AATB is pleased to announce the newly elected 2025–2027 Officers and At-Large Members of the Board of Governors. Their terms will begin at the conclusion of the AATB Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Don’t miss your opportunity to save $200 on registration 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 how collaboration is shaping the future of tissue donation and transplantation. Early Bird registration ends July 21. Use code EARLYBIRD25 at checkout to claim your discount. Please note: Only one discount may be applied per registration. Discounts are not valid on single-day registration, government rate registration, or social event tickets.

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.

Stat
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine is shutting down its human stem cell biobank and selling off thousands of valuable cell samples at steep discounts due to high maintenance costs and low usage.

German Cancer Research Center
Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center have developed a method called SCIFER that can trace the evolution of cancer cells from a single tissue sample, potentially enabling early detection.

LiveScience
Scientists have developed a lab-grown model of the human amniotic sac using stem cells, offering new insights into early pregnancy and potential applications for medical procedures.

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.

UC Berkeley News
Researchers at UC Berkeley and Caltech have identified key genes in zebrafish that enable heart regeneration, offering hope that similar genes in humans could be reactivated using CRISPR to repair heart damage.

Nature
Researchers have developed a method to enhance the adhesion and engraftment of regenerative liver progenitor cells by coating them with polysaccharides.

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.

Seattle, Washington: The Nabet laboratory is seeking a bright and highly motivated Research Technician II to provide high-level technical support for ongoing research efforts. 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: This is above the full performance level for the Supervisory Medical Instrument Technician (Vascular) requiring specialized advanced knowledge and assignments. 

San Antonio, Texas: This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) for Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) Computed Tomography (CT) assigned to the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS).