HistoTalks: NSH Podcasts

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 C,¢ 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 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 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.

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

Advice from a Histology Recruiter: Advocacy

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. 

Advice from a Histology Recruiter: Education Employers Look For

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. 

Advice from a Histology Recruiter: Career Planning

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. 

Histology Thanksgiving 2020

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. 

Histotech of the Decade: Interview with Freida Carson

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. 

AwardsCast: Arthropod Immunohistochemistry

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!

AwardsCast: Travel Scholarships in the Age of COVID-19

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!

 

AwardsCast: Mentoring the Next Generation

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

AwardsCast: Confidence is Key

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

HistoHelp: a Little "Chit"-Chatter

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.

 

 

HistoHelp: The Truth Behind Troubleshooting

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."  

HistoHelp: Equipment Maintenance Tips

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!

HistoHelp: Education Can Move You Into Management

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.  

HistoHelp: Artificial Intelligence - Not Scary Afterall!

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.  

2019 Poster Podcast Interviews: P16- A New and Innovative Antibody p16 INK4a [BC42]: An IHC Comparative Analysis with Clone [E6H4]

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.