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Maryland Society of Histotechnology presents Microbiology Bingo
Saturday April 16, 2011
7:30am to 12:00pm
Cytology Services of Maryland "CMS"
13900 Laurel Lakes Ave.
Laurel, MD 20707

Do special stains BUG you? Can you identify what went wrong when your special stain doesn't work? Feel like GAMBLING when you do your stains? This workshop is designed to answer questions and concerns about Microorganisms and the stains that demonstrate them.

 

Molecular Pathology Workshop presented by Joe Myers
Joe Myers of Biocare, Inc., presenting Molecular Pathology Workshop December 2010

December 11, 2010
Molecular Pathology
Two-for-One Workshops: Immuno & IHC
Presented by Joe Myers of Biocare, Inc.

Friday November 11th
2010 Focus on IHC
A One-Day learning event proudly presented by the New Jersey Society for Histotechnology, sponsored by BioCare Medical, LLC

Where: Somerset Medical Center - 110 Rehill Avenue in Somerville, NJ 08876

Current NJSH members can earn 6 CEUs for only $10! Free parking and all food is included. For each session you can choose to attend the seminars or the wet workshop.

For registration and more information, click this link for the PDF flier.

Region II Meeting
June 10-12, 2010
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
Atlantic City West, NJ

For the complete printable brochure of the 2010 meeting, click this link

Saturday January 23, 2010 Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC) The Padussis Conference Center 3rd floor Glen Burnie, Md. 21061

Title: Using Automation and Lean to Drive Efficiency in the Lab. by Nicole Nelson, Brady Corporation, Healthcare and Lab Market Manager Registration: 8:30 to 9:00am Announcement and Introduction of new Officers Presentation following, approximately 90 minutes. followed by Hands on and Q&A. Breakfast/Lunch served. Members: $10.00 Non-members: $ 20.00 NSH Contact Hours View the printable flier

TO BE RESCHEDULED
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2009

Maryland Society of Histotechnologists
Presents: 
Aludra McLaughlin, P.A.
Surgical Pathology
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Grossing ---- From the Block to the Slide

DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2009
TIME: Registration  8:30 AM Workshop 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM  

Breakfast provided; lunch on your own

LOCATION: Baltimore Washington Medical Center. (formerly North Arundel Hospital) 
301 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

3rd Floor, Padussis Conference Center
(Free parking in garage) 

COST: Members - $20.00 Nonmembers - $25.00
make checks payable to Maryland Society of Histotechnologists
pay at the door or mail payment to:

Maryland Society of Histotechnologists 
PO Box 444 
Millersville, MD 21108

SPACE IS LIMITED - RSVP SOON 
RSVP by April 17, 2009 to Terri DeCarli @ 410 255-3696 - E-MAIL - alterr@comcast.net

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009

Maryland Society of Histotechnologists
Presents: 
Alan L. Morrison, MD 
Staff Pathologist/Neuropathologist, Division of Anatomic Pathology
University of Maryland 
Introduction to Neuromuscular Pathology 
View Printable Flier

Objectives: 

  1. Understand the basic reasons that nerve and muscle biopsies are performed.
  2. Recognize the common sites for nerve and muscle biopsies.
  3. Review basic muscle and nerve histology.
  4. Understand the components of the motor unit.
  5. Review basics of how to process nerve and muscle biopsies.
  6. Recognize some stains that are commonly used for evaluating nerve and muscle biopsies.
                                                                                          We will review basic nerve and muscle histology, what the motor unit is, and why most muscle and nerve biopsies are performed. We will also review how to handle and process nerve and muscle biopsies as well as review basic stains that are used in evaluating nerve and muscle biopsies. Examples of nerve and muscle disorders will be shown to illustrate how histology and histochemistry are used in evaluating the specimens. 

DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009
TIME: Registration  8:30 AM Workshop 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM  
LOCATION: Baltimore Washington Medical Center. (formerly North Arundel Hospital) 
301 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

TATE CANCER CENTER 
Lower Level Courtney Conference Room (enter through the front door, take elevator to LL. Free parking in garage) 

COST: Members - $20.00 Nonmembers - $25.00
make checks payable to Maryland Society of Histotechnologists
pay at the door or mail payment to:

      Maryland Society of Histotechnologists 
      PO Box 444 
      Millersville, MD 21108

      SPACE IS LIMITED - RSVP SOON. 
      RSVP by April 17, 2009 to Terri DeCarli @ 410 255-3696 - E-MAIL - alterr@comcast.net

May 16, 2009:  A Region II Learn & Earn is being hosted by the states of DE, MD, NJ and PA state histology societies, along with Biocare, all in support of the Virginia Society. The seminars will be held at the Old Dominion University Higher Education Center in Virginia Beach. 

The topics are: 

Antibody Panels in the Anatomic Laboratory - Tara Kennedy / Application Specialist
Multiplex Stains for the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory- Kathy Bowden / Application Specialist. 

For more info, please see the attached Registration brochure, or e-mail Carol Barone at cbarone@nemours.org

Also see the brochure to find out how to get discounts on each seminar, or how to waive the registration fee!

Rapid Processing Workshop 3 14 09MARYLAND SOCIETY OF HISTOTECHNOLOGISTS PRESENTS:
(view printable flier)
Rapid Processing: Microwave Style "Let's Do It" Wet Workshop
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2009
Presenter: Donna Willis, HT/HTL(ASCP)
North American Application Manager for Milestone Medical

9:00AM to 12:00 noon Registration at 8:30AM
Breakfast will be served and Lunch is provided courtesy of Porter Creek Instruments

CEU Hours:   3

Objectives:

  1. Experience processing using laboratory microwaves.
  2. Explanantion of varies microwave techniques.
  3. Explanation of the Theory of microwave processing.

Microwave Tissue Processing using a Semi-Automatic laboratory microwave is often considered confusing but it is much easier to perform than you think.  This WET workshop will allow participants to experience this reality up close and personal.  While tissues are processing from formalin to paraffin, microwave theory will be discussed along with regulation and safety.  Participants will be given the tissue blocks processed to take back to their own labs for cutting and staining as well as slides previously prepared.

Date: SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2009
TIME: 8:30 AM Registration. 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon - Workshop 12:00 noon to 1:00pm - Lunch
Breakfast will be served. Lunch is provided courtesy of Porter Creek Instruments.
LOCATION: Baltimore Washington Medical Center. (formerly North Arundel Hospital)
301 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie, Md. 21061
TATE CANCER CENTER
Lower Level Courtney Conference Room (enter through the front door, take elevator to LL. free parking in garage)
Members: $20.00 Nonmembers : $25.00
Make checks payable to MSH PO Box 444 Millersville, Md. 21108
SPACE IS LIMITED - RSVP SOON.
RSVP by March 6, 2009 to Terri DeCarli @ 410 255-3696 - E-MAIL - alterr@comcast.net

MARYLAND SOCIETY OF HISTOTECHNOLOGISTS PRESENTS:
The Art of Immunohistochemistry - From Basic Theories to Advanced Concepts.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2009
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Registration at 7:30.
Breakfast and Lunch provided
BALTIMORE WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER - TATE BUILDING Lower Level COURTNEY classroom 301 HOSPITAL DRIVE, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061

Presented by:
Linda Watson BS,IHC Laboratory Supervisor, Department of Discovery Toxicology.
Michele French BS, HT(ASCP) Department of Discovery Biology / Metabolic Diseases. Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ.

AM: Basic concepts for beginners or good refresher for more experienced histologists.

  • Definitions and Basic Principles
  • Hints for Working with Antibodies
  • Fixation and Antigen Retrieval
  • Comparison of Detection Methods (direct/indirect/ABC/polymer
  • Reducing Background Staining using Wash buffers and Blocking
  • Enzymes, Chromogens, and Fluorophores
  • Proper use of Positive and Negative Control Slides
  • Staining Interpretations

PM: Advanced topics

  • Comparison of Polymer Systems & Challenges in Animal Research
  • Staining with Lectins
  • Introduction to Image Capture and Analysis (using Image Pro Plus)
  • Specialized Imaging Techniques: Darkfield Imaging for Fluorescence, Automated Image Analysis, Miltispectral Imaging using the Nuance Camera, Confocal Microscopy, and Live Cell Imaging.

FREE PARKING IN GARAGE - CATWALK TO TATE DIRECTIONS: FROM NORTH & WEST: ROUTE 100 EAST. OAKWOOD ROAD EXIT. TURN RIGHT ONTO HOSPITAL DRIVE. THIRD ENTRANCE TURN LEFT, RIGHT INTO THE GARAGE. FROM SOUTH & EAST: ROUTE 97 NORTH. EXIT BUSINESS MD 3 AND TURN RIGHT. TURN RIGHT ONTO HOSPITAL DRIVE. RIGHT INTO MEDICAL CENTER, RIGHT INTO THE GARAGE.

Members: $20.00 Non members $25.00 Make checks payable to MSH  PO Box 444 Millersville, Md. 21108
RSVP to Terri DeCarli @ 410 255-3696 - E-MAIL - alterr@comcast.net

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