AlloSource Recognizes Doctors for Human Tissue Donation Work
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., Sept. 23, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- AlloSource, a life sciences organization dedicated to transforming the gift of human tissue donation into enhanced medical products, has recognized three doctors with its Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration Award. The recipients are Dr. Victor Stams, Dr. Sigrid Blome-Eberwein, and Dr. Robert Meislin, who each represent the purpose behind AlloSource's mission: honoring the gift of donation by helping patients heal.
Dr. Victor Stams, a plastic surgeon at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, Illinois, is celebrated for his leadership in reconstructive surgery using AlloMend®. He continues to advance the field through research, mentorship, and collaboration. Dr. Stams exemplifies the commitment to innovation and clinical excellence that AlloSource values in its recipients.
Dr. Sigrid Blome-Eberwein, Associate Director of the Regional Burn Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is recognized for her work using split-thickness skin allografts to treat severe burns and other critical conditions. Her dedication to patient-centered care and clinical excellence further exemplifies the impact of donated human tissue.
Dr. Robert Meislin, a hip specialist at NYU Langone Health, is celebrated for his use of AlloSource's pre-sutured fascia, AceConnex®, in his innovative, patient-centered orthopedic care. His work highlights the transformative potential of donated human tissue in improving patient mobility and quality of life.
The recipients of the Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration Award receive a monetary contribution to the charity of their choice from AlloSource. Dr. Stams selected the Boys and Girls Club of Champaign, IL, Dr. Blome-Eberwein chose the REACH Burn Foundation, and Dr. Meislin selected the Heschel School. These donations reflect the lasting impact that donated human tissue can have on patients, families, and the broader medical community.
AlloSource's Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration Award honors Dr. Steven Gitelis, a renowned orthopedic surgeon and one of the organization's founding medical directors. The award recognizes the doctors' commitment to utilizing donated human tissue to help improve patients' lives, advancing patient care, and supporting medical innovation.
AlloSource, headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, has served a global marketplace since 1994. The organization partners with medical professionals and biomedical companies who share its drive for innovation and quality in the use of human tissue allografts for medical advancements. AlloSource's work exemplifies the immeasurable impact that tissue donors and their families make possible.