The Board of Governors acted on recommendations from the Standards Committee and approved changes to the 14th Edition of AATB's Standards for Tissue Banking (Standards). There are no revisions to the 2nd Edition of Standards for Non-Transplant Anatomical Donation coming into effect at this time.

If this is your first time attending the AATB Annual Meeting, don't miss the First-Time Attendee Welcome Breakfast on Tuesday, October 1st, at 7:30 am. Join us for a fun and engaging start to the conference, and enjoy a warm welcome from fellow first-time attendees, and the AATB Membership Committee Co-Chairs and members. Plus, take advantage of a special 40% discount on registration with the code FTA24. Mark your calendar and be sure to register today!

Are you in tissue recovery, donor screening, or quality assurance? The CTBS certification is essential for professionals across all aspects of tissue banking. Employers recognize and prefer CTBS-certified specialists for their compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Get ready for the exam with our comprehensive review course (free for exam registrants).

AJMC
Incorporating protein signatures into the Sarculator tool improves outcome predictions for high-risk soft tissue sarcomas (STS), according to a Cancer Medicine study.

News-Medical.Net
A study in The EMBO Journal reveals that TNF-α and its receptors TNFR play crucial, opposite roles in cell survival and death.

EurekAlert!
Terasaki Institute scientists developed a novel bioink from egg whites (EWMA) for 3D bioprinting, offering excellent biocompatibility, bioactivity, flexibility, and intrinsic antiviral and antibacterial properties.

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Northwestern University researchers discovered that "dancing molecules" significantly enhance cartilage regeneration by activating gene expression and protein production necessary for cartilage repair.

Phys.org
Researchers discovered a new mode of cell communication involving "communities" of cells in fruit fly lymph gland development.

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

Time is running out to secure your spot at the premier event in tissue banking. Join industry leaders and experts for unparalleled networking, training, and collaboration. Highlight your offerings, connect directly with participants, and showcase your industry leadership in this exclusive setting. Don't miss out—reserve your exhibit or sponsorship at the 2024 AATB Annual Meeting today before it's too late!

As the 2024 AATB Annual Meeting approaches, please be aware that some third parties claim to offer pre-registration lists on behalf of AATB, but please note that AATB does not distribute such lists. Any communication offering registration lists is unofficial and potentially harmful. Please avoid engagement and safeguard your personal and financial information. For questions concerning this matter, contact blyj@aatb.org.

Join us on August 7 for the AATB & AMAT webinar "Intersectional Identities and Why it Matters." Many diversity training programs focus on individual aspects of identity, but how do we create space for the multitude of identities that define us? This webinar aims to build awareness about the significance of intersectional identities and how they shape our connections, experiences, and challenges. Learn how embracing multiple identities impacts our employees and the communities we serve. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and foster inclusivity.
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals with an interest in learning more about diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Calling all leaders, mentors, preceptors, and trainers! In the midst of remote and in-person work, are you searching for ways to keep your team engaged? Are you losing steam on cultivating team dynamics with challenges like scheduling concerns, staff turnover, and burnout? Join us on August 14 for a transformative webinar as we explore strategies to navigate these challenges and emphasize the vital collaboration between leadership and training teams to achieve enhanced engagement and a positive team culture. Don't miss this opportunity to revitalize your call center's environment!
Target Audience: This webinar is designed for tissue bank professionals with expertise in all areas of tissue banking.

Nationwide: The Quality Assurance Coordinator III (QAC III) supports the mission, goals and strategic plan of Surgenex through providing regulatory support.

Houston, Texas: KBR is seeking a Donor Specialist to support our SPARC Program for KBR's Science and Space division.

Texas: KBR is seeking a Donor Coordinator to support our SPARC Program for KBR's Science and Space division.