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From Professional to Patient: A Med Tech’s Organ Donation Journey

Listen to Article As a med tech with a medical laboratory science education, Natasha Leon, MLS(ASCP)SBB ...
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Dementia Demystified

Listen to Article According to the Alzheimer’s Association , there are currently over ...
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So You Want To Be A Manager?

Listen to Article Sometimes management gets a bad reputation. The stress, the long hours, and ...
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Meet Nicole Leon, NSH’s 2025 Histotechnologist of the Year

Listen to Article It’s no surprise that Nicole Leon, BS, HTL(ASCP), ended up becoming the Senior ...
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How Digital Image Analysis Strengthens H&E Staining Quality Control

Listen to Article Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining underpins nearly every diagnostic and ...
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U.S. Cancer Research at a Breaking Point: NIH’s Grant Race Tightens Sharply

Listen to Article The United States has long been a global leader in cancer research, channeling ...
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The Devil You Know: Common Reasons Change Doesn’t Happen in the Lab

Listen to Article Woodrow Wilson was famously quoted as saying, “If you want to make enemies, ...
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Are You Making Time to Invest in Your Career?

Listen to Article When was the last time you prioritized learning something to help advance your ...
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Remembering the Person Behind the Pieces of Tissue

Listen to Article We know that our work as histologists is an important part of patient care, ...
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CAP Made Competency Assessment a Tiny Bit Less… Confusing (Yes, really!)

Listen to Article If you’ve ever stared at the CAP personnel requirements wondering “Wait… who’s ...
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The Role of Images in Research Reproducibility

Listen to Article Reproducibility has been a challenge in labs for a long time, and it can ...
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Enhanced Method for PGP 9.5 Immunohistochemical Labeling in Small Fiber Neuropathy

Listen to Article Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) — a condition frequently associated with ...
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Honoring a Legacy: The Lena Spencer Scholarship Fund

Listen to Article At the heart of histotechnology is a passion for precision, care, and continuous ...
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NSH Member & Veteran Histologist Cristi Rigazio Recognized for Her Dedicated Leadership

Listen to Article For the last nine years, Cristi Rigazio, MSA, BS, HT(ASCP) has been motivating ...
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The Vital Role Histotechnologists Play in Veterinary Medicine

Listen to Article As a histotechnologist, you know the vital role you play in the treatment ...
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The Man Behind the Award: Dr. Jules Elias and the Power of Pursuing Passion

Listen to Article Dr. Jules Elias, namesake of the Jules Elias Excellence in Immunohistochemistry ...
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Where Does Tissue Contamination Happen Most?

Listen to the Article Despite the best efforts of histotechnologists to be as precise as possible ...
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Enhancing Organoid Research with Histogel-Based Embedding Techniques

Listen to the Article In the ever-evolving field of histotechnology, embedding organoids using ...
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Phlebotomy to Research: A Journey Through Histotechnology

Listen to the Article As part of Histotechnology Professionals Day, NSH is celebrating the ...
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Embracing Growth in Histotechnology

Listen to the Article As part of Histotechnology Professionals Day, NSH is celebrating you by ...
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Celebrating Histotechnology Professionals: 30 Years in the Making

Listen to the Article As part of the lead up to Histotechnology Professionals Day on March 10th, ...
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10 Game-Changing Leadership Lessons

Listen to Article In 2021, I stumbled upon a posting for a lab HT/HTL lead position. ...
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Mastering the Art of Immunohistochemistry: Essential Techniques for Reliable Diagnostic Results

Listen to the Article Immunohistochemistry (IHC) plays a crucial role in modern pathology, offering ...
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Addressing the Histotechnologist Shortage Through Improved Classification and Recognition

The article " Addressing the Histotechnologist Shortage Through Improved Classification and Recognition ...
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The Science Behind Hyaluronic Acid Fillers – A Closer Look at Bio-Integration

Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have revolutionized the field of aesthetic medicine, offering a minimally ...
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Understanding Accreditation: Why It Matters for Histotechnology

Why does accreditation matter in histotechnology? For many, it’s just a term encountered in career paths ...
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Understanding the Research Pipeline

As a histologist, you’re already thinking about the bench to bedside pipeline because you know that the ...
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The Perils of Anthrax

Anthrax, an ancient and resilient bacterial infection, continues to captivate scientists and health professionals ...
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3 Key Reasons Labs Should Move Their Microscope Images to the Cloud

We all, on some level, use cloud technology on a regular basis—whether we’re working on spreadsheets ...
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Processing Techniques for Mouse Intestines

If you’re doing histological research on mouse intestines, many of the rules that are used for human ...
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Meet Clare Thornton, NSH’s 2024 Histotechnologist of the Year

Like many histotechnologists, Clare Thornton didn’t intend to enter the field. After earning a bachelor’s ...
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Unveiling the Microscopic World of Glomerular Capillaries: How Morphometry Links to Kidney Function

The kidneys are essential organs responsible for filtering waste from the blood and maintaining a stable ...
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Common Barriers Labs Face When Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is not only one of the most common cancers people around the country may develop, it’s also ...
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Is Your LIS Helping Your Lab’s Regulatory Compliance?

Using a good laboratory information system (LIS) can go a long way toward making your lab more efficient. ...
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Considering Taking the QIHC Exam?

If you’re a histology professional considering advancing your career, the QIHC exam might be a worthwhile ...
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Is Time on Your Side With Formalin Fixation?

The use of formalin fixation for tissue processing has been around for a very long time—and that has ...
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The Surprising Benefits of Peer-to-Peer Coaching in the Lab

Dave Krull, Associate Director at GSK, didn’t necessarily appreciate the importance of coaching in the ...
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Exploring the Role of Runx1 in Osteoarthritis: Promising Insights from Aging Mouse Models

Exploring the Role of Runx1 in Osteoarthritis: Promising Insights from Aging Mouse Models Osteoarthritis ...
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ALS and Identifying Bunina Bodies

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as ALS, is a deadly and devastating disease ...
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Understanding the Spectrum of Patient Risk

Everyone in your lab knows the risks they face whenever they come to work. Whether the risks are from ...
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A Beginner’s Guide to a Publication Quality Image for Immunofluorescence

Since its initial development in the early 20th century (1), immunofluorescence has now become a quintessential ...
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Understanding Histology in My Cancer Journey

If you had asked me a year ago what I thought histology was, I probably would have told you it had something ...
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Is Your Lab Ready for a Large Chemical Spill?

The good news is, chances are you won’t have to deal with a large chemical spill in your lab. But the ...
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Unchanged Procedures, Unexpected Occurrences: Unraveling the Mystery

In the realm of laboratory operations, we often encounter confusing situations where the tried-and-true ...
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Advancing Virus Discovery and Identification Through Electron Microscopy

In the realm of virology, the electron microscope stands as an invaluable tool, offering unprecedented ...
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Lessons From a Slide Surface Mystery

Frank Walsh, a tech in the immunostains lab at the Mayo Clinic, had a mystery on his hands: The Mayo ...
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Hidden Leadership Competencies

You have worked hard, paid your dues, and that coveted leadership position has finally come your way. ...
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Troubleshooting Fixation in Histology Pt 2: Advanced Troubleshooting and Pro Tips

Whether you're a seasoned histotech or a newbie, we've all been there – those moments when your samples ...
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Troubleshooting Fixation in Histology Pt. 1: Expert Tips for Smooth Sailing

Whether you're a seasoned histotech or a newbie, we've all been there – those moments when your samples ...
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Unveiling the Silent Struggle: Uterine Fibroids and Their Far-Reaching Impact

In the intricate web of women's health, uterine fibroids emerge as a common but often misunderstood adversary. ...
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