We are excited to announce that nominations are open for the 2024 AATB Achievement Awards! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals in the tissue banking community. To find out more about each award, the submission criteria, and how to nominate someone, please visit our website. The deadline for all nominations is July 26, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate excellence in tissue banking by nominating a deserving candidate today!

Be part of a transformative journey in Aurora, CO from September 30 - October 3, 2024. Early bird pricing is available until July 26, 2024—use code EARLYBIRD24 to save $200. First-time attendees get a 40% discount with code FTA24! (Please Note: Only one discount may be applied per registration.)

Join the premier event in tissue banking, where the brightest minds and top professionals gather for unparalleled networking, training, and collaboration. This is your chance to showcase your products and services and engage directly with attendees in a unique forum. Don't miss out—secure your exhibit booth at the 2024 AATB Annual Meeting today!

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News-Medical.Net
Regulatory T cells have been found to exist as a large, mobile population that travels throughout the body to repair damaged tissue, overturning previous beliefs that they were specialized and static in specific areas.

Phys.org
Researchers at Juntendo University have developed descSPIM, a low-cost, user-friendly light sheet fluorescence microscope optimized for 3D imaging of cleared tissues.

The Independent
Chinese researchers have developed a robot equipped with a brain organoid grown from human stem cells, enabling it to perform tasks like moving limbs, avoiding obstacles, and grasping objects.

Drug Discovery & Development
Researchers are exploring microgravity tissue chip models on the International Space Station to accelerate the development of osteoarthritis drugs.

Open Access Government
Researchers are using stem cell-derived tissues to develop novel treatments for cardiac ailments. These tissues, created from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), can better model human heart diseases compared to animal models.

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 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!

Unlock the complexities of FDA regulatory approval pathways for non-361 HCT/Ps in our upcoming webinar on July 10, 2024. Join us as industry veterans share their invaluable insights and firsthand experiences navigating the approval processes for human tissue products regulated as biological drugs or medical devices. Whether you're seeking guidance on IND/BLA or PMA/510(k) submissions, this session offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges and strategies involved. Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and enhance regulatory approval success. Register now to secure your spot!
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals interested in regulatory/quality.

In caregiving, healthcare, and helping professions—including tissue banking—repeated exposure to others' suffering and trauma can lead to compassion fatigue, impacting job performance, increasing burnout risk, and straining personal relationships. Join us on July 17, 2024, for "Understanding and Addressing Compassion Fatigue: A Path to Resilience." This webinar explores the definition and key components of compassion fatigue, its link to vicarious trauma, and its effects on overall well-being and worldview. Speakers will provide valuable insights on recognizing and managing compassion fatigue, focusing on preserving individual well-being and job performance. Additionally, the session covers organizational support strategies and practical steps to build resilience, ensure high-quality care, and sustain your passion for helping others. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance both your professional and personal life. Register now!
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals with expertise in all areas of tissue banking, especially family services.

Join us on July 24, 2024, for an insightful webinar titled "Introduction to the AATB Change Control Best Practices Tool." With the 15th edition of Standards for Tissue Banking on the horizon, accredited tissue establishments may face substantial updates to their quality systems. Led by the Quality Council, this session introduces a practical document offering guidance on managing these changes effectively. Discover how this tool can support your organization in navigating and implementing quality system adjustments required by the upcoming edition. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in ensuring compliance and maintaining excellence in tissue banking. Register now to secure your place!
Target Audience: This webinar is for tissue bank professionals with experience in quality/regulatory processes.

Nashville, Tennessee: Key responsibilities this position will perform include: Oversees day-to-day activities at manufacturing facility with responsibility for the designated personnel that process tissue and/or support tissue processing activities.

Arizona: The Director of Acquisition - Hospital Relations (DAHR) plays a critical role in cultivating new hospital partnership contracts, developing, and maintaining positive relationships between the hospital and its stakeholders, Surgenex / Phoenix Donor Services (PDS).

Denver, Colorado: The Tissue Recovery Trainer provides ongoing training support for Tissue Recovery team, as well as the fulfillment of Tissue Recovery Coordinator (TRC) responsibilities and office time related to identification, evaluation, management, transport, and coordination of donor activity and all related documentation.