NSH - National Society for Histotechnology

04/10/2026

If you've ever opened a mesh biopsy bag and watched the specimen pop out, you know.

In this NSH on-demand webinar, "Embedding Basics and Troubleshooting," Shana Splawn, MBA, HTL (ASCP) covers the handling details that prevent it!

Free to Enhanced Members: https://bit.ly/4sbOFNy

04/01/2026

Ask any two histotechs how they got into the field and you'll get two completely different answers. But spend enough time in this community and you start to notice the people who really thrive here share similar traits.

Connie Wildeman ranked her top 5 on the Fixation on Histology blog. What would you add from your own experience? 👇

Whether you’re trying to fill vacancies in your lab—or wondering if a career in histology might be right for you—consider this: ask any two histology professionals how they entered the field, and you’ll likely hear wildly different stories. There’s no single path into histology, but no mat...

03/27/2026

The March edition of the Journal of Histotechnology is LIVE! Enjoy the read: https://bit.ly/4dyS7xU

03/25/2026

We have a winner! 🎨 🔬
Congratulations to Christine Carreira, BSc, HTL(ASCP)CM, of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) in Lyon, France — our 2026 Art of the Stain champion.

Stain Type: Alcian Blue – Periodic Acid Schiff (AB-PAS)
Tissue: Human Colon

03/22/2026

🎨🔬 LAST CALL!
Voting for the Art of the Stain competition closes EOD Monday, March 23. Have you cast your vote yet?

👉 https://bit.ly/40OdVy2

03/20/2026

Have you submitted your vote yet?!

03/19/2026

It's official: NSH and the Biological Stain Commission (BSC) are partnering to bring the BSC 45th Annual Meeting to the 2026 NSH Histotechnology Convention as an official companion meeting — September 26, in San Antonio.

"NSH is deeply committed to quality in histology, recognizing its essential role in accurate diagnosis and patient care. Working alongside the Biological Stain Commission reinforces the importance of certified stains and evidence-based practices while elevating the educational experience for our members."
— Aubrey Wanner, CEO, NSH

Details: https://bit.ly/3PnwTsQ

03/19/2026

Can a simple pretreatment step make liver fibrosis staging more accurate?

That's exactly what Amber Moser, Nate Rampy, Hannah Benton, Brad Bolon, and Elizabeth Chlipala of Premier Laboratory and GEMpath set out to answer in their abstract at the NSH Convention.

By applying Bouin's solution as a mordant (not a fixative) before Picrosirius Red staining, the team found significantly improved collagen contrast and differentiation across mouse, rat, and human liver samples. Faint and weak-to-moderate fibers that were nearly invisible without pretreatment became clearly distinguishable, even in image analysis.

Hear Amber walk through the study: https://bit.ly/3Nm6KKn

03/18/2026

To our histology community: YOU know a histotech that deserves this award (or a scholarship!) Take 5 minutes to nominate, our 2026 Awards & Scholarships Nominations close today 👉 https://bit.ly/3NnDfrF

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...

03/13/2026

ART OF THE STAIN: It's time to vote! Submit your vote until March 23. One vote per person: https://bit.ly/4sLdZKR

The winning stain will be incorporated into our 2027 logo (and win ultimate kudos for their work).

Stain details in each photo description.

03/10/2026

This Histotechnology Professionals Day, we're honored to showcase the recognition histotechs have been receiving across the country — with official government proclamations honoring March 10th in states including Texas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Wyoming.

From governors' offices to lab benches: this profession matters! Let's keep advocating.

03/10/2026

Today we honor the important contributions histotechs make to the healthcare field.

This Histotechnology Professionals Day, join NSH in celebrating histology by taking the time to acknowledge the histologists in your organization, workplace, or community!