Take your involvement with AATB to the next level by joining a council or committee. This is your chance to collaborate with industry peers, shape the future of tissue banking, and contribute to impactful initiatives. Expressing your interest is simple—just fill out the online form to get started. Councils and committees are central to AATB's mission, and your voice can help drive meaningful changet—get involved today!

AATB is accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) for its Grant Program, dedicated to advancing innovation and research in tissue banking. We welcome proposals exploring non-proprietary topics, including tissue recovery, allograft processing, clinical outcomes, economic analyses, and more. Researchers from academic institutions, medical centers, and the tissue industry are invited to apply for grants of up to $100,000. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the future of tissue banking—submit your LOI by January 16, 2025!

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
A new study found that 3% of normal cells from breast tissue in healthy women have a gain or loss of chromosomes, accumulating with age.

Technology Networks
Tissue samples need to be handled quickly and carefully in order to understand cancer.

ScienceDaily
Researchers discovered thousands of targets for snoRNAs in human and mouse brain tissue.

Nature Communications
HITS-Bio (High-throughput Integrated Tissue Fabrication System for Bioprinting) is 10 times faster than existing bioprinting techniques and still maintains high cell viability.

Medical Xpress
A study in mice found that a key component of the circadian rhythm also activates the body's plan for dealing with oxygen shortages.

Join us on December 4, for “Best Practices for Tissue Donor Screening,” a dynamic webinar featuring insights from experienced tissue processors. Learn effective strategies for presenting donor information to enhance acceptance rates while addressing the unique requirements of various gift types. Discover actionable tips to minimize discard rates by addressing key factors often known before recovery. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve screening processes and optimize outcomes in tissue donation.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue banking professionals involved in quality, processing, and distribution.

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.

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.

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