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  • Early Career

    The Importance of Paraffin
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 12/20/2023

    Explore the world of paraffin and what makes it so unique to the world of histotechnology.

    This webinar will be an exploration of paraffin and what makes it so unique to the world of Histotechnology

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

    Heather Renko-Breed

    Ms. Renko-Breed holds her degree in biology form Rockford University, is HTL certificate and holds her QIHC. She is a regular speaker with the NSH and in her role, she is the Director of Product Marketing-Tissue Processing with Epredia.

  • Immunohistochemistry - Stain or Assay?
    Includes Credits

    This presentation will introduce the concept of analytical reference standards for immunohistochemistry, provide some examples of the different technology as well as examples of their use.

    Since its inception, immunohistochemistry (IHC) has been called a “stain” principally because of its origin as a byproduct of traditional histochemistry. Simply, a tool to identify specific targets in cells and tissues that could not be distinguished by traditional morphologic or histochemical techniques. There is a great deal of controversy surrounding this notion. A recent editorial by B. Magnani and C. Taylor has brought the issue back to forefront of the histopathology community. Over the last 25 years, IHC has evolved into a complex testing modality. IHC has developed into a “test” that requires both qualitative AND quantitative interpretation, ushering in the era of companion diagnostics. Unfortunately, IHC test quality assurance is still grounded in subjective pass/fail interpretation based on non-standardized control tissues that are insensitive and irreproducible. The major obstacle has been the lack of appropriate tools to assess assay performance during the analytical phase, similar to what is done in clinical pathology laboratories. However, IHC calibration technology is now available that can establish analytical standardization that will help address both interpretive and technical errors, perhaps providing a means to better understand pre- and post-analytical phases. This presentation will introduce the concept of analytical reference standards for immunohistochemistry, provide some examples of the different technology as well as examples of their use.


    CEUs: This webinar is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of purchase. 

    Luis Chiriboga, PhD

    Director Ex-Path IHC Laboratory

    Dr. Chiriboga is the Director of the Ex-Path IHC Laboratory at NYU Langone.  He is a member of the NSH Board of Directors and published author. 

  • Tissue Contaminants in the Histology Laboratory
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/25/2023

    This webinar will review TCs and their potential impacts.

    Histologists and surgical pathologists are familiar with the phenomenon of the tissue contaminant (TC) or floater.  Although TCs are unusual events, and the majority of contaminants are fragments of benign tissue they often receive limited attention until an error occurs.  This webinar will review TCs and their potential impacts.

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

  • Histology in Veterinary Pathology
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/27/2023

    This webinar will introduce three areas: diagnosis, research, and education, where histology play an important role in Vet Medicine.

    Histology plays a pivotal role in Veterinary Medicine and histotechnologists are indispensable. For example, veterinary pathologists at the University of Missouri’s Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory read more than 10,000 biopsy cases and more than 1,000 autopsy cases annually, and all tissue samples are proficiently prepared by histotechnologists. Many scientists in the College of Veterinary Medicine and across the campus use histological analysis to accelerate scientific discoveries. Histology is also an integral part of education in Vet School and is utilized in various areas including study of diseased tissues for students and residents. In this webinar, I will introduce three areas: diagnosis, research, and education, where histology play an important role in Vet Medicine.

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

  • Formalin Fixation – Are You Taking It for Granted?
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/18/2023

    Successful tissue processing, microtomy, and staining all rely on proper fixation, and the patient’s diagnosis hinges on a quality slide that that pathologist is capable of interpreting.

    Formalin fixation is by far the most common form of fixation used in histology laboratories around the world, and it is a fundamental part of the entire histology process. Fixation has an impact on essentially ever downstream step in the histology process. Successful tissue processing, microtomy, and staining all rely on proper fixation, and the patient’s diagnosis hinges on a quality slide that that pathologist is capable of interpreting.

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

    Joshua Greenlee

    Product Manager and Workflow & Productivity Optimization Constultant

    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 adjuct faculty. 

  • A Risk Matrix Approach to Validation/Verification of Antibodies for IHC
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/18/2023

    The session will start with an introduction to main concepts such as; the difference between antibody validation vs. verification, explaining the clinical risk to patients, the usefulness of a risk matrix covering the use of antibodies from low risk to high risk, and how this is decided.

    The session will start with an introduction to main concepts such as; the difference between antibody validation vs. verification, explaining the clinical risk to patients, the usefulness of a risk matrix covering the use of antibodies from low risk to high risk, and how this is decided. It will highlight the risk matrix we use in my lab in Melbourne, Australia, and offer it up for discussion with the audience. I hope to cover the similarities and differences (if any) between the Australian and American lab accreditation systems on the subject of antibody validation, especially with IVD, RUO, and ASR antibody classifications.

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

  • Early Career

    Chemical Hygiene Hacks
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/18/2023

    Chemical management in the laboratory is one of the most complicated processes in the realm of lab safety. Most people know the basic regulations, but how do you go about following them? Learn tips and tricks which make conquering chemical safety easier and practical.

    Chemical management in the laboratory is one of the most complicated processes in the realm of lab safety. Most people know the basic regulations, but how do you go about following them? Learn tips and tricks which make conquering chemical safety easier and practical.

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

    Dan Scungio, MT(ASCP) SLS CQA(ASCP)

    Lab Safety Officer

    Sentara

    Dan Scungio, MT(ASCP) SLS, CQA (ASQ) has more than 25 years experience as a certified medical technologist. He was a laboratory manager for 10 years before becoming the laboratory safety officer for Sentara Healthcare, a system of twelve hospitals and more than 20 laboratories and draw sites in Virginia and North Carolina. As “Dan the Lab Safety Man” he provides consulting, education and training throughout the U.S. and Canada. He has written many peer-reviewed articles and laboratory safety reference books. As the "super hero of lab safety," Dan's goal is to improve safety in labs around the world!

  • Slide Surface Chemistry: Understanding an Essential Link to Obtaining Quality IHC Staining Results
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 09/18/2023

    As Histology and IHC labs continue to grow, the often-forgotten science of slide surface chemistry needs to be understood to minimize expensive test failures. This webinar will dive into this topic to help improve lab results.

    With all the advancements in Histology over the past 100 years, placing tissue sections on glass slides continues to be a tried-and-true technique for preparing biopsies for microscopy. Sufficient adhesion of tissue sections to a glass slide is important for obtaining a quality section. With some of the automated stainers and harsher staining protocols used in Immunostains (IHC) testing, tissue adherence is an ever important, yet often overlooked, factor for preparing biopsies. In addition, automated staining platforms may rely on diffusion and mixing of reagents on a slide’s surface, so any anomalies in the charge on the slide’s surface may result in inconsistent staining results if reagents don’t disperse evenly over the tissue. The Mayo Clinic IHC Lab has placed a great deal of emphasis on understanding the basic, but hugely important, science of slide surface chemistry. We’ve performed extensive testing of parameters which may affect the charge on a slide’s surface regarding tissue adhesion and staining quality such as baking time and temp, slide type, tissue type, the age of the charged slide, and storage and handling. This has led us to major improvements in managing slide inventory, as well as making better choices for purchasing slides. As Histology and IHC labs continue to grow, the often-forgotten science of slide surface chemistry needs to be understood to minimize expensive test failures.

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

    Frank Walsh

    Mr. Walsh has worked in the Mayo Clinic Immunostains lab for 20 years. He is innately curious about how things work, and this trait blends well with the troubleshooting role he holds at Mayo.  Mr. Walsh is a regular and popular speaker with NSH for both the convention and for the NSH Laboratory Webinar Program.

  • A 44-Year Year Journey Down the Immunohistochemical Highway
    Includes Credits

    Join Dr. Richard Cartun as he walks you down his 40+ year IHC highway.

    Immunohistochemistry has developed over the decades and what was once considered ground breaking, is a fundamental piece in today’s diagnostic world. As we see the advent of new scientific avenues, like molecular, it is important to reflect back on the journey of IHC so that laboratory professionals can appreciate the importance of discovery and its impact on patients. Join Dr. Richard Cartun as he walks you down his 40+ year IHC highway.

    CEUs: This webinar is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of purchase. 

    Richard Cartun, MS, PhD

    Director, Histology/Morphologic Proteomics

    Hartford Hospital

    Dr. Cartun was the Director of Histology, Immunopathology, and the Martin M. Berman, MD Morphologic Proteomics Laboratory at Hartford Hospital, a large tertiary care hospital in Hartford, CT.  He was leading immunohistochemical testing for more than 40 years now and, as a result, have extensive knowledge in the technical aspects and interpretation of this valuable laboratory test.

  • Troubleshooting IHC Based on Microscopic Findings
    Includes Credits Recorded On: 08/23/2023

    This webinar will discuss the microscopic evaluation of IHC stains. A systematic approach for stain evaluation will be presented.

    The information you need to fix any IHC staining problems is available under the microscope. You just need to understand what your stains are telling you. This webinar will discuss the microscopic evaluation of IHC stains. A systematic approach for stain evaluation will be presented.

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