SCIENTIFIC POSTERS

NSH will start accepting poster abstracts April 1st, 2026

At NSH, we consider scientific posters one of the best ways to showcase professional insights, research milestones, and workflow innovations. Poster sessions provide an excellent opportunity for both new presenters to share their expertise and seasoned presenters to highlight proven strategies.

All posters are accepted and will be included in the digital poster gallery at the NSH convention. Please note, only posters selected for the Poster Showcase will be given a dedicated presentation time, however your poster will still be part of the gallery and scored by judges.  

Poster Timeline/Important Dates

Accepting Poster Abstracts: April 1
Abstract Submission Deadline: August 3
Showcase Selection: August 10
PDF Posters Due: September 4

Convention Registration

To have your poster included in the poster gallery, you must be a registered attendee of the convention holding one of the following passes: full conference, weekend only, virtual or exhibitor booth staff.  Poster presenters receive a $30 discount on any of approved registration passes listed in this paragraph. 

Poster Showcase Selection

The Poster Showcase is series of live presentations in a dedicated presentation area in the exhibit hall, on a large screen with a small seating area for the audience. Showcases will last 15 minutes and presenters selected should prepare a 5-10 minute presentation about their research for the showcase.  The NSH poster team will review all abstracts submitted by August 3st and those invited to be in the showcase will be notified by August 10th.  


Showcase selection will be based on the submitted abstract and a brief (75-150 words) professional impact statement explaining why this topic is meaningful to you and how it contributes to the advancement of histotechnology. We encourage you to reflect on its relevance to patient care, professional growth, innovation, sustainability in the workforce, or the evolving future of our field.

Poster Judging and Winner Selection

In addition to the poster showcase, ALL posters will be scored and three winners will be selected.  Posters do not have to be selected for the showcase to be selected a final poster winner. The top scoring poster will receive an amazon gift card for $200.00.  Two runner up posters will be awarded $100.00 amazon gift card, each.  

Scoring for posters will be based on:

• Clarity and Conciseness (10 points) – The abstract clearly states the research question, methods, results, and conclusions in a concise manner.
• Scientific Rigor (10 points) – The study design, methodology, and data analysis are appropriate, well-explained, and support the conclusions, and contains references.
• Innovation/Impact (10 points) – The research presents novel ideas, advances the field, or has significant real-world applications.
• Overall Appeal (10 points) – The poster contains appropriate visual aids to support the research presented and is  free from grammatical errors, adheres to word limits, and is laid out in an appealing manner.