Individual membership is open to individuals who are involved or interested in the banking of tissues, cells, or organs and who concur with and support the objectives, policies and ethical standard set forth by the AATB.

To help ensure that tissue banking activities are performed in a professional manner consistent with AATB's Standards, the Association initiated an Accreditation Program for tissue banks in 1996. AATB accreditation is based on the Standards and policies developed by the Association.