Nominations are open for the 2025 AATB Achievement Awards, honoring individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of tissue banking and transplantation. Help us celebrate excellence in our community by nominating a deserving colleague. To learn more about each award, review the criteria, and submit your nomination, please visit aatb.org. All nominations are due by August 2, 2025.

Registration is officially open for the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting, which will take place October 12-15 in Atlanta, GA! This year’s theme, “Driving Progress: Uniting for the Future,” highlights the power of collaboration in advancing tissue donation and transplantation. View the draft agenda and secure your spot today!

Nature Communications
A low-cost upgrade using simple optical components transforms standard two-photon microscopes into super-resolution systems, enabling deep tissue imaging with enhanced resolution even in highly scattering samples.

Cancer Network
In a phase 2a trial, intratumoral tigilanol tiglate achieved an 80% objective response rate in soft tissue sarcoma patients, showing durable tumor ablation and minimal side effects.

Phys.org
Northwestern scientists discovered that epithelial cells use macropinocytosis—a nutrient-engulfing process—to shrink their surface area and relieve tissue crowding without losing cells.

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Tissue engineering shows promise for regenerating damaged hyaline cartilage, but its complexity demands tailored analysis methods.

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Researchers reactivated ear tissue regeneration in mice by switching on a gene crucial for vitamin A production, Aldh1a2.

Join us October 12-15 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA, for the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting. Registration is open, secure your spot today!

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.

Join us for the next installment of our Back to Basics Mini-Series on July 9, as we dive into the essentials of Serology Testing in tissue banking. This session will explore the common serology tests used in both transplant and non-transplant donor screening and examine critical factors that influence test accuracy, like sample quality, centrifugation, timing, and donor-specific variables. Whether you work in quality, regulatory, or donor screening and eligibility, this session is designed to sharpen your foundational knowledge and support informed decision-making in your daily practice.
Target Audience: This webinar is for tissue banking professionals working in quality or regulatory roles who are involved in donor screening and eligibility.

Navigating conversations with grieving families about donation is never easy, but the right words can make all the difference. On July 23, join us for “Grief-Informed Language for Difficult Discussions,” a webinar that will offer tools to help tissue and organ donation professionals communicate with greater compassion and clarity. Learn how to recognize grief responses, avoid unintentionally harmful phrases, and use language that supports families while honoring their loved one’s gift. A must-attend for anyone working with donor families.
Target Audience: This webinar is for tissue banking and organ donation professionals involved with any potential donor families.

Scottsdale: The Sr. Director of Deceased Donor Services (SrDDS) oversees the creation and implementation of strategies to develop and execute the deceased donor recovery service line, drive business growth and expansion and maintain ethical standards.

Nationwide: This mission centered position is responsible for evaluating donors' medical and social histories to determine eligibility for transplantation based on current policies and regulations.

Alachua, Florida: Makes recommendations with a focus on maximizing the quality and cost efficiency of services as a subject matter expert Utilizes vast medical knowledge to determine donor eligibility.