Histotalks: Nsh Podcasts

In this episode of HistoTalks, NSH members, Clare Thornton, HTL(ASCP), QIHC(ASCP) and Luis Chiriboga, PhD, HT(ASCP), QIHC(ASCP) discuss their role as representatives for NSH at the meetings of the CLIA Committee. They share why NSH has been working for the past few years to achieve recognition for histology under CLIA and how lack of recognition is contributing to workforce shortages felt in the histology field.  

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: E. Grace Van Dyke, DVM Candidate, Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, WA; Rachel Silvestri, HTL, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA; Carol Coyne, BS, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA; Heather Frye, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA; Robert V. Blair, DVM, PhD, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA; Peter J. Didier, DVM, PhD, Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA

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: Jeongmin Hwang- Graduate Student. Dept. of Bioengineering, University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT; Yufeng Huang- MD, PhD. Dept. of Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine. Salt Lake City, UT; Timothy J. Burwell- MSc. MedImmune. Gaithersburg, MD; Norman C. Peterson- DVM, Ph.D. MedImmune. Gaithersburg, MD.; Jane Connor- Ph.D. MedImmune. Gaithersburg, MD; Stephen J. Weiss- MD. Dept. Of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, MI; S. Michael Yu- Ph.D. Dept. of Bioengineering, University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT; Yang Li- Ph.D. Dept. Of Bioengineering, University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT, and 3Helix, Inc. Salt Lake City, UT; Presenter: Lucas L. Bennink- Ph.D. 3Helix, Inc. Salt Lake City, UT.

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: Kelsie Smith, Celgene, San Diego, CA; Tatiana Galvez, Celgene, San Diego, CA; Mathieu Marella, PhD, Celgene, San Diego, CA; Aryan Alavi, Celgene, San Diego, CA; Xianshu Huang, Celgene, San Diego, CA; Maria Wang, MD PhD, Celgene, San Diego, CA; Suzana Couto, DVM PhD, San Diego, CA; Roberto Guzman, DVM PhD, San Diego, CA; Yan Ren, MS, San Diego, CA; Mingjun Zhang, PhD, San Diego, CA

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: Hitesh Dave GSK R&D UK; Steven Taylor GSK R&D UK; Deon Hildebrand GSK R&D, UK

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: "Maurice Y.F. Shen, PhD., BenchSci, Toronto, Canada; Thomas Leung, PhD., BenchSci, Toronto, Canada; David Chen, PhD., BenchSci, Toronto, Canada; Elvis Wianda, PhD., BenchSci, Toronto, Canada; Liran Belenzon, MBA., BenchSci, Toronto, Canada"

This podcast is part of the 2019 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series. To read the full abstract, visit the Block.   Authors: Mark Burton, HTL ASCP, Ultivue, Cambridge, MA; Bonnie L. Phillips, Ph.D., Ultivue, Cambridge, MA; Katir K. Patel, Ph.D., Ultivue, Cambridge, MA; Sean R. Downing, Ph.D., Ultivue, Cambridge, MA; Courtney Hauck, Ultivue, Cambridge, MA

This podcast is part of the 2019 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series. To read the full abstract, visit the Block.   Authors: Carlos Genty, BS, HT(ASCP)QIHC, Critical X, Houston, Texas; Timothy McDonnell, MD, Ph.D., Critical X, Houston, Texas    

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!  Disruptive technology.  Its a buzz phrase that is floating around not only the histology community, but in many other facets of our world.  But what does it really mean, and what does it mean for you?  One of NSH's most disruptive members, David Krull, took the time to chat with us and shed light on this topic. 

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!  This is episode is about not forgetting basic things like labels and even how to troubleshoot.  Its great advice for newer laboratory staff about things to watch out for and a reminder for you seasoned professionals that just because checking labels is second nature for you, it may not be for someone just starting out.  Thanks to Micheal Gubler for providing his advice on not one, but two great episodes in this series. 

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!  This episode discusses the difference between working in a research vs. clinical environment.  Thanks to Micheal Gubler for for taking the time share how these environments differed most for him!

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!  This episode discusses cutting thin paraffin sections.  Thanks to Gayle Callis for always sharing her experience with everyone!

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!  This episode discusses removing coverslips, shared by awesome NSH member Michelle Hart. 

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!  This episode discusses ways to stay more physically healthy in the lab.  Thanks to our rock star member Brad Flowers for his advice and insights on this very important topic! 

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!  This episode discusses tricks to reduce static in the lab.  Thanks to our rock star members Lynn Gruman and Marilyn Wesiss for their advice on fixing this uniquely histo-problem!

In this bonus episode of AwardsCast, Clare Thornton interviews Luis Chiriboga, the recipient of the Jules Elias Excellence in IHC Award; but in this episode don’t expect awards to be the focus. Luis gets straight to the point, explaining how antibodies are used in research, the emergence of synthetic antibodies, and his most surprising results from his extensive IHC career. Get ready for a deep dive into the world of research IHC.  Nominate a fellow IHC enthusiast for the Jules Elias IHC Award or apply for the IHC Scholarship to help develop your own education in IHC. 

In this episode, Julie Trejo, interviews Newcomer Helping Hand Award winner, Linda Cherepow. Linda has been working for the past two years, establishing a histology laboratory at the Makerere University Veterinary School in Uganda. By improving the skills of the local histologists, Linda hopes to reduce the turnaround time for wildlife specimens, to help the organization she works with, Gorilla Doctors, reach their goal of better wildlife health and disease surveillance. Interested in applying for the Newcomer Helping Hand Award? Click here!

In this episode, Amanda Kelley and Michelle Coker, two histologists turned business majors, discuss the business of histology; everything from workforce shortages to certification requirements, to building a histology lab from the ground up. Interested in applying for a scholarship to fund your own degree? Click here to learn more!

In this episode, Yongfu Wang interviews his mentor Gayle Callis, a lifetime histologist who recently was awarded the Leica Leadership in Teaching Award for her dedication to passing on her extensive knowledge. Gayle shares her tips for presenting workshops, talks about her own start in histology, and shares her advice for keeping up with your education. (And talks about her massive histology library, pictured in part here!) Interested in nominating your mentor for the Leica Leadership in Teaching Award? Click here.