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AATB NEWS
Ensure Voting Eligibility for the 2025–2027 AATB Board of Governors Election
To be eligible to participate in the upcoming AATB Board of Governors election, all individuals must have an active AATB Membership linked to their Portal Account by May 16. If you are an Accredited Institution, please remind your staff to create their Portal Accounts and confirm their membership status as soon as possible. Primary Establishment Contacts (PECs) can view their organization’s member roster through their own Portal Accounts. If any employees need assistance with creating a Portal Account or navigating the system, please contact Julie Bly, AATB Director of Membership, at blyj@aatb.org.
Call for Nominations by Petition: 2025–2027 AATB Board of Governors
AATB invites nominations by petition for open positions on the 2025–2027 Board of Governors. Positions include Chairperson-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and two At-Large Governors. Each role serves a two-year term, beginning at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting held during the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting, October 12–15 in Atlanta, GA. Nominations by petition must be submitted by May 1, 2025.
Maximize Your AATB Membership with a Virtual Portal Account Lunch & Learn
Looking to get the most out of the AATB Portal? Whether you're onboarding new team members or offering a refresher for seasoned staff, our AATB Portal Presentation is a great way to boost engagement and understanding. Learn how to create an account, navigate the Portal, and access key resources—all in a session that earns participants 0.50 CEU credit. Join a live virtual Lunch & Learn or opt for a pre-recorded version to fit your schedule. To book a session or request the video, contact Julie Bly, AATB Director of Membership, at blyj@aatb.org.
NEWS FROM THE FIELD
Human Tissue On-Demand: How 3D Bioprinting Works
Medscape
Three-dimensional bioprinters have greatly advanced the efforts to create viable human tissue from scratch. Bioinstructive Scaffolds Enhance Stem Cell Engraftment for Functional Tissue Regeneration
Nature Materials
While a promising approach, stem cell therapy is still lacking in its applications for tissue regeneration after traumatic injury due to the struggle to control stem cells after transplantation. Thousands of Urine and Tissue Samples Are in Danger of Rotting After Staff Cuts at a CDC Laboratory
Wired
Fired federal workers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health noted that they are concerned over the fate of thousands of human and animal tissue samples being used for research projects.
'Magic Carpet' Guides Cells to Self-Organize in 3D
Phys
Yale researchers created a cell-driven environment that allows them to replicate morphogenesis, putting them closer to innovations in tissue regeneration and other applications.
2025 AATB ANNUAL MEETING
Save the Date: 2025 AATB Annual Meeting
Join us October 12-15 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA, for the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting. Registration opens in June.
Submit Your Session Proposal for the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting!
AATB invites members to shape the future of tissue banking by submitting educational session proposals for the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting. This is your chance to share innovative ideas, highlight emerging trends, and recommend expert speakers who will inspire and educate industry professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the event program—the submission deadline is May 9!
Call for Abstracts - Showcase Your Research at the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting!
Showcase your innovative research and contributions to tissue banking at the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting! Accepted abstracts, along with digital and physical posters, will be featured at the event, providing a platform to highlight your work among industry leaders. Plus, one winner and one runner-up from each category will be selected to present during the Scientific and Technical Affairs (STAC) track and receive complimentary conference registration. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your research and shape the future of tissue banking—submit your abstract by May 9!
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Artificial Intelligence and The Impact on Tissue Banking (Part 1) – May 7
Join us on May 7 for “Artificial Intelligence and The Impact on Tissue Banking (Part 1)”—an eye-opening session exploring how AI is reshaping the future of tissue banking. From enhancing donor screening to supercharging data analysis and distribution, discover how tissue processors and OPOs are harnessing the power of AI to streamline operations and achieve new levels of efficiency. Whether you're just getting started or already deep in the tech game, this webinar offers valuable insights for professionals at every level. Say goodbye to sci-fi myths—this is AI in action, transforming how we work and care.
Target Audience: This webinar is for entry-level, mid-level, and experienced tissue banking professionals who are interested in learning more and/or have expertise in Artificial Intelligence and its application in tissue donation. Ambient Temperature Labeling Standards – May 14
Get the latest updates on ambient temperature labeling in our upcoming webinar on May 14—"Ambient Temperature Labeling Standards.” Presented by the AATB Standards Committee, this session dives into the recent changes to labeling requirements, offering insights into the rationale behind the updates and practical guidance for implementation. Whether you're in quality, distribution, or processing, this is your chance to hear directly from the experts, stay compliant, and get your questions answered during an interactive Q&A.
Target Audience: This webinar is for tissue banking professionals in quality, distribution and/or processing. Artificial Intelligence in Tissue Banking: Innovation & Oversight (Part 2) – May 21
Building on Part 1, “Artificial Intelligence in Tissue Banking: Innovation & Oversight (Part 2)” returns on May 21, with a deeper dive into how AI is actively transforming workflow efficiency across the field. This session explores not only the cutting-edge tools being adopted by tissue processors but also the regulatory considerations and organizational safeguards essential for responsible implementation. Whether you're already integrating AI or laying the groundwork, this webinar offers critical insights into balancing innovation with oversight.
Target Audience: This webinar is for entry-level, mid-level, and experienced tissue banking professionals who are interested in learning more and/or have expertise in Artificial Intelligence and its application in tissue donation.
JOBS
Tissue Bank Manager - Veterinary | Movora
Whippany, New Jersey, THIS POSITION WOULD REQUIRE RELOCATING TO THE WHIPPANY, NEW JERSEY AREA Join Our Journey: Joining Movora is more than just a career choice; it''s an opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's leading the way in veterinary health. Every connection we establish and each impact we create contributes to the greater goal.
Director, Technical Operations (Donor Records Eligibility Management) | MTF Biologics
Edison, New Jersey, The Director, Technical Operations Directs the donor eligibility donor chart review process and the collation, maintenance, and archival of all MTF donor records and information and assuring a smooth workflow and productive work environment. Duties include monitoring of key performance indicators to assure workgroup goals are achieved and there are sufficient donors to meet the planning and processing needs of MTF.
Donor Information Associate | Evergen (formerly RTI Surgical)
Alachua, Florida, RTI Surgical is now Evergen! This rebrand reflects our strategic evolution as a leading CDMO in regenerative medicine and comes at the end of a significant year for the business, including the successful acquisitions of Cook Biotech in IN. and Collagen Solutions, MN. Our new brand identity emphasizes our unique positioning as the only CDMO offering a comprehensive portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale.
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