NSH - National Society for Histotechnology

02/24/2026

Our 2026 Art of the Stain contest submissions are OPEN!

Grab some inspiration from our 2025 Art of the Stain Winner —
Stain: Giemsa
Tissue: Haired Skin

Submit your best work here for a chance to be featured: https://bit.ly/3Msx3OH

02/20/2026

Histotechnology Professionals Day is March 10! 🔬

Have you grabbed your gear yet?

This is your chance to celebrate the skill, precision, and dedication that define our profession. Show your pride in the lab, in the classroom, or wherever histotechnology takes you.

Every purchase supports educational scholarships for current and future histotechnology professionals. 🎉
https://bit.ly/4rmJ8UA

02/17/2026

Art of the Stain submissions open NEXT WEEK. Grab your winning inspiration now! https://bit.ly/4ayz6Zh

02/10/2026

We saw a lot of GLP-1 ads during the Super Bowl.

As weight-loss therapies gain traction, researchers are paying closer attention to drug-associated muscle loss and the need for reliable ways to quantify changes in muscle fiber size and structure.

In NSH HistoTalks Podcast episode, Rosa Chiro discusses how her team optimized fluorescent Wheat Germ Agglutinin (WGA) staining to support image-based analysis of skeletal muscle—producing cleaner myofiber delineation than traditional H&E and enabling more consistent, programmable morphometric measurement.

Checkout their abstract, link to podcast in the comments!

02/06/2026

Deadline approaching! 👋 Share your histology expertise at the 2026 NSH Histotechnology Convention. Join us in San Antonio this September: https://bit.ly/4knEvqO

02/04/2026

Your histotechnology credentials have been updated—press ▶️ for details!

The ASCP Board of Certification approved a nomenclature update for several credentials, including renaming the Histotechnologist credential to Scientist in Histotechnology while retaining the HTL acronym.

The BOC also announced a transition to digital credentialing.

01/29/2026

Are multiple GMS-stained levels always necessary?

A recent study took a closer look at routine GMS staining practices across 127 esophageal biopsy cases, examining not only diagnostic findings—but also the time and labor involved at the bench.

From sectioning and water bath handling to manual staining workload, the researchers evaluated how much effort goes into additional levels and whether that work consistently adds diagnostic value.

Debrief on the JOH study: https://bit.ly/45TBybh

01/26/2026

Last call to register!

Workplace issues don’t always show up loudly—and that’s what makes them harder to address.

Wednesday's NSH Lab Webinar, Navigating and Avoiding Workplace Discrimination, walks through real-life scenarios labs encounter and how teams can recognize issues early, respond appropriately, and prevent escalation.

Register individually or as a lab: https://bit.ly/4sCE5AG

01/22/2026

Catch up with our friends at StatLab on the Exhibit Hall floor at the 2025 NSH Histotechnology Convention.

Jordan Steinfeld walked us through several systems designed to support real-world histology workflows — from sectioning and embedding solutions to tissue processing equipment built with redundancy and reliability in mind.

These kinds of one-on-one conversations are what make the Exhibit Hall such a valuable part of the NSH experience: a chance to ask questions, see equipment up close, and talk through how solutions fit into day-to-day lab work!

Stay tuned for Exhibitor details for 2026. 👀

01/21/2026

Blur continues to be a persistent QC challenge in digital histology, even when scanner focus scores appear acceptable.

This open-access article from the Journal of Histotechnology looks at how a large preclinical lab improved H&E whole slide image quality control by pairing computational blur detection with histotechnologist review.

The approach helps teams spot out-of-focus regions faster, focus manual review where it matters most, and reduce time spent on repetitive QC checks without replacing human judgment.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3Nkdjg4

01/20/2026

Don't miss our first NSH Collaborate discussion of 2026! Join us this Thursday, 1/22 at 2 p.m. ET.

How are you managing projects, staffing, and lab budgets right now?

On January 22 (2–3 pm ET), NSH Collaborate is hosting a live discussion that starts with a look at recent financial survey results—then opens the floor for a real conversation about project and lab management software.

Join our discussion! Hear what’s actually working in other labs, trade notes on tools, and share lessons learned from the bench and the office.

Save your spot: https://bit.ly/4q4K8fA

01/16/2026

Kickstart your lab’s 2026 professional development with the 2026 NSH Lab Webinar Series.

Webinar No. 1 takes place January 28 and focuses on a topic every lab encounters—"Navigating and Avoiding Workplace Discrimination: Strategies for a Fair and Inclusive Environment."

This practical, interactive session uses real-life scenarios to explore how lab teams can recognize issues early, address them effectively, and prevent situations from escalating.

Register: https://bit.ly/4sCE5AG