Whether you're a scientific mastermind or an administrative superstar, we want to hear from you! AATB is seeking submissions in both categories, giving you a chance to highlight your contributions to tissue banking across all disciplines. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your groundbreaking tissue banking research at the 2023 Annual Meeting! With a prime location in the stunning National Harbor, MD, this year's event is the perfect platform to gain recognition and acclaim for your hard work. The deadline for abstract submissions is May 26, so submit your work today!

Nominations by Petition for AATB Board of Governors positions are OPEN! AATB is seeking nominations for the AATB Board of Governors in the following leadership positions: Chairperson-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and At-Large Governors (2).

Join us September 17-20 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, for the 2023 AATB Annual Meeting. Registration opens in June.

AATB's call for session proposals is an opportunity for AATB members to contribute their ideas for topics and speakers to the 2023 AATB Annual Meeting. The deadline for proposals is Friday, May 5, 2023. Submit your idea today!

The 2023 AATB Annual Meeting in National Harbor, MD, will provide an opportunity for members to showcase their work in support of tissue banking across all disciplines. AATB is seeking submissions in both the scientific and administrative categories. The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 26, 2023. Submit your abstract today!

Nature
A novel tool for longitudinally dividing core needle biopsy tissues into two filamentous tissues could help advance personalized medicine by providing more genetic and molecular biological information.

Phys.org
British researchers propose using collagen extracted from Dosidicus gigas squid as tissue scaffold for growing cells instead of using collagen dissolution.

Medical Device Network
As more people worldwide suffer from chronic wounds, the demand for tissue-engineered skin substitutes has risen and is expected to continue to do so.

Science
Chronic rejection remains a barrier to survival in organ transplants, and better understanding of tissue-resident memory T cells would improve survival rates.

On May 3, AATB is joined by Safa Karandish, a Consumer Safety Officer with FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies in the Division of Human Tissues, to discuss updates and changes to regulations and guidance surrounding donated HCT/Ps.

Do you have a deep understanding of the rationale and intent of the questions within the Donor Risk Assessment Interview? Join Dr. Irma Sison and Joshua Brennan on May 10 for another installment of the DRAI Deep-Dive series.

Join AATB and Grace Bolton, CEO and Founder of QVEX Consulting, LLC, on May 17 for an overview of the key factors to consider when developing a robust process validation, ensuring that a process that is being implemented can produce allografts that are processed consistently while meeting predetermined specifications.

Memphis, Tennessee: As a Tissue Recovery Technician, you will be working on a team that will recover musculoskeletal and/or cardiovascular tissues by using surgical cutting technique in our donor service area (3 hour radius of Memphis, TN).

Omaha, Nebraska: Tissue Services Manager. Join our mission and help give the most precious gift of all...life! We are seeking a Tissue Services Manager to oversee our Tissue Services team. This position will be reporting to our Director of Tissue and Communication Services and be a valuable member of our Leadership team.

Miami: Oversight of day-to-day operations of the Donor Services Center (DSC). Coordinate with the department managers and supervisor(s) to ensure 24/7/365 operation of the DSC to facilitate ventilated and non ventilated referrals from Hospital and Medical Examiner Partners.