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2023 CTBS Recertification Process Review
Don't miss the FREE CTBS Recertification Process Review Webinar. If you were unable to attend the live session, you can catch it on demand at your convenience. AATB covers the CTBS recertification process, CEU submissions, and recertification dues.
AATB Member Satisfaction Survey Drawing Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who completed the 2023 Member Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback is instrumental in shaping the future of AATB, and we sincerely appreciate your participation. Congratulations to the following randomly selected individuals.
Allograft Packaging for Dental Markets: OraLoc™Line
Instant Systems®
Engineered for smaller dental apportioned allografts, the OraLoc™ allows for flexibility in economically dispensing smaller volumes while retaining unused portions within undisturbed pouches. Perforation allows for the easy removal of one unit at a time. Based on design chosen, OraLoc™ is available in 6, 8, and 12 pouch units capable of holding up to 15mL of total volume.

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NEWS FROM THE FIELD
Reprogramming Tissue Mechanically to Promote Wound Healing
Phys.org
Using mechanical stimulus, researchers can turn mature somatic cells into youthful stem-cell–like cells that can be transplanted into damaged skin.
Novel Surgical Implant Kills Infection-Causing Bacteria Without Compromising Tissue Integration
HospiMedica
A new surgical implant demonstrated 87% efficacy in eliminating staph infection-causing bacteria and could significantly improve infection control.
AI May Spare Breast Cancer Patients Unnecessary Treatments
Northwestern Now
Northwestern Medicine reports that a newly developed artificial intelligence tool can predict the outcomes of chemotherapy treatments in breast cancer patients, sparing them unnecessary chemotherapy.
A Rat Study on the PTEN Expression in Ovarian Tissue in PCOS and Folliculogenesis
Scientific Reports
Rat tissue models showed how PTEN expression varies in polycystic ovary syndrome and during the process of folliculogenesis.
This Biomaterial Can Regenerate Bone Tissue
Interesting Engineering
Brazilian researchers designed a novel biomimetic material called cobalt-doped monetite that is capable of regenerating bone tissue.
Secure Your Spot
Blood Centers of America®
Registration for BCA’s 2024 Supply Chain Conference is now open. The JW Marriott - Galleria in Houston, TX plays host to national blood center, tissue bank, and organ procurement purchasing professionals June 3rd & 4th. Secure your spot to create networking connections, share successes, discover cost savings opportunities, and meet with top industry product suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors. Registration for AATB establishments to attend this highly anticipated event can be found HERE.

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UPCOMING WEBINARS
Deviations, Devices, and Drugs: A Regulatory Roadmap for Human Tissue Reporting (Individual) – December 6
In “Deviations, Devices, and Drugs: A Regulatory Roadmap for Human Tissue Reporting,” we'll explore the evolving landscape of tissue banking, and where opportunity meets innovation in regenerative medicine. The tissue banking industry is experiencing a transformative 'era of opportunity,' and understanding the regulatory framework is crucial. Join us on December 6 as we navigate the complex regulatory pathways and requirements for adverse outcomes reporting for human tissue products. Whether it's Section 361 HCT/P, Section 351 HCT/P, or medical devices, this webinar will clarify the path ahead. Don't miss out on this essential regulatory roadmap.  Register now and secure your virtual seat.
Pediatric Death: SUIDS, Trauma, and Accidents – December 8
Join us on December 8 for “Pediatric Death: SUIDS, Trauma, and Accidents,” the final webinar in the FREE Donation & Death Investigation Webinar Series. Curious about the unique considerations for organ and tissue donation in pediatric cases? Delve into the intricacies of pediatric and sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDS) from a medicolegal perspective. Discover the factors that determine suitability for donation and gain valuable insights into potential limitations and how to address them effectively. Join us for this essential discussion! 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.
Partnership Opportunities – Maximize Your Impact!”
Sharing Miracles/BioTissue, Inc.®
Sharing Miracles is expanding! Whether wanting to grow your current birth tissue program or desiring to diversify by adding birth tissue donation, now is the time to connect with Sharing Miracles! A partnership offers long-term, on-going collaboration, and focused, data-driven results enabling sustainable growth and maximizing recipient outcomes. Partner with Sharing Miracles, where living legacies of hope and healing are born, linking the miracle of birth to regenerative medicine.
 
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JOBS
Supervisor, Donation Coordinators - $2,500 Sign-on Bonus! | LifeLink Foundation, Inc.
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.
Director of Donor Services | Pinnacle Transplant Technolgies
Phoenix, Arizona, About Us Pinnacle Transplant Technologies is a multi-service tissue bank committed to honoring the gift of donation and improving patient's quality of life through the processing and distribution of high-quality allograft implants. For over a decade, Pinnacle has helped surgeons improve the lives of thousands of patients.
Division Director, Division of Human Tissue (DHT) | Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration
Silver Spring, Maryland, Duties/Responsibilities The incumbent serves as the Division Director of the Division of Human Tissue (DHT) within the Office of Cellular Therapy and Human Tissue CMC (OCTHT) under the Office of Therapeutic Products (OTP) and manages daily operations of the Division. This position reports to the Director of OCTHT.