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The 2024 AATB Abstract Program featured a range of scientific and administrative research presented by leaders in tissue banking. All accepted abstracts were displayed digitally during the 2024 AATB Annual Meeting, September 30 to October 3, 2024, in Aurora, CO, showcasing advancements and breakthroughs in the field.
Scientific Abstracts
CATEGORY WINNER:
Scaled Production of Human Placental Extract (HPE), Through Pooling of Donor Tissues, Improves Wound Healing and Reduces Overall Disease Severity in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Michael Berger, John Freund, Liara M. Gonzalez, Jenna Hojnacki, Caroline A. McKinney-Aguirre, Amy S. Stewart, Scott A. Washburn
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CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT:
Azimplacel, Intended to Treat Pain Associated With Knee Osteoarthritis, Retains Anti-inflammatory Properties of Amniotic Tissues
Miranda Burnette, MaryRose Kammer, Kelly Kimmerling, Katie Mowry
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CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT:
Human Placental Extract (HPE) Reduces Cartilage Damage After Traumatic Joint Injury
Michael Berger, Jenna Hojnacki, Seth Tomblyn, Scott A. Washburn, Jeff Willey
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Radiation Sterilization of Tissue Products; Updates to Standards and New Guidance
Chris Hardman, Bryce Telford, Martell Winters
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Tissue Disinfection Process Characterization and Validation – Determining Log Reductions for Microorganisms and Viruses – The Science Behind the Testing and Case Studies
Kelly Burningham, Candace Fox, Alpa Patel, Martell Winters, Aaron Zahne
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Rapid Sterility Testing Applied to Tissue Products
Scott Dimond, Martell Winters
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Validation of an Automated Method for Enumeration of Microbial Counts for Environmental Monitoring for an Allogeneic Cell-Based Therapy Product
Daniel Lesnoy, Zorina Pitkin, Daniel Sutherby
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Prevalence of Virulent Microorganisms in Musculoskeletal Tissue Swabs
Jace Allen, Lee Brandenburg, Sara Dionne, Kimberly Elliott, Melanie Hansen, Brenden O'Neale
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Assessing Treatment Efficiency in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Processing for Retention Versus Lamination: A Retrospective Analysis
Robert Frykberg, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, Wendy W. Weston
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Assessing Treatment Efficiency in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Retention-Processed Amnion/Chorion Membranes Versus SOC: A Retrospective Analysis
Robert Frykberg, Zwelithini Tunyiswa, Wendy W. Weston
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Retention Processing Preserves Beneficial Stromal and Molecular Components
Toni-Ann M. Martorano, Taylor J. Sabol, Grace S. Tran, Christian A. Van Vurst, Wendy W. Weston
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High-Throughput Osteoinductive Assessment of Demineralized Bone Fibers via Automated Digital Histo-Imaging and BMP Growth Factor Analysis
Candice Chen, Derek Dashti, Matthew Hinson, Nathaniel T. Remlinger
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Development of a Pediatric Tissue Donation Program for Research That Aligns With Processes for Transplant
Thomas J. Bell, Thomas G. Blanchard, Melissa Faith, Michelle Gilbert, Casie Heinemann, Raquel G. Hernandez, Patrick Van Hoose, Joseph Kreeb, Rebecca L. Linn, Mary Pfeiffer, Immanuel Rasool, Rick Ryan, Ahmad Salehi, Larry Suplee, Deanne M. Taylor, Melissa W. VonDran, Schawnte' Williams-Taylor
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Administrative Abstracts
CATEGORY WINNER:
Unified Decontamination and Prep: Streamlining Prep Process Across Partnered Processors
Cyrena Hernandez, Koleen Korom
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CATEGORY SPOTLIGHT:
Tissue Infection Referral Management to Increase Donor Volume A Six Sigma Green Belt Study
Alexander Fike
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A New Text-Based Approach to Delivering Quality Bereavement Care for Donor Families
Melissa Lunardini
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Implementing a Way to Reduce Correction Turnaround Time and Provide Consistency of the Completion of the Authorization, DRAI and DRAI Addendum on Tissue Following Organ Cases
Laura Ballard, Shayla Rundell
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Using Technology and Communication to Improve Relationships: Post Donation Conversation Letter
Gretchen Budde, Alison Draves
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ISBT 128 and Traceability from Point of Origin to Point of Use
Karen Moniz, Eric Nagel, Meagan Pavek, Robin Wilkinson
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Utilizing Performance Excellence and Business Intelligence to Drive Efficiency in Tissue Procurement
Erica Hinterser
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The Tissue Growth Collaborative: Increasing Tissue Approaches Using the FOCUS-PDSA Model
Lorraine Gaddis
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Algorithmic Screening: An Effective Way to Reduce Screening Time
Julia Jasinski, Stephen Page
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Referral Revolution: Five Years of Increased Partner Engagement With the iReferral Portal for a Streamlined Referral Pathway
Heather Osipowicz
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