Are you a high-potential leader in the tissue banking industry looking to enhance your leadership skills and build lasting connections? This immersive 2.5-day program is designed to help you thrive in increasingly complex leadership roles. View the full agenda and register today!

AATB and the AATB Tissue Policy Group are pleased to invite external lobbyists and internal governmental relations staff representing current AATB-accredited member establishments to a meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 1:30 PM EST in Washington, DC.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt—we hope you had fun! All participants earning the maximum of 340 points were entered into a drawing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Just a reminder: to earn your CEUs and download your Certificate of Attendance, be sure to complete both the overall conference evaluation and the individual session evaluations for each session you attended. Evaluations must be submitted by Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET.

Medical Xpress
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet discovered the inflammatory protein IL-1β helps the body manage energy storage.

EurekAlert!
Microgravity conditions in low Earth orbit help liver tissues develop with better functionality than the liver tissue cultivated on Earth.

The Transmitter
Researchers have developed a new tissue-clearing compounds that can be used in living tissue without compromising tissue health.

Nature
Stem cell-mediated phagocytosis enhances tissue health, presenting broad implications for other tissue stem cells in immune-privileged areas where cell death occurs.

Scientific Reports
A new study found that silk fibroin as a biomaterial produced positive results when used in covered stents.

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.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: The Tissue Services Manager plays a pivotal role in the life-saving and life-enhancing process of tissue donation.

Alachua, Florida: Supervises the day-to-day activities of Donor Information Associates and acts as department lead in the absence of other leadership.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: LifeShare is looking for a Vice President of Tissue Operations (VPTO) to join our leadership team and oversee the strategic direction and execution of Tissue Recovery Services and our Donation Services Center.