Calling all AATB members! We invite you to join one of our committees and actively contribute to our community initiatives. In a shift towards empowering committee chairs to select their members, this is your chance to express your interest by filling out the online form. While we've been emphasizing this to councils and committees, it's equally important to extend the call to all our valued members. Seize this opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization!

Engagement with AATB members is vital for refining the draft 15th Edition standards before the anticipated 6-month preparatory period starting in July 2024. A comment period, exclusively for Council members, is open from February 5 to February 25, 2024. To participate, ensure your membership in an AATB council by joining before Friday, January 26. Your active involvement is key to the success of the Standards Rebuild Project. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence.

Share the transformative power of donation by contributing your establishment’s unique donation stories to AATB. Inspire and inform others about the significance of tissue donation for transplant or research, and whole-body donation. Each story is a crucial part of our community dedicated to enhancing lives through these incredible gifts.

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!

News-Medical.Net
Scientists have advanced tissue engineering for organ failure treatment. Techniques include decellularization, hydrogels, and bioprinting.

Scientific Reports
A new study on calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in periodontitis found it promotes differentiation of ligament cells into hard tissue-forming cells.

Drug Target Review
Neuroscientists at Oregon Health & Science University uncovered the function of synapses connecting neurons to oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs), offering insights into multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and glioma.

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Researchers have developed the CytoCommunity algorithm, powered by AI, to understand how cells communicate and organize into tissue.

AZoNano
Researchers from Empa and ETH Zurich have introduced a novel wound closure technique using a laser soldering approach. The method involves metallic and ceramic nanoparticles for precise temperature control, providing a safer and more effective alternative to traditional suturing.

Discover the art of navigating tissue donation conversations with multilingual families in our upcoming webinar, "Working with Multilingual Families in Tissue Donation," on January 24. Uncover strategies for professionals to gather accurate information and provide optimal care. Learn essential practices with translators, interpreters, and other key considerations for fostering respectful relationships. Don't miss out—reserve your spot today to enhance your skills in meaningful communication.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals learning the foundations of tissue banking and experienced tissue bank specialists working with families.

Nashville, Tennessee: Key responsibilities this position will perform include: Manage large and often multiple projects simultaneously. Ensure projects are completed within budget and on schedule. Transfer manufacturing processes and perform process improvements from the laboratory into the manufacturing facility.

Richmond, Virginia: The Director of Hospital Development will plan, direct, and manage programs and resources allotted to promote and increase the number of donors within the LifeNet Health Donation Service Area (DSA). Develops programs and guides staff to act as a resource for hospitals and the community in organ and tissue donation.

San Antonio, Texas: The Tissue Acquisition Program Manager will play a critical role in building and overseeing the department dedicated to receiving tissue donors from recovery agencies. This multifaceted position requires a strategic thinker with strong organizational skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a keen understanding of the regulatory landscape in the tissue banking industry.