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
Presented by Marybeth Gerrity, Ph.D., MBA, HCLD/CC(ABB), Reproductive Biology Resources, Inc.
December 3, 2pm Central Time
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.
Key Topics:
- Regulatory Review
- Planning and Training for Common Tissue Banking Challenges
- Case Study from Real Life
Marybeth Gerrity, Ph.D., MBA, HCLD/CC(ABB), is the President of Reproductive Biology Resources, Inc., which has provided management consulting services to provider networks, clinical practices / laboratories and tissue banks since 1983.
Dr. Gerrity holds an MBA from the JL Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and both a Ph.D. and MS in Reproductive Pharmacology from New York Medical College. She completed her postdoctoral training at the Population Council at Rockefeller University (biochemistry of sperm / egg interactions) and Washington University School of Medicine (neuroendocrinology and pregestational effects of alcohol in the male).
Dr. Gerrity is board certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) as a High-complexity Clinical Laboratory Director (HCLD) and a Clinical Consultant (CC). Dr. Gerrity currently serves as the laboratory director at several successful IVF, Andrology and Fertility Preservation programs and has provided troubleshooting, inspection readiness and tissue banking oversight to many others.
How to Advocate on Federal IVF Policy
Presented by Erin Morton and Stefanie Reinhart, CRD Associates, and moderated by Nanis Nassar, M.Sc., TS(ABB)
January 22, 2pm Central Time
Erin Morton, Partner |
Stefanie Rinehart, Vice President CRD Associates |
Key Topics:
- Learn why your involvement in advocacy is so important in shaping laws and policies, protecting rights and interests, and bridging the gap between the public and policymakers.
- Learn about the legislative process and how to position our field at the federal level.
- Learn how federal advocacy differs from state and local advocacy.
- Learn about federal policy on IVF, including the impact of executive orders versus legislation.
Erin Will Morton is a partner at CRD Associates, where she represents clients before Congress and the Administration. She brings 20 years of experience in health policy advocacy and has represented the American Association of Bioanalysts for 15 years. Before joining CRD Associates, Ms. Morton was Director of External Affairs at TB Alliance in New York, where she managed advocacy and donor relations and developed multinational advocacy strategies. Prior to that, Ms. Morton spent eight years at the District Policy Group at Drinker Biddle, providing strategic guidance to global and domestic health care clients.
Stefanie Rinehart is a vice president at CRD Associates and has worked in federal advocacy for 12 years. She has worked on laboratory issues for the past seven years and has worked with the College of Reproductive Biology (CRB) for the past year. Ms. Rinehart and her colleagues are working to ensure that CRB members’ voices are included in the national discussion on IVF and issues that impact embryologists.
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.
View Webinar Recording (Members-only)
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.
