Histotalks: Nsh Podcasts

In this episode, Emmanuel Hakizimana from Rwanda, and Daniel Osiagwu from Nigeria, compare their experiences working in different countries within Africa, and share some of the challenges they have experienced, including difficulty obtaining reagents and equipment.  

In this episode, Dr. Guy Orchard from St. John's Institute of Dermatology in the United Kingdom, talks about the process to become a biomedical scientist in England, opportunities for specialization through diplomas of expert practice, and the unique challenges presented by Victorian era hospital architecture.

This podcast is part of the 2020 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series.  Authors: Damien Laudier, Laudier Histology

This podcast is part of the 2020 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series.  Authors: Jean Lanzanas, BS and Mandy Blankenship, BS; Experimental Pathology Laboratories (EPL), Inc Sterling, VA 20166 USA

This podcast is part of the 2020 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series.  Authors: Miles Brous, BA, Premier Laboratory, Longmont, CO; Mark Butters, BS, Premier Laboratory, Longmont, CO; Jillian Wurtz, Premier Laboratory, Longmont, CO; Diana Grigore, Premier Laboratory, Longmont, CO; Roni Archuleta, Premier Laboratory, Longmont, CO; Elizabeth Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC, Premier Laboratory, Longmont, CO

This podcast is part of the 2020 NSH Symposium/Convention Poster Podcast Series.  Authors: Photini F. S. Rice, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Caitlin Howard, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ,  Molly Keenan, PhD, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Joceline Dominguez-Cooks, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ,  John Heusinkveld, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Chiu-Hsieh Hsu, Mel and Enid Zukerman College of Public Health University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Jennifer K. Barton, PhD, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

In this podcast episode, Pam Barker, histology recruiter and owner of RELIA Solutions, shares her advice on advocacy including advocating for yourself in the workplace, and joining NSH's advocacy efforts to speak on behalf of the profession. 

In this podcast episode, Pam Barker, histology recruiter and owner of RELIA Solutions, shares her advice on advancing your career through education. She shares what employers look for in positions like management, IHC specialist, and vendor rep. 

In this podcast episode, Pam Barker, histology recruiter and owner of RELIA Solutions, shares her advice on career planning. What are the steps you need to take to be successful in the next stage of your career, whether you're a recent grad, pursuing a management role, or looking ahead to retirement. 

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, so NSH wanted to spread a little joy this Thanksgiving by asking our members to share what they are thankful for this year. They share how their colleagues, families, and local communities have come together to homeschool their children, implement new protocols to keep them safe, and continue to strive for excellence in patient care. 

In this episode of AwardsCast, NSH Awards Chair, LaVinia Ray, talks with Freida Carson, author of Histotechnology: A Self Instructional Text. Carson talks about the new edition of her book, how she got started in histology, and what it was like to receive the Histotech of the Decade Award in 2000.  NSH is accepting applications for the 2020 Histotech of the Decade Award through July 1st. Click here to submit a nomination. 

In this episode, Dr. Richard Cartun, the sponsor of the Jules Elias Excellence in IHC Award, and last year’s recipient of this award, Damien Laudier discuss why Dr. Cartun decided to start this award back in 2009, the work Damien is doing with arthropod immunohistochemistry, and the emergence of a new type of killer hornet! Click here to nominate a fellow IHC expert for the 2020 Jules Elias Excellence in IHC Award!

In this episode, Jerry Santiago and Janet Tunnicliffe, recipients of last year's Lee Luna Foreign Travel Scholarship, sponsored by Sakura Finetek, share their previous experiences teaching histology abroad and discuss how COVID-19 has put a pause on their 2020 travel plans. Despite COVID-19, NSH is still offering the Lee Luna Foreign Travel Scholarship this year. Click here to learn more!  

In this episode, Maureen Doran, 2019 recipient of the Histotech of the Year Award shares career advice with recent graduate and recipient of NSH’s 2019 student scholarship, Megan Hellie. Maureen discusses her love of safety in the lab, the growth of automation, and the importance of networking with fellow histologists. Nominate a fellow member to be the 2020 Histotech of the Year!            Diane Sterchi, Maureen Doran, Sandra Cummings                                 Megan Hellie

In this episode, Emily Foster, last year’s Symposium/Convention Student Scholarship recipient and Guy Orchard, last year’s Leica Leadership in Management Scholarship recipient, discuss Guy’s progression through the ranks of UK biomedical science over the course of his 30-year career. Guy shares how he started out, a fresh- faced teen with very little confidence (his words!), but soon grew to manage several laboratory departments, publish over 80 publications, and pursue his PhD. Guy is using his scholarship to fund continuing education for the biomedical scientists enrolled in his hospital’s Future Leaders Program. Check out NSH’s scholarship opportunities to advance your own career, or support a noteworthy outreach project.                Guy Orchard Then and Now

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! In this episode NSH member Robin Fitzl and I have a chit chatter about...well chatter.  She shares some basic information on what it is, how to recognize it, and how to fix the problem.  We also chat about wrinkles, and a way to fix them - Oil of Olay has nothing on this trick!  Enjoy.    

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! In this episode NSH member and histo legend Clifford Chapman breaks down the truth behind troubleshooting, starting with defining exactly what it means, and why it matters when it comes to quality.  And there is good news - lots of the advice and tips provided in this episode are easy to implement - and they may be things you are already doing! So, plug in the those earbuds and use your ears to learn more about "using your eyes."  

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! In this episode we spoke with Matt Mincer from Tech One Biomedical who shared his advice to keep your lab equipment in tip top shape - and what to do when something goes wrong.  Enjoy!

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! In this episode NSH member Mary Abbuhl talks about how education is a the key to success in histology, and how it can help someone move into management.  Some of the tips Mary shares are making sure to take management classes or webinars before moving into management, taking diverse topics so that you stay on top of relevant information, and bringing back knowledge learned to share with coworkers after you attend a conference.