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Vol. 29 No. 3 Oct 2006 1320 Old Cha<strong>in</strong> Bridge Road, Suite 450, McLean VA 22101 Phone 703-827-9582 Fax 703-356-2198 www.aatb.org<br />

30th Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Tops 700 Attendees<br />

This year’s 30th Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> San Diego,<br />

California, September 9 – 12, 2006, toppled all<br />

previous year’s attendance records with more than<br />

700 attendees.<br />

The meet<strong>in</strong>g kicked <strong>of</strong>f on Friday with <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Association</strong>’s golf event and a beh<strong>in</strong>d <strong>the</strong> scenes tour<br />

<strong>of</strong> Sea World. Participants enjoyed an afternoon <strong>of</strong><br />

socializ<strong>in</strong>g with friends while also experienc<strong>in</strong>g a few<br />

<strong>of</strong> San Diego’s favorite sites.<br />

The meet<strong>in</strong>g began on Saturday morn<strong>in</strong>g with<br />

committee and task force meet<strong>in</strong>gs and <strong>the</strong> CTBS<br />

Exam<strong>in</strong>ation. The afternoon was dedicated to<br />

council sessions, which <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong>formation on<br />

musculoskeletal tissue eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g; <strong>the</strong> benefits <strong>of</strong><br />

us<strong>in</strong>g human allografts to treat burn patients; social<br />

issues that affect sperm banks; advances <strong>in</strong> cord<br />

blood bank<strong>in</strong>g; issues associated with mesenchymal<br />

cell phenotyp<strong>in</strong>g; and <strong>the</strong> Transplant Transmitted<br />

Dieseases Sent<strong>in</strong>el Network.<br />

On Sunday, AATB President, Dr. James Forsell<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficially opened <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g and presented <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Association</strong>’s three most prestigious awards. The<br />

Jeanne C. Mowe Dist<strong>in</strong>guished Service Award was<br />

presented to Richard J. Kagan, M.D., FACS, for his<br />

years <strong>of</strong> dedicated service and leadership to AATB<br />

and to tissue bank<strong>in</strong>g. The George W. Hyatt<br />

Memorial Award was presented to William Fisher<br />

Ennek<strong>in</strong>g, M.D., recogniz<strong>in</strong>g him not only as an<br />

accomplished surgeon, researcher and educator, but<br />

also as a pioneer <strong>in</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g limb-sav<strong>in</strong>g<br />

treatments for bone cancers and as a leader <strong>in</strong><br />

allograft advancements. The Kenneth W. Sell<br />

Memorial Award was presented to Jeanne V. L<strong>in</strong>den,<br />

M.D., M.P.H., for her lifelong service to improve <strong>the</strong><br />

quality and safety <strong>of</strong> tissue transplants.<br />

Donor mom, Lynne Spencer, and tissue recipient,<br />

Rudy Reyes, were also honored.<br />

(Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 2)<br />

National Donor Sabbath and<br />

Give Thanks, Give Life<br />

Donate Life America’s External Communications<br />

Committee (ECC) has assembled a number <strong>of</strong> various<br />

resources to assist members <strong>in</strong> plann<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

implement<strong>in</strong>g local events around Donor Sabbath<br />

(November 10-12) and <strong>the</strong> Give Thanks, Give Life<br />

time period (mid-November to <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year).<br />

They have created a special web page,<br />

www.donatelife.net/gtgl.html for members to view<br />

and download <strong>the</strong>se resources.<br />

The web page conta<strong>in</strong>s Donate Life and Give Thanks,<br />

Give Life logos, a localizable press release, a sample<br />

newsletter article, church bullet<strong>in</strong> announcements,<br />

references to sacred text and hymns with a<br />

donation/transplantation <strong>the</strong>me, Papal prayer cards<br />

and much more. In addition, some members have<br />

also <strong>in</strong>cluded sample best practices related to Donor<br />

Sabbath and Give Thanks, Give Life, which may be<br />

replicated <strong>in</strong> your area.<br />

CTS to Offer Academic Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>Tissue</strong> Bank<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Community Blood Center/Community <strong>Tissue</strong><br />

Services (CBC/CTS) and S<strong>in</strong>clair Community<br />

College, a Dayton, Ohio-based community college,<br />

are partner<strong>in</strong>g to create a <strong>Tissue</strong> Bank<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Technologist Certificate Program, which will be a<br />

first <strong>of</strong> its k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> United States. The partnership<br />

will capitalize on <strong>the</strong> exist<strong>in</strong>g strength <strong>of</strong> S<strong>in</strong>clair’s<br />

academic resources while <strong>in</strong>corporat<strong>in</strong>g CBC/CTS’<br />

tissue bank<strong>in</strong>g knowledge.<br />

The certificate program is designed to be completed<br />

<strong>in</strong> three academic quarters and <strong>in</strong>cludes full cl<strong>in</strong>ical<br />

rotations (dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> 3rd quarter) at CBC/CTS. The<br />

goal is to pilot <strong>the</strong> program locally for one year, <strong>the</strong>n<br />

<strong>of</strong>fer an onl<strong>in</strong>e alternative for remote employees <strong>of</strong><br />

(Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 2)<br />

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(Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g - Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 1)<br />

In addition to receiv<strong>in</strong>g his award, Dr. Ennek<strong>in</strong>g also<br />

presented <strong>the</strong> third annual Jeanne C. Mowe Memorial<br />

Lecture on <strong>the</strong> biologic mechanisms <strong>of</strong> human<br />

allograft <strong>in</strong>corporation.<br />

The afternoon resumed with <strong>the</strong> PPR Committee’s<br />

Media Relations and Crisis Communications<br />

Workshop. This session focused on how to build and<br />

ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> relationships with local media<br />

representatives and how to prepare for a crisis.<br />

Those who did not attend <strong>the</strong> workshop were given<br />

<strong>the</strong> opportunity to “Ask <strong>the</strong> Standards Committee”<br />

about its rationale for updates that have been made as<br />

a result <strong>of</strong> federal regulations, sent<strong>in</strong>el events,<br />

<strong>in</strong>dustry practice, and o<strong>the</strong>r non-regulatory<br />

<strong>in</strong>fluences. The day ended with a controversial<br />

presentation by Dr. Arthur Matas who discussed <strong>the</strong><br />

arguments for and aga<strong>in</strong>st a regulated system <strong>of</strong><br />

organ sales.<br />

Monday was divided <strong>in</strong>to four concurrent sessions:<br />

Recovery, Process<strong>in</strong>g and Regulatory, Reproductive,<br />

and a Management Workshop. The Recovery Track<br />

<strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong>formation about <strong>the</strong> AATB accreditation<br />

process; how to conduct audits <strong>of</strong> recovery agencies;<br />

<strong>the</strong> legal and ethical considerations <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> terms<br />

“<strong>in</strong>formed consent” and “donor authorization”;<br />

cl<strong>in</strong>ical applications <strong>of</strong> various allografts; and<br />

outcomes <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ross Registry. The Process<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

Regulatory Track discussed steps to be taken to<br />

validate radiation sterilization us<strong>in</strong>g VDmax;<br />

rationale for test<strong>in</strong>g tissue for tuberculosis; how to<br />

conduct audits <strong>of</strong> external suppliers; and special<br />

considerations for validat<strong>in</strong>g procedures used <strong>in</strong><br />

process<strong>in</strong>g cryopreserved sk<strong>in</strong> grafts and<br />

cardiovascular tissue, and fresh osteoarticular grafts.<br />

The Reproductive Track focused on FDA and AATB<br />

Standards updates, and recent legal topics related to<br />

reproductive tissues. Based on <strong>the</strong> success <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Management Workshop held at <strong>the</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>g Meet<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Program Committee <strong>in</strong>vited Bob Trouteaud to<br />

speak aga<strong>in</strong> at this year’s Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g. Work<strong>in</strong>g<br />

with Jim Colyn, Mr. Trouteaud focused this<br />

workshop on organizational quality.<br />

The meet<strong>in</strong>g concluded on Tuesday with updates on<br />

<strong>the</strong> Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA), Donate<br />

Life America’s new strategic plan, and FDA’s donor<br />

eligibility guidance document and CGTP draft<br />

guidance document.<br />

(CTS - Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 1)<br />

CBC/CTS and o<strong>the</strong>rs who are <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> a career <strong>in</strong><br />

tissue bank<strong>in</strong>g. Once <strong>the</strong> on-l<strong>in</strong>e program beg<strong>in</strong>s, <strong>the</strong><br />

plan is to <strong>in</strong>clude o<strong>the</strong>r CTS tissue bank<strong>in</strong>g locations<br />

as cl<strong>in</strong>ical rotation sites.<br />

The partnership’s governance structure and decisionmak<strong>in</strong>g<br />

process is best described as an equal<br />

partnership that seeks to capitalize on <strong>the</strong> strengths <strong>of</strong><br />

both organizations. CBC/CTS has assumed <strong>the</strong> lead<br />

on curriculum and cl<strong>in</strong>ical rotation content decisions,<br />

while S<strong>in</strong>clair leads decisions on <strong>in</strong>structional and<br />

curriculum design.<br />

CBC/CTS’ employees will also be eligible to<br />

complete <strong>the</strong> academic program, and CBC/CTS<br />

supervisors will serve as preceptors dur<strong>in</strong>g cl<strong>in</strong>ical<br />

rotations. In addition, external students complet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> program may serve as a recruit<strong>in</strong>g pool for<br />

CBC/CTS.<br />

S<strong>in</strong>clair Community College has an enrollment <strong>of</strong><br />

approximately 23,000 students and operates a ma<strong>in</strong><br />

campus <strong>in</strong> downtown Dayton and nearly three-dozen<br />

Learn<strong>in</strong>g Centers and <strong>of</strong>f-campus sites. S<strong>in</strong>clair is<br />

among <strong>the</strong> largest community college campuses <strong>in</strong><br />

America, boast<strong>in</strong>g a remarkable faculty, staff, and<br />

student body that exhibits quality as evidenced by<br />

frequent national and state awards. S<strong>in</strong>clair is also a<br />

board member college <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> League for Innovation<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Community College.<br />

For more <strong>in</strong>formation about <strong>the</strong> <strong>Tissue</strong> Bank<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Technologist Certificate Program at S<strong>in</strong>clair College,<br />

please contact Susan Will<strong>in</strong>-Mulay, Chairperson <strong>of</strong><br />

Surgical Technology at 937-512-2850.<br />

Thank You to<br />

30th Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g Sponsors<br />

Special thanks to AlloSource, bioMerieux, Inc.,<br />

Chiron, Clearant, CryoLife, Inc., Freight Services,<br />

Laboratories at Bonfils, LifeCell, LifeNet,<br />

Regeneration Technologies, Inc., and <strong>Tissue</strong> <strong>Banks</strong><br />

International for <strong>the</strong>ir generous sponsorship and<br />

support <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> AATB 30th Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

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LifeNet and Gift <strong>of</strong> Life Michigan<br />

Form Partnership<br />

LifeNet has announced a strategic affiliation with<br />

Gift <strong>of</strong> Life Michigan. The Gift <strong>of</strong> Life - LifeNet<br />

partnership will enhance Michigan’s tissue donor<br />

program benefited by new state legislation that<br />

allows for tissue donation from non-hospital referrals<br />

made through <strong>the</strong> state medical exam<strong>in</strong>er system.<br />

The anticipated <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> tissue donations will<br />

provide an expanded biomedical allograft tissue<br />

product l<strong>in</strong>e for Michigan surgeons and patients,<br />

while provid<strong>in</strong>g medical exam<strong>in</strong>ers with advanced<br />

services targeted at augment<strong>in</strong>g medical<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestigations.<br />

Under this alliance, Gift <strong>of</strong> Life Michigan will<br />

cont<strong>in</strong>ue to direct tissue recovery efforts <strong>in</strong> its service<br />

areas <strong>in</strong> Michigan, and LifeNet will provide tissue<br />

process<strong>in</strong>g and distribution services at its new state<strong>of</strong>-<strong>the</strong>-art<br />

facility <strong>in</strong> Virg<strong>in</strong>ia Beach. This partnership<br />

will make LifeNet’s allograft tissue products more<br />

readily available to Michigan surgeons.<br />

Richard Pietroski, Associate Executive Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Gift <strong>of</strong> Life Michigan, stated, “LifeNet is a nationally<br />

recognized leader <strong>in</strong> tissue bank<strong>in</strong>g, but it’s <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

commitment to donation and service to <strong>the</strong> local<br />

community that makes <strong>the</strong> partnership a natural fit.<br />

Our goal at Gift <strong>of</strong> Life Michigan is to safeguard <strong>the</strong><br />

community’s gifts <strong>of</strong> organs and tissue with<br />

uncompromis<strong>in</strong>g quality and service. The LifeNet<br />

partnership will streng<strong>the</strong>n our ability to fulfill our<br />

mission to donor families and patients <strong>in</strong> Michigan.”<br />

Rony Thomas, CEO <strong>of</strong> LifeNet, stated, “LifeNet is<br />

very pleased to expand its tissue services <strong>in</strong> Michigan<br />

by partner<strong>in</strong>g with this strong community<br />

organization. Our commitment is to return donor<br />

tissue to <strong>the</strong> local community and this new<br />

partnership will ensure that all surgeons and hospitals<br />

will have priority access to LifeNet’s full l<strong>in</strong>e <strong>of</strong><br />

musculoskeletal and cardiovascular allograft tissue.”<br />

<strong>People</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />

Sue Strauss has jo<strong>in</strong>ed LifeCell as Manager <strong>of</strong><br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Relations. In this newly created role,<br />

she will assist with all donation community and<br />

<strong>Tissue</strong> Recovery Partner relations and<br />

communications.<br />

Rony Thomas, LifeNet’s recently appo<strong>in</strong>ted<br />

President and Chief Executive Officer, has<br />

announced several promotions, assignments, and staff<br />

additions at LifeNet, <strong>the</strong> nation’s largest full-service<br />

tissue bank<strong>in</strong>g system. Douglas Wilson has been<br />

promoted to Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> LifeNet.<br />

Wilson will direct all aspects <strong>of</strong> market<strong>in</strong>g, bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

development, corporate public relations, legal<br />

matters, and medical communications. Wilson had<br />

been Vice President <strong>of</strong> Market<strong>in</strong>g and New Bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />

L. Chester Brazzell has been promoted to Vice<br />

President, Human Resources. Brazzell will direct<br />

and oversee all aspects <strong>of</strong> human resources,<br />

recruitment, benefits, and pr<strong>of</strong>essional staff<br />

development for <strong>the</strong> company. Brazzell had been <strong>the</strong><br />

director <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> human resources department. Kev<strong>in</strong><br />

Myer has been promoted to Vice President. In<br />

addition to his duties as Executive Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

LifeNet Organ Procurement Organization, Myer will<br />

assist with corporate strategies and <strong>in</strong>novations<br />

perta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g to organ and tissue recovery throughout<br />

<strong>the</strong> state <strong>of</strong> Virg<strong>in</strong>ia. Rob<strong>in</strong> Cowherd has been<br />

promoted to Director <strong>of</strong> Donor Family Services for<br />

LifeNet. Cowherd will direct all aspects <strong>of</strong> LifeNet’s<br />

Donor Family Services. Cowherd had served as<br />

manager <strong>of</strong> that group. Michael Plew jo<strong>in</strong>s LifeNet<br />

as Vice President <strong>of</strong> Quality and Regulatory<br />

Compliance. In this role Plew will direct and manage<br />

all aspects <strong>of</strong> Quality and Compliance. Gordon<br />

Berkstresser jo<strong>in</strong>s LifeNet as Chief F<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />

Officer. Berkstresser jo<strong>in</strong>s LifeNet from RTI<br />

International Metals where he was Vice President and<br />

Controller. John St. John is appo<strong>in</strong>ted to <strong>the</strong> newly<br />

created position <strong>of</strong> Vice President, International. St.<br />

John will direct LifeNet’s strategic plan for <strong>the</strong> global<br />

development <strong>of</strong> LifeNet’s allograft markets and<br />

technology. Michael Bergev<strong>in</strong>, M.D., has been<br />

promoted to Medical Director for LifeNet’s <strong>Tissue</strong><br />

Servcies, and will direct <strong>the</strong> medical review and<br />

quality process for all <strong>of</strong> LifeNet’s allograft tissue<br />

biomedical implants. Dr. Bergev<strong>in</strong> had been<br />

associate medical director for several years.<br />

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<strong>Banks</strong> Re-Accredited<br />

Legacy <strong>of</strong> Life, Inc., San Antonio, Texas<br />

Retrieval <strong>of</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong>, Cardiac, Vascular, and<br />

Musculoskeletal <strong>Tissue</strong>.<br />

LifeShare Transplant Donor Services <strong>of</strong><br />

Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma<br />

Retrieval and Storage <strong>of</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong> and Musculoskeletal<br />

<strong>Tissue</strong>, and Retrieval <strong>of</strong> Cardiac and Vascular <strong>Tissue</strong><br />

for Transplantation and Research.<br />

NuMed Technologies, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma<br />

Storage and Distribution <strong>of</strong> Musculoskeletal <strong>Tissue</strong><br />

as a <strong>Tissue</strong> Distribution Intermediary.<br />

Regeneration Technologies, Inc., Alachua, Florida<br />

Process<strong>in</strong>g, Storage, and Distribution <strong>of</strong><br />

Musculoskeletal <strong>Tissue</strong> for Transplantation and<br />

Research.<br />

Upcom<strong>in</strong>g AATB Meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

2007<br />

11th Annual Spr<strong>in</strong>g Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Sunday, March 25 – Tuesday, March 27, 2007<br />

(pre-meet<strong>in</strong>g events on Saturday, March 24th)<br />

Renaissance Hollywood Hotel<br />

www.renaissancehollywood.com<br />

2007 CTBS Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and Review Course<br />

Thursday, May 3 – Sunday, May 6, 2007<br />

Hilton Arl<strong>in</strong>gton Hotel<br />

www.hiltonarl<strong>in</strong>gton.com<br />

31st Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Saturday, September 15 –<br />

Tuesday, September 18, 2007<br />

Boston Marriott Copley Place<br />

www.marriott.com<br />

New Bank Accredited<br />

LifeSource, St. Paul, M<strong>in</strong>nesota<br />

Retrieval <strong>of</strong> Sk<strong>in</strong>, Cardiac, Vascular and<br />

Musculoskeletal <strong>Tissue</strong>.<br />

AATB Bullet<strong>in</strong>s Issued<br />

The follow<strong>in</strong>g AATB Bullet<strong>in</strong>s were issued between<br />

August 3 and October 10, 2006:<br />

06-53 Government Affairs Survey<br />

06-54 MMWR Reports <strong>of</strong> Chagas Disease<br />

Transmission from Organ Transplantation<br />

06-55 Recent FDA Publication <strong>of</strong> Interest<br />

06-56 Special Oversight Task Force, Initial Report<br />

and Recommendations<br />

06-57 FDA Order to “Donor Referral Services” to<br />

Cease Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g and Reta<strong>in</strong> HCT/Ps<br />

06-58 FDA Announces Creation <strong>of</strong> New “Human<br />

<strong>Tissue</strong> Task Force”<br />

06-59 FDA Issues Public Health Notification<br />

Regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Investigation <strong>of</strong> “Donor<br />

Referral Services”<br />

06-60 Statement on FDA Investigation <strong>of</strong> Donor<br />

Referral Services<br />

06-61 FDA Withdraws F<strong>in</strong>al Rule on Blood Vessels<br />

06-62 Recent FDA Publications <strong>of</strong> Interest<br />

Regard<strong>in</strong>g Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Arrangements<br />

06-63 Call for Multicultural Empower<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Testimonials<br />

06-64 Recent FDA Publication – Guidance for<br />

Industry and FDA Staff: M<strong>in</strong>imal<br />

Manipulation <strong>of</strong> Structural <strong>Tissue</strong><br />

Jurisdictional Update<br />

06-65 Third Annual Conference: FDA and <strong>the</strong><br />

Chang<strong>in</strong>g Paradigm for HCT/P Regulation -<br />

Limited Complimentary Registrations<br />

Available<br />

06-66 Survey <strong>of</strong> Accredited <strong>Tissue</strong> <strong>Banks</strong><br />

QA Workshop IX<br />

Thursday, November 15 –<br />

Saturday, November 17, 2007<br />

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolph<strong>in</strong><br />

www.swandolp<strong>in</strong>meet<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />

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Employment Opportunities<br />

Director, <strong>Tissue</strong> Operations<br />

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland<br />

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. is seek<strong>in</strong>g a qualified<br />

candidate to lead all operational aspects <strong>of</strong> a GTP<br />

manufactur<strong>in</strong>g facility. Applicants must have a<br />

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree <strong>in</strong> a scientific or<br />

eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g discipl<strong>in</strong>e, and possess 7-10 years<br />

experience <strong>in</strong> medical device operations and/or tissue<br />

process<strong>in</strong>g. This position requires a m<strong>in</strong>imum <strong>of</strong> 5-7<br />

years supervisory experience <strong>in</strong> GTP or GMP<br />

development-phase production or commercial<br />

manufactur<strong>in</strong>g. Familiarity with regulatory standards<br />

and guidances applicable to biopharmaceutical<br />

manufactur<strong>in</strong>g is preferred.<br />

Osiris is a lead<strong>in</strong>g stem cell <strong>the</strong>rapeutic company<br />

focused on develop<strong>in</strong>g and market<strong>in</strong>g products to<br />

treat medical conditions <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>flammatory,<br />

orthopedic and cardiovascular areas. Osiris is a fully<br />

<strong>in</strong>tegrated company, hav<strong>in</strong>g developed stem cell<br />

capabilities <strong>in</strong> research and development,<br />

manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, market<strong>in</strong>g and distribution.<br />

Please e-mail resume to: hr@osiris.com or fax: 410-<br />

522-5519. EOE.<br />

Triage Coord<strong>in</strong>ator (TC)<br />

Donor Network <strong>of</strong> Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona<br />

This full-time, non-exempt position is responsible for<br />

(but not limited to) screen<strong>in</strong>g and triage <strong>of</strong> potential<br />

eye and tissue donors, obta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g consent and MSHQ<br />

from legal NOK, and coord<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> donor<br />

recovery with <strong>the</strong> recovery team, hospital, Medical<br />

Exam<strong>in</strong>er, and o<strong>the</strong>r agencies. The TC also ensures<br />

that all donor-related activity on <strong>the</strong> assigned shift is<br />

conducted <strong>in</strong> a thorough, accurate, and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

manner. M<strong>in</strong>imum education: CTBS, CEBT, or<br />

Bachelor’s degree. M<strong>in</strong>imum experience: two years<br />

<strong>in</strong> donor screen<strong>in</strong>g (to <strong>in</strong>clude obta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g consent and<br />

MSHQ), tissue recovery, or a comb<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> both.<br />

Must have strong communication and organizational<br />

skills as well as a work<strong>in</strong>g knowledge <strong>of</strong> word<br />

process<strong>in</strong>g, spreadsheets, and database applications.<br />

Please forward a resume and cover letter to Human<br />

Resources, ATTN: Diane Ferguson, e-mail:<br />

diane@dnaz.org or fax: 602-222-2202.<br />

<strong>Tissue</strong> Bank Manager<br />

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland<br />

Osiris is seek<strong>in</strong>g qualified candidates for a <strong>Tissue</strong><br />

Bank Manager position. Applicants must have a<br />

Bachelor’s degree <strong>in</strong> a scientific discipl<strong>in</strong>e and a<br />

m<strong>in</strong>imum <strong>of</strong> five years experience <strong>in</strong> tissue or blood<br />

bank<strong>in</strong>g. Candidates need to have detailed<br />

knowledge <strong>in</strong> human tissue (21CFR1271) or blood<br />

product (21CFR600) regulatory affairs and quality<br />

assurance and experience <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g functions:<br />

donor eligibility review, document preparation and<br />

control, report preparation and archiv<strong>in</strong>g, and quality<br />

systems audit<strong>in</strong>g. Knowledge <strong>of</strong> AATB and/or<br />

<strong>American</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> Blood <strong>Banks</strong> (AABB)<br />

Standards with CTBS/SBB preferred.<br />

Osiris is a lead<strong>in</strong>g stem cell <strong>the</strong>rapeutic company<br />

focused on develop<strong>in</strong>g and market<strong>in</strong>g products to<br />

treat medical conditions <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>flammatory,<br />

orthopedic and cardiovascular areas. Osiris is a fully<br />

<strong>in</strong>tegrated company, hav<strong>in</strong>g developed stem cell<br />

capabilities <strong>in</strong> research and development,<br />

manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, market<strong>in</strong>g and distribution.<br />

Please e-mail resume to: hr@osiris.com or fax: 410-<br />

522-5519. EOE.<br />

<strong>Tissue</strong> Recovery Coord<strong>in</strong>ator (TRC)<br />

Donor Network <strong>of</strong> Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona<br />

This full-time, non-exempt position is responsible for<br />

(but not limited to) screen<strong>in</strong>g, medical record chart<br />

review, coord<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> donor recovery, supplies<br />

and laboratory clean<strong>in</strong>g. The TRC ensures that all<br />

donor recovery activity on an assigned shift is<br />

conducted <strong>in</strong> a thorough, accurate, and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

manner. M<strong>in</strong>imum education: HS diploma or<br />

equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree <strong>in</strong> Health Science or<br />

CTBS preferred. M<strong>in</strong>imum experience: two years <strong>in</strong><br />

tissue recovery. Must have strong communication<br />

and organizational skills.<br />

Please forward a resume and cover letter to Human<br />

Resources, ATTN: Diane Ferguson, e-mail:<br />

diane@dnaz.org or fax: 602-222-2202.<br />

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Supervisor/Coord<strong>in</strong>ator Open<strong>in</strong>gs<br />

Community <strong>Tissue</strong> Services, Toledo, Ohio,<br />

and Fort Worth, Texas<br />

Community <strong>Tissue</strong> Services <strong>of</strong> Toledo, Ohio, is now<br />

accept<strong>in</strong>g applications for a Supervisor and<br />

Coord<strong>in</strong>ator. Our Fort Worth, Texas, location has a<br />

Supervisor opportunity. Applicants with a<br />

background <strong>in</strong> tissue bank<strong>in</strong>g, surgical technology,<br />

operat<strong>in</strong>g room and/or laboratory experience are<br />

encouraged to apply.<br />

Supervisor assists Director with daily operations by<br />

perform<strong>in</strong>g quality control, record ma<strong>in</strong>tenance, and<br />

technical tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g; also functions as a coord<strong>in</strong>ator by<br />

procur<strong>in</strong>g bone and tissue. Bachelor’s degree<br />

required; health related field preferable. Must<br />

possess management experience, knowledge <strong>of</strong> gross<br />

anatomy and sterile techniques with 1-3 years<br />

procurement and/or process<strong>in</strong>g experience. Requires<br />

CTBS by 2007. Requires heavy lift<strong>in</strong>g. Superior<br />

communication skills are essential.<br />

The Coord<strong>in</strong>ator works with appropriate hospital<br />

staff to meet tissue donation needs. Educates<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and public about tissue donation by <strong>in</strong>service<br />

presentations and hospital visits. Prefer<br />

Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years tissue bank<strong>in</strong>g or<br />

operat<strong>in</strong>g room experience. High School Diploma or<br />

GED required with valid drivers license and<br />

<strong>in</strong>surability with our <strong>in</strong>surance carrier, on-call hours<br />

and heavy lift<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

We <strong>of</strong>fer an outstand<strong>in</strong>g benefits package, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

medical, dental, as well as tuition assistance and 401k<br />

with company match and up to 4 weeks <strong>of</strong> Paid Time<br />

Off (PTO).<br />

Send resume to: HR/CTS SUPR/COOR, Community<br />

<strong>Tissue</strong> Services, 349 South Ma<strong>in</strong> Street, Dayton, OH<br />

45402, or e-mail cbccts-t@cbccts.org. EOE/Drug-<br />

Free Workplace. No phone calls, please.<br />

<strong>Tissue</strong> Bank Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />

Lake Superior Centre for Regenerative Medic<strong>in</strong>e,<br />

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada<br />

The Lake Superior Centre for Regenerative Medic<strong>in</strong>e<br />

is seek<strong>in</strong>g a self-starter who will act as <strong>the</strong><br />

coord<strong>in</strong>ator for a new <strong>Tissue</strong> Bank <strong>in</strong> Thunder Bay,<br />

Ontario, Canada. This <strong>in</strong>dividual must have a<br />

Bachelor’s degree <strong>in</strong> nurs<strong>in</strong>g, medical laboratory<br />

technology, pathology, or <strong>in</strong> one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> life sciences,<br />

or a comb<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong> formal tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and work<br />

experience. The successful candidate must have a<br />

m<strong>in</strong>imum <strong>of</strong> two years’ experience <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> health care<br />

<strong>in</strong>dustry, preferably <strong>in</strong> a hospital sett<strong>in</strong>g. Work<strong>in</strong>g<br />

experience with aseptic technique <strong>in</strong> a medical or<br />

laboratory environment is considered an asset, as is<br />

past experience <strong>in</strong> a research sett<strong>in</strong>g and writ<strong>in</strong>g<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess plans.<br />

This person must demonstrate superior organization<br />

and project management skills and be will<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

obta<strong>in</strong> Certified <strong>Tissue</strong> Bank<strong>in</strong>g Specialist (CTBS)<br />

tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g through <strong>the</strong> AATB. The <strong>in</strong>dividual must be<br />

able to work flexible hours, possess excellent written<br />

and verbal communication skills, and be will<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

engage <strong>in</strong> public speak<strong>in</strong>g and education<br />

opportunities.<br />

The successful candidate will coord<strong>in</strong>ate <strong>the</strong><br />

establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> tissue bank and will work with<br />

<strong>the</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Directors, <strong>the</strong> Medical Director and <strong>the</strong><br />

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.<br />

To apply, please provide a cover letter, resume and<br />

three references to: Judy Sander, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Board <strong>of</strong> Directors, Lake Superior Centre for<br />

Regenerative Medic<strong>in</strong>e, Inc., 1294 Balmoral Street,<br />

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7B 5Z5.<br />

Applications will also be accepted via e-mail at<br />

judy@notc.on.ca.<br />

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Vice President Client Services<br />

Science Care, Phoenix, Arizona<br />

Science Care is an accredited non-transplant tissue<br />

bank provid<strong>in</strong>g medical tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g facilities and<br />

support.<br />

The Vice President <strong>of</strong> Client Services will manage<br />

medical tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g facilities growth and <strong>the</strong><br />

development <strong>of</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess relationships. This position<br />

will report to <strong>the</strong> Vice President and COO. Direct<br />

reports <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>the</strong> National Account Manager,<br />

Customer Service Manager and Event Managers.<br />

The successful candidate will oversee <strong>the</strong> growth <strong>of</strong><br />

our Arizona tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g facility, <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong><br />

regional tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g facilities, and <strong>the</strong> direction <strong>of</strong> sales,<br />

customer service and event support teams.<br />

Responsibilities <strong>in</strong>clude staff<strong>in</strong>g, facility<br />

development, strategic plann<strong>in</strong>g, client relationships,<br />

and operations.<br />

The successful candidate will have a proven track<br />

record <strong>of</strong> outstand<strong>in</strong>g performance <strong>in</strong> operations<br />

management.<br />

We seek a person who is committed to help<strong>in</strong>g o<strong>the</strong>rs<br />

while build<strong>in</strong>g long term relationships with service,<br />

quality and respect <strong>in</strong> a team environment.<br />

Please e-mail resume to James Rogers:<br />

james.rogers@sciencecare.com or call: 602-288-<br />

0036. www.sciencecare.com<br />

Quality Control Laboratory Manager<br />

Osteotech, Inc., Eatontown, New Jersey<br />

Lab Manager will oversee microbiology, chemistry,<br />

and <strong>the</strong> isolator; perform biological and chemical<br />

evaluation <strong>of</strong> product for release; conduct<br />

<strong>in</strong>vestigations and studies; evaluate and develop<br />

employees; handle method and test development <strong>of</strong><br />

validation protocols; implement process<br />

improvements. Requirements <strong>in</strong>clude Bachelor’s <strong>in</strong><br />

Lab Science, Microbiology or Chemistry; m<strong>in</strong>imum 7<br />

years experience; knowledge <strong>of</strong> field concepts,<br />

practices/procedures; excellent judgment; ability to<br />

work well under pressure; must take <strong>in</strong>itiative and be<br />

assertive and a strong communicator, both written<br />

and verbal. Please e-mail resume to:<br />

jla<strong>in</strong>o@osteotech.com or fax: 732-578-6684.<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Market<strong>in</strong>g and Community Relations<br />

Science Care, Phoenix, Arizona<br />

Science Care is an accredited non-transplant tissue<br />

bank provid<strong>in</strong>g medical research and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />

We are look<strong>in</strong>g for a sharp market<strong>in</strong>g and community<br />

relations specialist. This excit<strong>in</strong>g position will be<br />

based out <strong>of</strong> our Phoenix, Arizona, <strong>of</strong>fices and is a<br />

direct report to <strong>the</strong> COO.<br />

This position <strong>in</strong>volves donor market<strong>in</strong>g, public and<br />

community relations and <strong>the</strong> development and<br />

management <strong>of</strong> strategies to <strong>in</strong>crease community<br />

awareness and raise <strong>the</strong> donor rate locally and<br />

nationally for our Phoenix and Denver programs.<br />

Requirements: 5+ years experience <strong>in</strong> market<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

public and community relations <strong>in</strong> health care, blood,<br />

organ or tissue donation; experience develop<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

execut<strong>in</strong>g a strategic market<strong>in</strong>g plan; experience<br />

manag<strong>in</strong>g a budget; outgo<strong>in</strong>g personality and<br />

excellent communications skills; creative and detail<br />

oriented; positive “can-do” attitude.<br />

We <strong>of</strong>fer competitive compensation with full benefits<br />

plus relocation.<br />

Please e-mail resume to James Rogers:<br />

james.rogers@sciencecare.com or call: 602-288-<br />

0036. www.sciencecare.com<br />

Education Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />

Central Florida <strong>Tissue</strong> & Eye Bank (CFTEB),<br />

Orlando, Florida<br />

CFTEB is accept<strong>in</strong>g applications for an Education<br />

Coord<strong>in</strong>ator. The ideal candidate will possess RN<br />

Licensure and have previous tissue bank<strong>in</strong>g<br />

experience. CTBS certification is a plus. Candidate<br />

will be responsible for provid<strong>in</strong>g educational<br />

programs for staff and health care pr<strong>of</strong>essionals,<br />

coord<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g programs and will assist <strong>in</strong><br />

policy and procedure development/implementation.<br />

CFTEB <strong>of</strong>fers an exemplary benefits package and <strong>the</strong><br />

Central Florida area has many amenities to <strong>of</strong>fer. To<br />

apply, please forward a resume, cover letter, salary<br />

requirements and references to:<br />

lmoore@tissuebank.org.<br />

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Children Journey to <strong>the</strong> Heal<strong>in</strong>g Garden:<br />

A New Place <strong>in</strong> Cyberspace for “The Forgotten Mourners”<br />

by Rob<strong>in</strong> L. Cowherd<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> LifeNet Donor Family Services<br />

Our culture tends to avoid <strong>the</strong> important issues associated with <strong>the</strong> death <strong>of</strong> loved ones. Even more ignored are<br />

<strong>the</strong> children, ei<strong>the</strong>r because people don’t know how to work with <strong>the</strong>m or <strong>the</strong>y are paralyzed by <strong>the</strong>ir own loss.<br />

Children are known as “<strong>the</strong> forgotten mourners” because <strong>the</strong>y may not express <strong>the</strong>ir grief <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> same way as<br />

adults, or <strong>the</strong>y may appear to be cop<strong>in</strong>g by adults who are <strong>of</strong>ten wrapped up <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir own grief or who may<br />

overlook a child’s hidden pa<strong>in</strong>.<br />

In response to a need for more child bereavement services and <strong>in</strong>formation, LifeNet recently launched <strong>the</strong><br />

Heal<strong>in</strong>g Garden at its annual In Celebration and Remembrance event held at <strong>the</strong> Chesapeake Conference Center<br />

<strong>in</strong> Virg<strong>in</strong>ia.<br />

The Heal<strong>in</strong>g Garden can be found onl<strong>in</strong>e at www.heal<strong>in</strong>g<strong>the</strong>spirit.org, a web site developed and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed by<br />

LifeNet to provide <strong>in</strong>formation and support for organ and tissue donor families, and for anyone experienc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />

loss <strong>of</strong> a loved one. The Heal<strong>in</strong>g Garden can also be found on <strong>the</strong> grief resources web page<br />

www.goodgriefresources.com under support groups for children.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> Heal<strong>in</strong>g Garden, loss lessons are revealed with each bloom. The loss lessons help children understand<br />

why <strong>the</strong>ir loved one lived, and shape <strong>the</strong> way <strong>the</strong>y live <strong>the</strong>ir own lives <strong>in</strong> a positive way. There are also<br />

opportunities to play <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Garden, an important aspect <strong>of</strong> learn<strong>in</strong>g for children. The Adult Companion Page<br />

helps parents, educators, social workers, m<strong>in</strong>isters and o<strong>the</strong>rs to better understand griev<strong>in</strong>g children, and directs<br />

<strong>the</strong>m to o<strong>the</strong>r resources.<br />

Interactive activity allows children to deal with <strong>the</strong>ir grief and loss through creative expression and companion<br />

<strong>in</strong>teraction. Select from seed packs labeled to represent your feel<strong>in</strong>gs about your loved one, such as Honesty,<br />

Car<strong>in</strong>g, Love, Friendship and Happ<strong>in</strong>ess. Or you may label your own feel<strong>in</strong>gs by select<strong>in</strong>g an unnamed<br />

wildflower seed pack.<br />

“Not all feel<strong>in</strong>gs are good,” says Diana Veazey, a LifeNet Donor Family Advocate. “Both sunsh<strong>in</strong>e and ra<strong>in</strong><br />

are needed to make your way through your garden <strong>of</strong> memories. The Heal<strong>in</strong>g Garden provides a safe place to<br />

remember, engag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> heart <strong>in</strong> heal<strong>in</strong>g, and us<strong>in</strong>g technology to empower children on <strong>the</strong>ir heal<strong>in</strong>g journey.”<br />

Plant <strong>the</strong> seeds and watch <strong>the</strong>m bloom. Decorate your garden, name it <strong>in</strong> honor <strong>of</strong> your loved one, and <strong>the</strong>n<br />

pr<strong>in</strong>t it out <strong>in</strong> color or black-and-white as a color<strong>in</strong>g sheet. Or e-mail your garden memorial to a friend or<br />

relative.<br />

When prompted to select <strong>the</strong>ir seed packs dur<strong>in</strong>g a recent demonstration, one family chose Happ<strong>in</strong>ess and<br />

Friendship to represent <strong>the</strong>ir beloved Grandfa<strong>the</strong>r. Through laughter and tears, <strong>the</strong> family used <strong>the</strong>ir time <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Garden to recall <strong>the</strong> significance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir loved one’s life, and to draw conclusions for <strong>the</strong>ir own lives. The<br />

Heal<strong>in</strong>g Garden provided a platform that allowed <strong>the</strong> children to tend to <strong>the</strong>ir loved one’s memories.<br />

For generations, humans have reaped <strong>the</strong> rewards <strong>of</strong> garden<strong>in</strong>g. Now children who are griev<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>the</strong>ir adult<br />

companions can discover <strong>the</strong> meditative benefits <strong>of</strong> garden<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a virtual sett<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Anyone can access The Heal<strong>in</strong>g Garden by go<strong>in</strong>g to LifeNet’s bereavement support website at<br />

www.heal<strong>in</strong>g<strong>the</strong>spirit.org, and click<strong>in</strong>g on The Heal<strong>in</strong>g Garden icon, or call 1-800-847-7831 for more<br />

<strong>in</strong>formation.<br />

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