We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Colleen Forster, HT(ASCP)QIHC, Histology Manager at BioSim Innovations, and Shameika J Winfrey, HT(ASCP), Anatomic Pathology Specialist at Baylor University Medical Center, for their incredible service as Members At Large on our 2024 Board of Directors. Your dedication, expertise, and passion have left a lasting impact on our histotechnology community. Please join us in thanking Colleen and Shameika for their leadership and service! 🧡 💛 💜
National Society for Histotechnology
Hospitals and Health Care
Ellicott City, MD 9,135 followers
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About us
In 1973, a group of dedicated histology practitioners from around the country came together to form the National Society for Histotechnology. They undertook this effort out of the realization that advancement of the discipline rested on the ability of its practitioners to share scientific and technical knowledge among the worldwide histology community. Prior to this, histology professionals practiced largely in isolation with few opportunities to come together to share and learn. There were no publications specifically directed to this audience at the time. Workshops sponsored by the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology provided the stimulus that led these individuals to meet and collaborate toward this common goal. The society’s founders could never have imagined the progress that would be achieved from the passion and energies of so many in such a short time.
Today NSH is over four thousand members strong representing histology professionals from around the globe. It hosts a highly successful, annual Symposium/Convention that draws 1500 attendees from virtually every continent and it publishes a quarterly, world class journal, the Journal of Histotechnology. In addition NSH is home to Resource Committees for histotechnologists practicing in specific areas of the science and is the number one source of quality continuing education for histotechnologists. In addition to NSH Meetings we also maintain an Online Learning Center, and serve as contact hour provider for affiliate and organization partners in the histology community.
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- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
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- Ellicott City, MD
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- Histology Education, Membership, Association, Laboratory Professionals, Histotechnology, and Histology
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3545 Ellicott Mills Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043, US
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Updates
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We'll see you Wednesday, 12/19 at 1 P.M. E.T. for "CAP and Joint Commission Inspections: What You Should Know." These inspections are conducted every two years for CAP-accredited laboratories affiliated with Joint Commission-accredited institutions. Don't fall behind. Don't miss the last webinar in the 2024 series and gear up for the 2025 Laboratory Webinar Series!
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The 2025 NSH Histotechnology Convention is your chance to share knowledge and shape the future of #histotechnology. We’re looking for session proposals that inspire, educate, and advance our field. Formats include: • Workshops: 60-minute sessions with lecture + Q&A. • Express Talks: 15-minute focused ideas (tips, tools, or techniques). • Learning Labs: Hands-on training to practice skills. Apply by February 16 to be considered 👉 https://bit.ly/3OZP3NH
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Check out our top 5 most-talked-about conversations from our member-only forum, The Block, this year! 💬 Keep the momentum going during the Winter Education Challenge: ✅ Post 5 questions, tips, or insights by January 5 to earn an exclusive NSH mug. Join the conversation on The Block: https://bit.ly/4fecSfE Not a member of The Block? Join NSH here: https://bit.ly/4ga7JXa #MembersHelpingMembers #Histotechnology #Histology
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Understanding the importance of accreditation is key for advancing your career and supporting our profession, particularly as the demand for qualified histotechs continues to grow. • Graduates from accredited programs have significantly higher first-time pass rates—76% for the ASCP BOC HT exam vs. 60% overall. • Employers trust accredited programs to produce skilled, reliable candidates. • Accreditation validates education quality and increases program visibility. Read on via Fixation On Histology. #histotechnology
Understanding Accreditation: Why It Matters for Histotechnology
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The Winter Education Challenge is here! 🎉 Share your knowledge and connect with fellow histotechs on The Block— NSH’s exclusive members-only community— to earn a special edition NSH coffee mug. Here’s how it works: ✅ Post 5 meaningful contributions (tips, questions, or responses) on The Block by January 5. It’s free to participate, and no registration is required. Just members helping members through meaningful conversations. Join in now: https://bit.ly/3Zz3UVN
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Big thanks to all of you who expressed interest in our Histology Training Program! Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/4eEQNX9
"I got my HT certification in 1984 and have worked in #histology ever since, most of that time in a smaller private laboratories. Since this lab is fairly small, I have been primarily in charge of training, competency, PT, etc. I am getting ready to retire and hand the reins to someone else. Before I am gone, I want to ensure that all of the training materials are current and well documented. [...]The program is a very helpful tool that this lab could use to enhance our basic training, particularly for anyone who is preparing to sit for the HT or HTL exam." –– Theresa Weeks, 2024 HTP Finisher Scroll through ↔️ for a look at our Histology Training Program overview.
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"I got my HT certification in 1984 and have worked in #histology ever since, most of that time in a smaller private laboratories. Since this lab is fairly small, I have been primarily in charge of training, competency, PT, etc. I am getting ready to retire and hand the reins to someone else. Before I am gone, I want to ensure that all of the training materials are current and well documented. [...]The program is a very helpful tool that this lab could use to enhance our basic training, particularly for anyone who is preparing to sit for the HT or HTL exam." –– Theresa Weeks, 2024 HTP Finisher Scroll through ↔️ for a look at our Histology Training Program overview.
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Histology research can be unpredictable, but it plays a critical role in advancing basic science research within academic environments. Take a peek as Christine Duris, BS, HTL(ASCP), QIHC(ASCP), Program Manager for the Children’s Research Institute Histology Core at the Medical College of Wisconsin, provides a look at the research pipeline. 📣 Shoutout to Thermo Fisher Scientific for the name drop!
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Taking a look back at our most popular podcast episodes –– Meet Dr. Elisa Balducci, a woman in STEM who has taken on both biomedical research and commercial roles in biotech and diagnostics companies. Stream this favorite from 2021 discussing Dr. Balducci's research journey with DYRK1A, her transition from research to industry, and her STEM outreach work. #WomenInStem #Histology
Women in Histology 2021 - Dr. Elisa Balducci DYRK1A
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