AATB is pleased to announce the incoming 2023-2025 Officers and At-Large members of the Board of Governors. The term for the incoming 2023-2025 Board of Governors Officers and At-Large Members will begin at the conclusion of the AATB Annual Business Meeting, Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Explore the exhibit hall during the breaks to immerse yourself in interactive demonstrations. There, you'll be able to inquire about customized solutions and obtain accurate responses tailored to your organization's specific product and service requirements. You can expect to encounter over 30 familiar exhibitors at the upcoming Annual Meeting and at least 15 new additions. Seize this valuable occasion to connect directly with our exhibitors and experience firsthand the innovative products that set our industry apart.

As the 2023 AATB Annual Meeting approaches, please be aware that some third parties claim to offer pre-registration lists on behalf of AATB, but please note that AATB does not distribute such lists. Any communication offering registration lists is unofficial and potentially harmful. Please avoid engagement and safeguard your personal and financial information. For questions concerning this matter, contact blyj@aatb.org.

AATB has been notified by an accredited institutional member, Aziyo Biologics, of a voluntary recall of its viable bone matrix products used in orthopedic and spinal procedures. The recall was issued after the establishment learned of post-surgical Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections in two patients treated with the product from a single donor lot. Aziyo Biologics had a recall related to M. tuberculosis in June 2021 for the same viable bone matrix product.

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.

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!

MIT News
RIBOmap is a technique developed by researchers at MIT,  the Broad Institute of MIT, and Harvard that helps visualize locations of proteins being produced in intact tissue and individual cells.

Medical Xpress
According to research published in Immunity, dendritic cells align with blood vessels and travel single file along the outer walls. In doing so, the blood vessels determine the arrangement of the cells.

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Imaging of fibroblastic and myofibroblastic tumors can help predict variations while helping prognosis and treatment planning.

PNAS
Researchers created the first deep-learning-powered model cfSort to track tissue deconvolution.

University of Toronto Engineering News
Development of new algorithms to test human cells offers a better success chance with fewer resources needed to conduct experiments, making these tests more cost effective.

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.  

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.

Uncover the intriguing world of toxicology in our upcoming August 9 webinar. Titled "Toxicology Session: Tolerance and Mortality," this session offers a comprehensive review of antemortem toxicology data. Explore substance levels that surpass conventional lethal thresholds and discover how increased tolerance challenges the evaluation of possible overdose deaths and donor eligibility. Register now and secure your virtual seat.

Nationwide: The Accreditation Inspector shall be responsible for assessing activities, via record review and on-site observation, performed by tissue transplant and/or non-transplant establishments seeking accreditation with the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB). (A complete list of tissue types and activities for which AATB accredits establishments can be found under the Accredited Bank Search on the AATB website.)

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. This position oversees the activities of the Tissue Team, ensuring the team follows all policies, procedures, and protocols in a fast-paced environment.

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. The supervisor will lead daily workflows, assist with training initiatives, and coordinate with senior leadership to maximize the potential for donation opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years experience with tissue recovery and/or banking.