The AATB biennial election for 2024-2026 Council Officers is just around the corner, opening on June 3. Are you an AATB council member who's also an Individual Member in good standing? Then get ready to cast your vote for the leadership of your council. But first, let's get acquainted with the candidates vying for leadership positions on the eight AATB councils.

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!

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.

A range of exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming in-person AATB Annual Meeting will soon be available. If you are interested in being notified once registration is available for your establishment, please email blyj@aatb.org with your name and email.

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 by June 3 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!

Medical Xpress
A team from uOttawa created peptide-based hydrogels for tissue repair, offering versatile applications from wound closure to heart and corneal repair.

Drug Target Review
Researchers at EPFL discovered mesothelial cells in omental adipose tissue that inhibit the formation of new fat cells, potentially offering new treatments for obesity.

The Keyword
Harvard researchers partnered with Google to map a small portion of the human brain in great detail.

Medical News Today
When muscle nerves are activated, they secrete bioactive molecules that enhance brain function.

Payload
The first cardiac tissue to be bioprinted in space has landed on Earth to be studied for the potential to continue building tissue in space.

Mark your calendars for May 20 as we unveil the updated CTBS Recertification Guide in our upcoming webinar. Designed for those recertifying in 2025 and beyond, this webinar dives into the latest updates, offers valuable insights, and provides a Q&A session to address any queries you may have. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your CTBS recertification journey is smooth and successful. Register now to secure your spot!

Join us on May 22 for an exclusive update on the Standards Rebuild Project. Gain insights directly from the coordinators of the program as they discuss the latest developments, including the release of the draft 15th edition for Council comment. Learn about the trajectory for the 15th edition and discover related program activities, including the resources AATB plans to provide to aid in the transition from the 14th edition. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and participate in an open Q&A session to address any queries you may have.

Denver, Colorado: Donor Alliance is hiring a Tissue Recovery Coordinator in Denver! The Tissue Recovery Coordinator (TRC) is responsible for several aspects within the non-clinical and clinical recovery process within the guidelines of Donor Alliance.

Denver, Colorado: Donor Alliance is hiring a Donor & Family Coordinator - Tissue in Denver! The Donor & Family Coordinator - Tissue (DFC) screens potential tissue donor cases in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration CFR1271, Donor Alliance policy, and the American Association of Tissue Banks regulations.

Scottsdale, Arizona: The Donor Recovery Specialist Lead (DRSL) supports Phoenix Donor Services by coordinating the acquisition of donor birth tissue in compliance with Surgenex, FDA, and AATB policies, procedures, regulations, and standards.