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...
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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...
Back in the 1700’s when Marie François Xavier Bicha, who is known as the father of modern histology, worked on tissues, I am sure he did not envision that centuries later there would be a day dedicated to raising awareness for the profession of histotechnology. That day is Histotechnology...
I was fortunate enough to be the recipient of the NSH Lee G. Luna Foreign Travel Scholarship in 2021, which was sponsored by Sakura Finetek USA . This scholarship was given to support costs for study and/or obtaining a histotechnological education abroad (outside the US) or for an outreach...
On a sunny day in Missouri, you might find Yongfu Wang, PhD, unwinding in his garden as he seeds, fertilizes, waters and harvests vegetables from his garden that sits at the corner of his yard. What many would consider “work”, Wang sees as a way to destress and unwind after a busy day in the...
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Getting to Washington DC from Fort Worth, TX was a surreal experience. As a first timer, I was taken aback by the scenic natural landscapes and by the magnificent monuments that told a story of arduous work, bravery, and heroism. Arriving at the hotel and seeing all the laboratory professionals...
“Histotechs are neglected.” This was the emotional statement from Louie Cadao, Vice President of the Philippine Society for Histotechnology during a round table discussion on “Quality Improvement in Histopathology Practice” with the Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical...
During the 2022 NSH Convention in Reno, NSH had the opportunity to recognize the 2022 Award and Scholarship recipients. Each year, NSH and sponsors recognize individuals who have dedicated their time and knowledge to the society and the field of histotechnology. Whether it is serving in a...
Dr. James B. McCormick – pathologist, scientist, inventor, educator, mentor, friend, and colleague! I was serving on the NSH Convention Planning Committee (at that time) for the 1988 NSH Convention in Louisville, KY. The speaker for the C.F.A. Culling Memorial Lecture was going to be James B...
The National Society for Histotechnology has named Aubrey M.J. Wanner as its new CEO & Executive Director, effective July 1, 2022. An association professional with over 20 years of leadership experience, Ms. Wanner began her career with the National Society for Histotechnology in 2005 in the...