Attention AATB Members: Your opportunity to craft the educational agenda for the upcoming Annual Meeting is here! We're calling on you to ignite inspiration by proposing session ideas and speakers that will captivate our audience. Don't let this chance slip away—submit your session proposal today and be a driving force in shaping the future of AATB gatherings!

Effective March 20, 2024, the state has amended its Part 52 of Title 10 NYCRR related to reproductive tissue banking. The revisions, in part, include that exceptions will no longer be required for creation of embryos for donation to a future gestational carrier who has not yet been identified if the creation is at the request of an intended parent.

Taking place at the JW Marriott - Galleria on June 3 & 4, this event unites professionals from blood centers, tissue banks, and organ procurement across the country to foster connections, exchange successes, explore cost-saving opportunities, and engage with leading industry suppliers. A specialized Tissue Track awaits AATB Members, with complimentary registration. Secure your spot today!

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!

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!

Phys.org
A new study explores cell regeneration inspired by deer antlers by manipulating bioelectric signals to enhance healing, offering potential treatments for cancer and degenerative diseases.

Nature Communications
A perfusable culture system mimicking heart microenvironments enhances human cardiac tissue fabrication.

Journal of Controlled Release
A new study found zinc-covalent hybrid polyester (PBS/ZnO) with controlled release of Zn2+ ions exhibits antibacterial properties, barrier strength, and enhances osteogenesis in guided tissue regeneration.

Healio
A new study found that after being infected with COVID, the immune system can inflict remote damage on other organs in addition to the damage COVID directly inflicts.

Science
A novel bioresorbable material structure facilitates real-time monitoring of deep-tissue homeostasis using conventional ultrasound.

Join us on April 3 for "Celebrating Generosity: Exploring Diverse Approaches to Honoring Donors," where we'll explore the myriad ways organizations honor and celebrate the selfless act of tissue donation. This captivating webinar brings together three speakers from different organizations to share their unique perspectives and experiences in commemorating tissue donors. Don't miss out—reserve your spot today and join us in honoring those who have given the gift of life.
Target Audience: This webinar is for entry-level, mid-level, and experienced tissue bank professionals working with donor families.

Discover valuable opportunities to optimize your procurement process! Accredited member establishments can now access competitive pricing across spending categories through the partnership between Blood Centers of America (BCA) and AATB. Join this webinar to uncover how this partnership can optimize your procurement process and gain insights into leveraging BCA's supplier agreements to enhance cost-saving initiatives and streamline operations. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the benefits of our collaboration. Register now!

Dive into the forefront of wound care management with our upcoming webinar, "Amnion Graft Usage in Lower Limb Wound Care," scheduled for April 10. Explore the application of amniotic grafts in treating lower limb wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers. Gain insights into the contributions of amniotic allografts to wound healing, understand the intricate roles of growth factors and signaling proteins, and delve into the clinical outcomes of amniotic allograft treatments. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise and skills in wound care—register now and mark your calendar!
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals from entry-level to seasoned professionals with an area of expertise in donor screening, tissue recovery, and acquisition, quality, processing, and distribution.

Falls Church, Virginia: Under the direction of the Director, Tissue Recovery, the Manager, Tissue Recovery (TR Manager) leads and guides the Tissue Recovery staff towards accomplishing the organization's mission and goals by providing oversight of daily tissue recovery operations.

Reno, Nevada: The Supervisor, Recovery Services is integral to providing leadership and continuity of recovery services operations in a 24x7x365 department and for maintaining a high quality of service at all times to ensure all donor potential is maximized.

Scottsdale, Arizona: The Director of Quality Assurance (DQA) will be responsible for leading the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) team and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.