AATB Council Members are working together to support progress and collaboration across the tissue banking industry. Their collective expertise and commitment are helping to advance AATB’s mission. Explore this quarter’s updates and learn how you can get involved in shaping the future of our field.

AATB is pleased to announce the publication of "Real-World Data to Improve Organ and Tissue Donation Policies: Lessons Learned from the Tissue and Organ Donor Epidemiology Study (TODES)," co-led by AATB's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Melissa Greenwald.

Time is running out to share your feedback! The AATB Member Satisfaction Survey, emailed via SurveyMonkey on Friday, November 1, closes this Friday, November 22. If you haven’t received the survey, please check your spam folder. Your input helps us improve and explore new opportunities to better serve you. Plus, members who complete the survey and provide their name and email address will be entered into a drawing to win one of five gift cards! If you have any questions or need assistance accessing the survey, email davisa@aatb.org.

AATB is now accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its Grant Program, supporting research that advances the field of tissue banking. We invite proposals that focus on non-proprietary aspects of tissue recovery, allograft processing, clinical outcomes, economic analyses, and more. Eligible applicants from academic institutions, medical centers, and the tissue industry are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $100,000. The deadline to submit an LOI is January 16, 2025.

Medical Xpress
The RNA from the SARS-CoV-2 virus developed an immune cell that attack cancer cells.

Phys.org
Cell density may be an important building block of human tissue development.

Technology Networks
An AI deep learning model from Washington State University detects disease signs in tissue images faster than human counterparts.

Science News
Fat tissue may create a cellular memory of obesity, possibly suppressing the metabolism.

BioTechniques
New tissue and organ maps show “aging hotspots.”

Join us on December 18, for an insightful session, “Using Texting Technology to Connect with Donor Families.” Discover how organizations are leveraging texting technology to enhance outreach and build meaningful connections with donor families. Our panel of experts will share practical insights on when and how to use this technology effectively, discuss measurable outcomes, and explore challenges and opportunities for improvement. Whether you're a tissue bank professional interested in family services or keen on adopting the latest innovations, this webinar offers valuable takeaways to enhance your approach.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals who are interested in family services and the use of the latest technology.

New York: The Birth Tissue Technician is responsible for performing activities related to the birth tissue acquisition process.

Westwood, Kansas: Responsible for activities related to tissue and eye procurement such as daily clinical operations oversight, tissue suite operations oversight, and compliance with FDA, AATB and tissue processor requirements.

Syracuse, New York: The Tissue Recovery Technician performs aseptic tissue recovery according to established guidelines and procedures.