Welcome to

8th SATiBA Congress 2025 & 10-Year Celebration

SATiBA is delighted to announce its participation in the 2025 SATS Congress and warmly invites all professionals involved in tissue banking to join us for an exciting opportunity to “Connect. Collaborate. Communicate.”

The congress will begin with a joint Opening Session, followed by a dedicated SATiBA parallel session on Saturday. All members are also invited to attend a special Friday evening dinner to celebrate the last decade of tissue banking in South Africa.

Over the past ten years, both local and international tissue banking landscapes have evolved significantly. Through ongoing collaboration and innovation, we continue to ensure the provision of safe, high-quality Medical Products of Human Origin to patients in need.

This milestone event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on our progress, recognise the challenges we've overcome, and celebrate our shared successes. Together, we honour our past and look forward to a future of continued excellence in tissue banking.

Join us for this memorable occasion as we celebrate 10 years of growth, collaboration, and progress in tissue banking.

Sandra Venter

SATiBA Chair

SATiBA Committee

Sandra Venter
President
Professor Melodie Labuschaigne
President Elect
Dr Yvonne Holt
Treasurer & Secretary
Professor Michael Pepper
Scientific Committee Member
Dr Karin van den Berg
Scientific Committee Member
Jane Ward
Co-opted Member
Michelle Vermeulen
Co-opted Member
Elize Scheepers
Co-opted Member
Hans van den Heever
Co-opted Member
Carol Tonnesen
Co-opted Member