Histology Foundations: Techniques, Staining Science, Concepts

These courses emphasize technical excellence, performance, and troubleshooting across the histology laboratory. This includes essential histology practices across routine, complex, and intraoperative workflows. Topics include:  Fixation principles and tissue processing variables; Embedding and microtomy best practices; Cryotomy techniques; Frozen section preparation and troubleshooting; Artifact prevention, recognition, and correction; Hard tissue processing/decalcification; Bone and mineralized tissue methods; Gross specimen handling; Commonly used stains and stain troubleshooting; Workflow efficiency and standardization; Special stains theory and troubleshooting; Automation in staining workflows.

Times for the sessions listed below are central/local