We are excited to announce that, following a rigorous review and evaluation by the STAC Grant Subcommittee, two proposals have been selected as this year’s AATB Grant Program recipients.

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 AATB Emerging Leaders Program!

AATB is pleased to announce the incoming 2025-2027 Officers and At-Large members of the Board of Governors.

Today, AATB submitted formal comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the draft guidance documents issued on May 2, 2025. 

We’re excited to announce that registration for the 2025 Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) Exam is officially open!

The AATB biennial election for the 2025–2027 Board of Governors opens on June 2. Learn more about the candidates and help shape the future of AATB.

In 2024, the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) underwent a comprehensive strategic planning process that identified the need to strengthen and protect our association’s ability to engage in advocacy, policy, and industry promotion.

AATB has learned that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reissued the following guidance documents as drafts, with a public comment period open through July 7, 2025.

On April 18, 2025, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) received the two guidance documents from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for final review under the Administration’s mandate to evaluate guidance issued during the previous administration.