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Save Today, Early Bird Ending Soon!
The 2023 AATB Annual Meeting promises an unparalleled learning and career-building experience. Register today and take advantage of the Early Bird discount, saving $200 on your conference registration. Act fast, Early Bird rates end on July 14.  
Deadline Extended for 2023 AATB Achievement Awards – Now Accepting Nominations Until July 14!
The deadline for nominations for the 2023 AATB Achievement Awards has been extended! This is your chance to honor exceptional individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the field of tissue banking and transplantation. Please consider nominating a deserving colleague for one of the three prestigious awards.
Register for the 2023 AATB CTBS Prep Course
Searching for the perfect way to excel in your tissue banking career? Look no further! The 2023 AATB CTBS Prep Course is designed to help you pass the CTBS Exam. Gain valuable knowledge and study at your own pace with on-demand materials. Best of all, it's FREE! Don't miss this chance to boost your professional growth.
2024 AATB ANNUAL MEETING
Register for the 2023 AATB Annual Meeting
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.
Sponsor and Exhibit at the 2023 AATB Annual Meeting
The AATB Annual Meeting brings together the most talented and knowledgeable individuals in the tissue banking field for valuable networking, training, and collaborative opportunities that cannot be found elsewhere. Participate in this event to exhibit your products and services, connect with attendees on a personal level, and share your expertise. Don't miss the chance to sponsor and showcase your offerings at the 2023 AATB Annual Meeting – sign up now!
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NEWS FROM THE FIELD
Scientists Reveal How Collagen's Weak Sacrificial Bonds Help Protect Tissue
Phys.org
According to work published in Nature Communications, scientists found that collagen’s propensity for rupture allows it to localize damage and could support recovery.
Vanderbilt Researchers Envision the Potential to Grow New Lungs
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Scientists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center discovered new information about how lung tissue develops using a 4D microscopy technique.
Human Breast Cell Atlas Reveals All Cells in Human Breast Tissue, With Some Surprises
Fierce Biotech
Not much is known about the molecular sub-types found in breast tissue, but scientists at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of California Irvine, and Baylor School of Medicine created the largest atlas of healthy human breast cells.
New Super Imaging Tool Unveils Unprecedented Brain Tissue Resolution
Interesting Engineering
Live Information Optimized Nanoscopy Enabling Saturated Segmentation (LIONESS) is a 4D imaging tool that allows analysis of live brain tissue.
Multiplexed Single-Cell 3D Spatial Gene Expression Analysis in Plant Tissue Using PHYTOMap
Nature Plants
PHYTOMap allows spatial analysis in plant tissue in a low-cost and transgene-free manner.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Microbiology, a Behind the Scenes Look (Individual) – July 19
Curious about what happens behind the scenes in a tissue bank microbiology laboratory? Join our webinar, "Microbiology: A Behind the Scenes Look," on July 19 and uncover the answers to intriguing questions. Why are lab samples subject to specific criteria? What makes collection devices lab-specific? Why is sample size crucial? Discover the importance of lab sample shipping and why there's a time limit. Register now and secure your virtual seat.
Common Challenges Working with Donation Organizations (Individual) – July 28
Are you a medicolegal professional facing challenges while working with donation organizations? Join us July 28 for an exciting webinar in the FREE Donation & Death Investigation Webinar Series, “Common Challenges Working with Donation Organizations.” Discover effective ways to overcome barriers encountered in the medicolegal field and strengthen partnerships with donation organizations. Gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies involved and explore innovative approaches to facilitate the donation process. Register now and secure your virtual seat. The 2023 Donation & Death Investigation Webinar Series includes seven webinar presentations, all FREE and designed to enhance your understanding of the complex relationship between these two fields. Register now for our upcoming webinar or the entire series.  
Birth Tissue Clinical Application - Surgical Perspective (Individual) – August 2
Join us August 2 for an enlightening webinar "Birth Tissue Clinical Application - Surgical Perspective." Explore the commercial utilization of placental allograft products and their profound impact on improving patients' lives. Gain insights into the epidemiology of chronic wounds, their effects on quality of life, and the significant burden they place on our healthcare system. Register now and secure your virtual seat.
JOBS
Tissue Recovery Coordinator | Tennessee Donor Services
Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives! Our mission at TDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work! We want people to join our team in the role of Tissue Recovery Coordinator with previous experience in tissue banking or the medical field.
Tissue Recovery Supervisor | Tennessee Donor Services
Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives! Our mission at TDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work! We are looking for a Tissue Recovery Supervisor to provide daily supervision and support to the Tissue Recovery operations and make donation become a reality.
Shift Leader | Live On NY
Long Island City, New York: The Donor Center, Shift Leader effectively screens and manages organ and tissue donor referrals in addition to other telephone related calls. Serves as primary support for Donor Coordinators regarding escalations or questions that arise during scheduled shifts. Provides guidance to Donor Coordinators in the conduct of their daily activities.