Explore an array of research tissues—from umbilical cord blood to skin, cartilage, liver, and lung—as we delve into the nuances of their usage in medicine and clinical trials. Gain insights into the disparities between research and transplant criteria, delve into the process of isolating primary cells, and discover how researchers harness various cell types to propel advancements in healthcare and pharmaceutical innovation. Join us for an illuminating session that promises to broaden your understanding of the vital role research tissues play in driving scientific progress.

Explore an array of research tissues—from umbilical cord blood to skin, cartilage, liver, and lung—as we delve into the nuances of their usage in medicine and clinical trials. Gain insights into the disparities between research and transplant criteria, delve into the process of isolating primary cells, and discover how researchers harness various cell types to propel advancements in healthcare and pharmaceutical innovation. Join us for an illuminating session that promises to broaden your understanding of the vital role research tissues play in driving scientific progress.

This session will review collaborative initiatives between organizations representing the fields of donation and death investigation. The American Association of Tissue Banks, the Eye Bank Association of America, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations, and the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners joined forces to deliver guidance and education to support the needs of the medicolegal community and ensure donation and death investigations can move forward cohesively on shared cases. Through this presentation, we will review the jointly published Guide to Medical Examiner & Coroner Cases and how collaboration can improve the outcome of shared cases.