Get ready to shine at the 2024 Annual Meeting! Submit your abstracts and digital posters showcasing cutting-edge tissue banking research by June 3 for a chance to be featured prominently onsite, on our app, and website. Winners will present during the Scientific and Technical Affairs (STAC) track with complimentary registration. Don't miss out on this opportunity to illuminate your innovative work in tissue banking!

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!

Participate in Donate Life America's strategic planning survey to influence the future of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Your input will help craft data-driven priorities for the organization, ensuring they reflect the voices of professionals nationwide.

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 by June 3 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!

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Advancements like extracellular matrix gels and organ chips enhance the utility of organoids to model human development and disease, aiding cancer research, drug testing, and regenerative medicine.

Cureus
A case study of a 41-year-old man with Kimura's disease and recurrent streptococcal infections highlights the association between lymphoid follicle proliferation in Kimura's disease and streptococcal infection.

Physics Magazine
Collaborating with artists, researchers create glass models mimicking tissue-stretching patterns observed in Trichoplax to explore tissue mechanics.

Advanced Intelligent Systems
A new study used living muscle in soft robots and introduced flexures to boost muscle stroke and decode contraction dynamics.

Medical Xpress
A study from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China reveals that the stiffness of the extracellular cell matrix (ECM) induces drug resistance in breast cancer cells through the EGFR pathway.

Join us on April 17, for the second installment of AATB's webinar mini-series, "Back to Basics: From Referral to Recipient." Delve into the essential steps of the tissue donation continuum as we explore the critical processes of approaching families, facilitating authorization discussions, and completing the Donor Risk Assessment. Led by industry experts, this webinar provides an informative overview of key concepts, including AATB standards and practical examples, while offering insights into the rationale behind the UDRAI. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and enhance your understanding of the tissue donation process.
Target Audience: This series is designed for new tissue bank professionals learning the foundations of tissue banking and experienced tissue bank specialists looking for a refresher in key concepts.

Embark on a journey of discovery with our upcoming webinar, "Exploring Tissue Transplantation: Insights from an Orthopedic Surgeon," scheduled for April 24. Delve into the intricate world of foot and ankle surgeries as we unveil the transformative impact of utilizing allografts in surgical procedures. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of tissue transplantation and its significance in improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience: This webinar is appropriate for all AATB members seeking to increase their knowledge of tissue transplantation.

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.

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.

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.