Description: The webinar will deliver basic microbiological information relevant to the tissue banking industry.  The talk will touch on the wide variety and variability of microbial habitats, and likely inhabitants, ranging from materials, clean rooms, technicians and donors.  Human related microbes will be the predominant focus.  Included will be information on microbial strategies for survivability that challenge the industry.  Finally, microbial controls will be discussed to promote optimal tissue quality and patient health.

Target audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals involved in donor recovery, processing, quality assurance, microbiology, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance seeking a foundational understanding of microbial risks and controls in tissue banking.