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NATIONAL BIOSKILLS LABORATORIES REVOLUTIONIZING SURGICAL TRAINING WITH TECHNOLOGY, OPENS THIRD FACILITY IN SAN FRANCISCO

by National Bioskills | Jun 20, 2018 | Uncategorized

PITTSBURGH, PA – June 20, 2018 – Surgical training company National Bioskills Laboratories (NBL) announced today that it is opening a third location this month in San Francisco, establishing a west coast facility and completing the cross-country reach of its labs...

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    Providing customized event-planning services with a collaborative and detail-oriented approach, Mesha applies her 7+ years of experience running cadaver lab events and lab operations to ensure optimal client outcomes for all events at National Bioskills’ busy Dallas headquarters. Experienced in staff management and process improvement, Mesha oversees the efficient and orderly implementation of training events with adherence to top-tier standards of safety. In addition to providing NBL’s signature white-glove customer service to clients and guests, Mesha specializes in quick-thinking, problem-solving and creatively adapting to unexpected requests or issues.

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    With personalized service and attention, Bethany ensures that customers’ needs are recognized at the highest level of the organization and that National Bioskills continues to set the standard in world-class, technologically advanced and impeccably executed training events. Highly trained in all aspects of specimen management, Bethany leverages her firsthand knowledge of the field to create outstanding experiences for new and returning customers at National Bioskills. With a background in anatomical embalming and experience as a Lab Manager at Texas A&M and Facility Manager at National Bioskills, Bethany is well-versed in safety standards and event operations, and personally works with every client to orient them to our facilities and technology, ensuring the best outcomes for their events. She is passionate about delivering exceptional customer care, anticipating needs, and making customer success her top priority.

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    Douglas A. Hampers, MD, MBA

    Dr. Hampers is a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He successfully created his own private practice, Reflex Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, in Greensburg, PA in 2009 and was named by the Pittsburgh Tribune Review’s readers as one the top three orthopedic surgeons by 2012. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as, his sports medicine fellowship under the tutelage of world-renowned surgeon Dr. Freddie Fu in 2004. He was the first person to be accepted into a combined MD/MBA program at Dartmouth College and completed it in 1998. Dr. Hampers was elected in 2012 to serve as a board member for Cardiac Assist (dba TandemLife), an international medical products company based in Pittsburgh, PA, which was acquired by LivaNova (LIVN) in March 2018 for $250 million.

    Surgery

    Danielle Marturello, DVM

    Dr. Marturello completed her surgical residency training at Michigan State University with a dual Master of Science program. Her work focused on the development of a feline bone substitute and mechanical testing of feline orthopedic implants, and has been presented at both national and international meetings. She and her co-authors were also the first to publish clinical results from the feline I-Loc, an interlocking nail implant developed at MSU. She is currently a Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Michigan State, with her research program focused on 3-dimensional printing in the development of patient specific instrumentation and implant design. Concurrently, Dr. Marturello also continues to perform mechanical testing research, evaluating various orthopedic implants. Dr. Marturello has a particular interest in traumatology and rehabilitation of post-operative traumatology patients.

    Surgery

    Karen Perry, BVM&S, MRCVS, CERTSAS, DECVS, MSC VET ED

    Karen Perry graduated from The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh in 2005. After a short period in mixed practice and an internship in small animal orthopedics Dr. Perry returned to the R(D)SVS to complete a residency in small animal surgery from 2007 to 2010. Following achievement of ECVS status in 2011, Dr. Perry joined the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), London as a lecturer in small animal orthopedics. During her tenure at the RVC, Dr. Perry completed a postgraduate certificate in veterinary education and became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

    After four years at the RVC Dr. Perry moved to Michigan State University where she is currently a Tenured Associate Professor in Small Animal Orthopedics and Section Head of Small Animal Surgery. In 2022, Dr. Perry was also named the Pat Carrigan Professor of Feline Medicine. Dr. Perry’s passion for veterinary education led her to pursue further qualifications in this ever-expanding field. In 2019, whilst at MSU, Dr. Perry completed her Masters of Science in Veterinary Education, the thesis of which focused on the importance of feedback during veterinary residency programs. Due to her knowledge in education, Dr. Perry was elected to serve on the AOVET NA education committee.

    Dr. Perry has published widely in the veterinary literature with her main research interests being feline orthopedics, traumatology and the correction of limb deformities associated with patellar luxation. Dr. Perry, an International AO Faculty, created the first AO Master Course in Feline Orthopedics and has presented her work throughout the world including in Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Italy, Poland and the UK.

    Dr. Perry has an expanding interest in the use of social media to enhance professional networking, education and patient care and acts as chair of the AONA social media taskforce.

    Diagnostic Imaging

    Amy Habing, DVM, DACVR

    Dr. Habing earned her DVM from The University of Illinois College of Veterinary medicine in 2004, then moved to Maryland to work in a busy small animal practice. After three years, she returned to academia to complete a radiology residency at Michigan State University. She received her board certification in Diagnostic Imaging in 2010 and took a position as Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan until 2013. Currently she is Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University where she teaches diagnostic imaging to veterinary students, interns and residents. She is married to Greg Habing, an epidemiologist at OSU. Together they have 3 daughters, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 bunny and 5 chickens.

    Cardiology

    Saki Kadotani, DVM, MS, DACVIM

    Dr. Kadotani is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from NC State University in 2015 and completed a rotating internship at Ohio State University in 2016. She finished a cardiology residency at University of Illinois and attained diplomate status in 2019. Dr. Kadotani’s interests are focused on advanced cardiac imaging, interventional procedures, and clinical trials.

    Feline Emergency Procedures

    Michael Nappier, DVM, MAEd, DABVP

    Dr. Nappier currently serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. He has been at Virginia Tech since 2015 and was in private practice in Westlake, Ohio for ten years prior to that. Dr. Nappier is a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in canine/feline practice and has been since 2012. He currently serves in their Community Practice Service as well as having a significant role in the didactic pre-clinical curriculum. He completed his Masters in Educational Psychology at Virginia Tech in 2022. His interests include feline practice, general surgery and dentistry, the science of teaching and learning, and sleep health in veterinary medicine. When not at work he enjoys scuba diving, traveling, and his ridiculously floofy black cat.

    Diagnostic Imaging

    Rebecca Urion DVM, MAg, DACVR-DI, DACVR-EDI

    Dr. Urion completed her undergraduate, masters, and veterinary degrees at the University of Florida. She pursued an equine sports medicine internship in New England, following which she continued in equine private practice with a sports medicine emphasis for several years. She then completed a diagnostic imaging internship at Washington State University, followed by residency training at The Ohio State University. She now serves as an assistant professor of diagnostic imaging in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Ohio State, and is boarded in both general diagnostic imaging and equine diagnostic imaging. Her research interests include equine musculoskeletal imaging and collaborative studies with the small animal neurology, emergency and critical care, and internal medicine departments.

    Dentistry & Oral Surgery

    Boaz Arzi, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS

    Dr. Arzi is a Professor and Chief of Dentistry and Oral surgery at the department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Arzi completed the residency-training program in dentistry and oral surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine and two years fellowship in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UC Davis. He is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) and the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC). Dr. Arzi is also a Founding Fellow of the AVDC in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Arzi’s clinical and research focus is on oral maxillofacial disorders and regenerative solutions in dogs and cats. His lab also investigates TMJ disorders and treatments across species. Dr. Arzi is the Director of the Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures (VIRC) at UC Davis. Ultimately, Dr. Arzi’s work is translational with the aim of One Health treatment modalities for both human and animal health.

    Vice President of Sales

    Mark W. Sparzak

    sparzak@nationalbioskills.com (844) 625-5227 Ext. 707

    An award-winning sales leader and manager, Mark has been excelling since his days as a Division 1 athlete competing in NCAA’s March Madness for the Loyola Greyhounds. After earning his degree from the university, he continued to advance, building a career in healthcare and collecting awards and accolades along the way. He has strategically organized and trained regional business development teams who consistently outranked their peers and broke annual records. With more than 20 years in the medical device industry, his collaborative approach and creative problem-solving skills drive big wins for clients. When he’s not on the road, Mark makes his home in Dallas, Texas, where he lives with his wife and children.

    Pittsburgh Facility Manager and Safety Officer

    Allison Matthew

    Matthew@nationalbioskills.com  (844) 625-5227

    A trained Radiologic Technologist and Radiation Therapist, Allison is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in medical imaging and laboratory operations. After receiving her undergraduate degree in Medical Imaging, she earned certifications as a Radiologic Technologist and as a Radiation Therapist and spent her early career at UPMC Children’s Hospital and Allegheny Health Network. In her current role as Facility Manager and Safety Officer, she now fulfills her passion for helping others by managing National Bioskills’ lab operations with careful attention to detail and a dedicated commitment to maintaining the highest standards of client care and safety.

    National Operations Manager

    Kaelin Wiser

    wiser@nationalbioskills.com (844) 625-5227 Ext. 706

    Kaelin brings extensive knowledge of medical procedures and the medical device industry to her role as National Operations Manager. A highly skilled certified radiologic technologist, she served for 7 years as Lead Tech and later as Facility Manager for National Bioskills’ flagship location in Pittsburgh. During her tenure, she developed critical operating procedures and staff training protocols. Most recently, Kaelin expanded her skills as a Clinical Specialist for a global medical device company, providing hands-on teaching and demonstrations to healthcare professionals during courses and labs. Her deep experience in training and coaching, as well as her breadth of experience with process documentation, risk assessment, inventory management, specimen handling, and surgical procedures, make her ideally suited to oversee the day-to-day operations for all of National Bioskills’ facilities, ensuring events run smoothly and efficiently for every client.

    Facility Manager, Dallas

    Victoria Bates

    bates@nationalbioskills.com (844) 625-5227 Ext. 701

    Bringing a wide range of scientific, administrative, and customer service knowledge to her role as Facility Manager, Victoria has worked extensively with cadaver management. At the University of Texas she served as an assistant anatomical embalmer in addition to performing outreach and education regarding scientific donations. Most recently, she oversaw administrative functions for the Anatomical Services laboratories at Parker University, including the Gross Anatomy and Neuroscience labs and the Anatomical Gift program, in addition to managing cadaver processing and tracking, compliance documentation, and governmental liaison. With an emphasis on safety and service, Victoria ensures that every client is delighted with their event services at National Bioskills Laboratories Dallas.

    Chief Financial Officer

    Bob Dickson, CPA

    Dickson@nationalbioskills.com

    A seasoned chief financial officer in the medical device sector and other industries, Bob Dickson’s experiences as CFO include a key role in positioning and selling a cardiovascular device company to an international publicly-traded medical device company. Prior to that, Bob served as CFO of a titanium processing company that provided products to the medical device, aerospace, and other industries. Following a successful acquisition, Bob assumed the role of Vice President & Treasurer of the parent company where he oversaw treasury operations, coordinating strategic planning and investor relations and leading a $50 million public stock offering. Bob worked as a CPA for Price Waterhouse for ten years and is a licensed real estate professional in South Carolina.

    Facility Manager, Pittsburgh

    Jillian Polsinelli

    Polsinelli@nationalbioskills.com (844) 625-5227 Ext. 704

    A certified phlebotomist and a U.S. Navy Veteran, Jillian came to National Bioskills after five years serving her country as Boatswain’s Mate on a guided-missile destroyer. Managing a team of twenty sailors, she supervised maintenance and equipment repair work and directed boat crews in landing and rescue operations. She now applies her professional discipline and military precision to keeping the Pittsburgh bioskills laboratories ship shape, while leading a friendly, success-oriented team to anticipate and serve each client’s needs and ensure optimal event outcomes.

    Facility Manager, San Francisco

    Arvin Amirriazi

    amirriazi@nationalbioskills.com (844) 625-5227 Ext. 700

    Arvin Amirriazi is an experienced specimen handler with expertise in research analysis, event management, and OSHA compliance for simulated operating rooms and bioskills training. Ensuring the highest level of safety standards for every event at National Bioskills Laboratories, he provides comprehensive customer service throughout the planning, implementation, and follow up stages. Arvin holds a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from San Francisco State University as well as a current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

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    Operations Manager

    Erin Hall

    Hall@nationalbioskills.com

    Erin brings extensive background as a surgical technology expert to her role as Operations Manager at National Bioskills. A native of Colorado, Erin holds a degree in Surgical Technology and worked for more than 10 years as a surgical technician, a bioskills laboratory manager, and a lab services coordinator before assuming her current position at National Bioskills. Working closely with the Facility Managers, Erin uses her technological expertise to anticipate client needs and to ensure that every lab runs smoothly. Providing respectful, detail-focused customer service to clients and physicians is Erin’s hallmark and passion.

    Facility Manager, Dallas

    Kenneth Thomas

    thomas@nationalbioskills.com (844) 625-5227 Ext. 706

    High-energy and talented at providing personalized event-planning services while overseeing the many details of our busy Dallas facility, Kenneth ensures efficient, orderly, and successful training events for all bookings at National Bioskills’ Central U.S. facility. In addition to providing NBL’s signature wraparound event planning and customer services, Kenneth applies his background in specimen handling to ensure top-tier standards of safety and credentials for all clients, employees, and stakeholders.

    Vice President of Customer Experience

    Jamie Wick

    Wick@nationalbioskills.com (844) 625-5227 Ext. 705

    Jamie comes to National Bioskills with more than 20 years in the customer service industry, including serving as Sales Manager for Hilton’s flagship brand hotels. Her extensive management experience, passionate attention to detail, and comfort working with people from all over the world make her uniquely qualified to ensure top-tier customer experiences for National Bioskills’ diverse international clientele. Jamie works proactively to identify customer trends and ensure that the company provides unparalleled, leading-edge training event environments and experiences that delight every customer. Always working to enable the best event outcomes, Jamie analyzes every detail of the event planning, execution, and follow-up process to deliver continuous improvement in the physician-focused training model that distinguishes National Bioskills Laboratories.

    Facility Manager, San Francisco

    Katira A. Shores

    shores@nationalbioskills.com (844) 625-5227 Ext. 700

    Katira is a highly-respected bioskills laboratory manager who has been applying her hands-on knowledge of cadaveric surgical training in medical education for more than 10 years. From the North American Spine Society’s Specialty Education and Research Center to the University of Southern California’s Surgical Skills Center, she has worked directly with practicing trauma surgeons as well as with physicians learning new surgical skills, assisting with live demonstrations and education events across a variety of sub-specialties including Orthopedics, Neurology, Ear-Nose-Throat, and Cardiovascular. Katira enjoys anticipating customer needs and dedicates her efforts to continuous improvement, providing best-in-class customer experiences and educational outcomes while pursuing and implementing best practices in lab and education procedures, staff training, specimen procurement, and event management.

    Facility Manager, Pittsburgh

    Madeline Tatosian

    tatosian@nationalbioskills.com (844) 625-5227 Ext. 704

    Madeline came to National Bioskills Laboratories after gaining hands-on experience in the field of medicolegal death investigation with county coroner offices in the Pittsburgh area, performing investigations, analyses, and autopsies. Prior to that, Madeline taught as an adjunct professor at Westmoreland County Community College, after earning her B.S. in Forensic Science/Biology followed by an M.S. in Chemistry/Biochemistry from Duquesne University, where she also conducted lab research in biochemistry. Now Facility Manager of the Pittsburgh laboratory, she applies her knowledge of research lab protocols to organize and execute every event with precision and professionalism. Her love of people and enthusiasm for lab-based teaching translates to human-centered customer service rooted in respect, communication, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives.

    Senior Sales Executive

    James P. Funkhouser

    Funkhouser@nationalbioskills.com (844) 625-5227 Ext. 701

    After several years of overseeing the day to day operations and management of our three national facilities and staffs, Jim now serves as Senior Sales Executive. In this role, he acts as customer advocate and delivers personalized service and attention to National Bioskills’ VIP customers. His responsibilities include ensuring that his customers’ needs are recognized at the highest level of the organization and that National Bioskills continues to set the standard in world-class, technologically advanced and impeccably executed training events. An experienced manager and leader, Jim also serves as a Member of Planning Commission in his local community.

    Medical Director

    Yeshvant Navalgund, MD

    Dr. Navalgund has extensive experience in advancing medical device education and technique. He is a Board-Certified physician in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Assistant Professor, West Virginia University, Department of Anesthesiology, and Adjunct Professor, University of Pittsburgh, School of Anesthesia. He is the author of many publications and serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Neuromodulation and is a Founding Member of the Pennsylvania Pain Society. He is also President & CEO of DNA Pain, and a Lecturer and Instructor for numerous national and international companies and societies. His hands-on knowledge of devices and experience as a peer-to-peer educator have helped to develop and customize the wraparound services offered by National Bioskills Laboratories.

    Chief Financial Officer

    Kerry Rice, CPA

    Rice@nationalbioskills.com

    With an academic background in Accounting and Economics, Kerry Rice brings more than 20 years of financial experience to National Bioskills. His early experience in accounting and auditing gave him a solid background in the fundamental ways a successful company should operate, after which Kerry went on to work as a research analyst in investment banking. There he strengthened his understanding of how businesses should operate to maximize their full potential, leveraging his knowledge of revenue and spending patterns to develop detailed forecasts. Kerry serves as National Bioskills’ Chief Financial Officer and heads up the company’s financial team.