The AATB biennial election for 2023-2025 Board of Governors Officers and At-Large Governors opens tomorrow! Learn more about the candidates running for Chairperson-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and At-Large Governors (2).

The 2023 AATB CTBS Prep Course Opens tomorrow and is FREE in the AATB Learning Center. It is the only Certified Tissue Bank Specialist educational program created and verified by AATB to help examinees prepare for the CTBS Exam. All study materials are online and on-demand, allowing examinees to prepare for the exam at their own pace.

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Scientists from the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) at Monash University have discovered how the cell decision-making process is facilitated, which dictates what kinds of cells they will become, such as skin cells, extraembryonic tissue, and more.

Fierce Biotech
The drug 1938 targets enzymes in the PI3K family to increase the enzymes. These enzymes help regulate cell growth and an increase in the enzymes after using 1938 has resulted in less cell death.

ScienceDaily
Human stomach stem cells can be altered to secrete insulin, leading to a promising way to treat diabetes.

STAT
Skin is difficult to replicate, but engineering stretchable electronic skin could help the prosthetics function and look like the natural body.

Becker’s Hospital Review
The machine learning algorithm SpaceMarkers can measure gene expression with a tissue sample by using the location of the genes in the cells.

Join us September 17-20 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, for the 2023 AATB Annual Meeting. Registration opens in June.

The AATB Annual Meeting brings together the most talented and knowledgeable individuals in the tissue banking field for valuable networking, training, and collaborative opportunities that cannot be found elsewhere. Participate in this event to exhibit your products and services, connect with attendees on a personal level, and share your expertise. Don't miss the chance to sponsor and showcase your offerings at the 2023 AATB Annual Meeting – sign up now!

Join us June 1 for the first webinar in the FREE Donation & Death Investigation Webinar Series. This webinar, "Supporting our Shared Mission: Guide to Medical Examiner & Coroner Cases," features expert speakers Jonathan Boyd, Kristen McCoy, Kelly Keyes, and Brian Bricker. During this webinar, you will learn how collaborative initiatives between organizations representing the fields of donation and death investigation can improve the outcome of shared cases and support the needs of the medicolegal community.

We invite you to a FREE webinar developed in collaboration with the American Society for Transplant Surgeons. In this June 13 session, we will explore strategies for surgeons to safeguard the possibility of heart valve donation during organ recovery, ultimately increasing access to this life-saving treatment. Don't miss out - register now to secure your spot in this informative session!

San Antonio, Texas: The position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of manufacturing HCT/P products and directing a team of 30 Manufacturing/CSS staff. The DM ensures that all donor processing is accomplished according to established production plans, the highest quality allografts are processed, and ensures that the production facility is clean, orderly, in good working order, all materials and supplies are properly maintained, and all equipment is adequately maintained.

Bellevue, Washington: The Tissue Recovery Coordinator IV (TRC IV) works closely with the Tissue Resource Manager (TRM) and Director of Tissue Donation Services (TDS) to continually increase tissue donation and maintain acceptable rates of tissues recovered per donor.

Hershey, Pennsylvania: Responsible to perform complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, analyze chemical content of fluids, and cross match blood for transfusion and organ transplantation aseptically prepare cells for use in cellular therapies.