Bulletin 24-6 has been revised to update the implementation date for changes to storage temperatures and packaging requirements. The new date is January 31, 2027, aligning with the 15th edition of the Standards for Tissue Banking. Additionally, the crosswalk between the 14th and 15th editions of Standards has been updated and is available on the AATB website in Bulletin 24-6: Entering a Six-Month Preparatory Period on July 31, 2024.

AATB has updated the Uniform DRAI for Child Donors (≤ 12 years old). Question 29f, which asked, "Were they a person who has received medication for a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia?" has been removed, and the remaining questions have been renumbered accordingly. For more details, visit the updated document on the AATB website.

Are you a rising leader in the tissue banking industry ready to elevate your leadership skills and expand your network? Join us for this immersive 2.5-day program, designed to help you succeed in today’s complex leadership landscape. The 2024 Emerging Leaders Program takes place November 18-20—view the full agenda and register today to secure your spot!

AATB has signed a collective statement in support of the organ donation and transplantation community, addressing recent media attention surrounding a Kentucky organ donation case.

Don't forget! To earn your CEUs and download your Certificate of Attendance for the 2024 Annual Meeting, you must complete both the overall conference evaluation and the individual session evaluations for each session you attended. The deadline for submission is Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET. Submit now!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the fun at the 2024 Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt! If you earned the maximum of 340 points, you were entered into our drawing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Don't miss out—prizes must be claimed by October 31!

News-Medical.Net
A groundbreaking study by WEHI and La Trobe University links extracellular vesicles (EVs) in blood to tissue damage from diseases like leukemia.

Phys.org
ETH Zurich researcher Hao Liu developed a laser-based 3D bioprinter that creates microfilament structures to grow lab-grown tissues, such as muscle and cartilage, with aligned cellular patterns.

Mayo Clinic Health System
Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI), developed at Mayo Clinic, improves breast cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue by using gamma cameras and a radioactive tracer to highlight cancer cells.

WXXI News
University of Rochester scientists are developing a “tissue-in-chip” model to test respiratory drugs targeting neurological symptoms like brain fog.

ScienceDaily
UCLA researchers developed a monoclonal antibody therapy targeting ENPP1 to enhance heart repair after heart attacks.

Join us on November 6 at 2pm EST, for a free webinar on the 2024 CTBS Recertification Process Review. This session will cover everything you need to know about the recertification process, including CEU requirements, recertification dues, and portal navigation. Plus, you'll earn 1 CEU credit just by attending! Don't miss this opportunity to streamline your recertification and ensure you're prepared. Register today!
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for Certified Tisue Bank Specialists (CTBS).

Join us on November 20, for an insightful webinar titled "FDA Updates: Reorganization and Common FDA 483 Observations." This session will cover the FDA's recent reorganization of its field offices, highlighting key changes that impact HCT/P establishments. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current hot regulatory topics and learn about the most commonly issued FDA 483 observations, helping to ensure compliance and improve operational practices. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed on the latest FDA developments and enhance your regulatory knowledge.
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.