NSH - National Society for Histotechnology

12/19/2025

“That 25 cent slide could cost you $80 in rework, so it’s really costly and it’s really important to be able to do it well the first time to minimize those downstream costs.” —Arielle Hobson, StatLab’s Product Manager

Every histologist has had some kind of adhesion slide mishap in the lab. Maybe you put a tissue on a slide and can’t keep it in place. Maybe you find a background stain on the slide as you’re working. Maybe some water gets trapped under the tissue and you can’t get a good scan when doing digit...

12/18/2025

Understaffing doesn’t happen quietly in a lab.
It shows up as longer days, growing backlogs, delayed results, and teams stretched thinner than they can sustain.

In this NSH Poster Podcast episode, a real case from a large academic medical center breaks down what happens when staffing gaps aren’t addressed early—how teams shrink, turnaround times extend by weeks, burnout accelerates, and recovery takes far longer than expected.

🎧 Listen to the full NSH Poster Podcast below, recorded at this year's NSH Histotechnology Convention.

Poster Title: The High Cost of Understaffing: A Case Study in Surgical Pathology Consequences Authors: Emily Nangano, MS, PA(ASCP)cm; Gillian Bass; Rob Terranova Abstract: Laboratories are the diagnostic backbone of healthcare, yet staffing decisions are often driven by budget constraints rather tha...

12/15/2025

Reminder: Our December Laboratory Webinar is this Wednesday, December 17th at 1:00 PM ET.

This month's topic is Digital Pathology-Pathway. We'll cover the essential integrations between LIMS and Image Management Systems for clinical digital pathology workflows using whole slide images, including workflow foundations, emerging perspectives, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4oRUcH9

12/10/2025

We’re building the 2026 NSH Convention program: It's time to submit your session proposals!

This year, we're giving special priority to learning focused on core skills (fixation, staining, embedding, microtomy) and beginner or advanced content in digital pathology, spatial omics, and molecular techniques.

Proposals are due February 14, 2026. Submit here: https://bit.ly/3XKz5LZ

12/08/2025

The 2025 Winter Histo Challenge is underway! ❄️🧪

From now through January 2, we’re inviting NSH members to explore the Journal of Histotechnology and join weekly conversations inside The Block, our member forum.

Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Read the weekly JOH article
2️⃣ Comment on the discussion post in The Block
3️⃣ Complete all four weekly discussions to earn a pair of exclusive NSH socks

Login to your member account to get started!

12/02/2025

We raised over $2,000+ raised from ticket auction and t-shirt sales at this year's NSH Convention, all going towards scholarships for 2026.

In honor of Giving Tuesday, we've opened up our limited edition t-shirt sales until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. Shop them here: https://bit.ly/4iBjk3y

11/24/2025

We raised over $2,000 from ticket auction and t-shirt sales at this year's NSH Convention, all going towards histology scholarships for 2026.

In honor of Giving Tuesday, we're opening up our limited edition t-shirt sales ONE MORE TIME. Order by December 3rd!

🛒🔬👚 https://bit.ly/4nNprmE

11/21/2025

At this year’s NSH Convention in Long Beach, Connie threw a curveball: If any stain was a comic book villain, which one would it be?

Two attendees didn’t hesitate — and they named the same one. 👀

11/21/2025

Congratulations to Heather Frye, our newest Lena Spencer Scholarship recipient!

Heather is working toward ASCP certification to expand her career in histology, strengthen her ability to mentor new technicians, and advance the standards of quality and accuracy in patient care.

The Lena Spencer Scholarship Fund helps NSH members cover the cost of their HT/HTL exam application fees, supporting the next generation of certified histology professionals.

11/19/2025

“I can’t believe how much I love this profession.”

Get to know Nicole Leon, BS, HTL(ASCP) — NSH’s 2025 Histotechnologist of the Year.

It’s no surprise that Nicole Leon, BS, HTL(ASCP), ended up becoming the Senior Coordinator of the Histology Research Laboratory at the Versiti Blood Research Institute. Although when she was an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, she was unsure about what career path she want...

11/14/2025

Sharpen your skills with a review of the classics!

This month’s NSH Lab Webinar takes a closer look at some of histology’s most frequently used special stains—PAS, GMS, and more.
Think: practical insights and troubleshooting tips you can put to use right away.

🗓️ Live next Wed., November 19 or watch on-demand for up to one year. https://bit.ly/4oEj8Tq

11/13/2025

According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease—and that number is projected to nearly double by 2050.

Ruth Fidler, MS, HTL(ASCP), of Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, explains why Alzheimer’s disease and dementia aren’t interchangeable terms, what clues histotechs can I.D. in the lab, and how understanding the science behind dementia can improve patient care.

Read on: https://bit.ly/4oCNPbq