The Administration issued a proclamation from President Biden on March 31, recognizing April as National Donate Life Month.

Join us in celebrating the remarkable generosity of living tissue donors who heal and transform lives. In 2022, AATB Accredited Establishments reported that over 36,000 individuals chose to donate birth tissue, such as placenta and amniotic membrane, offering hope and healing to those in need. Their selfless contributions aid in the healing process of wounds and provide comfort to countless individuals. A heartfelt thank you to all living tissue donors for your extraordinary kindness and compassion!

Taking place at the JW Marriott - Galleria on June 3 & 4, this event unites professionals from blood centers, tissue banks, and organ procurement across the country to foster connections, exchange successes, explore cost-saving opportunities, and engage with leading industry suppliers. A specialized Tissue Track awaits AATB Members, with complimentary registration. Secure your spot today!

Cell Death & Disease
RCC1 has been identified as an oncogene in soft-tissue sarcomas (STS), correlating with poor prognosis. RCC1 regulates Skp2 stability, unveiling a potential intervention target for STS treatment.

Stanford Medicine
Stanford researchers employed machine learning tools to map cellular configurations in soft tissue sarcoma, revealing three distinct communities correlated with patient outcomes.

The Engineer
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Engineering developed a promising method for creating replacement ears with accurate anatomy and biomechanical properties.

News-Medical.Net
A new study reveals that a specific subtype of sensory neurons influences immune cells through a neuropeptide called CGRP, aiding in tissue healing.

UCSF
Scientists at UCSF aim to develop a "tissue GPS" technology that uses engineered T cells to deliver therapies directly to the brain, targeting diseases like glioblastoma, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s.

Join us September 30 – October 3 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, CO, for the 2024 AATB Annual Meeting. Registration opens in June.

AATB's call for session proposals is an opportunity for AATB members to contribute their ideas for topics and speakers to the 2024 AATB Annual Meeting. Submit your idea today!

The abstract program for the 2024 Annual Meeting is now open! Join us in Aurora, CO, from September 30 to October 3 to celebrate remarkable research achievements in tissue banking. Submit your abstracts and digital posters for consideration to be prominently featured on site and in our conference app and website. Category winners and spotlights will have the chance to present during the Scientific and Technical Affairs (STAC) track, with complimentary registration provided. Submit your original work now and be part of showcasing tissue banking excellence at its finest!

Discover valuable opportunities to optimize your procurement process! Accredited member establishments can now access competitive pricing across spending categories through the partnership between Blood Centers of America (BCA) and AATB. Join this webinar to uncover how this partnership can optimize your procurement process and gain insights into leveraging BCA's supplier agreements to enhance cost-saving initiatives and streamline operations. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the benefits of our collaboration. Register now!

Dive into the forefront of wound care management with our upcoming webinar, "Amnion Graft Usage in Lower Limb Wound Care," scheduled for April 10. Explore the application of amniotic grafts in treating lower limb wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers. Gain insights into the contributions of amniotic allografts to wound healing, understand the intricate roles of growth factors and signaling proteins, and delve into the clinical outcomes of amniotic allograft treatments. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise and skills in wound care—register now and mark your calendar!
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals from entry-level to seasoned professionals with an area of expertise in donor screening, tissue recovery, and acquisition, quality, processing, and distribution.

Reno, Nevada: The Supervisor, Recovery Services is integral to providing leadership and continuity of recovery services operations in a 24x7x365 department and for maintaining a high quality of service at all times to ensure all donor potential is maximized.

Falls Church, Virginia: Under the direction of the Director, Tissue Recovery, the Manager, Tissue Recovery (TR Manager) leads and guides the Tissue Recovery staff towards accomplishing the organization's mission and goals by providing oversight of daily tissue recovery operations.

Scottsdale, Arizona: The Director of Quality Assurance (DQA) will be responsible for leading the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) team and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.