Congratulations to the Newly Elected 2022-2024 Council Officers

AATB is pleased to announce the incoming 2022-2024 Council Officers.

Registration for the 2022 AATB Annual Meeting is OPEN!

Invest in yourself - register for the 2022 AATB Annual Meeting Today!

2022 Abstract Program - Call for Abstracts

The AATB Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, will provide an opportunity for members to showcase their work in support of tissue banking across all disciplines.

AATB Biennial Election for 2022-2024 Council Officers

The AATB biennial election for 2022-2024 Council Officers opens June 1.

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Nominations by Petition for AATB Council Officer Positions

AATB is seeking nominations for the eight AATB councils in the following leadership positions: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary.

AATB Requests Meeting with FDA to Discuss Potential Litigation 

AATB's legal counsel sent an email to the FDA Office of Chief Counsel requesting a meeting to discuss potential litigation against the FDA regarding its reclassification of human acellular dermal matrix (hADM) allografts for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.

AATB Partners with BCA to Support Tissue Banks in Managing Their Critical Supplies

Blood Centers of America (BCA) and the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) have partnered to provide value to its accredited institutional members with aggregated purchasing power and critical supply management services. 

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CMS Pulls Back from Denying Claims Related to Birth Tissues

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have rescinded their February 23, 2022 mandate to broadly deny claims for “manipulated amniotic and/or placental tissue biologics for injections to treat illness.”