The biennial AATB election for the 2025-2027 Board of Governors Officers and At-Large Governors is officially open! This is your opportunity to help shape the future of AATB by casting your vote for Chairperson-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and two At-Large Governors. Eligible voters - individuals with an active AATB membership linked to their Portal Account as of May 16, 2025 – should have received their ballot and voting credentials on Monday, June 2, via email.  Please take a few moments to review the ballot and cast your vote!

Nature
Using single-cell transcriptomics from 35 human tissues, researchers identified 12 cellular modules with distinct structures and interactions.

News-Medical.Net
Researchers from McGill University developed a hydrogel that supports salivary gland regeneration, addressing challenges in treating xerostomia.

Phys.org
UMBC researchers uncovered how tissue structure and chemical signals guide cell migration using fruit fly egg chambers.

ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
Electrospun nanofibers mimic the extracellular matrix, enhancing cell growth and migration.

Medical Xpress
Using multiscale recursive decomposition, a new algorithm extracts dynamic cardiovascular signals, enabling earlier and more precise disease diagnosis.

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

Gain unmatched visibility and direct access to key decision-makers in tissue banking by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting. This is your chance to showcase your innovations, highlight your impact, and connect with the professionals shaping the future of the field. Explore our 2025 sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities and express your interest in participating today!

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Clear guidance is essential when navigating the evolving landscape of tissue donation, especially for LGBTQIA+ communities impacted by recent regulatory changes. On June 11, the joint AATB-AMAT webinar, Clarity Around Donation Regulation Changes for the LGBTQIA+ Community, will explore the FDA’s 2025 policy shift and what it means for queer individuals and their ability to donate. The session will address ongoing concerns, provide communication strategies, and offer inclusive language guidance to support LGBTQIA+ donors and their families.
Target Audience: This webinar is for tissue banking professionals working with LGBTQIA+ donors or have an interest in learning more about donation issues faced by the LGBTQIA+ community.

On June 18, join us for another installment from the Back to Basics Mini-Series, “Telling the Healing Stories of Tissue Recipients.” This webinar will highlight the profound ripple effects of tissue donation through real-life recipient stories and insights from a professional skilled in speaking with donor families. Whether you work directly with donor families or simply want to reconnect with the mission behind the work, this session promises heartfelt inspiration and renewed purpose.
Target Audience: This webinar is for tissue banking professionals working with donor families or have an interest in learning more about tissue donors and their impact.

Tampa, Florida: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as a key member of the Lions World Vision Institute (LWVI) executive leadership team, responsible for driving operational excellence, managing cross-functional initiatives, and overseeing day-to-day internal operations of the organization.

Playa Vista, California: Carbon Life Sciences is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tissue Bank Manager to play a critical role in the establishment and operation of our new tissue bank.

Nationwide: Springer Nature is recruiting for the position of Editor-in-Chief of Cell and Tissue Banking.