We’re excited to announce that registration for the 2025 Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) Exam is officially open!

The biennial AATB election for the 2025-2027 Board of Governors Officers and At-Large Governors opened last week! 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 via email on Monday, June 2. A reminder was sent yesterday to those who have not yet voted. If you haven’t already done so, please take a few moments to review the ballot and cast your vote!

UVA Health
Opening in late 2025 or early 2026, the program will provide multidisciplinary care, led by experts, to help patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility disorders manage symptoms.

OncLive
Annamycin, a next-generation anthracycline analog, showed promising clinical activity and a favorable safety profile in patients with soft tissue sarcoma and lung metastases.

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Researchers developed acellular biomembranes from decellularized porcine placental tissue as a cost-effective alternative for wound healing and tissue repair.

Phys.org
Terahertz (THz) waves offer new possibilities for medical diagnosis by detecting subtle tissue changes in diseases like cancer and burn injuries.

Stony Brook University News
TRACE, a new bioprinting method using collagen, creates functional tissue structures.

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!

As the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting approaches, please be aware that unauthorized third parties may contact members claiming to represent AATB. These solicitations often offer pre-registration lists, hotel bookings, or transportation services, sometimes using language that appears official. AATB does not sell attendee lists or partner with third-party vendors for hotel or travel arrangements. Any such offers are not authorized by AATB and may put your personal and financial information at risk. For any questions or to report suspicious outreach, contact blyj@aatb.org.

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.

Alachua, Florida: Makes recommendations with a focus on maximizing the quality and cost efficiency of services as a subject matter expert.

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

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.