Award-winning Abstracts
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2018 Winners
In-House Donor Transportation - More Than Just A Cost Saving
Outstanding Non-Scientific Abstract
Contributor(s)
Michael R. Couch, CTBS, CPTC
Indiana Donor Network
About
It's becoming common practice for more Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) to bring tissue donors in-house for recovery. Relying on vendors to handle the transportation of donors is not a benefit for OPOs. Bringing this service in-house will reduce costs, better utilize recovery teams, improve professionalism and expedite the return of that donor to the funeral home.
Growth Factor and Bioactive Stability of Amniotic Fluid Stored at Ambient Temperature
Outstanding Scientific Abstract
Contributor(s)
Connie Chung, Ph.D.
Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
Renaud Sicard, Ph.D.
Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
Silvia Daniela Gonzales, Ph.D., MBA, CTBS
Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
Shabnam Namin, Ph.D., MBA, CTBS, CSSBB
Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
Tim Ganey, Ph.D.
Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
About
Amniotic fluid therapy (AFT) has been safely and efficaciously administered for over a century as a non-invasive treatment option for pain, wound healing, swelling, and inflammation. The abundant growth factors and cytokines present in amniotic fluid are known to play a pivotal role in regulating cell growth and regeneration that promotes the tissue repair process. Whether these growth factors remain stable and bioactive when amniotic fluid is stored at ambient temperatures over time is unknown. Providing clinicians with alternative and more accessible storage options would eliminate the time and costs associated with the handling of a frozen AFT product.
Preservation of Growth Factors and Structure of Dual Layer Amnion Grafts After Hypothermal Dehydration and Electron-Beam Irradiation
Outstanding Scientific Abstract by a CTBS
Contributor(s)
Hanna Kaliada, CTBS
Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
Silvia Daniela Gonzales, Ph.D., MBA, CTBS
Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
Connie Chung, Ph.D.
Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
Shabnam Namin, Ph.D., MBA, CTBS, CSSBB
Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
About
For more than a century, amniotic membrane (AM) has been utilized in the treatment of wounds due to its ability to promote accelerated healing. AM is composed primarily of collagen, laminin, fibronectin and contains multiple growth factors (GFs) and cytokines. AM is extremely thin, which in some applications may be a disadvantage. Dual layer amnion (DLA) grafts that are a thicker version consist of two or more sections of AM laminated to each other with multiple different methods. For the purpose of evaluation, hypothermal dehydration (HD) was chosen as the method of lamination in processing DLA grafts. To reduce the potential risk of contamination during transplantation, DLA grafts can be subjected to terminal sterilization via Electron-Beam (E-Beam) irradiation. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the final DLA grafts retain their regenerative properties and structural integrity after HD and E-Beam irradiation. In this study, the expression of GFs and the presence of intact epithelial layer (IEL) in the in-process and final DLA grafts were examined.
2017 Winners
Advanced Methods for Assessing Soft Tissue Ultrastructure: Analysis of Tendon Treatments
Outstanding Scientific Abstract
Contributor(s)
Matthew C. Coombs, Ph.D.
Clemson University
Peng Chen
Clemson University
Hai Yao, Ph.D.
Clemson University
Kelvin G. M. Brockbank, Ph.D.
Tissue Testing Technologies LLC
Lindsay Freeman
Tissue Testing Technologies LLC
Alyce Linthurst Jones, Ph.D.
LifeNet Health
Utilizing a Hospital Development Tissue Screening Tool to Increase Timely Referrals in VA Hospitals
Outstanding Non-Scientific Abstract
Contributor(s)
Alberta Grunbeck, RN, CTBS
New England Donor Services
Laura Walling-Sotolongo, CTBS
New England Donor Services
Reducing Authorized Not Recovered Cases by Utilizing a Suitability Review Coordinator
Outstanding Scientific Abstract by a CTBS
Contributor(s)
Angel Pendleton, CTBS
Carolina Donor Services
Farid Siddiqui, CTBS,MBBS
Carolina Donor Services
Sam Ritter, CTBS
Carolina Donor Services
