The Board of Governors acted on recommendations from the Standards Committee and approved changes to the 14th Edition of AATB's Standards for Tissue Banking and the 2nd Edition of Standards for Non-Transplant Anatomical Donation.

Make sure to mark your calendar for the First-Time Attendee Welcome (breakfast Included!) Monday, September 18th, at 7:30 am. If this is your first time attending the AATB Annual Meeting, you don't want to miss out on the fun and engaging opening conference event!

Are you looking for a prominent way to showcase your brand at the AATB Annual Meeting? We have just the opportunity for you – the Ribbon Wall Sponsorship! AATB Annual Meeting attendees love to customize their name badges with ribbons highlighting their achievements and personality. With this exclusive sponsorship, your brand will be front and center, catching the eyes of all conference attendees. Sign up for the Ribbon Wall Sponsorship today and elevate your brand's presence at the conference!

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.

Led by National Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Multicultural Action Group (NMAG), NMDAM is a collaborative effort to drive positive messages that expand understanding in ways that can inspire donor registration, promote healthy living and improve quality of life in diverse communities. Join us this month in helping educate, share stories, and celebrate life and legacy. Access the specialized resources designed to assist with the awareness of and outreach activities related to this vital observance today.

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!

University of Toronto
Researchers from Toronto have developed computational algorithms capable of designing cell-culture experiments and recommending the least costly route to produce them.

News Medical
The Human bioinks for 3D printing project aims to develop human tissue-based instead of animal-based bioinks for 3D bioprinting technologies.

Uchicago News
Observation of epithelial monolayers found that living cells in confinement adjust their size when tightly packed with other growing cells.

News Medical
Researchers found that mammary adipose tissue contains locally secreted and locally acting molecules called mammokines that contribute to mammary biology, fat cell physiology and energy balance control.

PHYS.org
Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Cambridge researchers developed a deep-learning/machine-learning approach called hypergraph factorization to examine gene expression in hard-to-access tissues.

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.

San Antonio, Texas, Purpose: The Research Scientist will be responsible for the investigation and development of new processing methods of human cells, tissues, and cellular based products. The Research Scientist will be responsible for all aspects of their assigned project including the project schedule, design of experiments, process development, and project budget. The Research Scientist will support the Product Development and Marketing teams.

Tampa, Florida, We Are LifeLink! Our Vision is to maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients. Our Mission is to honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation. Our Values are: Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality. 

Scottsdale, Arizona, VP of Quality in Tissue Banking   As the Vice President of Quality, your role would involve overseeing and managing all aspects related to quality assurance and quality control within the tissue banking organization. Tissue banking refers to the process of collecting, processing, storing, and distributing human tissues for transplantation or research purposes.