Education Overview
The 2025 NSH Convention will take place September 26-30, 2025. The purpose of the NSH Convention is to provide an interchange of ideas pertinent to histotechnology and to advance professional growth, standards, knowledge, and performance in histotechnology through continuing and formal educational programs.
Presentation Formats
- Workshops - standard 60 minute lecture format with Q&A
- Express Talks - 15 minute lectures that explore a single idea illustrating at troubleshooting tip, management tool or technique demonstration
- Learning Labs- hands-on training that provides the opportunity for attendees to observe and practice skills
Presentation Tracks
- Laboratory Operations - Topics include lab safety procedures, personal safety measures (including ergonomics), government regulations, and quality assurance/control & improvement.
- Leadership Development- Topics in this area cover leadership development, laboratory operations & management, and soft skills training such as histotechnology training/certification, resume writing, career advancement, and job search. This category also includes topics for those working in or seeking to increase their knowledge in personnel management.
- Imaging & Analysis - Topics covering the acquisition, management, and interpretation of pathology information generated from a digitized glass slide.
- IHC & Molecular - Topics related to immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, molecular pathology (including ISH, CISH, and FISH), and related procedures.
- General Anatomic Pathology - Topics related to histotechnology methods, techniques, and theory - including troubleshooting, staining methods, lab techniques, gross pathology, equipment, and refresher topics. This category also covers niche topics such as Mohs, EM, Tissue Array’s, Laser Capture Microscopy, Flow Cytometry, and more.
