Histology related podcasts brought to you by the National Society for Histotechnology
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 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 4th. Apply today!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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. ,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this episode, Dr. Guy Orchard from St. John's Institute of Dermatology in the United Kingdom, talks about the process to become a biomedical scientist in England, opportunities for specialization through diplomas of expert practice, and the unique challenges presented by Victorian era hospital architecture.
This podcast is part of the 2020 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series.
Authors: Damien Laudier, Laudier Histology
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
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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
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
In this podcast episode, Pam Barker, histology recruiter and owner of RELIA Solutions, shares her advice on advocacy including advocating for yourself in the workplace, and joining NSH's advocacy efforts to speak on behalf of the profession.
In this podcast episode, Pam Barker, histology recruiter and owner of RELIA Solutions, shares her advice on advancing your career through education. She shares what employers look for in positions like management, IHC specialist, and vendor rep.
In this podcast episode, Pam Barker, histology recruiter and owner of RELIA Solutions, shares her advice on career planning. What are the steps you need to take to be successful in the next stage of your career, whether you're a recent grad, pursuing a management role, or looking ahead to retirement.
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, so NSH wanted to spread a little joy this Thanksgiving by asking our members to share what they are thankful for this year. They share how their colleagues, families, and local communities have come together to homeschool their children, implement new protocols to keep them safe, and continue to strive for excellence in patient care.
In this episode of AwardsCast, NSH Awards Chair, LaVinia Ray, talks with Freida Carson, author of Histotechnology: A Self Instructional Text. Carson talks about the new edition of her book, how she got started in histology, and what it was like to receive the Histotech of the Decade Award in 2000.
NSH is accepting applications for the 2020 Histotech of the Decade Award through July 1st. Click here to submit a nomination.
In this episode, Dr. Richard Cartun, the sponsor of the Jules Elias Excellence in IHC Award, and last year’s recipient of this award, Damien Laudier discuss why Dr. Cartun decided to start this award back in 2009, the work Damien is doing with arthropod immunohistochemistry, and the emergence of a new type of killer hornet! Click here to nominate a fellow IHC expert for the 2020 Jules Elias Excellence in IHC Award!
In this episode, Jerry Santiago and Janet Tunnicliffe, recipients of last year's Lee Luna Foreign Travel Scholarship, sponsored by Sakura Finetek, share their previous experiences teaching histology abroad and discuss how COVID-19 has put a pause on their 2020 travel plans. Despite COVID-19, NSH is still offering the Lee Luna Foreign Travel Scholarship this year. Click here to learn more!
In this episode, Maureen Doran, 2019 recipient of the Histotech of the Year Award shares career advice with recent graduate and recipient of NSH’s 2019 student scholarship, Megan Hellie. Maureen discusses her love of safety in the lab, the growth of automation, and the importance of networking with fellow histologists. Nominate a fellow member to be the 2020 Histotech of the Year!
Diane Sterchi, Maureen Doran, Sandra Cummings Megan Hellie
In this episode, Emily Foster, last year’s Symposium/Convention Student Scholarship recipient and Guy Orchard, last year’s Leica Leadership in Management Scholarship recipient, discuss Guy’s progression through the ranks of UK biomedical science over the course of his 30-year career. Guy shares how he started out, a fresh- faced teen with very little confidence (his words!), but soon grew to manage several laboratory departments, publish over 80 publications, and pursue his PhD. Guy is using his scholarship to fund continuing education for the biomedical scientists enrolled in his hospital’s Future Leaders Program. Check out NSH’s scholarship opportunities to advance your own career, or support a noteworthy outreach project.
Guy Orchard Then and Now
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 Robin Fitzl and I have a chit chatter about...well chatter. She shares some basic information on what it is, how to recognize it, and how to fix the problem. We also chat about wrinkles, and a way to fix them - Oil of Olay has nothing on this trick! Enjoy.
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 and histo legend Clifford Chapman breaks down the truth behind troubleshooting, starting with defining exactly what it means, and why it matters when it comes to quality. And there is good news - lots of the advice and tips provided in this episode are easy to implement - and they may be things you are already doing! So, plug in the those earbuds and use your ears to learn more about "using your eyes."
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 we spoke with Matt Mincer from Tech One Biomedical who shared his advice to keep your lab equipment in tip top shape - and what to do when something goes wrong. Enjoy!
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 Mary Abbuhl talks about how education is a the key to success in histology, and how it can help someone move into management. Some of the tips Mary shares are making sure to take management classes or webinars before moving into management, taking diverse topics so that you stay on top of relevant information, and bringing back knowledge learned to share with coworkers after you attend a conference.
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! When I think of artificial intelligence (or AI as it is known among the cooler kids)images of Back to the Future II, Total Recall, and other over the top movies from the 80's and 90's come to mind - but in fact AI is already here, and likely something you engage with everyday. In this episode we chat once again with NSH member David Krull about what AI is and where you are seeing it both out of and in the lab.
This podcast is part of the 2019 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series. To read the full abstract and download a PDF copy of the poster (should it be made available by the presenter) visit the Block.
Authors: Jose Jonathan Diaz, AS, Biocare Medical, Pacheco, CA; Haiyan Zhai, MD, PhD, Biocare Medical, Pacheco, CA; Weimin Qi, MD, PhD, Biocare Medical, Pacheco, CA; Jason Ramos, PhD, Biocare Medical, Pacheco, CA.
This podcast is part of the 2019 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series. To read the full abstract and download a PDF copy of the poster (should it be made available by the presenter) visit the Block.
Authors: Pamela Vizcarra, Pamela Whalen, Amy Jackson-Fischer, Cory Painter, Steven Pirie-Shepherd, Diane R Fenandez, Eric Powell, Pfizer Early Oncology Development and Clinical Research, Oncology Translational Research. La Jolla, CA
This podcast is part of the 2019 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series. To read the full abstract and download a PDF copy of the poster (should it be made available by the presenter) visit the Block.
Authors: Trung Nguyen, FAIMS, Cabrini Health, Malvern, Victoria, Australia; Donna Ristitch, CFIAC, Cabrini Health, Malvern, Victoria, Australia
This podcast is part of the 2019 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series. To read the full abstract and download a PDF copy of the poster (should it be made available by the presenter) visit the Block.
Authors: Joshua Greenlee, MBA, HT/HTL (ASCP)cm, Sakura Finetek USA, Torrance, CA Scott Webster, Ph.D., Sakura Finetek USA, Torrance, CA; Howard Gray, BS, MT (ASCP), Sakura Finetek USA, Torrance, CA; Patricia Reeves, HT (ASCP), Sakura Finetek USA, Torrance, CA; Erico von Bueren, MOR, Sakura Finetek USA, Torrance, CA
In this episode of HistoTalks, NSH members, Clare Thornton, HTL(ASCP), QIHC(ASCP) and Luis Chiriboga, PhD, HT(ASCP), QIHC(ASCP) discuss their role as representatives for NSH at the meetings of the CLIA Committee. They share why NSH has been working for the past few years to achieve recognition for histology under CLIA and how lack of recognition is contributing to workforce shortages felt in the histology field.
This podcast is part of the 2019 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series. To read the full abstract and download a PDF copy of the poster (should it be made available by the presenter) visit the Block.
Authors: E. Grace Van Dyke, DVM Candidate, Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, WA; Rachel Silvestri, HTL, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA; Carol Coyne, BS, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA; Heather Frye, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA; Robert V. Blair, DVM, PhD, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA; Peter J. Didier, DVM, PhD, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA
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