CRB Education Committee
What's New?
August 17, 2025
The Education Committee is introducing a new "question of the month" feature on CRB social media. Connect with CRB on Facebook or LinkedIn to join the conversation, and email ideas for a future quiz question to crb-aab@aab.org.
CRB Quarterly Webinars
The CRB Education Committee's webinar series is presented quarterly and free to attend. Webinars are ABB/PEER-approved for 1 hour of CE credit, and recordings are archived for CRB members to reference.
Click here for more information and registration.
About
The mission of the CRB Education Committee is to advance the fields of andrology and embryology by fostering a collaborative community that supports education, communication, and professional development. Through focused workshops, accessible resources, and advocacy, we aim to empower laboratory professionals with the knowledge, skills, and guidelines necessary to enhance clinical practice and laboratory management. We provide timely educational opportunities, promote best practices, and facilitate meaningful connections that drive excellence in reproductive laboratory services.
Current Committee Roster:
Sharon Anderson, Ph.D., HCLD/ELD/CC(ABB) (Committee Chair)
Sharon H. Anderson received her MS in Animal Science and PhD in Physiology from Penn State University, where she specialized in reproductive physiology. She has been an IVF lab director for over 25 years. Dr. Anderson is also on the CAP Reproductive Medicine Committee, SART Registry Committee, World Health Organization RP2 Committee, and the ABB board. She was an adjunct associate professor at Drexel University College of Medicine and enjoys teaching andrology, embryology, and reproductive physiology.
Melanie Clemmer, Ph.D., HCLD(ABB)
Melanie Clemmer is the IVF Laboratory Director at the West Virginia University Center for Reproductive Medicine in Morgantown, WV. She is serving as the current president of CRB. She believes that education is a critical part of ensuring that our laboratories are successful for the long-term. Education is necessary to encourage innovation, collegial discussions and continuous improvement in the field.
Andy Miller, M.Sc., TS(ABB)
Coming soon
Salustiano Ribeiro, M.Sc., TS(ABB), ELS/ALS(AAB)
Salu holds a position as a Senior Embryologist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His academic pursuits began at the University of California, Davis, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology. During this period, he worked closely with Professor Berger on multiple Sertoli cell research initiatives.
Eager to further his education, Salu acquired a Master's degree in Clinical Embryology from the esteemed University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. His fervor for the subject brought him to the UCSF IVF lab, where he skillfully navigates information systems and regulations in the realm of Embryology. His areas of expertise encompass artificial intelligence, and microfluidic technology, as well as holding leadership roles in the Northern California Association of Reproductive Biologists (NCARB), College of Reproductive Biology (CRB), and the Society of Reproductive Biologists Technologists (SRBT).
In recognition of his commitment and proficiency, Salu co-authored a chapter in the acclaimed textbook Reproductive Biology (Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology, 8th Edition) with his fellow IVF Laboratory team members. This significant contribution now functions as a vital educational tool for learners at the UCSF School of Medicine.
Eva Schenkman, Ph.D., M.Sc., HCLD/ELD/TS/CC/ALD(ABB)
Coming soon
Interested in getting involved? Contact the CRB office at aab-crb@aab.org to learn more.
