Mark your calendars for the 2024 AATB Annual Meeting in Aurora, CO, from September 30 to October 3! This year's theme, "Scaling New Heights: Unlocking the Full Range of Possibilities," promises a transformative experience. AATB members are invited to seize the opportunity to shape the agenda by submitting their proposals for educational sessions now!

Our AATB Council Members work together to support the industry's growth. This committed group shares insights and experiences to advance the association's mission. Discover the latest updates from our councils this quarter and consider getting involved.

Phys.org
Scientists from Northeastern University have found evidence that collagen is formed by cells pulling apart, rather than being pre-fabricated and positioned by cells.

BMC Women’s Health
Even when a polyp is visually determined to be completely removed, tissue fragments may still remain in patients.

MIT News
MIT engineers developed a wearable sensor placed on the skin that uses sound waves to read organ rigidity.

Medical News Today
Researchers at Yale believe that by removing, freezing, and then re-inserting ovarian tissue can expand fertile years beyond the usual age of menopause.

Medriva
Innervated tissue constructs could improve limb prostheses functionality and feel.

Join us March 6 for an informative webinar as we delve into the auto-referral interface between the Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) Log and various OPO call centers. Gain insights into its development journey and learn about its practical success in optimizing donation processes. Register today to explore this innovative solution with industry experts.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals with an interest in learning about ME Databases and MDI Logs.

Dive into the world of quality agreements with experts from the AATB Quality Council! Join us March 13 for an insightful webinar where we'll unveil our newly released Educational Resource Tool on Quality Agreements. Discover the backstory behind its development, learn practical tips on its utilization, and explore how it can enhance collaboration with your suppliers and partners. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your organization's quality standards. Register now!
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for professionals in tissue banking.

Nationwide: Oversees the AATB voluntary tissue establishment accreditation program ensuring institutional assessment programs are conducted timely, accurately, and with the highest level of confidentiality. Oversees the regulatory activities of AATB, including the creation of regulatory documents and responses to external agencies that impact the association and its members.

Nationwide: The Technical and Administrative Manager works in a collaborative team environment to ensure cross-functional alignment of the mission, goals and activities that bring value to the membership through the activities related to Standard Department and Medical Office. Provides administrative support to the Chief Technical Officer including support with legislative activities at the federal and state level.

Nashville, Tennessee: Coordinates the Tissue Recovery Procurement Process including communication with hospitals and funeral homes, packaging, and shipping. Leads recovery team efforts of donated cadaveric human tissue including bone, skin, corneas, blood vessels, nerves, and heart valves.