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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/30/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
As live donor medical charts are reviewed, certain birth tissue diseases may be encountered. This talk includes a brief introduction to the normal structure of the placenta and umbilical cord. Subsequently, the more common birth tissue abnormalities found in the medical charts will be discussed. The presentation will include many visual images, which are necessary to describe the birth tissue pathology. Donor eligibility and product suitability will be easier to determine with this enhanced knowledge of birth tissue pathology.
Description: As live donor medical charts are reviewed, certain birth tissue diseases may be encountered. This talk includes a brief introduction to the normal structure of the placenta and umbilical cord. Subsequently, the more common birth tissue abnormalities found in the medical charts will be discussed. The presentation will include many visual images, which are necessary to describe the birth tissue pathology. Donor eligibility and product suitability will be easier to determine with this enhanced knowledge of birth tissue pathology.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals with interest in birth tissue.
Andrea Ho, MD
Associate Medical Director
AlloSource
I graduated St. Louis University School of Medicine. My anatomic/clinical pathology residency program was University of Missouri, Kansas City. I completed fellowships in Transfusion Medicine and Cytopathology at the University of Colorado. I have been an Associate Medical Director at AlloSource for approximately 2 1/2 years. I am CTBS certified. I am a member of the AATB Physicians Council and I served on the Monkey Pox Physicians Council Work group.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/30/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
As live donor medical charts are reviewed, certain birth tissue diseases may be encountered. This talk includes a brief introduction to the normal structure of the placenta and umbilical cord. Subsequently, the more common birth tissue abnormalities found in the medical charts will be discussed. The presentation will include many visual images, which are necessary to describe the birth tissue pathology. Donor eligibility and product suitability will be easier to determine with this enhanced knowledge of birth tissue pathology.
Description: As live donor medical charts are reviewed, certain birth tissue diseases may be encountered. This talk includes a brief introduction to the normal structure of the placenta and umbilical cord. Subsequently, the more common birth tissue abnormalities found in the medical charts will be discussed. The presentation will include many visual images, which are necessary to describe the birth tissue pathology. Donor eligibility and product suitability will be easier to determine with this enhanced knowledge of birth tissue pathology.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals with interest in birth tissue.
Andrea Ho, MD
Associate Medical Director
AlloSource
I graduated St. Louis University School of Medicine. My anatomic/clinical pathology residency program was University of Missouri, Kansas City. I completed fellowships in Transfusion Medicine and Cytopathology at the University of Colorado. I have been an Associate Medical Director at AlloSource for approximately 2 1/2 years. I am CTBS certified. I am a member of the AATB Physicians Council and I served on the Monkey Pox Physicians Council Work group.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/23/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
In an ever-evolving workplace landscape, organizations must be proactive in their approach to succession planning and talent management. This webinar will address the critical need for succession planning, explore various approaches, and provide strategies for effective communication. Additionally, we'll discuss how current workplace challenges and employee expectations present opportunities to integrate key components of talent and retention strategies, leverage an Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and foster a thriving organizational culture.
Description: In an ever-evolving workplace landscape, organizations must be proactive in their approach to succession planning and talent management. This webinar will address the critical need for succession planning, explore various approaches, and provide strategies for effective communication. Additionally, we'll discuss how current workplace challenges and employee expectations present opportunities to integrate key components of talent and retention strategies, leverage an Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and foster a thriving organizational culture.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals in management/leadership positions.
David Staley, SPHR, SCP
Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development
LifeGift
David Staley serves as the vice president of human resources and organizational development at LifeGift. He began his career at LifeGift in 2015 after serving as director of human resources at LifeNet Health, based in Virginia Beach, VA. Previously, Staley served as a human resources executive for Fortune 50 companies, privately held organizations and non-profit organizations. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Staley has a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute and is a Senior Certified Professional through the Society for Human Resources Management.
Laura Walling-Sotolongo, CTBS
Sr. Director, Talent + Optimization
As a dynamic executive coach, educator, and transformational change catalyst, Laura Walling-Sotolongo uses her experience in various aspects of Tissue Banking including leadership development, employee training, donor screening, tissue authorization, recovery, processing, distribution, and quality systems to produce impactful bottom-line results. in her current role as the Sr. Director, Talent + Optimization at New England Donor Services, Laura brings high energy, positivity, and consistent results to organizational & talent development, leadership coaching, and learning design.
She graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular Biology and is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and CTBS certified. She is driven by operationalizing strategies with tactics that engage, align, empower, and develop NEDS' employees and leadership team to help them cultivate their strengths and support positive change that maximizes their potential.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/23/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
In an ever-evolving workplace landscape, organizations must be proactive in their approach to succession planning and talent management. This webinar will address the critical need for succession planning, explore various approaches, and provide strategies for effective communication. Additionally, we'll discuss how current workplace challenges and employee expectations present opportunities to integrate key components of talent and retention strategies, leverage an Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and foster a thriving organizational culture.
Description: In an ever-evolving workplace landscape, organizations must be proactive in their approach to succession planning and talent management. This webinar will address the critical need for succession planning, explore various approaches, and provide strategies for effective communication. Additionally, we'll discuss how current workplace challenges and employee expectations present opportunities to integrate key components of talent and retention strategies, leverage an Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and foster a thriving organizational culture.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals in management or leadership positions.
David Staley, SPHR, SCP
Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development
LifeGift
David Staley serves as the vice president of human resources and organizational development at LifeGift. He began his career at LifeGift in 2015 after serving as director of human resources at LifeNet Health, based in Virginia Beach, VA. Previously, Staley served as a human resources executive for Fortune 50 companies, privately held organizations and non-profit organizations. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Staley has a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute and is a Senior Certified Professional through the Society for Human Resources Management.
Laura Walling-Sotolongo, CTBS
Sr. Director, Talent + Optimization
As a dynamic executive coach, educator, and transformational change catalyst, Laura Walling-Sotolongo uses her experience in various aspects of Tissue Banking including leadership development, employee training, donor screening, tissue authorization, recovery, processing, distribution, and quality systems to produce impactful bottom-line results. in her current role as the Sr. Director, Talent + Optimization at New England Donor Services, Laura brings high energy, positivity, and consistent results to organizational & talent development, leadership coaching, and learning design.
She graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular Biology and is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and CTBS certified. She is driven by operationalizing strategies with tactics that engage, align, empower, and develop NEDS' employees and leadership team to help them cultivate their strengths and support positive change that maximizes their potential.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/16/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
This webinar will address the regulatory and scientific considerations for allograft-based bone void filler regulated as devices under FDA's 510(k) pathway in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). Participants will be guided through the 510(k) pathway from product concept to marketing authorization and beyond, including when allograft-based bone void fillers would be considered a device under 510(k), what marketing claims are permissible for these devices, how to identify a predicate, and what types of testing are necessary. The webinar will also include how participants can obtain feedback related to their allograft-based bone void filler and best practices for interacting with FDA.
Description: This webinar will address the regulatory and scientific considerations for allograft-based bone void filler regulated as devices under FDA's 510(k) pathway in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). Participants will be guided through the 510(k) pathway from product concept to marketing authorization and beyond, including when allograft-based bone void fillers would be considered a device under 510(k), what marketing claims are permissible for these devices, how to identify a predicate, and what types of testing are necessary. The webinar will also include how participants can obtain feedback related to their allograft-based bone void filler and best practices for interacting with FDA.
Educational Objectives:
- Identify when a 510(k) is needed for allograft-based bone void fillers.
- Understand how to select a predicate and the substantial equivalence decision-making.
- Describe the types of non-clinical and animal performance testing necessary to support a 510(k).
- Understand best practices when interacting with the Agency.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals with expertise in QA/QC, regulatory, research, processing and distribution.
Laura Rose, PhD
Engagement Partner
Bruder Consulting & Venture Group
Dr. Rose has nearly 8 years of FDA experience and served as the Assistant Director for the Division of Restorative, Repair and Trauma Devices in CDRH’s Office of Orthopedic Devices where she led a large and diverse team of engineers, clinicians, and scientists. She brings a comprehensive understanding of FDA regulations, guidance, and decision-making, as well as a wealth of knowledge about regulation of devices and combination products for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. She signed multiple Substantial Equivalence (SE) letters for Restorative & Repair orthopedic devices and combination products, including bone void fillers and allograft-based products. Dr. Rose is an Engagement Partner with Bruder Consulting Venture Group (BCVG)
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/16/2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
This webinar will address the regulatory and scientific considerations for allograft-based bone void filler regulated as devices under FDA's 510(k) pathway in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). Participants will be guided through the 510(k) pathway from product concept to marketing authorization and beyond, including when allograft-based bone void fillers would be considered a device under 510(k), what marketing claims are permissible for these devices, how to identify a predicate, and what types of testing are necessary. The webinar will also include how participants can obtain feedback related to their allograft-based bone void filler and best practices for interacting with FDA.
Description: This webinar will address the regulatory and scientific considerations for allograft-based bone void filler regulated as devices under FDA's 510(k) pathway in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). Participants will be guided through the 510(k) pathway from product concept to marketing authorization and beyond, including when allograft-based bone void fillers would be considered a device under 510(k), what marketing claims are permissible for these devices, how to identify a predicate, and what types of testing are necessary. The webinar will also include how participants can obtain feedback related to their allograft-based bone void filler and best practices for interacting with FDA.
Educational Objectives:
- Identify when a 510(k) is needed for allograft-based bone void fillers.
- Understand how to select a predicate and the substantial equivalence decision-making.
- Describe the types of non-clinical and animal performance testing necessary to support a 510(k).
- Understand best practices when interacting with the Agency.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals with expertise in QA/QC, regulatory, research, processing and distribution.
Laura Rose, PhD
Engagement Partner
Bruder Consulting & Venture Group
Dr. Rose has nearly 8 years of FDA experience and served as the Assistant Director for the Division of Restorative, Repair and Trauma Devices in CDRH’s Office of Orthopedic Devices where she led a large and diverse team of engineers, clinicians, and scientists. She brings a comprehensive understanding of FDA regulations, guidance, and decision-making, as well as a wealth of knowledge about regulation of devices and combination products for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. She signed multiple Substantial Equivalence (SE) letters for Restorative & Repair orthopedic devices and combination products, including bone void fillers and allograft-based products. Dr. Rose is an Engagement Partner with Bruder Consulting Venture Group (BCVG)
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Contains 200 Product(s)
Save your staff time and money when you take advantage of the AATB Group Webinar Series Subscription. With one registration, your entire company will gain access to all AATB webinar programming for the whole year.
The 2024 AATB Webinar Series subscription includes:
Unlimited company-wide access to 30+ live webinars
Unlimited company-wide access to an additional 160+ on-demand webinars
Unlimited company-wide access to all AATB asynchronous module-based programs, such as the "AATB Online Auditor Course" and "Grief and Loss: Defining Concepts and Supporting the Bereaved"
Educational credits, including CTBS, CEBT, RN, and more!
Webinar topics include regulatory updates, surgical application, donor screening, and so much more. All program content has been developed to support the tissue community's diverse roles and experience levels.
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Contains 199 Product(s)
Take advantage of the AATB Individual Webinar Series Subscription providing individual access to an entire year of educational programming.
Take advantage of the AATB Individual Webinar Series Subscription providing individual access to an entire year of educational programming.
The 2024 AATB Webinar Series subscription includes the following:
· Individual access to 30+ live webinars
· Individual access to an additional 160+ on-demand webinars
· Individual access to all AATB asynchronous module-based programs, such as the "AATB Online Auditor Course" and "Grief and Loss: Defining Concepts and Supporting the Bereaved"
· Educational credits, including CTBS, CEBT, RN, and more!
Webinar topics include regulatory updates, surgical application, donor screening, and more. All program content has been developed to support the tissue community's diverse roles and experience levels.
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Contains 63 Component(s), Includes Credits
The AATB Certified Tissue Bank Specialist Review Course is the only AATB approved course offering 15-hours of total immersion on key areas in tissue banking. This comprehensive self-paced program provides aspiring CTBS professionals with the resources and educational tools needed to prepare for the CTBS examination. The course is also an excellent tool to get a refresher on core principles and concepts that all experienced tissue bank professionals should know.
The AATB Certified Tissue Bank Specialist Review Course is the only AATB approved course offering 15-hours of total immersion on key areas in tissue banking. This comprehensive self-paced program provides aspiring CTBS professionals with the resources and educational tools needed to prepare for the CTBS examination. The course is also an excellent tool to get a refresher on core principles and concepts that all experienced tissue bank professionals should know.
The Course includes relevant content on Quality, Donor Screening, Recovery and Acquisition, Tissue Processing and Tissue Distribution. Each module includes a video lecture, handouts, and multiple-choice practice tests to help you optimize your test-taking skills and reinforce knowledge. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have learned the key information needed to pass their Certified Tissue Bank Specialist examinations.
Live CTBS Q&A Sessions
Professionals will have an opportunity to join two live Q&A sessions to connect and ask questions to Faculty members and AATB staff about the course materials, examination and/or registration process or any other information you may want to know before you take the CTBS exam.
Joshua Brennan, CTBS
Director, Tissue Operations
New England Donor Services, Inc.
Josh Brennan spent six years as an EMS professional and was an educator for the Red Cross. Josh has been with New England Donor Services since 2008 in various roles in the Tissue Operations Department. He is currently the Director of Tissue Operations. He has published three abstract articles with the American Association of Tissue Banks and was part of the creative development team for the Hopes Heroes - Donor Family Program. He has been invited to speak at multiple workshops/conferences/webinars on various topics, including Electronic Tissue Authorization, Call Center Scheduling, Algorithmic Tissue Screening, Electronic Tissue Allocation, DRAI competency & training, and Grief Concepts. Josh is currently serving on the AATB Education Committee and was the project co-manager on the development of the Sepsis Education Online Learning Tool for the RADE Council.
Jonathan Boyd, MS, LSSBB, CTBS
Associate Director of Tissue Acquisition
Jonathan has worked in the tissue banking and donation field for 15 years holding roles in tissue recovery and leadership. Jonathan is currently the Associate Director of Tissue Acquisition at Lonza where he supports Lonza’s various divisions engaged in research and clinical applications utilizing human organs, tissues, and cells. Prior to joining Lonza, Jonathan served as the Director of Education at AATB where he led the development of educational programming and webinars just like this one.
Jonathan is an active member of the AATB Recovery and Donor Eligibility Council, International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners Board of Directors and Advocacy Committee, and the National Association of Medical Examiners Ad-Hoc Organ and Tissue Procurement Committee.
Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree in communications, a master’s degree of science in management, and is a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist and a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Alyssa Harrison, ME.d., MBA, CTBS
VP of Tissue Operations
LifeShare Network
Alyssa Harrison serves as the VP of Tissue Operations at LifeShare Network. She has been in the donation industry for over 10 years, starting at United Tissue Network, a non-transplant domination organization. In her current role, she oversees all aspects of Tissue Recovery and Donation Services, including day-to-day management, donor assessment and evaluation, organization policy, procedure protocol application, training, strategic planning, and administrative duties. She reviews and evaluates all performance metrics and key performance indicators with a primary focus on identifying opportunities for improvement and growth for both departments. She works as an executive leader to develop and execute strategic plans and annual operative and capital budgets.
Alyssa is a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist and is an active member of AATB, having served on numerous committees, councils, and the Board of Governs.
She has earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Adult Education and a Master of Business Administration.
Noella Manalili, MD, CTBS
Noella Manalili, MD, CTBS is a Quality Assurance Supervisor at LifeNet Health in Virginia Beach, VA. She joined LifeNet Health in 2013 and currently supervises the donor review coordinator team, which reviews tissue suitability for all donors and works closely with the Medical Director team. Prior to this role, she served as Tissue Recovery Supervisor for LifeNet Health NW in Renton, WA and Donor Center Supervisor at LifeNet Health’s corporate campus. She brings a unique perspective to the Quality Assurance team with a wealth of medical knowledge, tissue recovery experience, and tissue donor screening background. Noella obtained her Doctor of Medicine from De La Salle College of Medicine, has a BS in Biology from Virginia Commonwealth University, and is a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist.
Greg Slawski, DPM, CTBS
Clinical Trainer
The Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network
Dr. Slawski is from Gift of Hope in Itasca, Illinois. He is a Clinical Trainer at The Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network. He has over 18 years of experience within the organization encompassing tissue recovery, quality assurance, and training. Most recently in 2014, Gregory joined the newly instituted Research & Development Department within Gift of Hope. Gregory received his doctorate from Scholl College of Podiatric medicine in Chicago and his bachelor's degree in biology from Loyola University in Chicago.
Darrel Lewis, MBA, CTBS
Education Director
Darrel joined MTF Biologics in 2001 as an Education Director. In this capacity, Darrel has worked with a number of tissue banks and organ procurement organizations throughout the United States providing tissue recovery, screening, and regulatory education. Darrel has developed a number of education and training materials including the production, direction, and editing of two tissue recovery training videos. In addition to these duties, Darrel has been involved in many specialized tissue recovery development assignments and research projects for major universities. He has maintained his CTBS since 1992 and has been an AATB member since 1993. Prior to joining MTF, Darrel was Assistant Manager of Tissue and Eye Procurement at Midwest Transplant Network in Westwood, Kansas. Darrel received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Webster University in 1998 and an MBA from Avila University in 2005.
Louis Jares, BS, CTBS, D-ABMDI
Education Director
Louis Jares is an Education Director with the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF). Having been in the tissue banking industry for over 23 years, he began his work in the field of donation at the Mile High Transplant Bank in Denver in 1996 and has since also worked for Donor Alliance and The Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank. Louis has a Bachelor of Science in biology and is also a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (1998), a Certified Eye Bank Technician (2003), a Registered Diplomate with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (2006), and an affiliate member of the National Association of Medical Examiners (2009). He has participated in several committees and projects over the years including the AATB Accreditation and Education Committees, the Donor Alliance Mortuary Resource Committee, tissue banking consultation in the Republic of Colombia, Germany, Bulgaria, and the Netherlands. As part of his international work, he has had the honor of presenting at the European Association of Tissue Banks in Brussels, Belgium in 2014. Louis was a co-founder of the MTF Medical Examiner and Coroner Advisory Committee which he helped co-found in 2006 and kept active until the Committee’s dissolution in 2017. He is also a member of the NAME Ad Hoc Organ and Tissue Committee since 2015. His personal interests in research and Forensic Anthropology came together with a recently published journal article entitled Transplanted Allograft Bone in Forensic Anthropology published in the Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging in March 2017. Louis hails from Denver, Colorado but currently resides in South Texas, between San Antonio and Austin.
Walter Recker, MBA, CST, CTBS
Walter began working with LifeCell in 2003. He currently holds the position of Sr. Regional Field Manager. In this capacity, Walter works with a number of tissue banks and organ procurement organizations throughout the Central and Southern United States. He is responsible for the coordination of tissue procurement, on-site training, technical and material support, and manages and oversees the LifeCell National on Call Coordinators. Walter is a Certified Surgical Technologist, Certified Tissue Banking Specialist, and an active member of the American Association of Tissue Banks.
Jeff Wiggins, BA, CTBS
Jeff began with CryoLife in 1989 as a tissue processing technician. Following a year of processing of cardiovascular allografts, he then took a position as a Tissue Recovery Trainer conducting workshops throughout North American teaching recovery techniques to organ and tissue recovery personnel. In addition to his training responsibilities, Jeff has also managed several regions throughout North America as Donor Services Account Manager. He also managed the Donation Support call-center for five years. He is a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) through the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB). Jeff graduated from Mercer University with a BA in Biology.
Michael Gilbert, MBA, CTBS
Technical Trainer
Michael E. Gilbert, MBA, CTBS is a Technical Trainer, Donor Services with CryoLife. He is a 2010 graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor Degree in Sport Management, and a 2012 graduate of Shorter University with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Michael obtained his CTBS designation in 2006, and is also certified as an Emergency Medical Technician with the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Michael began working at CryoLife in 2004, after transitioning from a career in the Fire/EMS industry. He started as a Donor Services Coordinator in the Donation Support center where he would screen donors with the Recovery Partners. After about a decade in the role (with increasing responsibilities) he was promoted to his current position as a Technical Trainer. As a Trainer, Michael has held workshops with Recovery Partners across the country, focusing on cardiovascular tissue recovery techniques.Debby Lewis, MS, CTBS, SSBB
Director, Quality Systems
New England Donor Services
Debby Lewis is Director of Quality Systems at New England Donor Services in Waltham, Massachusetts. Debby earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at universities in the UK where she lived before moving to the US in 1998. With a clinical background as a midwife working for the National Health Service in Portsmouth, England her career in the field of organ and tissue donation began in 2003 when she joined the operations department at New England Organ Bank. She is a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist and Six Sigma Black Belt.Kelly Stevens, BS, CTBS, CQIA
Director of Quality Assurance
Kelly Stevens is the Director of Quality Assurance at DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank, where she plays an integral role in the direction of the quality assurance program, including the management and guidance of the quality assurance team. Kelly has over 10 years of quality and regulatory compliance experience in the tissue banking industry. She is actively involved in quality improvement initiatives, has experience in both leading and participating in audits by regulatory and accreditation agencies, such as the FDA and AATB, as well as entities at both state and international levels. Kelly serves as a member of the AATB Quality Council and is a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist. She is a Certified Quality Improvement Associate with the American Society for Quality and holds a Bachelor of Science from Middle Tennessee State University.
Ralph M. Powers, Jr., DDS, CTBS
In 1971, while working as a Surgical Technician, Dr. Powers had his first exposure to tissue donation. He later received a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Old Dominion University and trained further in blood banking and HLA immunology. This training allowed him to work closely with the kidney transplant program at Eastern Virginia Medical School. A DDS was earned at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1987 followed by a General Practice Residency at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals. Ralph has over 40 years exposure to all facets of transplantation. The last 25 were focused on allograft use in dentistry. Currently, he has “the best job in the world” – retirement. However, he stays active as a medical writer and consultant focused on health communications and non-profit management. Ralph actively supports the American Association of Tissue Banks in their educational efforts.
Emmitt A. Savannah, III, BS, CTBS
Manager of Tissue Recovery and Research Training
Emmitt A. Savannah, III serves as the Manager of Tissue Recovery and Research Training at LifeGift Organ Donation Center, where he provides leadership, supervision, development and implementation of training programs for LifeGift in all its Texas regions that reinforce accepted industry practices and comply with organizational operating procedures, AATB standards, and FDA regulations. Emmitt has worked in the donation industry for over 14 years, and is passionate about leading, training, educating and developing people and teams as well as developing the programs in which they work to achieve goals efficiently.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
This webinar will explore some of the challenges in starting a Non-Traditional referral program from the ground up. We will discuss possible roadblocks as well as opportunities for success.
Description: This webinar will explore some of the challenges in starting a Non-Traditional referral program from the ground up. We will discuss possible roadblocks as well as opportunities for success.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals with expertise in all areas of tissue banking.
Jeremy Benavides
Forensic Outreach Coordinator
LifeShare Network
Jeremy Benavides, Medical Examiner Liaison and Forensic Outreach Coordinator at Lifeshare Network. Before Lifeshare, I was at the Office of The Chief Medical Examiner Oklahoma(OCME). I served in many capacities starting in the autopsy lab as a Pathologist Assistant. I then transferred to Death Investigations before being appointed Chief of Death Investigations for the state of Oklahoma(OCME). I graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in microbiology.
Amanda Abbott
Forensic Outreach Coordinator
Indiana Donor Network
Amanda Abbott joined Indiana Donor Network April of 2009 as a Tissue Recovery Coordinator with CTBS certification, then picking up Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator shifts before transitioning to the Forensic Outreach Coordinator April 2021. She has been a certified Mediolegal Death Investigator since 2009 serving 8 years as an elected Coroner IN Indiana. She has also worked as a forensic pathologist assistant for 3 years. She has served her community as a certified EMT/ firefighter, 911 Dispatcher and Funeral Director.
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