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  • Laboratory Management Certificate Program
    Includes Credits

    Stepping into a histology lab management role can be both exciting and challenging. This online course is designed specifically for new and aspiring histology lab managers who are ready to build confidence, competence, and leadership skills.

    Stepping into a histology lab management role can be both exciting and challenging. This online course is designed specifically for new and aspiring histology lab managers who are ready to build confidence, competence, and leadership skills.  Whether you’re transitioning from a bench tech role or entering management from another path, this course provides the foundational knowledge and support to help you thrive as a histology lab leader.

    Modules Include: Financial Management; Safety and Emergency Management; Operations Management; Regulatory Agencies; Process Improvement and Quality Management; iring and Performance Management


    Donna Chuddley, HT(ASCP)

    Donna Chuddley is the Histology Supervisor at St. Luke's University Health Network.  She has over three decades of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech and clinical histology. Donna enjoys participating on the Health and Safety Committee and has presented in the past on Safety in webinars, Safely Snippets and at Regional and National Meetings. Donna has experience in the laboratory working with paraffin tissue and plastics. Donna has experience in all areas of the laboratory including Immunohistochemistry and Special Stains. Donna enjoys moving new students through the Histology programs offered online and acts as a Supervisor for the Histology Education program at the hospital.  She is an active member of the NSH. 

    Kathleen Dwyer-Bench, HT(ASCP)

    Kathy Dwyer is an accomplished histotechnology leader with extensive expertise in quality management and laboratory operations. As the Director of Quality Assessment at Quest Diagnostics, she oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive quality systems designed to ensure precision, compliance, and continual improvement across a vast network of diagnostic laboratories.  With a career rooted in clinical excellence, Kathy has become a trusted authority in histopathology quality assurance. She has leveraged her deep understanding of regulatory standards and process optimization to shape robust quality frameworks that elevate patient safety and laboratory performance.

    A recognized educator and thought leader, Kathy has shared her insights nationally—most notably co-presenting a webinar, “Preparing a Quality Management Plan for the Histopathology Laboratory,” which guided histology professionals through designing and maintaining effective quality systems in an increasingly regulated healthcare landscape

    Allison Eck, MS, HTL(ASCP), QLS

    Allison Eck is the anatomic pathology manager, co-safety officer of the laboratory, and hospital ergonomic assessor at Doylestown Hospital. She is passionate about safety and currently holds her QLS certification. She enjoys educating people on safety topics, namely ergonomics and hazardous waste handling. She is regular speaker at the NSH Annual Symposium/Convention and an active member of the NSH. 

    Christie Gowan, HT(ASCP)

    Christie Gowan is a dedicated leader and seasoned professional in the field of histotechnology, currently serving on the Board of Directors for the National Society for Histotechnology (NSH). With over two decades of experience in anatomic pathology, Christie brings a wealth of technical expertise, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to advancing the histology profession.

    Throughout her career, Christie has held progressive roles in clinical, research, and educational settings, contributing to the development of high standards in tissue preparation, laboratory operations, and quality assurance. She is passionate about workforce development and has been instrumental in mentoring emerging histotechnologists and promoting continuing education initiatives across the country

    Joshua Greenlee

    Joshua Greenlee has spent 20 years working within the laboratory realm with the last 14 years focused in the area of histology.  He began as a bench-level tech and developed later into a production manager in a high-volume, multi-hospital laboratory system in Arizona.  He also taught in a NAACLS accredited histology program for four years where at one point he held simultaneous roles as Education Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator, and adjunct faculty. 

    Lola Leibensperger

    Lola Leibensperger is the Assistant Vice President of Operations at Versant Diagnostics, where I oversee daily operations, develop strategic initiatives for digital pathology, and ensure regulatory compliance for multiple pathology sites and laboratories. With a strong background in laboratory medicine, I have held various roles, from a bench tech to Director-level positions, where I have successfully led teams.

    Nicole Leon, HTL(ASCP)

    Senior Research Lead

    Versiti

    Nicole Leon has over two decades of laboratory management experience and nearly a decade of experience as a CAP inspector.  She is a regular volutneer and instructor with the NSH and has served on the NSH Program team, Laboratory Operations Committee Chair, and HTP Preceptor.

    Cristi Rigazio, BS, MS, HT(ASCP)

    Cristi Rigazio is currently the Clinical Specialist of Anatomic Pathology for Sentara Laboratory Services in Virginia.  Her responsibilities include, but are not limited to, equipment selection and validation, policy and procedure writing, development and training of the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and CAP compliance.    Prior to joining Sentara, Cristi opened a Physician Owned Lab for a group of Gastroenterologists, responsible for obtaining state licensure and CAP accreditation.  That opportunity presented opportunities to customize the LIS, learn about CPT codes, convert from ICD-9 to ICD-10 codes and develop interfacing between the Electronic Medical Records system and the LIS.  Cristi was first introduced to histology in the pre-clinical research environment, where she learned about GLP and FDA compliance.

    Debra Siena, HT(ASCP),QIHC

    Technical Manager

    Statlab Medical Products

    Debbie Siena has served over 25 years of experience in the field of histotechnology.  She was the Technical Support Manager for StatLab Medical Products since September, 2010. Prior to StatLab, Debbie was with Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. for seven years as a Technical Marketing Representative, Senior Technical Marketing Specialist, Area Support Manager and Key Account Technical Specialist with the Corporate and Major Account Team. While at Ventana, Debbie was a multiple award winner, including Technical Specialist of the Year, Technical Specialist of the Quarter, and President’s Club member. Prior to Ventana, Debbie was the Manager of the Anatomic Pathology Department at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas for seven years and served as Supervisor of Histology at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. While at Children’s Medical Center, Debbie was responsible for development of the IHC and ISH procedures and techniques. Debbie is very active in continuing education and has presented numerous educational workshops at the state and national level as well as multiple teleconferences for NSH. 

    Dr. Anthony Scott, PharmD, MBA, DPLA

    Dr. Scott is the Director of Pharmacy Services at Emory University Hospital where he oversee inpatient pharmacy operations.  Prior to Emory, he served as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations at The University of Chicago Medicine (UCM). He received his undergraduate degree in biology, and spent some time working in a laboratory, then went on to persue a degree in pharmacy at the University of Georgia. His first year residency was at Piedmont Hospital and he completed his second year at North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System Program with a focus on Administrative Leadership. In 2022 Dr. Scott published “Leading diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the pharmacy department”

    Aubrey MJ Wanner

    CEO

    National Society for Histotechnology

    Aubrey M.J. Wanner is the CEO for the National Society for Histotechnology.  An association professional with over 20 years of leadership experience, Ms. Wanner began her career with the National Society for Histotechnology in 2005 in the events and education department.  She guided the growth of the annual convention both in attendance and revenue.  Her passion for technology and systems improvement has guided NSH into the digital space allowing the Society to be uniquely ready for hybrid events and the remote work environment brought on by events of the last several years.  She believes in a data first strategy leading her team by utilizing quantitative data for qualitive results.  When not leading the NSH team she loves cheering on her Philadelphia Eagles and learning to quilt.

    Kathy Wilson, HT(ASCP)QLS CM

    Kathy Wilson is an ASCP certified Histotech with over 40 years total experience in the laboratory.  She began her career in northern Michigan in the clinical laboratory as a laboratory assistant and phlebotomist, became and EMT, autopsy diener, and Histotech working in hospital environments.  Ms. Wilson worked in Fairbanks, Alaska for nearly 20 years.  Moving to Kansas City in 2004, she moved into operations management.  Safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and project management have always been keen areas of interest.  Currently working at a large multi-discipline reference laboratory managing Anatomic Pathology and all sub-departments.  She is a key member of the Safety Committee and Operations Management Team.  She mentors new supervisors and managers as well as managing a combined staff of 62 employees locally and remotely with 24/6 operations.

  • Digital Pathology Certificate Program
    Includes Credits

    This is a self-paced certificate program to increase knowledge and improve competency in digital pathology/whole slide imaging.

    This is a self-paced certificate program to increase knowledge and improve competency in digital pathology/whole slide imaging. The program consists of eight learning modules with the end goal of the student being awarded a Certificate of Completion to recognize this achievement.

    Content Includes:

    Video Learning- The course includes approximately 20 hours of lectures, divided into topic-based modules (detailed in the table below). Learners can follow the modules sequentially or jump between them as needed.

    Key Term Warm-Ups and Knowledge Checks- Three optional vocabulary quizzes are available throughout the course to help reinforce key terms before starting a section. A course glossary is also provided, which we recommend printing for easy reference while progressing through the content.  Additionally, at the end of each section, you’ll complete a Knowledge Check consisting of various question formats to assess your understanding. While your score won’t impact your ability to move forward, some questions may reappear on the final exam. We encourage you to review your answers before proceeding.

    Supplements- The course includes a comprehensive library of SOPs, templates, and sample documents for practical use, along with an extensive collection of relevant literature to support further learning.

    Final Exam- The course completes with a Final Exam consisting of 20 questions.  You must receive a 70% or better to receive your certificate of completion for the course.  Learners have three attempts to pass the exam.

    CEUs- This histology course is worth 22 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of purchase.

    Download the Full Course Content Outline

    If you are interested in purchasing this product and are from a UN recognized developing nation, you may qualify for a discounted rate.  Please email histo@nsh.org to inquire. 

    Orly Ardon, PhD, MBA

    Director Digital Pathology Operations

    Orly Ardon, PhD MBA serves on the faculty at the Department of Pathology and is the Director of Digital Pathology Operations at MSK. Her research interests include the implementation of digital pathology, workflow improvement, and the business aspects of using disruptive health technologies. Orly has BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Microbiology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She also has an Executive MBA from the University of Utah.

    Robb Angus, CIPP/US

    Managing Counsel

    Robb Angus has over a decade of privacy law experience.  With a solid foundation built during his tenure at one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S, Angus has expertise and best practices in privacy compliance, data protection strategy, and artificial intelligence initiatives.

    Sylvia L. Asa, MD, PhD, FRCP(C), FCAP, FRCPath (Hon)

    Professor, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine

    Dr. Sylvia Asa, a Clinician-Scientist and Endocrine Pathologist, studies endocrine tumors to improve diagnosis of these diseases and to identify targets for therapy. Appointed to the Faculty of Medicine at University of Toronto in 1985, she was promoted to Professor in 1998. In 2019, she joined Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Heading the largest academic pathology department in Canada at UHN in 2000-2015, she made innovative changes to the discipline, emphasizing subspecialization, biobanking and digital pathology.

    Tim Baradet, PhD, HTLcm/QIHCcm (ASCP)

    Digital Pathology Analyst & Project Manager

    Tim Baradet serves as an Adjunct Professor at Drexel University College of Medicine, where he teaches in the Masters of Histotechnology Program. He has spent over 15 years in running histology and advanced microscope imaging core laboratories. He has a Doctorate in Molecular Pathobiology as well as being an ASCP certified HTL with a QIHC qualification.

    For the last 6 years Tim has been involved on the new field of Digital Pathology. He has extensive experience in multiplexed IHC, whole-slide imaging, multi-spectral microscopy, image analysis & algorithm development. He co-presented the first ever hands-on Digital Pathology workshop at the 2015 NSH Meeting. He currently works as a Senior Research Investigator at Bristol-Myers Squibb where he plans, conducts, and directs digital pathology projects in support of the Immuno-Oncology portfolio.

    Elizabeth Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC

    Elizabeth Chlipala is partner and founder of Premier Laboratory, LLC.   Premier Laboratory is a GLP compliant contract research organization with the experience and expertise to process both standardized and specialized histology samples from the most demanding studies.  It offers customized  histology, immunohistochemistry, and is an industry leader and innovator in digital pathology offering high through put whole slide scanning services and customized image analysis solutions to its clients. Premier’s focus on strict process control ensures the delivery of relevant, consistent, and reproducible histopathology data.

     

    Quincy Gu, PhD

    Assistant Professor

    Dr. Quincy Gu, Ph.D. in bioinformatics and computational biology, is currently an imaging scientist at Roche Sequencing Solutions, while holding academic affiliations with the Mayo Clinic as a research collaborator, and the University of Minnesota as an adjunct assistant professor. Dr. Gu has been and is continuing working on devising innovative medical AI algorithms to improve cancer patient care in the United States.

    Douglas J. Hartman MD

    Vice Chair for Pathology Informatics, Director of Pathology Informatics Division, Director of Imaging Analysis Lab

    Dr. Hartman is a member of the Division of Anatomic Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is also the Associate Director of the Pathology Informatics Division. Dr. Hartman is an Academic Surgical Pathologist with a subspecialty interest and focus in Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic pathology. He also consults on surgical pathology cases involving the luminal GI tract and pancreas. Dr. Hartman's current primary research interests are in the field of idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease: underlying mechanisms, molecular pathogenesis of dysplasia development; associated disorders; and post-surgical complications. Other areas of research include peritoneal mesothelioma, molecular abnormalities in colon cancer, and the application of pathology informatics. Dr. Hartman is a co-investigator on institutional grants. He is a member of USCAP, CAP and ASCP.

    Stephen M. Hewitt, MD, PhD, FCAP

    Associate Research Physician

    Dr. Hewitt earned his MD at University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and PhD at the University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, completing my thesis in genetics at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He completed my residency in Anatomic Pathology in the Laboratory of Pathology, NCI, and is board certified in Anatomic Pathology. Dr Hewitt led the The Tissue Array Research Program (TARP Lab) from 2000-2014 and the Applied Molecular Pathology Laboratory (AMPL), a dual division (CCR and DCEG) effort from 2009 till 2014. In 2014, Dr Hewitt initiated the Experimental Pathology Laboratory, within the Laboratory of Pathology.

    Dr. Hewitt is a member of the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute Immunology & Ligand Assay Consensus Committee, and serves as co-chair of the Subcommittee on Immunohistochemical Assays and a consultant to the Hematology and Pathology Devices Panel, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration. Dr Hewitt has co-authored more than 225 articles and servers on the editorial board of four peer-reviewed journals.

    Mike Isaacs

    Director of Clinical informatics and Business Development

    Mike Isaacs is the Director of Clinical informatics and Business Development at Washington University in the Department of Pathology and Immunology. He has a computer science background and over 25 years of experience in supporting Information Technology in the laboratory. Mike joins the show to discuss focusing the last 10 plus years in digital pathology, specifically developing multiple digital workflows to take advantage of technology in the laboratory. This episode contains vibrant discussions around the business case, applications, and workflow optimization.

    Dr. David Kim

    Assistant Attending

    Dr. David Kim is an assistant attending at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. He subspecializes in cytopathology and diagnostic molecular pathology. He currently helps in implementing digital solutions as well as artificial intelligence initiatives for the cytopathology department at MSKCC. Current active research interests include digital cytopathology, deep learning application for cytopathology, and molecular testing for cytology specimens. 

    Olga Kochar, MS, CSSGB

    Olga Kochar, M.S., CSSGB, is a veteran laboratory professional with diverse background, extensive experience and great leadership skills. In almost 20 years in the healthcare industry, Mrs. Kochar had held a number of management positions with commercial, pharmaceutical and hospital-based laboratories. As a result Olga managed numerous laboratory engagements, including regulatory assessments, implementations and integrations, outreach assistance, laboratory information system design and analysis, development of comprehensive policies and procedures, as well as coordination and implementation of the effective compliance and safety programs. Olga is a proven leader with vast technical expertise in the Healthcare industry, broad experience in Quality Management, as well as Six Sigma belt certification, and in addition Olga is a charismatic educator and presenter.

    Scott Mackie

    Pathology Imaging Systems Analyst at Cleveland Clinic

    Mr. Mackie has been with the Cleveland Clinic for 18+ years. He currently implements and supports multiple whole slide digital imaging systems (Leica/Aperio, Olympus) for clinical and educational use in anatomic pathology. He was previously a system administrator/system analyst supporting AP and CP clinical applications.

    Taofic Mounajjed MD

    Dr. Mounajjed is a consultant with the Mayo Clinic and specializes in GI/Live pathology, surgical pathology, and digital pathology. Dr. Mounajjed's research aims at studying the pathology and identifying specific subtypes of hepatocellular and cholangiocellular neoplasms, based on morphology, phenotype and genotype. Understanding different subtypes of these tumors can allow better risk stratification for patients and offer better treatment plans. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is the proud father to a 22 month old daughter.

    Liron Pantanowitz, MD, PhD, MHA

    Chair of the Department of Pathology, Maud L. Menten Professor of Pathology

    Dr. Liron Pantanowitz is the Maud Menten Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh. He received his BScHons, Medical Degree, and PhD from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa. He subsequently completed his anatomical and clinical pathology residency training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard in Boston. He then completed a hematopathology fellowship at Harvard and Cytopathology fellowship at Baystate Medical Center, Tufts University. He is board certified by the American Board of Pathology in AP/CP, Cytopathology and Clinical Informatics. Dr. Pantanowitz has also completed his MHA from Ohio University. He joined UPMC/Pitt in 2010 where he became the Vice Chair for Pathology Informatics and Director of Cytopathology. In 2020 he moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan as a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Director of Anatomical Pathology at the University of Michigan. He returned to Pittsburgh in 2023 to Chair the Department of Pathology at UPMC/Pitt. He has been listed several times as a top doctor in the Pittsburgh Magazine and Pittsburgh Business Times

    Anil Parwani, MD, PHD, MBA

    Distinguished Professor And The Donald A. Senhauser Chair

    Dr. Anil Parwani is a Professor of Pathology and Biomedical Informatics at The Ohio State University. He serves as the Donald A. Senhauser Chair of the Department of Pathology and the Chief of Pathology Services for the Health System. His research is focused on diagnostic and prognostic markers in bladder, prostate, and renal cell carcinoma. Dr. Parwani has expertise in surgical pathology, and pathology informatics including biobanking, whole slide imaging, digital imaging, telepathology, image analysis, artificial intelligence, and lab automation. Dr Parwani has authored over four hundred peer-reviewed articles in major scientific journals and several books and book chapters. Dr. Parwani is the Editor-in-chief of Diagnostic Pathology and Co-editor of the Journal of Pathology Informatics

    Ankush Patel, MD

    Pathology Consultant

    Ankush Patel, MD integrates multifaceted approaches and diverse professional perspectives in laboratory medicine to achieve practical outcomes for modern healthcare. He has authored over 50 academic publications and presentations and over 40 general communications articles in concert with a wide range of laboratory stakeholders. His work is featured in journals such as Nature, Journal of Pathology Informatics, Surgical Pathology Clinics, and Archives of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

    Mohamed Salama, MD

    Chief Medical Officer

    Dr. Salama became chief medical officer of Sonic Healthcare USA in December 2021. Previously, Dr. Salama was a professor of Pathology at Mayo Clinic and the chief medical officer for Mayo Clinic Laboratories, as well as a consultant in Mayo’s Division of Hematopathology.

    Dr. Salama’s clinical interests span aspects of hematopathology and his research work has focused on characterization and correlation of genetic / molecular aberrations and protein expression as well as morphometry using novel digital imaging and artificial intelligence tools.  He has authored more than 160 peer reviewed publications, books and book chapters. Dr. Salama received his medical degree from Cairo University followed by a diploma of hospital administration and health care management from the American University of Cairo. Dr. Salama completed his Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency at Henry Ford Health System, followed by a surgical pathology fellowship at Stanford University and hematopathology fellowship at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Salama is certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic and clinical pathology as well as hematopathology.

    Renee J. Slaw, MBA, FACHE

    Director of Operations

    Renee Slaw has been a healthcare professional for nearly 30 years as a cytogenetic technologist, quality and performance improvement coordinator and digital pathology manager. She is the coauthor on multiple publications and a speaker for the Digital Pathology Association for conventions and webinars. She recently moved to New York City, and enjoys time with her family, running, cooking and baking.

    Adam Smith

    Chief Commercial Officer

    Adam Smith specializes in digital pathology and image analysis workflows. He received is bachelor’s in Biology from Ursinus College, and honed his skills in histology and digital pathology at Merck & Co., Inc. Adam currently works for Indica Labs, Inc. where he is passionate about using creative problem solving to provide image analysis solutions to his customers.

    Bethany Williams MBBS BSc

    Lead for Training, Education and Public/Patient Involvement

    Dr. Bethany Williams is a Specialty Doctor at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Leeds, and the Lead for Training, Validation and Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) at the National Pathology Imaging Co-Operative in the United Kingdom. She has published extensively in the fields of digital pathology patient safety, evidence based digital pathology training and validation and effective digital deployment.

    Dr. Rong Xia, MS, PhD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Dr. Xia is a board certified pathologist with NYU Langone. 

  • QIHC Exam Prep Course
    Includes Credits

    The NSH QIHC Prep Course is intended to provide participants with an overview of the principles and practices of immunohistochemistry in an effort to comprehensively prepare them for the ASCP’s QIHC examination. The course includes a diagnostic question bank based on the ASCP QIHC Content Outline.

    The NSH QIHC Exam Prep Course is intended to provide participants with an overview of the principles and practices of immunohistochemistry in an effort to comprehensively prepare them for the ASCP’s QIHC examination. The course covers the topic areas outlined by the ASCP’s published exam topic outline and provides a reading guide for the top recommended texts for preparing for the exam.  The course contains 10 modules including Exam Overview, Basic Immunology, Laboratory Math, Protocol Development, Antibody Production, Preanalytical Considerations, Staining, CAP Considerations, Common Diagnostic IHC Assays, and an Intro to ISH.  

    Learning Section Format: The course contains 14 hours of lectures.  To ensure this large amount of materials is digestible the course has been split into topic modules. 

    Knowledge Checks: In each module you will be asked to complete a Knowledge Check(s). Knowledge Checks consist of several questions – asked in a variety of formats - about the section(s) you just completed.

    Diagnostic Practice Questions: The course provides a diagnostic question bank based on the ASCP QIHC Content Outline.  You can take the diagnostic test as many times as you wish, and each experience will provide a unique testing experience.   

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 14 continuing education credits. Course is available for 365 days from date of purchase.

    Michelle Bell

    Service and Applications Manager

    Milestone Medical

    Michelle Bell has been in the histopathology profession for over 23 years.  Michelle has served in many roles in the laboratory, from bench tech to IHC supervisor to manager. She is a very active member of the NSH and the Texas Society for Histotechnology.  Michelle is passionate about sharing knowledge and developing community within the histology field. She enjoys teaching and collaborating with other peers to elevate patient care and the profession.

    Jorge E Benavides, BS, HT(ASCP)QIHC cm

    Commercial Training Manager

    Biocare Medical

    Medical and Sales Professional with over 15 years of clinical and research pathology experience. Well versed in the laboratory processes of histology, IHC, Molecular and ISH, as well as their regulatory requirements, reimbursement requirements, and importance for future advancements in medicine and for our patients.

    Elizabeth Chlipala, HTL(ASCP)QIHC

    Owner Partner

    Premier Lab

    Elizabeth Chlipala is an owning partner, at Premier Laboratory, LLC, a contract histology laboratory in Longmont, Colorado, since 2003.  She has over thirty-seven years’ experience working in laboratories and hospitals, doing both clinical and research histology, immunohistochemistry and whole slide imaging.  She is a member of NSH, ASCP, CSH, and Colorado Bioscience Association.  Elizabeth is an accomplished, knowledgeable and sought after speaker, speaking at over 80 conventions, symposiums, annual meetings and teleconferences, since 1986.  Her speaking engagements have included topics in histology, pathology, quality assurance immunohistochemistry and digital pathology.   Elizabeth has received numerous awards, including Illinois Society for Histotechnology – Technologist of the year (1993), National Society for Histotechnology – Dako Award for Excellence in Standardization of the IHC Techniques (2006), Biogenex Award for Standardization in Immunohistochemistry (2006) and the NSH Presidents Award (2019).  Elizabeth’s education includes a BS in Biology from Oakland University in Michigan and the William Beaumont Hospital School of Histotechnology for HTL(ASCP) and QIHC(ASCP) certifications.

    Kimberly Feaster, HTL(ASCP)QIHC

    Program Director, Histology

    West Virginia University

    Kimberly Feaster is an assistant professor at West Virginia University.  Ms. Feaster has experience as a bench Histotechnologist and supervisor in research and hospital histology laboratories. She is currently the director of the Histotechnology program at West Virginia University. She holds a masters degree, her HTL, and her QIHC.  In addition to running the program at West Virginia, she is active with the NSH and a member of the NSH Education Committee volunteering her time and expertise for many years to various projects and programs.

    Debra Freeman

    Account Manager

    Agilent Technologies

    Debra Freeman is an account manager with Agilent Technologies. She is regular – and very popular - presenter with NSH and the histology community.  Previous to her current role, she worked as a research associate performing IHC in biotech.

    Thomas Isbell, BS, HT(ASCP)QIHC cm

    Sr Territory Account Manager

    Milestone Medical Technologies

    Thomas Isbell has a BS in Biochemistry/Molecular Genetics and is a certified HT(ASCP)QIHC cm.  He was an AP Manager for almost 19 years before his current position as Sr Territory Account Manager for Milestone Medical. Tom's hobbies and interests include Star Wars, motorcycles, former punk rock drummer, art (painting and sculpture mostly), my husky, Lucy Vader, and my daughter (who is #1 above the rest). 

    Jason Molnar, HT(ASCP), QIHC(ASCP)

    Director of Pathology Technical Services

    Cellnetix Pathology & Laboratories

    Mr. Molnar is seasoned histologist currently serving in the role of Director of Pathology Technical Services at Cellnetix Pathology & Laboratories. He has been working in histology labs since 2003, learning the profession from the ground up. He progressed in roles from lab assistant, bench tech, lead tech, supervisor, manager to director. Mr. Molnar has also had the privilege of working in some great organizations, from small specialty labs with just a few teammates to very large reference labs with more than a hundred on the technical staff. He is passionate about histology, quality improvement methodologies, and leadership. 

    Amber Moser, BS, HTL(ASCP)

    Principle Investigator

    Premier Laboratory

    Amber Moser is a Principal Investigator for Premier Laboratory.  During Amber's work at Premier she initially started performing routine histology tasks, and is now responsible for all the immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent staining. In addition to the routine IHC work that she performs she has also taken on the responsibility of training and helping new staff as they learn the histology process. She is an excellent teacher and takes great care when teaching and training others in the laboratory. 

    Jamie Pert, BS, HTL(ASCP)cm, MBcm, QIHCcm

    Education Programs Manager/Lab Director

    Corewell Health

    Jamie is the Program Director of an HT and HTL programs as well as a Lab Director for the histology and IHC lab in Royal Oak, Michigan. Previous to that she worked as a bench histotechnologist in the immunohistochemistry/molecular lab of anatomic pathology at Beaumont Hospital, and in that time she also worked as a contingent histotechnologist in private GI and Dermatopathology laboratories. Jamie completed her B.S. at Grand Valley State University and she is certified as a histotechnologist (HTL), molecular biologist (MB), and also has her Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) through ASCP. 

    Dawood Qazzaz, MS, HT(ASCP)

    Clinical Laboratory Instructor, School of Histotechnology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

    I have been in the histology field for over 22 years.  I started as a bench teach after graduating from undergrad with a baccalaureate of science degree in Biochemistry.  I studied on my own and obtained my registry as an HT(ASCP).  Later, I became a lead technical specialist for a few years, and I decided to go back to graduate school where I got my master's of science degree in Biomedical Engineering.  I advanced into many different roles in the anatomic pathology laboratory.  Currently, I work as a clinical laboratory instructor for the school of histotechnology.

    Brenda Schlosser, HTL(ASCP)QIHC cm

    Field Applications Specialist- IHC

    Leica Biosystems

    I am a seasoned professional in the anatomical pathology field with 17 years of experience. A certified histotechnologist through ASCP for 8 years, I enhanced my skills by obtaining an Immunohistochemistry (IHC) qualification in 2022. Currently, I am a Senior Field Applications Specialist for IHC at Leica Biosystems, where I leverage deep technical knowledge and practical experience to support clinical and research professionals in optimizing IHC assay performance and workflow

    While an employee of Leica Biosystems, the opinions and insights in this presentation are based on my professional experience and knowledge. While I strive to provide accurate and unbiased information, it is important to consider my association with Leica Biosystems when evaluating the content of this presentation.

    Diane Sterchi, MS, HTL(ASCP)

    Independent Consultant

    Indianapolis, IN

    My consulting consisted of several laboratories in the United States (US) and several outside of the US. My product is mainly teaching technicians and setting up histology laboratories. I currently have 5 students in the US, 3 in Zambia, and 4 in Tanzania. I completed histotechnology theory and practical on 7 from Eswatini, 5 in Haiti, 7 in China, and 5 in Botswana. I do most of my training in person and that requires traveling to other countries. I also, assist with NSH in any activities when need such as the Histotechnology Training Program (HTP), on Demand presentations.

    Elba G. Vidal, MHA, HTL(ASCP)CM QIHCcm

    Anatomic Pathology Manager

    University of Maryland Medical Center

    Elba G. Vidal is a healthcare leader with over 22 years of experience in clinical laboratory operations, specializing in anatomic pathology, histology supervision, and immunohistochemistry. She excels in laboratory management, safety compliance (CLIA, JCAHO, CAP), and implementing advanced diagnostic processes that enhance patient care. Elba holds a Master's in Healthcare Administration and has successfully led initiatives such as a $5M pathology laboratory upgrade, driving revenue growth and operational excellence. Known for her meticulous recordkeeping and leadership skills, she mentors teams to achieve precision, innovation, and excellence in laboratory testing. Elba is dedicated to advancing diagnostic practices to support timely and life-saving medical interventions.

  • The Elephant in the Room: Measuring Productivity
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 11/20/2024

    Productivity can be a touchy subject in the histology lab, but taking a step back and assessing your methods when cutting can not only help your lab, but can also make your work easier.

    Productivity can be a touchy subject in the histology lab, but taking a step back and assessing your methods when cutting can not only help your lab, but can also make your work easier!  Learn more with this case study to see how even a seasoned pro can improve!

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from registration.

  • Meaningful and Effective Communication Techniques for Histology Leaders
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/16/2024

    This webinar will delve into the art of effective communication through insightful role-playing and practical exercises. This workshop is designed to enhance your communication skills and broaden your understanding of its impact.

    Join our engaging and interactive workshop, where participants will delve into the art of effective communication through insightful role-playing and practical exercises. This workshop is designed to enhance your communication skills and broaden your understanding of its impact. Role Play for Impact: Experience the power of effective communication through role-playing scenarios that mirror real-life situations. Learn and apply good communication techniques that foster connection. Tailoring Communication to Learning Styles: Explore and compare various communication strategies tailored to different learning styles. Understand how to adapt your communication approach to effectively reach diverse audiences, ensuring your message resonates with everyone. Reading Physical Clues: Uncover some of the non-verbal aspects of communication by learning to decipher physical clues. Participants will gain insights into identifying both successful and unsuccessful communication through body language, facial expressions, and other subtle clues. Elevate your ability to connect and communicate meaningfully in both personal and professional settings.

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit and is available for 365 days from the date of registration.
    This session is from the 2024 NSH Virtual Convention Program

    Rachel Moore

    Racheal Moore has a diverse background in laboratory services, education, and technical expertise. She brings a unique perspective and a deep understanding of laboratory operations, education, and technical advancements to her role as a Laboratory Services Lead at StatLab. Racheal is a dedicated professional committed to excellence and innovation in the field and has held laboratory roles in IHC, Mohs, Electron Microscopy, Compliance, and Product Support. Racheal demonstrated her commitment to education as a Middle School Science Teacher before returning to Anatomic Pathology.

  • A Xylene Free Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: Creating a Safer Working Environment
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/16/2024

    This webinar will discuss alternatives to Class D aromatic hydrocarbon used daily in the histology laboratory for tissue processing, slide staining, processor cleaning and the removal of coverslips. Alternatives range from unconventional methods using liquid dishwashing soap and cedarwood oil to commercially available alternatives such as isopropanol or SlideBrite. Each laboratory has different needs and requirements for tissue processing and staining. Each laboratory must validate their chosen xylene alternative to validate the method works with their processor and stainer.

    Xylene is a Class D aromatic hydrocarbon used daily in the histology laboratory for tissue processing, slide staining, processor cleaning and the removal of coverslips. Class D chemicals are known to cause temporary or permanent adverse health effects. Due to its toxicity, short-term inhalation exposure may lead to eye, nose, and throat irritation, and gastrointestinal and neurologic effects. Long-term exposure may result in headaches, dizziness, fatigue, tremors, and incoordination. Respiratory, cardiovascular, and kidney issues may also arise. Reducing the exposure of personnel to xylene in the laboratory should be achieved. Xylene alternatives should be investigated and tested through a slide validation process. Alternatives range from unconventional methods using liquid dishwashing soap and cedarwood oil to commercially available alternatives such as isopropanol or SlideBrite. Each laboratory has different needs and requirements for tissue processing and staining. Each laboratory must validate their chosen xylene alternative to validate the method works with their processor and stainer.

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit and is available for 365 days from the date of registration.
    This session is from the 2024 NSH Virtual Convention Program

    Julie Trejo,HT(ASCP)

    Clinical Liaison / Histotechnician II

    BJC Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    Histology professional with proven success leading teams to achieve department objectives while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Adept at developing and implementing new processes and procedures to reduce case assembly time, eliminate excess waste, ensure quality, and streamline operations. Skilled at keeping abreast with industry and process changes and developments to achieve optimal outcomes.

    Tori Smith

    Tori is dedicated to advancing histotechnology through research, process improvements, and education. She has presented at National Society for Histotechnology (NSH) conventions, discussing xylene-free laboratory environments and comparative staining methodologies. She serves as President of the Wisconsin Histology Society and actively participates in professional development and training.  Her certifications include Histotechnician (ASCP), Digital Pathology Certification (NSH), and Quality Management Training (NVSL).

  • Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, & Something Blue: Taking Old School Histology Techniques to New-Aged Technologies
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/16/2024

    Overall, while histology began over four centuries ago, it’s still highly relevant to today’s gene therapy research. The integration of RNAScope, combined with powerful morphological stains, position histology as an indispensable component of the drug development research process.

    Histology is an old science, dating back to the 1600s with its formal discipline established in the early 1800s. Despite its long-standing history, histology remains a crucial component of the pre-clinical drug discovery process. The question then arises: how can a science with a legacy spanning over four centuries remain pertinent and influential in modern research? In the late 1960s and early 1970s, gene therapy first began to make its way into the research space. The first gene therapy clinical trial began in the 1990s and there are currently over 6,000 ongoing clinical trials. Gene therapy aims to treat or prevent diseases by manipulating genetic material within a patient's cells. In our laboratory, we’re using adeno-associated viruses (AAV) to introduce a therapeutic transgene into an animal’s cells. Once our AAV drug product is administered to an animal, ACD’s RNAScope platform helps answer critical questions about its targets post-vivo. RNAScope enables the precise location of our gene of interest at the mRNA level, surpassing the capabilities of traditional PCR. Through the utilization of custom probes, we’re able to reduce off target detection, even when the transgene is expressed at levels below quantification via traditional IHC methods. This is particularly relevant for our lab as we are trying to develop a drug that targets kidney proximal tubule cells. Additionally, in tissue that appears abnormal (ie: inflamed, necrotic, ect) we’re able to investigate if this tissue contains our drug product and understand its broader effect on the body. While RNAScope is an essential tool for gene therapy histology, traditional histological staining is still equally important. The H&E stain provides a straightforward means to visualize cellular organization in tissues, and veterinary pathologists consistently request it for their review when forming a pathology report. Additionally, immunohistochemistry (IHC) stains via brightfield imaging yield conclusive data about cell types present in a tissue, free from the manipulation of histograms and background noise. Using IHC to stain for immune markers helps us understand the types of immune reactions elicited from a viral drug product. Combining these techniques with RNAScope allows for a thorough investigation of a drug profile with the goal of future Investigational New Drug (IND) submission. Overall, while histology began over four centuries ago, it’s still highly relevant to today’s gene therapy research. The integration of RNAScope, combined with powerful morphological stains, position histology as an indispensable component of the drug development research process.

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit and is available for 365 days from the date of registration.
    This session is from the 2024 NSH Virtual Convention Program

    Alexa Levinson

    Research Scientist | Histology | Microscopy | Discovery Gene Therapy | In-Vivo Animal Work

    Extensive expertise in utilizing histology and microscopy to progress the drug development process which drives novel therapies to IND submission.  Skilled at interweaving a wide array of histological techniques including in-situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescent chemistry to better understand the effects and bio-distribution of a drug product in-vivo.

    Recognized for thorough and precise study analysis which captures a holistic view of the drug effects to complement data from other molecular analyses.  
    Driven by optimism, committed to continual learning, with a willingness to experiment and explore new scientific possibilities leading to innovation.

  • Histology Hacks in Cryosectioning
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/16/2024

    In this webinar we will share some “Histology Hacks” to properly prepare tissue, an essential but often overlooked element of cryosectioning, and guide practitioners to achieve better cryosectioning outcomes in the research environment.

    Histology laboratorians in the research world move fast, but those who perform cryosectioning know that these particular tissues require lighting speed and precision. Cryosectioning is the artform of sectioning flash-frozen tissue, which after staining, aids visualization of fine details in cells. Research environments require flexibility and adaptability for sectioning diverse tissues and materials. Cryosectioning is often the preferred methodology, providing superior antigenicity and more accurate detection of antigens in downstream applications. Automation has changed the game in cryosectioning, offering reproducibility and high-quality sectioning over manual methods. In this webinar, Dr. Marla Rivera-Oliver will share some “Histology Hacks” to properly prepare tissue, an essential but often overlooked element of cryosectioning, and guide practitioners to achieve better cryosectioning outcomes in the research environment.

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of registration.
    This session is from the 2024 NSH Virtual Convention Program

  • Whole Tick Histology Webinar
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 06/26/2024

    This session will introduce a practical and customizable protocol to produce high quality whole tick sections using commonly available tools, reagents and standard histologic equipment.

    Ticks are important ectoparasites that are capable of transmitting multiple classes of pathogens and are currently linked with many emerging tick-borne diseases worldwide. There is a continuous need to further our understanding of ticks and the pathogens they transmit. Whole tick histology provides a full scope of the tick internal anatomy, which allows researchers to examine multiple organs of interest in a single section. However, routine histologic processing for hard ticks is challenging due to the rigidity and impermeability of their exoskeleton. While this problem can be overcome by embedding the specimens in hard media like epoxy resin, the sectioning process calls for specialized equipment and techniques that are not routinely available in many standard histology laboratories. In addition to discussing potential problems when working with paraffin-embedded whole ticks, this workshop will introduce a practical and customizable protocol to produce high quality whole tick sections using commonly available tools, reagents and standard histologic equipment.

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of registration.

  • Troubleshooting Microtomy Webinar
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 05/22/2024

    This session will cover all the challenges a histotech might face during microtomy including chatter, compression, divots and more.

    This session will cover all the challenges a histotech might face during microtomy including chatter, compression, divets and more.

    CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of live airing.