AATB is pleased to announce the publication of a pivotal new article titled "The American Association of Tissue Banks Tissue Donor Screening for Mycobacterium tuberculosis—Recommended Criteria and Literature Review" in the journal Transplant Infectious Disease.

Join the premier event in tissue banking, where the brightest minds and most skilled professionals come together for unmatched networking, training, and collaboration. Showcase your products and services, engage directly with attendees, and share your expertise in this unique forum. Don’t miss your chance to shine—secure your spot as an exhibitor or sponsor at the 2024 AATB Annual Meeting today!

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 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.

Advanced Materials Technologies
Using GelMA-based bio-ink on a magnetic actuator, researchers created skeletal muscle-like structures, demonstrating enhanced cell viability and functionality with magnetic-induced rolling.

Medical Xpress
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital identified a key difference in scar tissue formation between zebrafish and mice post-heart attack, revealing a potential target to reverse cardiac scarring.

Phys.org
Researchers discovered the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa targets mucus-producing goblet cells, breaches the lung barrier, and invades deeper tissues.

New Atlas
Scientists at Fudan University developed a chemical mix called MEDY, enabling brain tissue to be frozen and thawed without damage.

Brown University School of Public Health
IRIS uses spatially resolved transcriptomics and single-cell RNA sequencing to accurately analyze tissue structures, potentially improving precision health treatments and disease understanding.

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 NADO 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.

Dallas, Texas: The Associate Director, Quality Operations works under minimal supervision to assist the Director in the operation of the Transplant Services Center through supervision and leadership of the quality program.

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.