Upcoming CRB Webinars
CRB webinars are free to attend, and all registrants can access recordings for one month after the live webinar. Archived recordings are available on-demand to members in good standing as a benefit of membership.
Continuing Education: 1 contact hour of PEER-approved continuing education credit will be automatically added to AAB/CRB member and ABB certificant online CE records after viewing the full, live webinar. Please allow 30 days for CE credit to be visible on your online account. Once the credit is automatically posted, you may view your earned continuing education and print a transcript for your records. Non-members may request a digital certificate of attendance confirming participation in any live CRB webinar by emailing the CRB office at crb-aab@aab.org.
Tissue Banking: Best Practice, Regulatory Considerations and Key Challenges
December 3, 2pm Central Time
Presented by Marybeth Gerrity, Ph.D., HCLD/CC(ABB), Reproductive Biology Resources, Inc.
Tissue banking creates major liability risks for reproductive labs, making robust labeling, storage, and monitoring systems essential. As mergers and closures happen, tissue banks offer both revenue potential and risks. This webinar reviews best practices, common errors, and key regulatory developments in tissue banking.
Recently Recorded CRB Webinars
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA)
March 6, 4pm Central Time
Presented by Robert Footlik, M.S., MLS(ASCP), HCLD(ABB-Ret), Special Consultant to AAB/NILA/ABB/CRB
This webinar will present an overview/history of federal laboratory regulation, including CLIA, why CLIA certificate fees have increased, a review of changes to CLIA personnel requirements that may be of interest, laboratory director responsibilities that may be delegated to others, laboratory director responsibilities that may not be delegated to others, and tips for those who serve as laboratory directors. Time has been allotted for Q&A at the conclusion of the presentation.
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Spreading Public Awareness of Embryology: An Incredibly Rewarding Profession
May 15, 12pm Central Time
Presented by Michael Baker, Ph.D., HCLD/TS(ABB)
This webinar will introduce CRB members to a new slide deck resource designed to help spread awareness of the embryology profession within their communities. The presentation will walk through key content, including the technical and non-technical responsibilities of embryologists, guidance for meeting prerequisites, and strategies for obtaining training and board certifications. We will also discuss ways to promote public awareness of the profession and acknowledge potential pitfalls. By equipping CRB members with this resource, we aim to empower them to present at colleges, career fairs, and professional groups, inspiring the next generation of clinical laboratory professionals.
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The New World of AI, Automation and Robotics: Impact on the Embryologist and the IVF Laboratory
September 9, 5pm Central Time
Presented by Jacques Cohen, Ph.D., M.Sc., HCLD(ABB)
AI, automation, and robotics are reshaping the IVF laboratory, yet progress has been slow, and fears of “over-automation” persist. This webinar examines where innovation is succeeding, what embryologists are most likely to want automated, and how these technologies can transform the lab while preserving skill, accuracy, safety, and patient trust.
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Covered or Exposed: How to Protect Your Personal Assets, Role, and Reputation
September 18, 2pm Central Time
Presented by Kimberly Berendt, TRA, Assistant Vice President, Sallop Insurance Inc., and Graig F. Zappia, Esq., Shareholder, O’Connell & Aronowitz
Join us for an essential webinar designed to empower IVF professionals with the knowledge to protect themselves and their careers. From understanding your insurance options to reviewing employer-provided coverage and contracts, this session covers what every IVF lab professional should know. Whether you're full-time or per diem, you’ll walk away with practical guidance to reduce risk, secure personal protection, and avoid costly oversights.
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Recorded Webinars
CRB webinars are free to attend, and all registrants can access recordings for one month after the live webinar. Archived recordings are available on-demand to members in good standing as a benefit of membership.
