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Welcome to BBG Advanced Therapies, with Adrienne Mendoza
The Chief Operating Officer of BBG Advanced Therapies talks about the subsidiary's origins and plans for 2025.
New art, with Cristina Sosa Noriega
We begin our talks with artists in the BBG collection by talking to Cristina Sosa Noriega, whose produced a mural for the Southeast Donor Center.
A surgical approach, with James Murphy
Guest host Kimberly Monroe talks with James Murphy, Tissue Recovery Manager, about how he manages the odd hours and demands of his job recovering a growing number of t...
Advocating for donors, with Meredyth Ramos and Christina Ortiz
We're visiting with Meredyth Ramos and Christina Ortiz, the nurses who take care of our blood donors 24/7/365.
Cord blood and birth tissue, with Belinda Palacios
Kimberly Monroe talks with Belinda Palacios, Lead Collection Coordinator, about the lifesaving gifts of cord blood and birth tissue.
Loyal as a pitbull, with Granville Betton
With years of experience as the NUG - New Useless Guy - and VOR - Voice of Reason - Granville Betton contributes to the organization in his own unique way.
SAMMinistries and the United Way
We're visiting with Nikisha Baker, President and CEO of SAMMinistries, one of the many local United Way agencies.
A strong foundation, with Clay Howell
Clay Howell, Director, Development for The Blood & Tissue Center Foundation, talks about what The Foundation does - and what motivated him toward a life of service.
Process development, with Sami Dykes and Alia Mallah
Two members of the team at GenCure - Sami Dykes and Alia Mallah - talk about what they do and where things are headed in advanced therapies.
Granulocytes and you, with Naomi Herrera
Naomi Herrera, Manager, Apheresis Services, talks about a new way we're helping save lives - granulocyte donations.
A history of leadership, part 3, with Dr. Norman Kalmin
The final installment of our visit with Dr. Norman Kalmin, who led the organization for 27 years, includes his reflections on his time here, his youth and retirement.
Staying secure, with Jimmy Martinez
Our 50th episode features San Antonio native Jimmy Martinez, our Security Manager at BBG, talking safety, security and a little boxing.
Moving on, with Roberto Esquivel
Graphic Design Specialist Roberto Esquivel talks about his 14 years with the organization - and his impending retirement.
Life in the lab, with Max Pinones
Our latest episode features Max Pinones, Manager, Cord Blood, Birth Tissue and Advanced Therapies Laboratory, talking about life in the lab.
Lab and cello, with Austin Smith
Our podcast for 50th Anniversary Week features Austin Smith, who works at QualTex in Georgia, talking about work and his other passion - playing the cello.
Coming back to QualTex, with Falisha Atwell
From our visit to Georgia in late 2023, listen to our visit with Falisha Atwell, Senior Director, Laboratory Services, who talks about returning to QualTex and the man...
Donate Life Month
Host Kimberly Monroe and Susan Smith talk about the history of Donate Life Month, DLM Spirit Week and our role in promoting tissue, cornea and organ donation programs.
Building the donor experience
Hear about donor-facing initiatives within South Texas Blood & Tissue to make the experience even better, from Ken Doyle, Manager, Donor Experience for STB&T.
A history of leadership, part 2, with Dr. Norman Kalmin
This week's episode is part 2 of a three-part series with former CEO Dr. Norman Kalmin, talking about the organization's growth in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as the ...
An Atlanta perspective
As part of a series of interviews with the team in Atlanta, we visit with Nicholas Masterson, Lead Human Resources Business Partner based at QualTex.
Let's talk some Basura (Bash)
Hear about the upcoming Basura Bash and other BBG volunteer events from Emmanuel Casasola, Brenda Brock and Linda Lozano.
Heroes in Arms, with Bill Bullock
Bill Bullock, Specialized Program Coordinator, talks with Kimberly Monroe about the lifesaving Heroes in Arms program.
A history of leadership, part 1, with Dr. Norman Kalmin
The first of three episodes with former CEO Dr. Norman Kalmin focuses on his path to joining the organization and his early years in charge.
MLK Day March, with Richey Wyatt and Scott Jones
Hear about the organization's first community outreach event of 2024, the MLK Day March in San Antonio.
On the right path, with Dr. Samantha Gomez Ngamsuntikul
We're visiting with Dr. Samantha Gomez Ngamsuntikul - Dr. G to everyone - and she's talking about her career path, a typical day as Medical Director of STB&T and what ...
A veteran's story, with Dr. Bob Selvester
Our annual salute to Veterans Day is our visit with Dr. Bob Selvester, the physician in residence at the BBG Clinic and a 33-year yeteran of the U.S. Navy.
Preserving history, with Amanda Lozano
Hear all about a new member of the team, Multimedia Communications Specialist Amanda Lozano, and her loves of both writing and music.
Practical medicine, with Dr. Rachel Beddard
Get a doctor's opinion - and some perspective - on life at BBG from Dr. Rachel Beddard, Chief Medical Officer.
Bloodhounds are here, with Laura Eickhoff and Emmanuel Casasola
This week's episode is a visit with Laura Eickhoff and Emmanuel Casaola about the organization's soccer team, the BBG Bloodhounds.
Following the rules, with Chris Cielak
This episode features Chris Cielak, Manager, Regulatory Affairs with BBG Global Quality, talking dealing with regulatory agencies and vendors.