Tissue Banks

Tissue banks are specialized organizations that collect, process, and store human tissues—such as skin, corneas, bone, and heart valves—that can be used for medical treatments and surgeries. They carefully screen donors to ensure safety and handling tissues under strict quality standards. When someone needs a transplant, these banks provide healthy, preserved tissues to help restore or improve health, often saving or enhancing lives. Essentially, tissue banks serve as repositories that facilitate the safe, ethical, and effective use of donated human tissues in medical care.