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Technology Networks
Scientists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have built a complex intestinal organoid. The organoid has elements of a functioning immune system and the immune cells help the intestine improve by helping it to recognize foreign antigens.

ScienceDaily
Injected intravenously, a new biomaterial can help reduce inflammation and help repair cells and tissue. Proof of concept was provided in rodent and large animal models and the researchers say a study on human models could happen in a year or two. 

Diagnostic Imaging
Analysis published in the American Journal of Roentgenology found that high-intensity surveillance with MRI diagnosed 53 percent of local recurrences of soft tissue sarcoma while low-intensity with MRI detected six percent.

NC State University
Researchers have found a way to use nanofibrous materials as scaffolding that allows the transfer of stem cells into the body.

GEN
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) occurs from T cells that seed tissues after a transplant and not by recruitment of T cells in the blood as previously believed.

Have you ever called a funeral home to discuss a potential donor, only to encounter an angry funeral director? Funeral Home Liaison, Cody Walker, joins AATB on February 22 to discuss just how integral funeral service professionals are in the donation process and how to address barriers to cooperation.

Ginger Johnson is back! Join AATB for a communication workshop, on March 1, focused on words to use and words to purge, The Connector’s Mindset, and other gems you can apply immediately to build competence and confidence in your communications.

Alachua, Florida: RTI Surgical is global, industry-leading private label OEM with expertise in allograft, xenograft and synthetic-based implants. RTI began operations in 1998 when it spun off from the University of Florida Tissue Bank in 1998 with the goal of expanding the gift of tissue donation by pioneering tissue-based innovations that promote natural healing.

Waltham, Massachusetts: Looking for meaningful work, great benefits, and a place to belong? As a Tissue Operations Coordinator, the work you do will help identify opportunities for life-saving tissue donations that can lead to impacting countless individuals.

Ann Arbor, Michigan: In support of Gift of Life Michigan''s (GOLM) mission, vision, and core values, the employee is determined, compassionate and professional. The incumbent establishes and maintains good working relationships with hospitals involved in birthing and other professionals in Gift of Life Michigan's service area to enhance, improve, and maintain a collaborative environment that fosters placenta donation opportunities while preserving the respective needs of the customers.