Technical Director, BeCytes Biotechnologies (University of Barcelona)
Barcelona, Spain

Estephan Arredondo BS, Msc, is a biologist specialized in Organ, Tissues and Cell Donation from the University of Barcelona. He is currently Technical Director and Cofounder of Cytes Biotechnologies. He also acts as co-chair at the Allied Health Group of the Transplantation Society.

His studies are based on how to develop networks to procure human tissue for research and isolation of human liver cells. He has been involved in several European projects related to international cooperation in organ donation such as the Black Sea Area andMiddle East.

Process Director of Competence Development, Clinical Researcher
South Älvsborg Hospital;
Associate Professor, University of Gothenburg

Dr Anne Flodén’s career is characterized by significant clinical, educational, administrative, and research achievements. She has brought about transformative changes in healthcare education and practice, particularly in organ donation. Her expertise was shown when assigned to two Swedish Government Investigations, influencing national policy and practice in organ donation, and as Keynote speaker: Innovation in Nursing, 2nd International congress, Istanbul.

Her +40 years clinical background in nursing, including 16 years as Transplant Coordinator at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, is complemented by innovative research. Particularly notable is the development, and implementation in 10 countries, of the instrument to measure Attitudes Toward Organ Donor Advocacy among ICU nurses to understand ICU nurses' professional development needs. She later extended her research tool to include intensivists. Her work also includes studies in the field of DCD, in Sweden and in a Swedish-Spanish collaboration. Dr Flodén engages in research projects across nations including the USA, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Italy, and the UAE.

Dr.Flodén is dedicated to nurturing future medical professionals, pushing boundaries of knowledge of organ donation and transplantation. Dedicated to organ donation as “the gift-of-life”.

Head of Educational Programs Education Donation and Transplantation Institute
DTI Foundation

Carmen Blanco has been involved in the organization of more than 300 International courses as well as the Master in donation and transplantation of organs, tissues, and cells by the Universitat of Barcelona.

Director, Tissue Acquisition & Founder of AlloEd
North Carolina, USA

Jonathan’s career in donation began 17 years ago at Carolina Donor Services, an organ and tissue procurement organization, where he held roles in surgical recovery, donor screening, and leadership. Jonathan joined the American Association of Tissue Banks (now the Association for Advancing Tissue and Biologics, AATB) in 2017 and served as Director of Education until joining Lonza in 2023.

Jonathan is the Director of Tissue Acquisition at Lonza, leading a multidisciplinary team that supports clinical and research initiatives relying on donated organs, tissues, and cells. Additionally, Jonathan is the Founder and CEO of AlloEd, which provides technical training and education to current and future donation and transplant professionals worldwide.

Jonathan serves as an at-large member of the AATB Board of Governors. He has held key positions within the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME), serving on its Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee, and Nominating Committee. He is also a member of the National Association of Medical Examiners, where he serves on the Ad-Hoc Organ and Tissue Procurement Committee. He is a Global Expert advisor for the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Jonathan earned his undergraduate degree in communications and his Master of Science degree in management. He is a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist and a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.