AATB is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, honoring individuals whose exceptional contributions have advanced the field of tissue banking and strengthened the Association’s mission.

The membership vote to change AATB’s state of incorporation from Maryland to Washington, DC, is now open. Eligible members in good standing as of September 12 should have received their ballot and voting credentials via email on Monday, September 22. This important change, approved by the Executive Committee on the advice of outside counsel, will provide a more favorable governance environment for nonprofit organizations, strengthening AATB’s ability to serve its mission and members. Please cast your vote before the ballot closes on Monday, September 29, 2025.

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 spot today before it’s too late!

Drug Target Review
An experimental stem cell therapy developed by researchers from USC and Zurich universities successfully repaired stroke-damaged brain tissue in mice, promoting neuron growth, reducing inflammation, and restoring motor function even when administered a week after the stroke.

VUMC News
Vanderbilt University Medical Center's AI platform iSCALE enables high-resolution molecular mapping of entire tissue sections, enhancing spatial biology by inferring gene expression from limited samples and revealing cellular features previously undetectable with conventional methods.

MIT News
A new AI-driven 3D bioprinting technique developed at MIT enables real-time monitoring and defect detection during tissue fabrication, improving reproducibility, reducing waste, and accelerating process optimization for applications in tissue engineering.

Frontiers in Oncology
Next-generation sequencing of advanced soft tissue and bone sarcomas revealed actionable genomic alterations in over 22% of patients, supporting its clinical utility for guiding targeted therapies and improving diagnostic accuracy.

Drug Target Review
USC Stem Cell researchers have developed advanced lab-grown kidney assembloids that mature and function like real kidneys, offering promising new models for studying complex kidney diseases and laying groundwork for future synthetic organ transplants.

We’re only a few weeks away! Join us October 12-15 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA, for the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting. Don’t wait, secure your spot today and be part of this year’s premier gathering of tissue banking professionals.

Complimentary AATB Annual Meeting registration is available for individuals who left federal government service in 2025. This exclusive opportunity allows you to reconnect with colleagues, grow your professional network, and engage directly with leaders shaping the future of the tissue industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth, apply 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!

Time is running out, don’t miss your chance to showcase your organization to leaders across tissue banking! With just two booths remaining, now is the time to act. Secure your spot today before the Exhibit Hall sells out!

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.

Organizational mergers bring both challenges and opportunities, particularly within the donation and transplantation community. Join us on November 5 for “Déjà-Two: Navigating Change Through OPO and Hospital Mergers,” where we will learn firsthand lessons from leaders who have successfully guided OPOs and hospitals through major transitions, offering practical strategies to manage change and strengthen organizational culture. Tailored for executive leaders, operations managers, quality/regulatory professionals, and hospital administrators, this session is an essential opportunity to gain insights that will prepare your organization for what’s ahead.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue banking executive leaders, operations managers, quality/regulatory staff, and hospital administrators involved in donation and transplantation.

Are you due for CTBS recertification? Join us November 12, for “2025 CTB Recertification Process Review.” This session will walk you through CEU requirements, recertification dues, and step-by-step guidance on navigating the AATB Portal. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay on top of your certification requirements and ensure a smooth recertification experience.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for CTBS professionals seeking recertification by December 31, 2025, or later, and who would like information on certification requirements and the steps needed to successfully complete the recertification process.

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.

Seattle, Washington: Fred Hutch is recruiting a Senior Research Pathologist to lead/direct the pathology (anatomic and molecular) components of the Sloan Precision Oncology Institute. The position is for a full-time, on-site, research member specializing primarily in solid tumor Anatomic Pathology and relevant aspects of Molecular Diagnostics.

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.

Lexington, Kentucky: 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.