AATB members have voted to approve the proposal to repeal and replace the AATB Bylaws. This important milestone establishes the Association for Advancing Tissue and Biologics as our new parent organization and transitions the historic American Association of Tissue Banks into the AATB Foundation.

Only a handful of seats remain for AATB’s 2025 Emerging Leaders Program, happening November 17-19. This highly sought-after program is your opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, gain practical tools, and connect with peers shaping the future of the tissue community. Registration closes soon, secure your spot today before the program sells out.

Mayo Clinic News Network
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a minimally invasive stem cell patch made from reprogrammed adult cells that successfully restores heart function and promotes healing in damaged hearts.

ASU News
SerpinB3, a protein long associated with cancer, has been found to play a crucial role in the body's natural wound-healing process, potentially paving the way for new treatments for chronic wounds and cancer.

Phys.org
Cells in biological tissues can undergo sudden phase transitions from healthy to diseased states when their mechanical communication crosses a critical threshold, revealing new insights into fibrosis progression and potential therapies targeting tissue mechanics rather than biochemistry.

MedicalXpress
Reactivating the fetal gene CCNA2 in adult heart cells has shown promising results in enabling cardiac regeneration, potentially paving the way for therapies that repair heart damage rather than just treating symptoms.

Stem Cell Research & Therapy
Stem cells from the apical papilla (SCAPs), found in immature permanent teeth, show remarkable potential for regenerative medicine due to their ability to differentiate into multiple cell types and secrete bioactive factors, though clinical application faces challenges like phenotypic instability and delivery methods.

Donor families give the ultimate gift, and showing gratitude goes far beyond the donation process. Join us November 19, for “Gratitude in Action: Strengthening Donor Family Connections Through Fundraising and Public Relations.” This session will highlight meaningful ways tissue recovery organizations can give back to their donor families through thoughtful fundraising initiatives and authentic public relations strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore practical ideas to express thanks and amplify donor family voices in impactful and meaningful ways.
Target Audience: This webinar is for tissue recovery professionals, donor family services staff, communications and public relations teams, and organizational leaders seeking to strengthen donor family engagement, enhance community outreach, and develop impactful recognition initiatives.

Littleton, Colorado: 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.

Seattle, Washington: The Nelson research group (https://research.fredhutch.org/peternelson/en.html) at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center has an opening for a Undergraduate Research Assistant interested in prostate cancer research and biomarker development.

Our research team is seeking an outstanding Undergraduate Research Assistant to perform routine work in a research laboratory.

Nashville, Tennessee: The Certified Surgical First Assist performs in the expanded role as a CST First Assistant to the Surgeon, by performing positioning, prepping, and draping of patient, providing hemostasis, providing wound exposure and handling of sutures and tissue under the direction and supervision of the operating surgeon. May perform as a Surgical Technologist when not First Assisting.