As previously communicated to the full AATB membership, governance changes approved by the AATB voting membership have restructured the organization.

We're excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 BCA Networking Conference, featuring an exclusive AATB Tissue Track!

AATB recently submitted a comment letter to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency’s 2007 donor eligibility guidance, which determined that sepsis is a relevant communicable disease agent or disease (RCDAD).

The AATB Processing and Distribution Council's Supply Chain Workgroup would like to inform AATB members about the potential impact of a recent cyber-attack on Stryker, a global medical device and surgical instrument manufacturer. The attack, attributed to an Iran-linked hacktivist group, has caused disruptions to Stryker’s information systems, impacting order processing, production, and shipping operations.

The House Appropriations Committee has set deadlines for Members of Congress to submit appropriations requests.

Yesterday, AATB representatives and members met with lawmakers and congressional staff on Capitol Hill to advocate for key issues impacting the tissue banking community.

Mark your calendars for AATB Congress 26, formerly the AATB Annual Meeting, taking place October 4-7, 2026, in San Francisco, CA. We invite you to be part of this pivotal gathering by contributing to the educational program through a session proposal or abstract submission.

AATB is excited to announce our continued collaboration with Medline Inc. through the AATB-Medline Affinity Program, delivering added value and cost savings to our accredited members.

AATB recognizes that many AATB-accredited tissue establishments have SOPs, forms, and other records that reference the association’s former name.

Registration for the 2026 AATB Webinar Series Subscription is open! This comprehensive learning opportunity provides unlimited access to 30+ live, 60-minute webinars and 130+ on-demand sessions, designed to support your ongoing professional development and expertise in tissue banking.