HistoTalks: NSH Podcasts

Presenting at the NSH Convention: Our Histology Community is Amazing!

2023 NSH co-presenters Gabriela De la Cruz and Lauren Ralph give great advice on selecting a topic and share why they decided to co-present at the 2023 NSH Convention. 

Presenting Advice for the NSH Convention: Just Do It!

NSH member Ariel (Ari) Liberda discusses her decision to present at the 2023 NSH Convention.  She shares her journey and advice to anyone who is considering taking the leap!

NSH Poster Podcast: P033 (2023)

Making the FNA Count

Author: Jeffery Rinker

The hospital at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center has 119 beds and performs an average of 150 FNAs each year. Our histologists do both histology and cytology, with FNAs comprising the majority of our cytology. Since 2020, our non-diagnostic rates on FNA samples have fluctuated. In 2022, our rate was as high as 28%. Compared to the non-diagnostic rate of 10% outlined in The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology, our results were over two times the accepted rate. To bring non-diagnostic rates down at our facility, a look at processing from beginning to end. 

Radiology was the first place to start an overview of the process. During observation, we discovered that multiple passes of the needle contributed the bloodier samples, which affected the specimens processed later. To counter this, we reduced the number of smears and increased the amount of specimen deposited into CytoLyt (ThinPrep).

Next, the cytology department process was examined. During this examination, it was discovered the CytoLyt (Thinprep) specimen was not being processed because of lack of specimen. When it was processed the slides were being dried to long leading to artifact on the slide. By increasing the sample size in radiology and using a slide dryer to regulate the drying, the lab was able to produce a more consistent result. 

Following these changes, the lab projected to meet or exceed the goal of less than 10% non-diagnostic slide results by the end of 2023.

NSH Poster Podcast: P031 (2023)

Alternative Strategies For Analyzing Pre-Clinical Mouse Lungs

Authors: Nicholas Pankow, BA; Gabriela De la Cruz, BS; Hannah Marie Atkins, PhD, DVM

In some diseases or conditions, it is challenging to leverage human tissues to determine patterns and resolve disease progression. Similarities between human and mouse biology make using murine models in pre-clinical studies possible. More specifically, mouse lungs are used to further analyze respiratory illnesses as they provide scalable models that can either be genetically manipulated to elicit human diseases or follow similar phenotypic outcomes. Mice are thus used in several different disease models that can be later translated to human conditions including asthma, COPD, toxicants, cystic fibrosis, as well as viral and bacterial infections. The standard histological embedding orientation of the lung provides an easy view of the main bronchus, alveoli, bronchioles, trachea, and related lymph nodes for distinct research inquiries. However, the standard histological orientation may not demonstrate the specific areas of interest to further investigate these conditions. By trimming the lung lobes in specific ways or altering the orientation during embedding, we can provide a specific focus to a study.  One alternative embedding strategy is the “max airway”, which focuses on showing the main bronchus anatomy on all lung lobes. The “morphometry” embedding strategy allows for multiple cross-sections of the left lung lobe and a cross-section of the main airway.  Another common method is the “lung sampling” strategy which provides a systematically chosen cross-section of the lungs. A “left lobe focus” strategy is used to review the bronchioles and alveolar areas. Finally, “whole lung” embedding can be useful for examining general lung morphology, adjacent mediastinal structures, and other organs. Using these different protocols, we can bring a desired focus to a study and have a more scalable experiment without using human tissue early in the process.

NSH Poster Podcast: P024 (2023)

BENEFITS of Tissue-Tek Paraform Sectionable Cassette System

Authors: Jason (Jay) Innerhofer, PA(ASCP), M.H.S., Albuquerque, NM

The Paraform System eliminates the need to perform manual steps at embedding and great in terms of training, histology and turn around time.

NSH Poster Podcast: P020 (2023)

Leveraging preprocessor scanning to improve safety, quality, and lean workflow in the anatomic pathology lab.

Authors: Lilly Guevara, Kristie Wolfe-Steele, Brian Johnson

While procedures exist in AP laboratories to protect patient samples and prevent loss through specimen tracking, misplaced cassettes between grossing and tissue processing are still problematic. Significant time may be spent locating a misplaced cassette in this part of the workflow. Pathologists Bio-Medical (PBM) Pathgroup implemented a new system to address this need for preprocessing sample tracking in their AP workflow. PBM worked to create their own solution for tracking AP samples. This included the use of barcodes, scanners, and high-resolution cameras to track samples throughout the lab. It was a time consuming and costly effort pursued over the course of years. However, visibility in the pre-processing workflow was still problematic. In some instances, cassettes scanned at grossing were not used at all, or a cassette was inadvertently returned to the specimen container. In order to truly advance patient safety, improve quality, and optimize lean workflow, this needed to be addressed. In March 2023, PBM implemented a system that automated data capture for cassettes at preprocessing. This resulted in a reduction in time associated with reconciling misplaced/missing cassettes from grossing to embedding: from as long as a few days to as short as a couple hours. Another benefit of the new system was tracking cassettes by processor retort. This is especially important for laboratories that have multiple dual retort processors supporting various tissue types. In the past, lab staff spent significant time solving processing quality issues and identifying which cassettes were loaded on which processor(s). The new system software enables full reporting of this information. This system has provided a quick method to investigate processing errors with various specimen types. These changes created a more efficient laboratory, reduced stress for staff, and enhanced turnaround times.

NSH Poster Podcast: P011 (2023)

The Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus): An Alternative Control Source for the Grocott Methenamine Silver Technique

Authors: From University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Center, Houston, TX- Fatimah Ansar; Carla Arredondo; Tran Huynh; Victoria Jones; Jennifer Le; Duong Nguyen; Andres Ronquillo-Erazo; Minnu Varghese; Kaleena Ramirez; Toysha Mayer; Mark A. Bailey

 

Identifying the presence of fungi through special histotechniques is a critical diagnostic histopathology test for patients who may have acquired a fungal infection localized in the lungs. The purpose of this study was to determine if the mushroom species Agaricus bisporus, generally known as the Button Mushroom and, commonly used for cooking, may be used a special stain control slide. Is the Button Mushroom a reliable fungal control to use when performing a Grocott Methenamine Silver technique test?  The investigators hypothesize the Agaricus bisporus mushroom is a good substitute control for result verification  of the GMS staining technique and readily available compared to tissue controls. The button mushrooms were purchased from a local grocer in Houston, TX, subsequently grossed into eight 1.0x1.0x0.4cm representative sections and submitted for routine tissue processing, embedding, sectioning and stained using the H&E and Grocott Methenamine methods. Inclusive, for the test a commercially available human lung tissue control (+) for fungi was compared to the Button Mushroom results and to ensure the GMS technique produced the appropriate result. The processed button mushrooms GMS stain did not yield a definitive result to conclude the outcome of the staining method. The stained GMS slides demonstrated an indistinguishable contrast between the morphology of the mushroom and the presence of fungi; however, the H&E demonstrated the morphology well, however, further studies are necessary to confirm the presence of fungi.   The use of alternative controls are dependent on the specific clinical; research goals or experimental conditions to provide appropriate and relevant results. The limitations of the research was, not together with, the  GMS to perform a PAS stain on the button mushrooms. Subsequently, we will perform the PAS technique on the button mushrooms and test a different alternative source to establish a viable control for the substitution of human tissue (+) for fungi.  

NSH Poster Podcast: P007 (2023)

 Gene Protein Assay(GPA): Unveiling Tumor Heterogeneity in HER2/neu Positive Breast Cancer

Authors:  Dr. Tanuja Shet, Dr. Aditi Rathi 

 

Introduction: HER2/neu gene amplification on Fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) is defined as average HER2neu gene signals > 4 and HER2:CEP17 ratio of > 2, in breast cancer. However, with tumor heterogeneity interpretation of these cut-offs is challenging and some cases test as borderline. We attempted a study analyzing Gene protein assay (GPA) which combines HER2/neu immunohistochemistry (IHC), and D-DISH (dual color dual in-situ hybridization) assay to help resolve this issue.   

Methods:  A total of 31 cases reported as HER2/neu amplified with intermixed tumor heterogeneity on FISH were taken for this study. The original HER2/neu count was between 4 to 6 and ratio near 2 in most cases. GPA was done using 4B5 HER2/neu IHC and Roche/Ventana D-DISH kit on Ventana Ultra machine by doing IHC first followed by D-DISH.

Result:  On GPA, 3/31 cases were reported as non-amplified, and the rest were amplified. Advantage of GPA was that it helped count D-DISH as per membrane staining and identified more tumor heterogeneity in contrast to FISH in six cases. The results of the remaining cases were the same.

NSH Poster Podcast: P006 (2023)

Novel Use of Pipette Based Capsules for Glycol Methacrylate, Methyl/Butyl Methacrylate and Epoxy Resin Processing with Mouse Tissue That Reduce Processing Solution Volume and Time.  

Authors: Philip Seifert, HTL(ASCP), Xinyao Hu, Bianai Fan and Darlene A. Dartt, PhD, Schepens Eye Research Institute of Mass Eye and Ear, Boston, MA

 

The mPrep/S capsules (Microscopy Innovations) are customized pipette tips with screen inserts designed for various electron microscopy applications. Capsule processing methods were developed for mouse ocular and mineralized bone for histology and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) applications and compared to manual and carousel processed methods. The novel methods tested enable processing larger sized tissues (~3 mm diameter) including whole, anterior or posterior segments of mouse eyes and optic nerves within a single capsule that use 75% less reagents and time. Capsule processed tissue embedded in Glycol Methacrylate, methyl methacrylate/butyl methacrylate and EMBED812 epoxy resin were sectioned for histological staining including H&E, toluidine blue, osmium-paraphenylenediamine, Von Kossa and TEM imaged. Stained slide scanned micrographs and TEM images from capsule processed samples were measured and compared to conventional processed using a carousel processor or manual processing.  There were no detectable differences in tissue preservation, staining, optic nerve axon density or processing related artifacts in any of the tissue processed into the resins.  Use of capsules with pipette propelled mixing delivers accelerated diffusion of reagents and infiltration of embedding media into specimens that decreases both processing volume and time compared to manual or carousel processing.  A variety of embedding media resins may be used with capsules for histology and electron microscopy tissue processing. 

AwardsCast: 2023 Immunohistochemistry Education Scholarship

Join us for our AwardsCast series as we have short conversations with the 2023 NSH Award & Scholarship Recipients. In this episode, we talk to Colleen Forster of the University of Minnesota, the recipient of the Immunohistochemistry Education Scholarship, where we discuss how every day in a core research lab is different and keeps her learning new things as well as her plans for learning more about the hot new area of spatial omnics.

AwardsCast: 2023 Jules Elias Award for Excellence in IHC & Molecular Techniques

Join us for our AwardsCast series as we have short conversations with the 2023 NSH Award & Scholarship Recipients. In this episode, we talk to Cindy Lowe, HTL(ASCP), QIHC(ASCP), of Vanderbilt University, the recipient of the Jules Elias Award for Excellence in IHC & Molecular Techniques, where we discuss everything from her work in IHC, including an impactful visit from patients to her lab, to what she does for fun outside the lab.

AwardsCast: 2023 Helping Hand Scholarship for Histotechnology Outreach and Education

Join us for our AwardsCast series as we have short conversations with the 2023 NSH Award & Scholarship Recipients. In this episode, we talk to Beth Cox, CT (ASCP), HT(ASCP), HTL (ASCP),
QIHC (ASCP), the recipient of the Helping Hands Scholarship for Histotechnology Outreach & Education where she discusses how she will use the funds to help identify and treat gynecologic cancer in women in the Marshall Islands. 

AwardsCast: 2023 Peggy Wenk Histology Program Scholarship

Join us for our AwardsCast series as we have short conversations with the 2023 NSH Award & Scholarship Recipients. In this episode, we talk to Program Director, Taiquanda Winbush, from Albany State University about how they will use the funds to improve their program with the funds from the scholarship.

AwardsCast: 2023 Excellence in Management Award

Join us for our AwardsCast series as we have short conversations with the 2023 NSH Award & Scholarship Recipients. In this episode, we talk to Thomas Huynh, HT(ASCP) who gives his advice on what it takes to be a good manager and the importance of having a good mentor.

AwardsCast - 2023 Histotechnologist of the Year

Join us for our AwardsCast series as we have short conversations with the 2023 NSH Award & Scholarship Recipients. In this episode, we talk to Histotechnologist of the Year, Luis Chiriboga, PhD, HT(ASCP), QIHC(ASCP) and we discuss the importance of advocacy and volunteering.

 

 

NSH Poster Podcast: P-09 (2022)

Title: Using Metallic Labels and Metal Detection in the Histology Laboratory to Prevent Missing Material

Authors: Elizabeth Druffel, HT ASCP, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Dr. Joaquin Garcia, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN

NSH Poster Podcast: P-13 (2022)

Title: Anatomical Pathology Patient Interest Association (APPIA) TOPS Tissue Handling Guidelines illustrate an ongoing education initiative to improve the understanding of pre-analytical factors and promote standardization in tissue workflows.

Authors: Robert Lott, HTL(ASCP), Anatomical Pathology Patient Interest Association (APPIA), Raleigh, NC; Joshua Greenlee, MBA IASSC, HTL(ASCP)cm, Anatomical Pathology Patient Interest Association (APPIA), Raleigh, NC; Melissa Alexander, MD PhD, Anatomical Pathology Patient Interest Association (APPIA), Raleigh, NC; Jodi Barrientos, Anatomical Pathology Patient Interest Association (APPIA), Raleigh, NC; David Ferber, MD, Anatomical Pathology Patient Interest Association (APPIA), Raleigh, NC; Beth Sheppard, MBA, Anatomical Pathology Patient Interest Association (APPIA), Raleigh, NC; Shalini Singh, MD, Anatomical Pathology Patient Interest Association (APPIA), Raleigh, NC; Teri Saylor, Anatomical Pathology Patient Interest Association (APPIA), Raleigh, NC; Shanya Scott, Anatomical Pathology Patient Interest Association, Raleigh, NC; Erico von Bueren, MD PhD MOR, Anatomical Pathology Patient Interest Association (APPIA), Raleigh, NC

NSH Poster Podcast: P-26 (2022)

Title: Detection of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) mRNA in FFPE Samples Using AMPIVIEW RNA Probes developed with Novel loop Technology

 

Authors: Deborah M. Holzapfel, PhD, Francesca Mazzoni, PhD, Jack Coleman, PhD

NSH Poster Podcast: P-01 (2022)

Title: Comparative Study of Two Reprocessing Methods for Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded Tissue

 

Authors: Matthew Lunetta BS HT(ASCP)cm, Cameron Felty DO, Megan Grivois BS HT(ASCP)cm, Chris Hansen HT(ASCP), Chris Jackson MD, and Peter Seery BS PA(ASCP)cm , Liz Rizzo PA(ASCP)cm LSSBB 

NSH Poster Podcast: P-03 (2022)

Title:  Histological assessment of C1q expression and deposition at the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) in Tibialis Anterior (TA) Tissue of SOD1G93A Mouse Model

 

Authors: Joseph Vereen, MS, Annexon Biosciences, Brisbane, CA
Alessia Tassoni, PhD, Annexon Biosciences, Brisbane, CA
Larry Mattheakis, PhD, Annexon Biosciences, Brisbane, CA
Ellen Cahir-McFarland ,PhD, Annexon Biosciences, Brisbane, CA
Ted Yednock, PhD, Annexon Biosciences, Brisbane, CA
Yaisa Andrews-Zwilling, PhD, Annexon Biosciences, Brisbane, CA

 

What is Mentorship?

In this episode, NSH members Ashley Carter and Colleen Wisnieski talk about their experiences with mentorship.  Each explain how they have personally been involved with mentorship and by doing so help to better define how mentor-mentee relationships work.

Celebrating Histotechnologists in the Lab - Pamela Vizcarra

This podcast celebrates histotechnologists as part of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. In this series, we celebrate histotechs who work in a variety of different settings including research, clinical, and veterinary labs and a medical examiner's office. 

In this episode, Pamela Vizcarra discusses how she started out as a lab assistant and was able to receive on-the-job training to become a histology supervisor in a research lab doing clinical trials. 

Clelebrating Histotechnologists in the Lab - Peter Socki

This podcast celebrates histotechnologists as part of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. In this series, we celebrate histotechs who work in a variety of different settings including research, clinical, and veterinary labs and a medical examiner's office. 

In this episode, Peter Socki explains how his love of crime shows as a child lead to him becoming a histotechnologist working in a medical examiner's office.

Celebrating Histotechnologists in the Lab - Sean Moynihan

This podcast celebrates histotechnologists as part of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. In this series, we celebrate histotechs who work in a variety of different settings including research, clinical, and veterinary labs and a medical examiner's office. 

In this episode, Sean Moynihan discusses how he applies his degree in biology with a focus on nuclear medicine to what he does on a day-to-day basis working in a dermatopathology outreach lab.

Celebrating Histotechnologists in the Lab - Katelin Murphy

This podcast celebrates histotechnologists as part of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. In this series, we celebrate histotechs who work in a variety of different settings including research, clinical, and veterinary labs and a medical examiner's office. 

In this episode, Katelin Murphy discusses how she became interested in histology through a recommendation by her high school guidance counselor and now works in a veterinary pathology lab. 

Celebrating Histotechnologists in the Lab - Jennifer Betustak

This podcast celebrates histotechnologists as part of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. In this series, we celebrate histotechs who work in a variety of different settings including research, clinical, and veterinary labs and a medical examiner's office. 

In this episode, Jennifer Betustak explains how she went from being a phlebotomists to becoming a Histology Supervisor.

 

Celebrating Histotechnologists in the Lab - Janet Tunnicliffe

This podcast celebrates histotechnologists as part of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. In this series, we celebrate histotechs who work in a variety of different settings including research, clinical, and veterinary labs and a coroner’s office. 

In this episode, we speak with Janet Tunnicliffe about her experience in British Columbia working as a histotech and she gives thoughtful advice to those considering Histotechnology as a career.  

Women in Histology 2021 - Haydee Lara Histology Outreach

In this episode NSH members David Krull and Haydee Lara, Cellular Biomarker Investigator with GSK discuss Ms. Lara's incredible outreach work with STEM programming, her own journey into science and histology, and what is next for her career.  

Women in Histology 2021 - Faith Rice Falloposcope

In this episode Michelle Bell interviews Faith Rice, Senior Research Specialist from the University of Arizona to discuss Falloposcope, a project that will potentially save lives but providing early detection for ovarian cancer.  They also discuss working in research.  To learn more about this project, click here.

Published:

Kelli C. Kiekens, Gabriella Romano, Dominique Galvez, Ricky Cordova, John Heusinkveld, Kenneth Hatch, William Drake, Zaynah Kmeid, Jennifer K. Barton"Re-engineering a Falloposcope Imaging System for Clinical Use", Translational biophotonics, Volume2, Issue4, November 2020, e202000011.

Women in Histology 2021 - Dr. Elisa Balducci DYRK1A

In this episode Dr. Elisa Balducci and Andrea Transou discuss Dr. Balducci's research journey with DYRK1A, her transition from research to industry, and her STEM outreach work.  

AwardsCast: Automation, Standardization, and Validation

In this episode of NSH’s podcast series AwardsCast, Nadia Gale, Region IX Director and member of the IHC Committee talks to Jeremy Johnston, who happens to be Region VIII Director and the 2020 recipient of the Excellence in Standardization of IHC scholarship. They talk about all things IHC; everything from how automation has impacted standardization, to the definition of companion diagnostics, to which antibodies are giving them grief during the validation process. Applications for the 2021 Excellence in Standardization of IHC Scholarship, sponsored by Agilent Dako, are open through June 4^th. Apply today!

 

AwardsCast: Visualizing Inflammasome Structure

In this episode of AwardsCast, the 2020 recipient of the Newcomer Helping Hand Award, Dr. Regina Vontell, sits down with Konnie Zeitner, NSH Speaker of the House and fellow past award recipient, to discuss Dr. Vontell’s work with visualizing inflammasome structure in the brain. Applications for the 2021 Newcomer Helping Hand Award, sponsored by Newcomer Supply, are open until June 4th. Apply today! 

 

AwardsCast: Histotech of the Year

In this episode of AwardsCast, LaVinia Ray, the 2020 recipient of the Histotech of the Year Award, talks about how she has grown in her career at Southern Research, where she is currently working on COVID-19 studies. She describes the benefits of NSH volunteerism, working 20 years for one institution, and how she feels about being one of the great histotechs honored with this most prestigious NSH award. Applications are now open for the 2021 Histotech of the Year Award, sponsored by Epredia. Nominate today! 

 

AwardsCast: The Philippines

In this episode of AwardsCast, Evelyn Diaz, the 2020 recipient of the Lee Luna Foreign Travel Scholarship, and Jomar Klee Custodio, the President of the Philippine Society for Histotechnology, discuss Evelyn’s plans to use her scholarship to return to her country of origin, the Philippines, to assist the PSH in their mission of raising the bar for histotechnology. Applications for the 2021 Lee Luna Foreign Travel Scholarship, sponsored by Sakura Fintek, USA, are open through June 4th. Apply today! 

 

AwardsCast: Reproducibility in Scientific Research

In this episode of AwardsCast, Gayle Callis, Editor in Chief of the Journal of Histotechnology, meets with Luis Chiriboga, Region I Director, and the 2020 recipient of the Editor’s Award, a unique NSH award given by the Journal Editor for outstanding accomplishments in the realm of publications. They talk about the importance of reproducibility in scientific research and the steps JOH has taken to improve its standing in the scientific research community.

 

HistoHelp Podcast: AI in the Lab - Part 2

Welcome to HistoHelp, the podcast series filled with tips and tricks for the lab.  The great advice in this series is provided by NSH members who are here to help you with your common...and not so common problems! In Part 2 of this episode NSH member David Krull and Adam Smith, Indica Labs continue their discussion about AI in the lab and dive deeper into multiplexing and challenges with implementation. ,

HistoHelp Podcast: AI in the Lab - Part 1

Welcome to HistoHelp, the podcast series filled with tips and tricks for the lab.  The great advice in this series is provided by NSH members who are here to help you with your common...and not so common problems! In Part 1 of this episode NSH member David Krull invites Adam Smith, Indica Labs to talk about AI in the lab, discuss validation, understanding data, and ways you can implement AI/digital in the lab. 

HistoHelp Podcast: Bielschowsky Stain

Welcome to HistoHelp, the podcast series filled with tips and tricks for the lab.  The great advice in this series is provided by NSH members who are here to help you with your common...and not so common problems! In this episode, NSH member Eric Peterson really does come across a not so common problem involving polar bear tissue.  

HistoHelp Podcast: Carrots for Decal End Point Training

Welcome to HistoHelp, the podcast series filled with tips and tricks for the lab.  The great advice in this series is provided by NSH members who are here to help you with your common...and not-so-common problems! In this episode, NSH member Linda Culpepper shares a great training strategy using carrots.   

Histology Abroad: The Netherlands

In this episode, Luc Nelemans, Senior Application Specialist with Sakura Finetek Europe, shares his experiences visiting labs across Europe, Russia, India, and the Middle East, providing training on histology equipment, and how COVID has forced them to innovate, providing digital opportunities for virtual equipment training.

Histology Abroad: Qatar

In this episode, Arfilson Mars Tansio discusses his previous work in the Philippines, as well as the rise of automation at his current lab, one of the largest histology providers in Qatar. He shares the similarities between Qatar’s continuing education requirements, and those of the United States, as well as how being an NSH member has helped him in his career.

 

Histology Abroad: Italy

In this episode, Clara Pecorella and Cristina D’Amico, Product Specialists from Diapath, compare and contrast their experiences working in Italy vs the UK, and share their vision for a safer histology laboratory.  

 

Histology Abroad: Liberia

In this special two-part episode, we hear from both Ruth Kerkula, one of only 4 histotechs in the country of Liberia, and Dave Davis, one of the NSH members who helped open JFK Memorial Hospital’s first histology lab, where Ruth works.

 

Histology Abroad: Canada

In this episode, Heidi Maxwell, Medical Laboratory Technologist and Pathology Assistant at Grey Bruce Health Services in Ontario, Canada, shares how she came to be an MLT specializing in histology and grossing, the requirements for Canadian recertification, and how she is working towards her accreditation to be an inspector for the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare, the Canadian equivalent of a CAP inspector accreditation.

 

Histology Abroad: Rwanda and Nigeria

In this episode, Emmanuel Hakizimana from Rwanda, and Daniel Osiagwu from Nigeria, compare their experiences working in different countries within Africa, and share some of the challenges they have experienced, including difficulty obtaining reagents and equipment.

 

 

Histology Abroad: United Kingdom

In this episode, Dr. Guy Orchard from St. John's Institute of Dermatology in the United Kingdom talks about the process of becoming a biomedical scientist in England, opportunities for specialization through diplomas of expert practice, and the unique challenges presented by Victorian-era hospital architecture.

 

2020 Poster Podcast Interviews: P10- High-resolution histological preparation of Araneomorphae and Mygalomorphae chelicerae using a modified petrographic technique

This podcast is part of the 2020 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series. 

Authors: Damien Laudier, Laudier Histology

2020 Poster Podcast Interviews: P09- A Modified Procedure For The Preparation of Rodent Heart Sections Using HistoGel Infusion

This podcast is part of the 2020 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series. 

Authors: Jean Lanzanas, BS and Mandy Blankenship, BS; Experimental Pathology Laboratories (EPL), Inc Sterling, VA 20166
USA

2020 Poster Podcast Interviews: P08- Utilizing Image Analysis to Evaluate Overuse of Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining Reagents from Multiple Manufacturers

This podcast is part of the 2020 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series. 

Authors: Miles Brous, BA, Premier Laboratory, Longmont, CO; Mark Butters, BS, Premier Laboratory, Longmont, CO; Jillian Wurtz, Premier Laboratory, Longmont, CO; Diana Grigore, Premier Laboratory, Longmont, CO; Roni Archuleta, Premier Laboratory, Longmont, CO; Elizabeth Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC, Premier Laboratory, Longmont, CO

2020 Poster Podcast Interviews: P03- Anatomy and mechanical properties of the fallopian tubes

This podcast is part of the 2020 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series. 

Authors: Photini F. S. Rice, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Caitlin Howard, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ,  Molly Keenan, PhD, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Joceline Dominguez-Cooks, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ,  John Heusinkveld, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Chiu-Hsieh Hsu, Mel and Enid Zukerman College of Public Health University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Jennifer K. Barton, PhD, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ