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2023 AATB/TPG Capitol Hill Fly-In
The 2023 Capitol Hill Fly-In was held in person on February 7 in Washington, D.C., for the first time since 2019. The event included over 20 representatives from AATB who achieved more than 30 congressional meetings.
NEWS FROM THE FIELD
Distinct Tissue Niches Direct Lung Immunopathology via CCL18 and CCL21 in Severe COVID-19
Nature
A recent study found lung tissue infected with COVID-19 showed changes to the tissue's composition.
Abdominal Adhesions: 5 Things To Know
Health Essentials
Internal scar tissue after certain surgies is common and usually won't cause any issues for patients.
An Investigation of the Effects of Connective Tissue Massage in Women with Migraine: A Controlled Clinical Trial
Physician's Weekly
A study found that connective tissue massage was superior for reducing pain and accompanying symptoms in women with migraine.
Less Lung Tissue Removal Needed for Early-Stage Cancer, Study Finds
Weill Cornell Medicine
A trial reported in the New England Journal of Medicine found that removing a portion of one lung lobe was as effective as removing one entire lobe.
Medication That Protects Brain Tissue Linked to Improved Stroke Survival
American Heart Association
A new neuroprotectant medication, ApTOLL, was correlated with reduced death and disability for people with strokes.
Birth Tissue Donor Services
UPCOMING WEBINARS
The Angry Director (Individual)
Have you ever called a funeral home to discuss a potential donor, only to encounter an angry funeral director? Funeral Home Liaison, Cody Walker, joins AATB on February 22 to discuss just how integral funeral service professionals are in the donation process and how to address barriers to cooperation.
The Language of Connection: A Communication Workshop (Individual)
Ginger Johnson is back! Joining AATB for a communication workshop, on March 1, focused on words to use and words to purge, The Connector’s Mindset, and other gems you can apply immediately to build competence and confidence in your communications.
JOBS
Deputy Technical Director | ICCBBA
Redlands, California: Play a key role in enhancing the safety and efficiency of transplantation and transfusion by joining the dynamic ICCBBA team to help guide the maintenance and future development of the ISBT 128 Standard, including emerging standards on electronic data transfer.
Sr. Donor Information Associate - Remote | RTI Surgical
Alachua, Florida: Job Title: Sr. Donor Information Associate Department. RTI Surgical is a global, industry-leading private label OEM with expertise in allograft, xenograft and synthetic-based implants. Responsibilities: Obtain, review, and compile electronic medical and donor records for the Medical Director. Apply knowledge of applicable domestic and international regulations, standards, and departmental procedures to determine medical eligibility of donor records.
Tissue Operations Coordinator | New England Donor Services
Waltham, Massachusetts: Looking for meaningful work, great benefits, and a place to belong? As a Tissue Operations Coordinator, the work you do will help identify opportunities for life-saving tissue donations that can lead to impacting countless individuals.