NSH - National Society for Histotechnology

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

11/12/2025

“When we showed up at the nephrologist, he kicks it off with what the next steps are for preparing for end stage kidney disease… Then the final kick to the midsection of that appointment was him talking about getting on the transplant list.”

When your professional world collides with your personal life, even years of medical experience can’t prepare you for the emotions that follow. For Natasha Leon, MLS(ASCP)SBB, a medical technologist at Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, that moment came when her mother was diagnosed with renal failure—and Natasha found herself not in the lab, but in the patient chair.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/4i02gnB

11/06/2025

"Sometimes we’re focused on the completely wrong problems. You have probably lived through those situations where a weird anomaly happened in the laboratory that caused some sort of error. It was just a confluence of events that actually happened. Then the pathologist said, 'Well, what are you going to do about it?' and the next thing you know, created this whole new process with redundant checks to try to solve this almost one in a million type of problem.” — Histology educator Joshua Greenlee, MBA, IASSC CBB, HT/HTL(ASCP)

Sound familiar?

Woodrow Wilson was famously quoted as saying, “If you want to make enemies, try to change something.” This bit of wisdom is not only true for politics; it’s also true in the lab. But, although we may be initially inclined to resist change, we have to remember that it has been an integral part ...

11/04/2025

Every histotech has that one thing in the lab they can’t live without.

For 2025 Histotechnologist of the Year Nicole Leon, BS, HTL(ASCP), it’s something she relies on every day—and her answer might surprise you!

10/29/2025

Congratulations to Nicole Leon, BS, HTL(ASCP) — NSH’s 2025 Histotechnologist of the Year!

From her start as a bench histotechnologist in 1998 to her current role as Senior Coordinator of the Histology Research Laboratory at Versiti Blood Research Institute, Nicole’s career reflects a genuine love for the craft.

“I absolutely love that I’m the middleman. I take pride in knowing that without me and my expertise, you really don’t have a result.”

Read our interview to learn more about her journey, including advice for the next generation of histotechs: 👉 https://bit.ly/4nvIxwZ

10/22/2025

When’s the right time to refresh your H&E reagents? Every lab has its own rhythm, but how much reuse is too much before quality starts to fade?

Researchers put this question to the test, using digital image analysis to measure subtle shifts in hematoxylin and eosin stain intensity.

👉 See what the study found and how your lab compares: https://bit.ly/4o0vhSb

10/15/2025

“You deserve to go home at the end of your shift without any injuries.”

At the 2025 NSH Histotechnology Convention, keynote speaker Dan Scungio, MLS (ASCP) SLS, CQA (ASQ), CHOP reminded us that safety isn’t optional—and that “not having time” is never an excuse.

Protect your team. Protect your results.

10/07/2025

A Night in All White 🤍
The perfect start to an unforgettable weekend in Long Beach.

From giant Jenga and shuffleboard to co****le, great food, and plenty of drinks, our Welcome Reception had it all—plus a selfie station that captured the best moments of the night.

Here’s a quick look back at the celebration that set the tone for the 2025 NSH Convention.

📸 Tag us in your photos and stories to keep the memories going!

09/30/2025

That’s a wrap! 🎉 The 2025 NSH Histotechnology Convention in Long Beach officially closed today, but the moments we shared will last far beyond the weekend.

Our members captured the energy, learning, and connection of the past few days, and we’re collecting your photos!

📸 Take a look and keep tagging us.

Stay tuned for our official recap posts!