If you had asked me a year ago what I thought histology was, I probably would have told you it had something to do with Indiana Jones. When I started my job at The National Society of Histotechnology, I started to learn about the integral part histology and histotechnologists play in patient...
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My name is Clare Thornton, and I was honored to be sponsored by NSH to attend the 2023 ASCLS Legislative Symposium in October. NSH has been a partner with ASCLS in the Legislative Symposium for the past few years, and several members have been able to attend. On the first day, attendees listened...
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Attending my first National Society of Histotechnology (NSH) convention in Baltimore was a truly eye-opening and unforgettable experience. As a newcomer to the field who is passionate about expanding my histotechnology education, I had no idea what to expect, but the event...
I have made my career in various research academic and CRO laboratories performing specialized hard tissue histology, ophthalmology research, immunohistochemistry, and electron microscopy. Even though I work within a relatively small specialized vision and ophthalmology research core lab,...
Each year at the NSH Convention, NSH and our sponsors take time to celebrate the accomplishments and ongoing endeavors of our members. This year, was no different as award and scholarships recipients were acknowledged throughout the Convention in Baltimore on September 8-12. Last week’s blog...
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Each year at the NSH Convention, NSH and our sponsors take time to celebrate the accomplishments and ongoing endeavors of our members. This year, was no different as award and scholarship recipients were acknowledged throughout the Convention in Baltimore on September 8-11. In this week’s...
I attended my first National Society for Histotechnology convention last year in Reno, Nevada and had a great time learning and networking with other histology professionals. Below are some tips that may help your convention week be more organized and beneficial, ensuring you make the most of...
As a histologist, when you say “I work in research” what does that mean? The reality? It can mean a variety of things — histologists working in research can find themselves in biomedical labs, pharmaceutical companies, veterinary diagnostics, academic research facilities…the list goes...
As a 1967 high school graduate in rural South Dakota, interested in science and wanting a “job” where I could use a microscope, but without having to go to college (my parents couldn’t afford that), I enrolled in a 1 year program at Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, South Dakota where I learned...
In 2010, I was featured in a local magazine for having a "double life" ( Westchester Magazine ). I worked in the Medical Examiner’s office as a histologist and owned a children's party business where I created fairy wings, head garlands, tutus, and went to peoples' homes to face paint and host...