Rates for the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting increase on September 13. Don’t miss your chance to save! Join us in Atlanta, October 12-15, for four days of insight, collaboration, and innovation that will shape the future of tissue donation and transplantation. Register now to lock in the lowest rate!

Ready to elevate your career? The 2025 Emerging Leaders Program is your opportunity to build leadership skills, gain practical tools, and connect with peers who are shaping the future of the tissue community. Over two-and-a-half-day dynamic days, you’ll walk away with fresh insights and the confidence to lead with impact. Only a few spots remain, secure your place today before it’s too late!

The AATB Executive Committee voted, on the advice of outside counsel, to proceed with a member vote to change the domestication - moving the state of incorporation - of the American Association of Tissue Banks from Maryland to Washington, DC. Domestication in Washington, DC provides a more favorable governance environment for nonprofit organizations, allowing AATB to better serve our mission and members. Voting will open on September 22 and close on September 29. All members in good standing as of September 12 will be eligible to vote. Voting credentials will be emailed to eligible members when the ballot opens.

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Researchers at UMC Utrecht have developed an AI-powered 3D bioprinting system that uses laser-based imaging to adaptively design and print living tissues with functional blood vessels, advancing the potential for organ replacement and regenerative medicine.

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Human placenta-derived amniotic membrane mesenchymal stromal cells, when combined with biomaterials and scaffolds, show enhanced regenerative potential, making them a promising tool for personalized therapies in tissue engineering and the treatment of chronic diseases.

Medical Xpress
Stem cell scientists have discovered how to control the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into specific kidney cell types, enabling the creation of lab-grown nephrons that mimic human kidney function for use in disease modeling and drug testing.

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Chemists at University College London and Oxford have developed synthetic cells that can be remotely activated by magnetic fields to release drugs deep within the body, offering a promising method for targeted cancer and infection treatments with fewer side effects.

Northwestern Now News
Northwestern University researchers have developed DNA-wrapped lipid nanoparticle spherical nucleic acids (LNP-SNAs) that deliver CRISPR gene-editing tools into cells up to three times more effectively than current methods.

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.

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, AATB and the Latin America Association of Tissue Banks (ALABAT) are proud to present a special webinar conducted entirely in Spanish: “Una Misión, Muchas Voces: Promoviendo la Donación de Tejidos a Través de la Educación.” This September 17 session brings together diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives to advance the promotion of tissue donation through education. Attendees will explore culturally respectful communication strategies, effective educational approaches, and the role of tissue Banks as a critical bridge between donors and recipients. The content provided is designed to support more meaningful engagement with donor families in Spanish-speaking communities.
Target Audience: This webinar is intended for professionals involved in tissue education and transplantation, especially those working in community outreach, public education, family services, and hospital development, with a focus on supporting Spanish-speaking populations. Please note: This webinar will be presented exclusively in Spanish and will not include interpretation.

Strong partnerships drive donation success. Join us on September 24 for “The Power of Partnership: Enhancing Tissue Donation through Hospital Engagement,” where Donor Network of Arizona shares how collaboration with hospitals leads to better outcomes in tissue donation. Learn about their approach to staff education, real-time support, and performance improvement, and hear directly from Banner Thunderbird Medical Center on what an effective partnership looks like from the hospital side. This webinar is ideal for OPO and hospital professionals focused on donor programs, recovery, and strengthening clinical collaboration.
Target Audience: This webinar is for professionals from Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and hospitals who are involved in tissue donation processes, such as hospital development and donor program liaisons, tissue services and recovery teams, clinical and nursing leadership, and OPO professionals focused on hospital engagement and collaboration.

Hershey, Pennsylvania: Responsible to perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, analyze chemical content of fluids, and cross match blood for transfusion and organ transplantation aseptically prepare cells for use in cellular therapies. The results of these tests are used in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Hershey, Pennsylvania: Responsible to perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, analyze chemical content of fluids, and cross match blood for transfusion and organ transplantation aseptically prepare cells for use in cellular therapies. The results of these tests are used in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Nashville, Tennessee: The Surgical Tech works under the supervision of the surgeon and RN. Assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed. Assists in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.