This testimony addresses critical legislative proposals to support patients with rare diseases, including H.R. 6705, the Effective Screening and Testing for Tuberculosis Act, and H.R. 7188, the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act.

FDA CBER has published information related to procedures that involve transplantation of fresh aortic and/or pulmonary allografts for treatment of congenital heart defects in infants. CBER contends that provided the heart valves used in the procedures meet all criteria in 21 CFR 1271.10(a), they are regulated as HCT/Ps under PHS 361 and the 1271s, and all applicable regulations apply.

Mark your calendars for the 2024 AATB Annual Meeting in Aurora, CO, from September 30 to October 3! This year's theme, "Scaling New Heights: Unlocking the Full Range of Possibilities," promises a transformative experience. AATB members are invited to seize the opportunity to shape the agenda by submitting their proposals for educational sessions now!

University of California
Quinton Smith, a UC Irvine professor, is recognized by Popular Science for pioneering tissue engineering with an innovative chip design that stimulates lab-grown blood vessels, offering insights into diseases like preeclampsia, especially among minority populations.

Indiana University
The Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center collects healthy breast tissue for research, vital in understanding breast cancer. Over 5,000 donors aid in studying cancer disparities and treatment efficacy.

Journal of Translational Medicine
Macrophages and CD4+ T cells in certain tumor neighborhoods correlate with positive clinical outcomes, suggesting insights into tumor microenvironment functionality.

UCSF
UCSF is launching the world's first tissue bank for long COVID patients, aiming to understand the persistent virus's role in the disorder. Studies suggest the virus lingers in "viral reservoirs," contributing to long COVID symptoms.

Science Robotics
A medical robot has been designed to autonomously navigate a needle through living tissue, circumventing anatomical obstacles to reach a target. Successful in vivo studies in lung biopsy demonstrate improved accuracy compared to manual techniques.

Dive into the world of quality agreements with experts from the AATB Quality Council! Join us March 13 for an insightful webinar where we'll unveil our newly released Educational Resource Tool on Quality Agreements. Discover the backstory behind its development, learn practical tips on its utilization, and explore how it can enhance collaboration with your suppliers and partners. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your organization's quality standards. Register now!
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for professionals in tissue banking.

Join us March 20 for "Exploring scCO2 and E-beam Sterilization for HCT/Ps!" as we delve into two important sterilization methods for Human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps). Gain insights into technology, feasibility, applications, and adoption considerations. Don't miss this essential overview; register now!
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals with expertise in regulatory, quality, processing, and distribution. It is also intended for professionals interested in sterilization methods for HCT/Ps.

Tempe, Arizona: This position oversees the administrative and technical operations of the Tissue Services Department. The position is responsible for oversight of tissue recovery, ocular recovery, the birth tissue program, and partnerships with tissue and ocular processors.

Nashville, Tennessee: We want people to join our team in the role of Tissue Recovery Supervisor On Call with previous experience evaluating Tissue Recovery donor eligibility, processor criteria, and coordinating case activity. The ideal candidate will be located within 50 miles of our Nashville facility and will work a hybrid schedule.

Phoenix, Arizona: The Donor QA Specialist is responsible for the assisting the organizing, filing, maintaining, and tracking of donor records prior to medical review and after release or rejection for production in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements set upon PTT.