Event
Join us for the 2nd Annual Eye & Tissue Banking Conference, being held at the Emporium Hotel. Brisbane, 4-5th March 2025!
The program will feature keynote presentations, research presentations, and panel discussions. Topics will include advances in the sector, production, research and product development, quality and GMP systems, training, and general operations.
Our social event will be held at the Rose & Crown pub next door to the Emporium Hotel, on the evening of Tuesday 4th March. Enjoy drinks and canapes in this British-themed gastropub, housed in a traditional Queenslander building.
Registration
Registration for both days, inclusive of all food, and the social event, is $280.
Registration deadline is Monday 24th Feb.
You can register for the Eye & Tissue Banking conference at the ANZ Corneal Society conference shared website. Just click on the 4th March date in the calendar to start your registration: Registration Link
Abstract Submission
We welcome abstract submissions from anyone working in the eye and tissue banking sector. Abstracts should include a title, your name, your organisation, your email, and the category your talk would fit under. Abstracts should be maximum 200 words.
Abstract submission deadline is Friday 24th Jan.
You can submit your abstract here: Abstract Submission Link
Keynote Speakers
We are delighted to welcome our invited speakers listed below. More speakers and invited guests will be added as confirmed.
Shannon Schweitzer MBA CEBT
Executive Director, Donatesight.org
Shannon Schweitzer, is the Executive Director for Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio. She was previously the Technical Director and has over 20 years of experience in Eye Banking. Shannon has a BS in Biology and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration. Shannon is a Medical Advisory Board Member for Lifeline of Ohio and has previously served in other capacities on nonprofit boards. Shannon has taken on roles in several committees for the Eye Bank Association of America over the years and is currently serving as Speaker of the House. She has been in this role on the Board of Directors for the last 3 years. Shannon enjoys serving the members and the association to help propel the profession forward. Shannon is a collaborator and a huge proponent of the notion that together, we are better.
Jonathan Boyd MS LSSBB CTBS
Associate Director of Tissue Acquisition, Lonza Inc.
Jonathan has worked in the tissue banking and donation field for 16 years holding roles in tissue recovery and leadership. Jonathan is currently the Associate Director of Tissue Acquisition at Lonza where he supports divisions of Lonza 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.
Jonathan is an active member of the AATB Recovery and Donor Eligibility Council, International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners Board of Directors. the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners Advocacy Committee, and the National Association of Medical Examiners Ad-Hoc Organ and Tissue Procurement Committee.
Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree in communications and a master’s degree of science in management. Jonathan is a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist and a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Program
More program details will be confirmed early Feb 2025.
We are looking forward to welcoming old friends and connecting with colleagues new and old!
Sponsors
We thank the generosity of our conference sponsors:
