NSH Histology Training Program

Clifford M Chapman has been working in the field of histology for over 45 years.  His work in clinical and research pathology has resulted in having authored/coauthored over 25 scientific publications, including two books.  As a member and presenter of the National Society for Histotechnology and the Massachusetts Society for Histotechnology,  Mr. Chapman has lectured at their annual meetings for over 35 years and received the NSH Leica Leadership Excellence in Teaching Award in 2019.  Over his career, Mr. Chapman has directed laboratories at Tufts New England Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Children's Hospital Boston and Pathology Services.  He currently is the owner of Medi-Sci Consultants.

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.

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.

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. 

Shana Splawn is an experienced histotechnologist with a robust background and a passion for education. Currently, she works supervising a histology lab, including a Mohs satellite lab which went live in January of this year, for the Department of Veteran's Affairs. Shana has been an active volunteer with NSH, participating as faculty and a preceptor for NSH's Histology Training Program.

Previously, Shana served as the Histotechnology instructor and Education Program Coordinator at Sentara RMH Lab Schools for 5 years. In this role, Shana developed and implemented curriculum aligned with ASCP guidelines, as well as preparing and instructing both online and in-person labs and lectures. 

Prior to teaching, she worked on the bench for 14 years at various laboratories gaining extensive experience in histotechnology including immunohistochemistry and enzyme histochemistry.

Shana has a strong commitment to education and mentorship in the histotechnology field and is excited to share her insights and experiences with attendees, inspiring the next generation of histotechnologists and technicians.

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.