One Day IHC Forum

National Society for Histotechnology



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One Day IHC Forum


Registration for the NSH One Day Immunohistochemistry Forum for Histotechs is now open. The event developed with Dr. Richard Cartun and other experts in the field is scheduled for July 17, 2010 at the Bahi Mar Resort in Ft. Lauderdale. The event will cover basic and advanced topics in the field of immunohistochemistry including biomarkers in breast cancer, applications of IHC to cytology specimens, kappa and lambda detection, mismatch repair staining for microsatellite instability analysis, and infectious disease detection.

Thanks to our NSH Professional Development Partners NSH is able to offer this one day forum worth 7.5 contact hours for the very low price of $119.00 to NSH members and $159 for non members. We hope to see you in Ft. Lauderdale!

Warm regards,
Aubrey Wanner
NSH Meeting Manager

Topics to Be Covered Include:

The history of IHC testing
Specimen collection and fixation
Antigen retrieval
Selection and validation of primary antibodies
Detection systems
Preparation of reagents
Use of positive and negative controls
Trouble-shooting
Standardization and quality control
CAP guidelines regarding IHC testing
Interpretation

Speakers Include

Anita Ostrander, BA, HT (ASCP), QIHC, Pathology Manager, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, WA
Patti Ann Loykasek, BS, HTL (ASCP), QIHC, Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, PhenoPath Laboratories, Seattle, WA
Maryann D. Gangi, BA, Director, Technical Services, Genzyme, New York, NY
Beth Sheppard, MBA, HT (ASCP), Senior Manager, Technical Marketing, Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., Tucson, AZ
Hadi Yaziji, MD, Medical Director, Vitro Molecular Laboratories, Miami, FL
Richard W. Cartun, MS, PhD, Director, Histology and Immunopathology, Director, Biospecimen Collection Programs, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT

Register Today!


Rooms are still available at the Bahia Mar Resort & Yachting Center for the low rate of $99.00. Build in an extra night & enjoy the resort on Friday or Sunday!. Don't delay - make your reservations today! Call 1-888-802-2442 and reference the Immunochemistry Forum for the group rate.

Fletcher Allen Wins 2010 NSH Histotechnology Professionals Day Contest

Congratulations!

Fletcher Allen Histopathology Department has been chosen as the winner of the 2010 NSH Histotechnology Professionals Day Contest. Kudos are flying your way for the energy and passion poured into your celebration. We are truly proud to have you as professionals and members of NSH.

As stated in the promotional flyer for the contest, we have awarded you a complimentary 2011 Teleconference Series. Final touches are currently being placed on the schedule, once a copy is available, I will forward it to you with instructions on how to register.

In addition, because of the tremendous and creative display of your HistoPride we would like to invite you and any members of the Fletcher Allen staff to be a part of the 2011 HPD Committee. We have begun working on some preliminary arrangements and would like to promote March 10, 2011 at our upcoming meeting in Seattle. Please let me know if there are any interested individuals and we can schedule a conference call.

Once again, congratulations to all of you and thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Sincerely,

Carrie Diamond
Executive Director

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