AATB's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ad hoc committee, comprised of professionals within AATB and DEI advocates, compiled a collection of relevant resources designed to support members in their unique DEI journeys. These resources are now available on the AATB website.

Mark your calendars, and don't miss the FREE CTBS Recertification Process Review Webinar on Dec. 9. AATB will review the CTBS recertification process, including a refresher on CEU submission and recertification dues.

The Donate Life America Pinnacle Awards recognize programs, events, and activities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to the Donate Life mission through education, awareness, and/or registration initiatives. All AATB accredited tissue establishments are invited to apply!

Medical Xpress
A study published in Nature Neuroscience showed reducing reactivity in micoglia can help prevent inflammation and reduce tissue scars. This makes the tissue more capable of regeneration.

Becker's Hospital Review
"Heart in a Box" pumps warm, oxygenated blood through the heart while it is being transported. This gives doctors the ability to assess the organ for damage while it is beating before it is placed in the recipient.

ScienceDaily
Electrical signals in pig hearts typically move very fast, but the eletrical signals in a human recipient slowed down. This had no effect on the person's heart rhythm.

SciTechDaily
Researchers from Vienna and Dresden found a link between three-dimensional structures in tissue and their architecture. The findings could allow scientists to engineer self-organizing tissue that acts like a human organ.

MedPage Today
Compared to the weeks prior to the rallies, there were about 21% more organ donors during the rallies and 26% more transplant recipients.

Dating from antiquity during Greek and Roman times up to 19th-century medical education in both Europe and the U.S., informed consent for whole-body appropriation was not always the standard. Join AATB on Dec. 14 for a presentation that will document historical practices and trace the history of consent for tissue procurement to current times.

Durham, North Carolina: Are you in the medical field or wanting to find a career in the medical field working to save a life every day, making a tremendous contribution to your community, or becoming part of someone's legacy? If so, HonorBridge is seeking a positive, energetic, and highly motivated individual to join our team.

Alachua, Florida: Job Title: Donor Information Associate Department: Donor Information Effective Date: 11/4/2022 Location: Remote or Alachua, Florida. RTI Surgical is global, industry-leading private label OEM with expertise in allograft, xenograft and synthetic-based implants.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina: Miracles In Sight seeks energetic, compassionate individuals for remote Donor Center Coordinator positions in our 24 / 7 Donor Call Center.