AATB has learned that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reissued the following guidance documents as drafts, with a public comment period open through July 7, 2025.

This Friday, May 9, is your final chance to contribute to the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting by submitting a session proposal. Help shape the future of tissue banking by sharing your insights, highlighting emerging trends, or recommending speakers who will inspire and educate. Don’t miss this opportunity to influence the program and spotlight innovation in our field!

Only a few days left—abstract submissions close this Friday, May 9! Showcase your cutting-edge research and gain industry recognition at the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting. Selected abstracts will be featured in both digital and printed poster formats, 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 today!

To be eligible to participate in the upcoming AATB Board of Governors election, all individuals must have an active AATB Individual 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.

MIT News
A coalition of researchers are using Multiomics and Ecological Spatial Analysis to study how the cells in diseased tissues interact.

SciTechDaily
Carnegie Mellon researchers used FRESH 3D bioprinting to create the first collagen-based microphysiologic systems.

Cell Science
British scientists found that cells do not divide symetrically, challenging the conventional understanding cell division.

Express
Researchers are examining brain tissue taken from living patients to study how it produces the toxic form of a protein linked to Alzheimer’s.

Science Daily
Swedish researchers discovered a new type of connective tissue cells that surround the cancer cells in pancreatic tumors.

Join us October 12-15 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA, for the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting. Registration opens in June.

Showcase your innovations, connect with key decision-makers, and position your organization at the forefront of tissue banking. As a sponsor or exhibitor, you’ll gain direct access to industry leaders, build valuable relationships, and highlight how your products and services are advancing the future of the field. Learn more about this year’s sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities and express your interest today!

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.

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.  

Richmond, Virginia, Tissue Recovery Regional Training Coordinator Location: Richmond, Virginia Department: Tissue Recovery Job Type: Full-Time Shift: 8-hour days Monday – Friday, overtime as needed. Travel 50% or more. Clinical Classification : Enhanced Clinical   LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

Gainesville, Florida, Position Purpose The Tissue Recovery Supervisor directly manages the tissue recovery staff, training, and day to day operations of the tissue team.  In addition to having a working knowledge of tissue recovery, the Tissue Recovery Supervisor understands the tissue banking industry and should have working knowledge of the recovery department procedures and daily operations.

Cookeville, Tennessee, Birth Tissue Donor Services (BTDS) strives to be the preferred-choice partner for birth tissue donation and to provide exceptional service to our hospitals, physicians, and expectant parents. We honor a mother's decision to donate in support of the need for transplantable human tissue. The generosity of these donors enables breakthrough medical applications that can restore vision and heal burns or wounds.