Announcements

Please join us in congratulating the newly elected and re-elected Council Officers who joined the AATB Board of Governors at the conclusion of the AATB Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

The American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB’s) accredited non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, or NADOs, of the NADO Council would like to address the recent news stories involving the University of North Texas Health Science Center, which had been receiving unclaimed bodies and distributing specimens to various entities.

The AATB Processing and Distribution Council's Supply Chain Workgroup would like to inform AATB members about the potential impact of recent developments involving the International Longshoremen's Association.

AATB is pleased to announce the incoming 2024-2026 Council Officers.

We are excited to announce that registration for the Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) Exam is now open! The CTBS designation is the only professional certification specifically for the tissue banking community, validating your knowledge of fundamental principles and AATB Standards.

We are pleased to announce that the Living Donor Council has been officially renamed the Birth Tissue Council. This change was initiated to better serve the members of the council and reflect the evolving focus of our community.

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the brand-new AATB Portal! This powerful platform is designed to streamline your experience with us.

AATB is pleased to announce the publication of a pivotal new article in the journal Transplant Infectious Disease.

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.