Mark your calendars for the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting, which will take place October 12-15, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. Help shape the event by submitting an educational session proposal or research abstract—your contributions are essential to its success. Submit your ideas today!

AATB has submitted a detailed letter to the FDA addressing the four draft guidance documents published by the FDA on January 6, 2025. AATB’s full response can be found on the Government Advocacy Correspondences page of the AATB website.

Last week, AATB representatives and members had the incredible opportunity to visit Capitol Hill, to advocate for key issues impacting the tissue banking community.

AATB commends Representatives John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) for reintroducing the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act, a vital piece of legislation aimed at preventing tuberculosis (TB) infections linked to tissue transplants.

MIT News
MIT's new technology enables ultrafast, uniform protein labeling across millions of cells in 3D tissues within a day, revealing insights missed by other methods.

Rice University
Rice University researchers have developed a method to customize engineered living materials (ELMs) by altering protein matrices, enabling precise control over their structure and response to deformation.

Frontiers in Immunology
Tissue-resident memory T (TRM) cells provide long-lasting immune protection in the urinary tract, playing roles in infections, cancer, and chronic inflammation.

News-Medical.Net
A recent study in Nature Immunology reveals how human secondary lymphoid tissues adapt during viral infections, highlighting the roles of various immune cells and the impact of COVID-19 on nasal-associated lymphoid tissue (NALT).

ABC News
A study found brain tissue contains 10 times more microplastics than other organs. Researchers analyzed samples from 47 cadavers, revealing a significant increase in microplastics since 2016.

Gain practical tips and strategies for delivering confident, impactful presentations in this February 19 webinar. Learn how to structure your content, engage your audience, and communicate your message with clarity—whether you're speaking to a small group or a large crowd. Perfect for professionals looking to refine their presentation skills for the workplace, conferences, or training sessions.
Target Audience: Professionals with an interest in learning and/or expanding knowledge on best practices for delivering a confident and effective presentation at the work place or professional conference/trainings.

Portland, Oregon: The Medical Examiner/Coroner Liaison plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the tissue bank and medicolegal professionals, ensuring collaboration to support tissue donation.

Kettering, Ohio: The Associate Medical Director: Provides medical and technical direction. Ensures timely implementation of new technical procedures and provides scientific consultation to all medical/technical staff.

Scottsdale, Arizona: The Quality Assurance (QA) / Control (QC) Manager is responsible for ensuring all personnel/aspects of the quality assurance and control functions of the department are cohesive and efficient.