The American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) and several of its accredited tissue banks have been informed that there currently is a critical supply issue for the Bio-Rad Laboratories’ Human Immunodeficiency Virus Types 1 and 2 (HIV-1 and HIV-2/Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)/Recombinant and Synthetic) test kit, marketed under the tradename “Genetic Systems HIV-1/HIV-2 Plus O EIA.”

The AATB biennial election for 2023-2025 Board of Governors Officers and At-Large Governors opens June 1. Learn more about the candidates running for Chairperson-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and At-Large Governors (2). To be eligible to participate in the upcoming election, you must become an AATB member prior to May 18.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 AATB Achievement Awards. The annual AATB Achievement Awards are a great opportunity to honor exceptional individuals within the tissue banking community. The awards to be presented include the Jeanne C. Mowe Distinguished Service Award, the George W. Hyatt Memorial Award, and the Kenneth W. Sell Memorial Award. To learn more about each award, the submission criteria, and how to submit your nomination, please visit our website. The deadline for all nominations is May 31, 2023. Join us in celebrating excellence in tissue banking by nominating deserving individuals.

A range of exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming in-person AATB Annual Meeting will soon be available to the public. Registration is currently open to AATB Affiliate Members, AATB Accredited Establishments, and previous exhibitors and sponsors. If you are interested in being notified once registration is available for your establishment, please email blyj@aatb.org with your name and email.

Join the National Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Multicultural Action Group (NMAG) on May 17 at 2pm ET to learn about 2023 National Minority Donor Awareness Month (NMDAM) resources, ideas for engaging with local community partners, and ways to support NMDAM during August and beyond!

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.

A range of exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming in-person AATB Annual Meeting will soon be available to the public. Registration is currently open to AATB Affiliate Members, AATB Accredited Establishments, and previous exhibitors and sponsors. If you are interested in being notified once registration is available for your establishment, please email blyj@aatb.org with your name and email.

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. One winner and one spotlight will be chosen per category and invited to present as part of the Scientific and Technical Affairs (STAC) track at the conference. In addition, abstract winners and spotlights will receive complimentary conference registration. The deadline for abstract submissions is May 26, so submit your work today!

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Forensic pathologist Dr. Kim Collins joins #AATB on May 24 to discuss physical assessments such as malignant and benign skin lesions and sexually transmitted diseases and infections.

Denver, Colorado: Donor Alliance is hiring a Tissue Recovery Coordinator in Denver! The Tissue Recovery Coordinator (TRC) is responsible for several aspects within the non-clinical and clinical recovery process within the guidelines of Donor Alliance.

Omaha, Nebraska: 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, Florida: 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.