In 2020, AATB funded research to determine whether there was detectable SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA in the blood of deceased tissue donors. Last week, the study results were published in the international journal Cell and Tissue Banking.

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STAT
The experimental immunotherapy has produced remissions in patients with advanced Hodgkin lymphoma, but the treatment's manufacturing process has changed and the FDA has new restrictions on approval of cancer drugs.

Discover
David Bennett Sr. made headlines in January when he received the first pig heart transplant in a human. Though he survived for 60 days after the procedure, Bennett's death is a reminder that there is still have much to learn from xenotransplantation.

The ASCO Post
Patients of low socioeconomic status with non-European descent receive the most specialized stem cell transplantation. These procedures require more specialized care and more resources that may not be readily available to this population.

Cureus
In a recent study, researchers found no "statistical superiority" between platelet-rich plasma (PRP), PerioGlas, and Bio-Oss as immediate implants.

Nature Medicine
Technological advances have allowed scientists to find the "missing link" between genes and diseases, shedding more light on complex diseases and cancer.

Memphis, Tennessee: The Director of Clinical Operations - Tissue (DCOT) is responsible for the oversight and management of the tissue recovery and family care – tissue departments. The DCOT is responsible for developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to tissue recovery operations, as well as maintaining responsibility for evaluating and analyzing departmental operational plans, monitoring and maintaining performance indicators and recommending opportunities for future growth.

Townson, Maryland: Position is responsible for the coordination and execution of birth tissue acquisition to be used for transplant and/or research. This position is expected to work approximately 32 hours per week.

Madison, Wisconsin: If you are passionate about helping your community and making a difference in people's lives, we want you to join our growing team! Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin is currently looking for a Hospital Development Specialist to help support our mission.