Get ready for four days of inspiration, insight, and impact at the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting, October 12–15 in Atlanta, GA. From a transformational keynote with Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa to powerful plenaries on infectious disease and the life-changing impact of donation, this year’s program is packed with sessions you won’t want to miss. Plus, explore specialized tracks designed by the 8 AATB Councils, along with dedicated DEI, Regulatory, and Scientific and Technical Affairs sessions. Discover the full program and secure your spot today.

Registration is underway for the 2025 AATB Emerging Leaders Program! This immersive two-and-a-half-day program is built for rising professionals across the tissue community. Participants will gain actionable insights, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections to help them lead with confidence in an ever-evolving field.

Blood Centers of America (BCA) helps AATB member establishments save through its extensive supplier network. Now, AATB-accredited organizations that are also BCA members can take advantage of the enhanced OptiFreight^® Logistics shipping agreement.

UCLA Health
A new single-cell atlas of human fat tissue reveals how DNA regulation and 3D genome organization in adipocytes underlie genetic risk for abdominal obesity, offering insights into obesity biology and potential precision therapies for cardiometabolic disease.

MIT News
MIT researchers have developed a new label-free, three-photon photoacoustic microscope that can image individual cell metabolism more than five times deeper into brain tissue than existing methods, offering powerful potential for neuroscience and clinical applications.

Phys
Chinese researchers have developed VIVIT, a new ionic-liquid-based technique that turns tissues transparent and glass-like without distortion, enabling high-resolution 3D imaging of whole organs and cellular structures with enhanced fluorescence for studying complex biological systems.

Medical Xpress
Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology showed that cold plasma penetrates deep into tumor-like tissue and effectively targets cancer cells, revealing that short-lived molecules like peroxynitrite—not hydrogen peroxide—drive its effects, paving the way for more precise and effective plasma-based cancer therapies.

Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Emerging microneedle and nanomedicine technologies, especially when combined, provide innovative, localized, and minimally invasive strategies to improve tissue regeneration and cancer treatment beyond the limits of conventional therapies.

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!

Now's the perfect time to register and save 40% with code FTA25, a special discount just for first-time attendees. To help you get the most out of your experience, we invite you to join us for the First-Time Attendee Welcome Breakfast on Monday, October 13, at 7:30 am. Connect with fellow first-time attendees and meet members of the AATB Membership Committee in a relaxed, welcoming setting before the full conference kicks off. Don't wait, register today to save and get the most out of your first AATB Annual Meeting!

Don’t miss your chance to connect with tissue banking leaders, act now to secure one of the final exhibit booths. Exhibitors can also maximize visibility with the NEW Featured Exhibitor Sponsorship add-on, which includes highlighted placement on the Exhibit Hall floor plan, exclusive on-site signage, an extra booth badge, and access to the signature social event. Reserve your booth and upgrade today before they’re gone!

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 on September 3 for “From Tissue Banking to Advanced Therapies: Regulatory Pathways and Strategic Transitions in Tissue Engineering,” a webinar exploring how tissue banks can strategically expand into the field of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs). Learn how your existing strengths, like donor screening, sterility, and tissue access, can support a transition into tissue engineering and GMP-compliant manufacturing. This session offers practical insights into the regulatory landscape and steps to move toward clinical innovation. Perfect for professionals focused on advancement, strategy, and the future of tissue-based therapies.
Target Audience: This webinar is for professionals in tissue banking who are involved in or interested in innovation, regulatory strategy, and clinical advancement.

Join us on September 10 for “Translating Advanced Therapies into Practice: The Case of SoHO Establishments in Europe,” a webinar spotlighting how SoHO (Substances of Human Origin) establishments in Europe are moving innovative therapies from the lab to clinical application. Featuring real-world examples from Banc de Sang i Teixits (BST), this session will explore advancements in both allogeneic and autologous therapies, emerging strategies in development, and early experiences with combined therapeutic approaches. Learn how institutions like BST are bridging the gap between innovation and patient care, and what it means for the future of tissue-based therapies. Ideal for professionals across the tissue banking spectrum, from recovery and processing to quality, compliance, and education.
Target Audience: This webinar is for tissue banking professionals involved in all aspects of the donation, recovery, processing, evaluation, and distribution of human tissue, including technical specialists, quality and compliance personnel, medical directors, and educators.

Long Island City, New York, Overview Ready for a Life-Changing Career? Join LiveOnNY and Make a Lasting Impact   LiveOnNY is a federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) dedicated to honoring, saving, and transforming lives through organ and tissue donation. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a mission-driven nonprofit organization working alongside more than 100 hospitals to support organ and tissue donors and their families—helping to bring the gift of life to those on the national transplant waitlist.

Nashville, Tennessee, Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

Lexington, Kentucky, Summary Surgical Technician is an integral member of the surgical team and provide - assistance to surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures ranging from local anesthesia cases (biopsies and excision -) to vascular and micro-vascular surgery - including ear - hand. facial - and vascular reconstruction. Must be prepared to adapt to new procedures in a changing surgical environment participating with surgical team planning and implementing complex procedures under supervision of surgical team.