AATB has released a webinar recording, "Physicians Council MTB Working Group - Interim Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) Donor Screening Requirements," to further assist with providing additional information regarding the contents of Bulletin 23-6, which contains mandatory requirements and recommendations for accredited establishments designed to reduce the risk of tuberculosis (TB) transmission through tissues, and its related FAQs.

To provide the most current information to accredited institutions, AATB has updated its FAQ with additional information regarding the contents of Bulletin 23-6, which contains mandatory requirements and recommendations for accredited establishments designed to reduce the risk of tuberculosis (TB) transmission through tissues.

The AATB Council Members form a cohesive community, actively propelling progress in our industry. This dedicated group of individuals harnesses their expertise and insights to propel the association's mission forward. Discover the endeavors undertaken by these groups in the past quarter and get involved in the excitement.

We're thrilled to invite you to the upcoming 2023 AATB Annual Meeting, where exceptional experiences await you from start to finish. This year's event promises to blend networking, learning, and entertainment like never before, culminating in an outstanding final day you won't want to miss.

Act now as time is running out! With only 7 booths left, secure your exhibit space at the highly anticipated 2023 AATB Annual Meeting and showcase your offerings to a diverse audience.

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

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!

Phys.org
Dermatologists believe it is time to develop a skin “atlas” to map the processes of what certain types of skin do for the different areas of the human body.

MIT Technology Review
Scientists at MIT are using endometrial organoids to study how and why the menstruation process occurs.

Environmental Science & Technology
Heart tissue samples have been found to contain microplastics, though not all samples contained them.

University of Houston
Imaging mass cytometry (IMC) can shed new light on 37 proteins in human tissue, much more than the traditional examination of about 1-3 proteins in a specific tissue sample.

WCIA
A professor from the University of Illinois transplanted a kidney from a genetically modified pig into a man, working normally for just over one month.

The pandemic has redefined our world, putting supply chains and inventory management at the forefront. Join "Par for the Course: Inventory, Sterilization, Contracts, and More!" on September 6  to glean lessons learned in inventory and supply management, documentation processes, instrument sterilization, and much more. Regardless of whether you belong to the healthcare realm, the logistics sector, or you're simply curious about the subject, this webinar guarantees a broader outlook. Register now and secure your virtual seat.

Intrigued by matters of jurisdiction and custody? Join us on September 29 for an exciting webinar in the FREE Donation & Death Investigation Webinar Series, "Jurisdiction and Custody: Who Makes the Decision?" Explore a range of death circumstances across various investigation systems and jurisdictions. From deaths in police custody to incidents involving law enforcement, we're dissecting it all. Get ready to unravel the dynamics of decision-making when death investigators, law enforcement, and district attorneys are in the mix. 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.

Nashville, Tennessee: Responsible for leading product development initiatives by managing multiple engineering projects. Independently design, implement, and test engineering strategies and prototypes for process, equipment, and product development activities. Organize and deliver projects, on time, within budget, and to agreed quality specifications.

Winston Salem, North Carolina: The laboratory technician (lab tech) performs responsibilities according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), equipment specifications and product specifications. Depending on the product/process, the lab tech may utilize various tools, equipment, machinery, and chemicals.

Nationwide: The Tissue Recovery Regional Program Manager is responsible for partnering with our Partner Recovery Agencies to provide in-field clinical training that maintains and improves key performance metrics. They will ensure Donor Services clinical procedures and activities are compliant with all applicable regulations and standards and support the Clinical Services program through supply management, continuous improvement initiatives, and on-call rotation.