The AATB biennial election for the 2024-2026 AATB Council Officers is open. AATB members who were members of a council prior to the blackout period beginning May 10, and are eligible to vote in accordance with the AATB Bylaws, received a link to the ballot and voting credentials on Monday, June 3. Please take a moment to log in and vote.

A range of exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities for the upcoming in-person AATB Annual Meeting will soon be available to the public. Registration is currently open to AATB Affiliate Members, AATB Accredited Establishments, and previous exhibitors and sponsors. If you are interested in being notified once registration is available for your establishment, please email blyj@aatb.org with your name and email.

A 12-day scheduled downtime will temporarily affect access to the AATB Portal and the Learning Center. This downtime is needed to implement new software that will significantly improve overall functionality and user experience.

Medical Xpress
Scientists have created a new machine learning method Spatial Transcriptomic multi-viEW (Stew) that analyzes spatial variation and gene expression changes in large amounts of cells.

News-Medical.Net
Researchers at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting presented a new immunotherapy for two most common types of soft tissue sarcoma in adults.

Phys.org
Some inorganic materials have been found to help encourage tissue regeneration and bone formation.

Yale School of Medicine
New stem cell research has discovered molecules produced by cells to encourage tissue healing.

The Pennsylvania State University
Fighting inflammation and new blood vessel creation are aided by sulfur-based compounds in the human body.

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.

Join us on June 18 for a comprehensive exploration of Hepatitis B in our webinar titled "Hepatitis B: A Comprehensive Review of Testing Types, Sample Recovery and Testing Best Practices, and Practical Application of FDA Guidelines." Dive deep into the intricacies of Hepatitis B panel testing, including core, surface antigen, and surface antibody assessments, as well as the transition from manual to automated testing. Discover practical insights into applying FDA guidelines and implementing best practices for blood sample draw and test preparation to minimize false positives. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and optimize testing protocols in the fight against Hepatitis B. Register now to secure your spot!
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue medical directors or tissue bank professionals with experience in or a desire to learn about tissue recovery, acquisition, quality systems, and regulatory.

Mark your calendars for an insightful webinar titled "Employee Engagement: Case Studies on How Two NADOs Incorporated Their Staff into Morale Improvement Strategies," happening on June 26. In this session, explore effective strategies for identifying and addressing employee morale issues and recognizing their impact on performance and retention. Delve into real-life case studies of two NADOs as they share their experiences in implementing employee engagement committees and the effectiveness of their approaches. Don't miss this chance to refine your engagement strategies. Secure your spot today!
Target Audience: This webinar is for tissue bank professionals with all levels of experience in management/leadership positions.

Albany, New York: Clinical Laboratory Consultants inspect facilities performing tissue banking activities within New York State and outside the State.

Las Vegas, Nevada: Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of the Tissue, Ocular, Donation Services, Birth Tissue and Northern Nevada Departments.

Dallas, Texas: This role is focused on growing, looking for a different way to drive our mission and sustaining the best OPO in the country.