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  • DSAEK Corneal Tissue Preparation Basics
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 05/08/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    The presentation includes videos of the procedure and discussion with the speakers about their experiences with DSAEK tissue preparation. Attend this session to learn more about DSAEK tissue preparation!

    Descemet's Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty continues to be a preferred procedure for many surgeons and eye banks have risen to the challenge of preparing tissue for this procedure. Speakers discuss the basics of preparing corneal tissue for DSAEK and highlight various methods for preparing the tissue as well as the different materials and equipment that are used. The presentation includes videos of the procedure and discussion with the speakers about their experiences with DSAEK tissue preparation. 

    Participants will learn:

    • How DSAEK differs from other transplant options 
    • The procedure for preparing tissue for DSAEK
    • The regulations and standards that apply to DSAEK tissue preparation
    • Various modifications and methods that are used based on surgeon preferences
    • The materials and equipment necessary
    • The importance of tissue evaluations post tissue processing 

    Attend this session to learn more about DSAEK tissue preparation!

    Paul Graves, CEBT, CTBS

    Senior 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 Senior 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. Paul currently serves on the EBAA Technician Education Committee.

    Chelsea Green, CEBT

    Processing Services Manager

    Iowa Lions Eye Bank

    Chelsea Green, CEBT, is the Processing Services Manager for the Iowa Lions Eye Bank. Chelsea received both a BA and BS with a focus in research from the University of Illinois Chicago. She came to the University of Iowa in 2011 to work in medical research and worked on multiple studies before finding her way into eye banking and earning her CEBT. She currently oversees the processing department at Iowa Lions Eye Bank. Chelsea is a member of the EBAA Technician Education Committee.

    Nicholas Hicks

    Director, Tissue Processing

    Eversight

    Nicholas Hicks, CEBT, is the Director of Tissue Processing at Eversight. He has been with Eversight for over 11 years, 9 of which have been focused on processing tissue. Nick currently serves on the EBAA Technician Education Committee. 

  • April 2024 Town Hall
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 04/25/2024 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

    This Town Hall includes Board of Directors' Candidate Speeches and other Association updates.

    Please join us on Thursday, April  25 at 1pm  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 April 15 to suggest topics for discussion. 

    CEUs not awarded for this session. EBAA Members Only.

  • EBAA 2023 Statistical Report: Understanding the Data
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 04/10/2024 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 2023 EBAA Statistical Report on Eye Banking will be released in April 2024 and there will be a lot to discuss! Join us to learn more about the report and what the data may indicate about future trends. Brian Philippy, Member of the Statistical Report Committee will discuss the report and highlight important data and trends.

    The session includes:

    • Highlights of the EBAA 2023 Statistical Report on Eye Banking (will be released April 2024)
    • 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.

    Brian Philippy, BCHE, BS, CEBT

    Director of Business Development

    Lions Gift of Sight

    Brian Philippy, BCHE, BS, CEBT, works for Lions Gift of Sight in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Brian started eye banking in 1997 at the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank (now Lions Gift of Sight), beginning as a Lab Attendant, then Procurement Technician, Distribution Coordinator, Donor Coordinator, then Lab Manager. In 2005, Brian became the Technical & Quality Assurance Director in Norfolk, then later the Director of Transplant & Research. Brian also served as a Consultant and Director at Vision Share, concurrent with time served in Norfolk. Earning CEBT in 2003, Brian began an extensive EBAA committee service history in 2006.

  • Cultivating Your Funeral Home and Coroner Relationships
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 03/06/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    Attend this session to learn more about working with your local funeral homes and coroners!

    Developing relationships with funeral homes and coroners is a necessity for eye banks to be able to recover tissue. During this session, Gary Watts, retired coroner who has investigated more than 50,000 deaths over more than 40 years, discusses the protocol that he helped to develop to improve the relationship tissue procurement organizations had with coroners. Staci Terrin from Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank will also discuss the efforts her team makes to strengthen their relationships with funeral homes and coroners. 

    Attendees will learn the following:

    • Tips to engage with funeral homes and coroners
    • Suggestions on how to overcome common challenges
    • The protocol that was developed to notify coroners as soon as a tissue procurement organization becomes involved in a case

    Attend this session to learn more about working with your local funeral homes and coroners. 

  • February 2024 Town Hall
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 02/15/2024 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    This Town Hall provides highlights and updates about the Association and the current work of the EBAA Board.

    The Winter Town Hall Meeting takes place on Thursday, February 15 at 1pm Eastern. Led by EBAA Speaker of the House, Shannon Schweitzer, this Town Hall provides highlights and updates about the Association and the current work of the Board.

    EBAA Town Hall meetings are held throughout the year to share information with the members about the activity of the Board and to solicit member feedback and perspectives on the issues facing the association and profession.  The meeting includes time for members to ask questions of the Board, staff and the membership; please contact Shannon by February 1 to suggest topics for discussion. 

    CEUs not awarded for this session. EBAA Members Only.

  • 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.

  • Community Chat – Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs)
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/13/2023 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    Participate in the discussion to learn more about the current OPO landscape and discover what eye banks need to know as OPOs navigate new regulations and guidelines.

    Join EBAA members for a Community Chat on OPOs. Members discuss how OPOs are navigating the updated CMS guidelines and performance tiers, the current challenges being navigated by OPOs, and opportunities for eye banks to work with and support their local OPOs. Participate in the discussion to learn more about the current OPO landscape and discover what eye banks need to know as OPOs navigate new regulations and guidelines.

    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.

  • 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!

    Ieesha Johnson

    Director of Community Outreach

    Infinite Legacy

    Ieesha Johnson began her career at OneLegacy, the organ procurement organization in Los Angeles, California; first as a hospital services coordinator for the organization, and eventually serving as in-house coordinator at one of the largest trauma centers in Los Angeles. She then joined Infinite Legacy as a hospital services coordinator in 2010 and joined the community outreach department in 2014 where she eventually became the director of community outreach in 2021. As the director for the team, she works to increase awareness of the need for organ, eye and tissue donation throughout Maryland. Ieesha is the founder of Infinite Legacy's "The Decision Project", a grassroots initiative that empowers socially disadvantaged communities that are affected by donation and transplantation to make an educated and inspired decision about donation. 


    Ieesha is an active member of the American Public Health Association, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People where she holds the position of Health Chair for the Maryland State Conference. Ieesha is a volunteer for the Maryland Medical Reserve Corps, she also serves as Subject Matter Expert for the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) Impact committee, and a DEI committee member on AOPO. Ieesha formerly served as Chair of the Public Education and Public Relations Council at AOPO. She currently serves as an Expert Panelist for The Division of Transplantation (DoT) within the Department of Health and Human Services Donation Education and Outreach Team, she serves on the Advisory Council of Donate Life America and is the President-Elect for the Association of Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation. 


    Ieesha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from the California State University of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, and a Master of Science in Leadership and Management from La Verne University in La Verne, California.

    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. 

    Jerilyn Giardina (Moderator)

    Director of Partner Outreach & Community Relations

    AltruVision

    Jerilyn Giardina joined AltruVision, formerly known as Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley (LEBDV), in 2014. She oversees the community relations, development, and family services programs. Some of Jerilyn’s favorite contributions to the eye bank’s mission include launching the Recipient Kit Program, hosting events that engage with cornea transplant recipients and donor families, and most recently publishing the Heartfelt Collection of Letters for donor families. She has also completed her Master's Degree in Nonprofit Leadership at LaSalle University.

  • Community Chat – Staffing
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    Join in on the discussion about current challenges with staffing and share best practices for hiring, staffing, and onboarding.

    EBAA members gather for a Community Chat on Staffing. Join in on the discussion about current challenges with staffing and share best practices for hiring, staffing, and onboarding. Discuss staffing with peers in the eye bank community!

    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.

  • Keratolimbal Allograft (KLAL) Transplant Procedure
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    View this free surgical video demonstrating and explaining the Keratolimbal Allograft (KLAL) and Conjunctival Limbal Autograft (CLAU) transplant procedure

    View this free surgical video demonstrating and explaining the Keratolimbal Allograft (KLAL) and Conjunctival Limbal Autograft (CLAU) transplant procedure. The procedure is performed and narrated by Joshua Hou, MD, from University of Minnesota and Lions Gift of Sight.  

    Joshua H. Hou, MD

    Associate Professor

    University of Minnesota/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, serves as  Chair of the EBAA Scientific Programs Committee, and is an Associate Editor of the Eye Banking and Corneal Transplantation Journal. 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.