Monday, AATB submitted formal comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the draft guidance documents issued on May 2, 2025.

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
The Somatic Mosaicism Network studies DNA mutations across 19 tissues from 150 healthy donors to map mutation patterns, improve detection tools, and understand their roles in health, ageing, and disease, creating a reference for comparing somatic mutations in various conditions.

University of new Mexico Health Sciences News
Surgeons are testing bevonescein, a glowing drug that binds to nerves and makes them visible during surgery, improving safety.

News-Medical.Net
An AI tool helped pathologists more accurately assess skin cancer samples by quantifying immune cells called TILs, improving consistency and prognosis predictions.

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Hypospadias repair remains challenging due to limited tissue options and complex material requirements.

Phys.org
Researchers developed a striped culture surface that aligns stem cells into sheets, boosting healing protein secretion.

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.

Building a more inclusive workplace starts with small, intentional steps. On July 16, “Reflecting Communities: Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Outreach, Recruitment, and Retention” will offer practical tips and real examples to help you weave DEI into every part of the employee experience. From attracting diverse candidates to fostering a culture of belonging, this session is perfect for HR teams, recruiters, and leaders looking to make a real impact.
Target Audience: This webinar is for recruiters, HR managers, talent acquisition teams, people and culture teams, and executive and senior leadership.

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.

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.

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.