Once a diagnosis of cancer has been established, the tissue specimen containing tumor may be referred for molecular testing (e.g., DNA and RNA sequencing) to detect genomic alterations that can select patients for targeted therapy. However, will these targeted treatments be effective? “Confirmational Proteomics” is an application of immunohistochemistry that can evaluate the tumor “landscape” for overexpression or loss of specific proteins associated with genomic alterations, and which may help guide therapy for patients with certain types of cancer.

Presented by Dr. Richard Cartun, MD

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the large intestine, in which the lining of the colon becomes inflamed and develops tiny open sores, or ulcers. About 1 million people in the United States have this disease, and it can impact daily living if not treated. This session will explore the histopathology of ulcerative colitis.

Presented by David Krull, HT(ASCP)QIHC, Scientific Leader, GSK

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. With early diagnosis, some breast cancers are highly curable. However, the concordance rate of breast cancer diagnosis from histology slides by pathologists is unacceptably low. Classifying normal versus tumor breast tissues from breast histology microscopy images is an ideal case to use for deep learning and could help to more reproducibly diagnose breast cancer. This webinar will discuss using 42 combinations of deep learning models, image data preprocessing techniques, and hyperparameter configurations, with accuracy testing of tumor versus normal classification using the Breast Cancer Histology (BACH) dataset. Results of this process will be shared to demonstrate preprocessing and hyperparameter configurations have a direct impact on the performance of deep neural networks for image classification.

Presented by Qiangqiang Gu, MS, PhD Candidate, University of Minnesota

There are commonly used histochemical staining techniques performed in the routine Histology laboratory on a daily basis. This presentation will be a basic review of these stains and the staining mechanisms. We will identify the stains and discuss the reagents. We will address some troubleshooting basics and also some of the clinical indicators for the ordering of these stains. The stains discussed in this presentation will be: connective tissue stains, microorganism stains, carbohydrate stains and exogenous/endogenous pigment stains. This will be a nice review if one is preparing for the certification exam. There will be much information discussed.

Presented by Linda McDonald, HT(ASCP), Cleveland Clinic Foundation

This study tool 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.   It also provides top rated IHC learning webinars to help you further your knowledge in preparation for the QIHC exam.  

This webinar will discuss eye anatomy and eye disease. It will also discuss histological preparation. At the end of the webinar, attendees will understand basic anatomy and microanatomy of the cornea, conjunctiva, eyelid, and overall globe; Recognize and describe common pathologies of the cornea, conjunctiva, eyelid, and enucleations; and comprehend how to triage and process these specimens. It will also discuss histological preparation.

Presented by E. Heidi Cheek, MHS, PA(ASCP) and Jyle M Styrlund HT(ASCP)

Would your lab know what to do and how to respond to an active shooter situation? Join us for this session to help you lab increase its safety measures in all situations.

Course Description: En el 2018, el entonces Secretario de Salud el Dr. Rafael Rodríguez Mercado firmó la Orden Administrativa #398, del 21 de diciembre de 2018, indicando que a los fines de cumplir con lo dispuesto en el inciso QUINTO, todo proveedor de servicios de salud deberá contar con dos (2) horas mínimas en un periodo trienal adicionales de educación y adiestramiento sobre sensibilidad y competencia cultural en el servicio a la población LGBTTQ.  Esta nueva educación es compulsoria para todos los profesionales de la salud comenzando 1 de enero de 2022.

Learning Format: Este curso es un documento de referencia sobre la sensibilidad y la competencia cultural en el Servicio a la población LGBTTQ dividido en diapositivas digeribles para su lectura.

Final Exam: El curso se completa con un Examen Final que consta de 20 preguntas. Debe recibir un 70% o más para recibir su certificado y créditos para el curso.

CEUs: Este curso de histología vale 2 créditos de educación continua. El curso está disponible durante 365 días a partir de la fecha de compra. 

This session will discuss a novel cell-block procedure that has been developed which provides a standardized method for reproducibly producing cell-blocks of optimal quality. The scientific data presented prove that this method remedies the deficiencies of existing cell-block preparation methods. Histological data show that histological, proteomic and genomic integrity of the cells is optimally preserved. Statistical data show that the method results in preservation of 99.7% of the patient specimen submitted.

Webinar attendees will learn about screening, diagnosis, and treatment of prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men. Current issues in prostate biopsy specimen submission, processing, sectioning, and H&E staining will be described with an emphasis on histotechnologist slide preparation. Histologic and immunohistochemical features to diagnose prostatic adenocarcinoma will be presented including a description of tumor grading.