The Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA), the globally recognized leader in eye banking standards and accreditation, proudly welcomes OcuCell as its first Affiliate Member. This milestone marks a significant expansion of EBAA’s commitment to fostering innovation in ocular therapies.
EBAA’s Affiliate Membership Program is designed for companies pioneering genetic, cellular, biologic, and pharmacologic therapies to preserve and restore vision. By joining EBAA, OcuCell gains access to an unparalleled network of physicians, researchers, and eye bank professionals, along with expert resources and strategic collaboration opportunities to accelerate breakthroughs in ocular therapeutics.
“OcuCell’s innovative approach to regenerative cell therapy represents the future of ocular care,” said EBAA President & CEO, Kevin Corcoran. “Their commitment to restoring vision through cutting-edge science aligns perfectly with our mission to improve lives worldwide. As our first Affiliate Member, OcuCell will help shape the future of this program and strengthen the bridge between eye banking and next-generation ocular therapies.”
As an Affiliate Member, OcuCell will collaborate closely with EBAA’s 82 U.S. and international member eye banks, contributing to advancements that address the unique challenges and opportunities in sight restoration. Companies that join EBAA now will also help shape the resources, services, and leadership opportunities available to the growing field of ocular innovation.
Since 1961, EBAA has transformed the field of eye banking and corneal transplantation, helping nearly 2.5 million individuals regain their sight. By partnering with EBAA, Affiliate Members like OcuCell will drive the next wave of advancements in sight restoration, addressing critical challenges and unlocking new possibilities for millions of people worldwide.
The Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA), is the oldest donation and transplantation association in the U.S. It sets medical standards, provides education, oversees professional certifications, and engages in advocacy to support eye donation, cornea transplantation, and research. Since EBAA’s founding, member eye banks have provided tissue for nearly 2.5 million sight-restoring corneal transplants. To learn more, visit restoresight.org.