American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB)

About:
The American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) is a professional, non-profit, scientific, and educational organization. AATB is the premier standard-setting body promoting the safety and use of donated human tissue. The overwhelming majority of human tissue distributed for transplant comes from AATB accredited tissue banks.

Vision Statement:
AATB supports the advancement of tissue bank professionals and tissue banking technologies so no one suffers from the lack of donated human tissue.

Mission Statement:
AATB is the premier standard-setting body promoting the safety and use of donated human tissue.

AATB Values
• Respect for Donors and Donor Families
• Ethical Behavior
• Safety through Quality Systems and Standards
• Professional Development
• Education
• Community Collaboration
• Technological Advancement Through Science