The AATB Bylaws amendment vote announced at the AATB Annual Business Meeting is open through October 31, 2023. Eligible voters who were members in good standing by September 25 received credentials to vote via email on Monday, October 2. Please take a moment to log in and vote.

The three skin substitute LCDs/LCAs, entitled "Skin Substitute Grafts/Cellular and/or Tissue-Based Products for the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers," and proposed by CGS Administrators, LLC, Novitas Solutions, Inc., and First Coast Service Options, Inc. will not go into effect on October 1, 2023, as previously announced.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt. Visit our website for a list of winners and instructions to claim your prize. Prizes must be claimed by October 20.

We are pleased to announce that AATB is proudly sponsoring the Tissue Services Wet-Lab at the 2023 International Society for Organ Donation and Procurement (ISODP) Pre-Congress Workshop. This unique opportunity allows participants to observe musculoskeletal, dermis, ocular, and specialty graft tissue recoveries. The experience will be enriched with informative presentations both before and after the observation.

SciTech Daily
By using tissue discarded during heart surgery, neonatal mesenchymal stem cells reduced inflammation in the intestines of mice and promoted wound healing.

Science Advances
Graft-host mechanical mismatch was eliminated and soft-tissue regeneration was supported by the biomimetic flexible network scaffold.

News-Medical.Net
Researchers in China developed a biocomposite adhesive with a sheared adhesion strength of approximately 18 MPa.

Technology Networks
While animal tissue has been crucial in developing bioinks to keep tissue cells alive, the resemblance to human tissue is not accurate.

EurekAlert
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science created a tool that could help find a cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Unlock the insights into post-valve donation pathological examination! Join us on October 6 for "Diagnosing Cardiac Disease and Abnormality Post-Valvectomy," an exciting webinar in the FREE Donation & Death Investigation Webinar Series that unravels practices, challenges, and real case studies in the realm of cardiac disease and abnormalities. Register now and secure your virtual seat. The 2023 Donation & Death Investigation Webinar Series includes seven webinar presentations, all FREE and designed to enhance your understanding of the complex relationship between these two fields. Register now for our upcoming webinar or the entire series.

Curious about FDA 483 observations in tissue bank inspections? Join us October 11 for “FDA Inspectional Findings,” an enlightening webinar featuring AATB's Director of Regulatory and Governmental Affairs, Kip Hanks.

Join us on October 18 for an enlightening webinar on a crucial topic: "Unique Challenges Encountered with Transgender Donors." Transgender individuals have always played an essential role in donation and transplantation, and understanding their unique needs is vital. In this insightful session, we will delve into the intricate landscape of transgender donor recovery and eligibility assessment. Register now and secure your virtual seat.

San Francisco, California: The Senior Donation Compliance Specialist (Weekends) will ensure that a critical aspect of Ossium's work, getting suitable donors in the door, occurs smoothly. In this role, you will answer emails and calls from partner organizations when they have potential Ossium donors to screen, manage documents and data associated with those donors, and keep detailed notes on donor-related decisions.

New York, New York: This role is critically involved in ensuring recoveries are being done in accordance with our high standards of excellence. You'll travel to visit our organ procurement organization (OPO) partners to make sure they have everything they need for recoveries and to resolve any issues that arise.

Norcross, Georgia: Directs, delivers and monitors tissue recovery staff training. Primary technical contact for tissue procurement. Ensures the performance of all recovery personnel relating to the proper procurement, storage, and shipment of tissue for transplantation. Provides support for in-services, Public Affairs activities, and professional development seminars.