The abstract program for the 2024 Annual Meeting is now open! Join us in Aurora, CO, from September 30 to October 3 to celebrate remarkable research achievements in tissue banking. Submit your abstracts and digital posters for consideration to be prominently featured on site and in our conference app and website. Category winners and spotlights will have the chance to present during the Scientific and Technical Affairs (STAC) track, with complimentary registration provided. Submit your original work now and be part of showcasing tissue banking excellence at its finest!

We're thrilled to announce the start of the first round of enhancements to our website, driven by your valuable feedback. Starting with navigational improvements, you'll soon notice a smoother browsing experience. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enhance our platform based on your input!

Join us September 30 – October 3 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, CO, for the 2024 AATB Annual Meeting. Registration opens in June.

AATB's call for session proposals is an opportunity for AATB members to contribute their ideas for topics and speakers to the 2024 AATB Annual Meeting. Submit your idea today!

News-Medical.Net
Researchers developed [18F]-4-fluorodeoxyfructose (4FDF), a PET radiotracer mapping fructose metabolism to differentiate diseased from healthy tissues.

Advanced Science News
A new lung-mimetic sealant effectively plugs air leaks post-surgery, potentially reducing complications and hospital stays.

Medical Xpress
A study identified genes and cell types associated with diverticula formation, highlighting potential targets for further research.

Nature Communications
A new study found reduced calcification and improved compliance in tissue-engineered grafts comparing tissue-engineered vascular grafts to polytetrafluoroethylene grafts in clinical and animal models.

Podiatry Today
Continuous topical oxygen therapy has helped heal wounds in older patients with chronic non-healing wounds.

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.

Join us on March 27 for a "Connect to Purpose" webinar, where we'll hear from three families impacted by tissue donation. Discover the transformative impact of tissue donation and be inspired by their stories of change and resilience. Don't miss this enlightening webinar!

Indianapolis, Indiana: We are looking for an experienced Auditor to support internal and external American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), 21 CFR Part 1271, and Current Good Tissue Practices (CGTP) compliance. This individual will report to the Senior Manager, Quality Systems and will work closely across teams internally and partners externally to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality.

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: Screens tissue donor referrals and consented donors to ensure medical/regulatory suitability. Reviews medical/social history of donors to establish donor eligibility. Works with coroner/medical examiner to obtain release for donation.