healthcare Epidemiologist for over 20 years and is certified in Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC).

  • 2023 Medical Advisory Board (MAB) Live Broadcast
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits 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.

  • Community Chat - Shipping & Distribution
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/25/2023 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    Following the presentation of these cases, attendees will be invited to share best practices and challenges regarding shipping and distribution. 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 shipping and distributing ocular tissue. The discussion highlights concerns and issues regarding shipping and distribution and allows members to share concerns, considerations, and alternative suggestions. Representatives from various eye banks will share specific cases and how they were able to navigate the issues that arose. Following the presentation of these cases, attendees will be invited to share best practices and challenges regarding shipping and distribution. 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.

  • Environmental Monitoring Fundamentals
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/19/2023 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    Register for this session to learn the basics of designing, setting up, and maintaining an environmental monitoring program.

    In this webinar, Amanda Curtis introduces the basics of designing, setting up, and maintaining an environmental monitoring (EM) program. The session addresses the questions of where, when, and how often to take routine samples from the working space and personnel, comparing the various requirements and recommendations from the applicable regulatory agencies. This webinar also introduces how and when to qualify both the EM program and the gowning of the eye bank professional.

    Attendees will learn:

    • What the different regulatory agencies expect from an EM program
    • How to take a risk-based approach to designing and maintaining an EM program
    • How and when to qualify and re-qualify the EM program and personnel
    • The basics of routine sampling of the classified area and personnel

    Amanda Curtis

    Microbiology Consultant

    ValSource

    Amanda Curtis is a Microbiology Consultant at ValSource with over 10 years of experience in medical and pharmaceutical microbiology. She received her bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Purdue University. Amanda started her career in clinical microbiology before moving into the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps) and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). She is experienced in complex investigations, microbial and contamination control, risk-based approaches to environmental monitoring (EM), and EM data analysis. 

    Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC (Moderator)

    Director of Regulations and Standards

    Eye Bank Association of America

    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. Ms. DeMatteo has been a Healthcare Epidemiologist for over 20 years and is certified in Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC).

  • September 2023 Town Hall
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    Register for the Town Hall to hear association updates and discuss items of relevance to the profession, led by Speaker of the House, Shannon Schweitzer.

    EBAA schedules Town Hall meetings throughout the year to share information about the Board’s activity and to solicit member feedback and perspectives on the issues facing the profession.  These calls are moderated by our Speaker of the House, Shannon Schweitzer.

    Please join us on September 28 for the Fall Town Hall, during which we will discuss the Board and staff’s work since the Annual Meeting and the results of our Strategic Planning meeting in July. 

    Our Town Halls include time for members to ask questions of the Board and staff; please contact Shannon by September 15 to suggest topics for discussion. 

    CEUs not awarded for this session. EBAA Members Only.

  • Eye Donation Month 2023: Updates and Discussion
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    Register to participate in this member-driven conversation to gain ideas for making Eye Donation Month an even more successful commemoration for your eye bank.

    Join us for an update on this year's Eye Donation Month materials, as well as a community chat portion which will include EBAA member eye bank professionals exchanging ideas, plans, and resources for the month of November. Colleen Bayus, EBAA Communications Director, will provide an update regarding materials and what to expect during this year's observance and Kathleen Deloplaine, a donor family member featured in this year's materials will speak as well. Register to participate in this member-driven conversation to gain ideas for making Eye Donation Month an even more successful commemoration for your eye bank. 

    CEUs are not awarded for this session.

  • Information Session: Mycobacterium tuberculosis Transmission via Tissue Transplantation
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Attend the informational session to learn about the recent outbreak and the available guidance for reducing the risk of transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis via tissue transplantation.

    Melissa Greenwald, MD discusses the recent TB outbreak linked to contaminated bone allograft products containing live cells, resulting in spinal and disseminated tuberculosis in 77% of product recipients. As a member of the AATB Physician’s Council, she will discuss the review of the science and medical literature that led to the recent guidelines released by AATB for screening potential donors for MTB.

    Attend the informational session to learn about the recent outbreak and the available guidance for reducing the risk of transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis via tissue transplantation.

    Note: The EBAA Policy and Position Review Subcommittee (PPRS) of the EBAA Medical Advisory Board will be developing more specific requirements for EBAA members regarding screening potential ocular donors for MTB.  Webinar will be approximately 30 minutes so .5 CEUs will be awarded. 

    Melissa Greenwald, MD

    Chief Medical Officer

    American Association of Tissue Banks

    Melissa Greenwald, MD, FAST is an internationally recognized expert in tissue, cell, and organ safety and policy. Dr. Greenwald is a graduate of the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine who spent 25 years on active duty in the US Public Health Service with over 14 years at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulating human tissues for transplantation. While at FDA, she became Chief of the Human Tissue and Reproduction branch, wrote all guidance documents related to tissue donor eligibility, and reviewed all the infectious disease assays used to test tissue, cell and organ donors. After leaving FDA in 2014, she spent four years at the Health Resources and Services Administration where she retired as the Director of the Division of Transplantation. Melissa now directs her own consulting business specializing in safety management and regulatory affairs for tissue, cell, and organ products, and serves as AATB's Chief Medical Officer.

    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.

  • Hosting a Wet Lab: What You Need to Know!
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    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.