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2024 Webinar Series: Best Practices for Tissue Donor Screening (Group)

Description:  In this webinar, we will hear from different tissue processors regarding the best ways to present donor information efficiently to increase acceptance of potential donors, taking into consideration different types of gifts' specific needs. We will also discuss tips and tricks aimed at reducing discard rates because of information commonly known prior to recovery. 






Miles Kueffner, MHA, CTBS

Program Manager - Donor Tissue Services

Origin Biologics

Miles Kueffner currently works as a Partner Relations Manager for two musculoskeletal processors and previously led teams responsible for initial donor screening, donor family paperwork, and tissue processor allocation. Through her time in these roles, she's also been responsible for the review of donor records prior to Medical Examiner release. She has almost 15 years' experience in donation, and prior to her time in our industry, served as a high school teacher. Miles holds a master's degree in healthcare administration in addition to being CTBS certified. When not thinking about how to get donors accepted, she likes winning music trivia and interior design. 

Alexander Hamdan

Director of Donor Services

Origin Biologics

Alex Hamdan is the Director of Donor Services for Origin Biologics, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Prior to his role with Origin, he was a clinical researcher and studied for many years to become a Medical Doctor. Because of his background in medicine, he helps shed light on how different medical processes in the body can affect donor eligibility, and more importantly: when not to worry about them. He has a keen perspective on why a donor's gift may be affected - not only for regulatory risk, but also for graft quality after processing. In his spare time, Alex enjoys hiking, tattoo art, and 90's hip-hop. 

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