Heather Harris
As my body began to accept my donor’s cornea, I felt like I was watching a miracle occur from the inside out. Prior to my transplant I didn’t realize my children had freckles – now I could see them and I couldn’t stop staring! Before I just saw grass, but now I could see actual grass blades!
National Physicians Week
National Physicians Week is March 25-31, and during this time of COVID-19 pandemic it is especially important to acknowledge the doctors providing for our health and their commitment to our […]
2020 Jachin Misko Memorial Scholarship Personal Account
I want to extend my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to attend this seminar. It was an honor to be chosen as the recipient of the Jachin Misko Memorial Scholarship.
Technician Education Seminar 2020
The Technician Education Seminar is a hybrid course featuring online and in-person sessions on the practical, technical, and scientific aspects of eye banking. It gives access to in-depth, interactive training and activities that strengthen knowledge of eye banking, various roles at the eye bank, and the responsibilities of themselves and others in the organization. It was held February 19-22, in Philadelphia, PA.
EBAA Women in STEM: Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC
Jennifer encourages young girls and women to get involved with STEM clubs and organizations if they’re considering a career in science or medicine. She also thinks the middle school years are a critical time for girls to have mentors who will urge them to stick with science.
EBAA Women in STEM: Elizabeth Fout-Caraza
“There are so many different avenues – don’t be discouraged if what you thought you wanted to pursue doesn’t work out. I didn’t even know what eye banking was, and I know if I had gone to medical school, I wouldn’t be nearly as happy with my job as I am now.”
