The AATB Standards Committee has determined that the use of Dis-Spray, a product distributed by The Dodge Company, Inc., Billerica, MA, does not constitute an “embalming procedure” as described under D5.310 Recovery in Standards for Tissue Banking (Standards). As such, Dis-Spray is not considered by the Standards Committee to be an automatic rule-out for tissue donation.

The Board of Governors recently voted to dissolve two AATB Committees, the Program Committee and Communications Committee.

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!

UC San Francisco
Researchers from UC San Francisco are launching the world's first tissue bank to gather samples donated by patients with long COVID.

Nature Genetics
An algorithm called Building Aggregates with a Neighborhood Kernel and Spatial Yardstick uses spatial omics data to segment both cell types and tissue domains.

SciTech Daily
University of Pennsylvania researchers delivered vascular endothelial growth factor alpha via lipid nanoparticles to repair damaged blood vessels in lung tissue damaged by the flu or COVID-19.

Journal of Controlled Release
Challenges like limited half-life, potential overdosing risks, and delivery control complexities in the delivery of growth factors hinder regenerative medicine's ability to effectively repair tissues.

Carbon
Due to its mechanical, thermal, and electrical characteristics, hydrogel-integrated graphene superstructures are a promising platform for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

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, Summary The Vice President of Accreditation, Regulatory Affairs and Standards is responsible for the overall administration of AATB's Accreditation, Regulatory Affairs  and Standards Departments. Duties and Responsibilities Oversees the AATB voluntary tissue establishment accreditation program ensuring institutional assessment programs are conducted timely, accurately, and with the highest level of confidentiality.

Remote,, Summary 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.

Scottsdale, Arizona, The Director of Operations in Tissue Banking plays a crucial role in managing and overseeing various aspects of tissue banking operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, efficient processes, and the delivery of high-quality tissue products for medical use.