Don't wait—time is running out! Join us from September 30 – October 3 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, CO. Secure your spot by registering today! Can't commit to the full event? One-day registration will be available onsite for those who need flexibility. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow with industry professionals!

Are you ready to become a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS)? The 2024 CTBS Exam will be held from October 1-31, and now is the perfect time to start preparing! AATB offers a free CTBS Review Course for exam registrants, based on the 14th Edition of the Standards. Please note: the 2025 exam will align with the upcoming 15th Edition of the Standards, incorporating reference changes. Take advantage of this opportunity and get ahead today!

Technology Networks
Spatial biology combines imaging and sequencing technologies to map cells in tissues, offering insights into cell interactions, tissue organization, and disease progression.

Medical Xpress
UCLA researchers developed an AI-based method to detect amyloid deposits in tissue samples without traditional chemical stains or polarization microscopy.

CNN
A study found microplastics in the olfactory bulbs of human cadavers, suggesting they can travel to the brain.

Nature Communications
A new study highlights regulatory T cells’ (Tregs) potential as a universal regenerative therapy, including human applications.

ScienceDaily
Researchers at UBC Okanagan have developed the iValve, a heart valve that combines the strengths of both mechanical and tissue valves.

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Navigate the complexities of FDA's 510(k) pathway for allograft-based bone void fillers in this comprehensive webinar on October 16. We'll guide you through the entire process, from product concept to marketing authorization, detailing when these fillers are classified as devices, permissible marketing claims, and the necessary testing protocols. Gain insights on identifying a predicate and learn best practices for interacting with the FDA to ensure a smooth approval process. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your regulatory knowledge—register now!
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals with expertise in QA/QC, regulatory, research, processing, and distribution.

In a rapidly changing workplace, mastering succession planning, talent management, and employee engagement is crucial for future-proofing your organization. This webinar, taking place on October 23, will provide actionable strategies for effective succession planning, explore innovative approaches to talent management, and address how to meet evolving employee expectations. Learn how to integrate key retention strategies, leverage your Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and cultivate a resilient organizational culture that thrives in today’s dynamic environment. Don’t miss out—register now to secure your spot.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals in management/leadership positions.

Gain critical insights into birth tissue and placental pathology in this webinar on October 30. This session will cover the normal structure of the placenta and umbilical cord, followed by a detailed discussion of common birth tissue abnormalities found in live donor medical charts. With the help of visual images, the presentation will enhance your understanding of birth tissue pathology, making it easier to assess donor eligibility and product suitability. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your expertise—register today!
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals with an interest in birth tissue.

Itasca, Illinois: Receives and refers donor-related calls to appropriate procurement, transplant, and hospital development staff; provides prompt, efficient processing of all incoming and outgoing calls to fully optimize organ, tissue, and/or eye referrals and donation potential.

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.

Nashville, Tennessee: Screens tissue donor referrals and consented donors to ensure medical/regulatory suitability. Reviews medical/social history of donors to establish donor eligibility.