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CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR HISTOTECHNOLOGY A Continuing Education Program

The 39th Annual Symposium Convention of the California Society for Histotechnology will be held at the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Hotel in Scotts Valley, California, May 1st – 3rd. This program provides complete registration information and will be the ONLY registration form you will receive. HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Please make your arrangements as soon as possible. Room reservation deadline is April 16, 2015. Any reservations made after this date will be subject to availability of space and rates quoted below cannot be guaranteed. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL (see information below). When phoning in your reservation, be sure to indicate that you are with the CSH Symposium/Convention to receive the rates as quoted below.

SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION Any portion of this program may be photocopied and shared. Please indicate 1st and 2nd choices on workshops that have a class size limit. If closed, your name will be placed on a waiting list. You will receive written confirmation by US mail or e-mail for any registration received prior to April 17, 2015. No refunds will be issued after April 17, 2015. Any registration received after April 17, 2015 will be subject to a $20.00 late registration fee. Please note that there are different fee schedules for CSH and non-CSH members. If you would like to join CSH and receive the reduced member rates, you may do so with your registration. Complete the membership application enclosed in this program with your registration and include payment for membership dues to CSH. Remit fees in US Currency and make your checks payable to CSH.

HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION

Group: California Society for Histotechnology Dates: May 1-3, 2015 Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley 6001 La Madrona Dr. Scotts Valley, CA 95060

Single/$129.00 Double/$129.00

Parking is FREE to all guests and visitors

Transportation: Santa Cruz Shuttle offers transportation from the San Jose airport for $25 per person before gratuity. For reservations contact Santa Cruz Shuttles at (831) 421-9883 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Check in: 3pm

Check out: 12 noon

Hotel Tax: $15.00

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20150501/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG o Group Name: California Society for Histotechnology o Group Code: CSH

Hotel Direct Phone Number: 831-440-1000

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PRIMARY PURPOSE AND GOALS The California Society for Histotechnology is dedicated to the concept of continuing education through which you may increase your knowledge and improve your skills. We intend to introduce emerging techniques and provide updates on routine procedures to insure that the professional capacity of our membership will grow. We hope that attending this Symposium/Convention among your peers will encourage you to seek more information in this and related fields, and that you will become a more valued partner in the histotechnology profession. CONTACT HOURS All workshop attendees will receive a CSH certificate of participation at the completion of each workshop. Contact Hours replace CEU’s. EQUIPMENT EXHIBIT Manufacturing companies will exhibit the latest in laboratory supplies and equipment during the meeting. The Exhibit Hall Hours will be: Friday May 1st, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00PM; and Saturday May 2th, 9AM to 12 Noon. We welcome and encourage all local technologists and pathologists to view the exhibits, even if they are unable to attend any other function of this meeting. REGISTRATION The registration desk will be open at 7:00AM and close at 2:00PM each day of the meeting. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING The Annual Membership meeting of the California Society for Histotechnology will be held on Saturday, May 2th in conjunction with the luncheon. Annual awards will also be presented at that time. All members, including those that are not registered for the meeting, are encouraged to attend. CSH Members of the Society not registered for this meeting are welcomed to attend and will be provided lunch. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING The Board of Directors will meet on May 2nd following the Memorial Education Workshop. Any CSH member is welcome and must RSVP in advance if planning to attend this meeting. Location will be posted at the registration desk. HOSPITALITY SUITES A wine and cheese tasting and exhibitor’s reception hosted by CSH will be held at the conclusion of Friday’s workshops. The location and time will be posted at the registration desk. Other hospitality suites are held at the discretion of individual exhibitors. Announcements will be posted. BREAKFAST AND LUNCHES FRIDAY LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE TO ALL MEMBERS, SEE REGISTRATON FORM. The membership luncheon on Saturday, May 2th, is open to all registrants and members of the Society at no additional cost. A Continental Breakfast will be served to those registered in Sunday’s workshops. COFFEE BREAKS There will be coffee breaks provided each morning and afternoon during workshop presentations. On Friday and Saturday morning, these will be held in the Exhibit Hall. WORKSHOP LIAISONS Liaisons are needed for all workshops. Only one liaison will be assigned for each workshop. It is required that anyone interested in serving as a liaison submits a registration form with the fees. Upon satisfactory completion of your liaison duties, the workshop fee will be refunded to you by mail. To apply as a workshop liaison, complete the liaison information area located on the registration form.

REMEMBER --- REGISTER EARLY

In the past, many registrants have been disappointed at not being able to attend the workshops of their choice. Don’t miss out!!! Register Now!!!

Friday, May 1, 2015

All Day 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

1. Preparing for the HT/HTL (ASCP) Exam Jennifer MacDonald, HT (ASCP), RT (CSMLS) Level: I

This workshop is designed to provide the attendees the necessary information for preparing for the HT/HTL (ASCP) exam. The workshop will cover the basics of the examination format and the basics of histotechnology. An overview of Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) and the ASCP exam guidelines will be presented. Topics covered will include fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and routine H&E staining. Presentation will include photos of processing and microtomy artifacts. Special staining procedures and basic trouble shooting of special stains will also be included. Presentation will include photos of special stains. Stains covered will be taken from the summary of stains list provided by the ASCP.

Friday, May 1, 2015 Morning 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

2. Eyes on Exposure

Maureen Doran, MS, HTL (ASCP) Level: I

Histology is an occupation that potentially places employees at risk of exposure to both chemical and biological hazards. Appropriate hazard and exposure assessment procedures are necessary to protect ourselves and assure a safe working environment for everyone. This workshop is designed to familiarize participants with signs/symptoms of exposure, permissible exposure levels and exposure monitoring / training. Strategies for developing accurate exposure control /compliance plans will be discussed. Hazard assessment and routes of exposure will be used to determine engineering controls, appropriate work practices and personal protective equipment. Proper labeling, recordkeeping, emergency procedures, post-exposure treatments and vaccines will be presented. Case histories of occupational exposures will be used to emphasize the relevance and importance of safety procedures. OSHA standards will be referenced where they apply.

3. Applied Chemistry for the Histotechnician

Ada Feldman, MS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Level: I

This workshop is for those who have a fear of chemistry. All chemistry concepts will be introduced at a level that assumes the participant has no previous knowledge of chemistry. Each topic will be defined using examples from tissue processing and staining procedures. Subjects covered are bond types, acids/bases, pH, buffers, chemical groups, and staining mechanisms (e.g., metachromasia, argentaffin, oxidation/reduction). The following macromolecules with their appropriate special stains are also covered: proteins (eosin, trichromes, amyloid); carbohydrates (PAS, alcian blue); nucleic acids (hematoxylin); and lipids (Luxol fast blue, Sudans).

Friday, May 1, 2015 Morning 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

4. Women’s Cancers: A Review of IHC Biomarkers for Breast and Gynecological Tissues

Brenda Karim, BS, MBA Level: I

Immunohistochemistry has proved to be a valuable tool in breast pathology and has become increasingly useful in gynecologic disorders as well. We will review the common biomarkers used in breast pathology and their diagnostic utility. An evaluation of the differential diagnosis of lobular neoplasia versus ductal neoplasia and usual ductal hyperplasia versus atypical ductal hyperplasia and ductal carcinoma in situ will be conducted. For gynecological tract, which will include cervical, uterine and ovarian tissues, we will examine the utility of commonly used immunohistochemical markers. Potential antibody panels will be presented that may aid in differentiating gynecological tract lesions. Upon completion, you will know the common biomarkers and panels used to differentially diagnose diseases in the breast and gynecological tissues.

Friday, May 1, 2015 Morning 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

5. Bridging Traditional Pathology with Genomics

Joseph Anderson, MD Level: II

Advances in technology have enabled the development of new tools to help stratify patients in terms of risk of disease recurrence and likelihood of response to various therapies. As new technologies are introduced, it will become increasingly important for health care professionals to understand the clinical context of disease and develop a framework to evaluate the merits of various methodologies. We will look at the traditional tools to assess risk in breast and colon cancer patients including clinical, gross and histologic features as well as ancillary and molecular markers such as immunohistochemistry, FISH and rt-PCR.

Friday, May 1, 2015

Afternoon 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM

6. Predictable Performance in Histology, Is it Predictable William DeSalvo, BS, HTL (ASCP) Level: I, II

This workshop will address the trend in the Histology Laboratory to assess personnel reliability, in particular the pressure to treat human error analysis in the same manner as hardware component analysis. Traditionally, Histology focuses on human error, but should we be broadening our focus to consider human adaptability to automation as the key feature for continuous improvement? The concept of a human task expanded to embrace automation as the acceptable work scenario creates the need to think differently about our profession and how we will adapt. The workshop will explore the concept of high reliability performance and address emphasis being placed on the development and adoption of proactive automated work task practices. Four areas of concentration will be discussed: Assessment Methods; Cognitive Reliability Analysis; Quantitative vs Qualitative Analytical Methods; Cost Effectiveness Analysis. Clinical Histology is evolving; do you know how to adapt?

Friday, May 1, 2015 Afternoon 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

7. Experience Colorful Chromogens

Hui George, PhD Level: I

Small biopsies and cytology specimens from patients with clinically advanced disease may be insufficient for both immunohistochemical studies and molecular studies for possible targeted molecular therapy. Previous studies have used two chromogens and two or more antibody cocktails for differential diagnosis. In this talk, we aim to introduce multiple colored chromogen that are specific, distinct and have bright and contrasting colors. This provides the users an opportunity to detect more than one protein on the same tissue sample slide. The diversity of colors allows detection of up to four different proteins and allows differential diagnosis using multiplexing.

8. IHC Antibody Mystery Ourhay Mego, BS Level: I, II

A diagnosis is a lot like solving a mystery, with immunohistochemistry supplying some of the most helpful clues. Join us as we discover and learn the key antibodies for a variety of different tumor types to help identify the mystery diagnosis in a series of patient case studies. We will identify staining characteristics and diagnostic utilities for each antibody, as well as learn how and why pathologists order these antibodies alone and/or in a panel. Attendees will learn about the relationship between different tumors and what immunohistochemical characteristics help differentiate them by learning how to use antibody flow charts and panels. There will be frequent opportunities to answer quiz questions with patient case studies from the course material to earn prizes. Attendees will have the opportunity to create their own Antibody Cheat Sheet for continued quizzing at home and reference in the future.

Friday, May 1, 2015 Afternoon 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

9. Validations: What IHC Means to Me

Erin Grimes, HT (ASCP) Level: II

Validation and optimization of assays, antibodies and equipment contribute significantly to high-quality patient care and also increase laboratory performance measures. Without accurate, well-documented validations, test results may not be accurate or reliable. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) and other accrediting agencies have regulatory requirements for validation protocols and associated documentation. In this educational session, the validation and optimization processes will be detailed in straightforward steps to ensure consistency, accuracy and manageability of these integral components of laboratory operations. A focus on validation of immunohistochemistry assays will be highlighted for histology lab personnel.

10. Principles of in situ Hybridization

Jason A. Ramos, Ph.D. Level: I

The use of in situ hybridization in the histology laboratory is increasing, and, in some cases, becoming the standard for diagnosis of select diseases. This workshop is intended to provide an overview of basic in situ hybridization techniques to offer a better understanding of the utility of these tests. A brief review of molecular biology will be conducted to demonstrate the scientific principles behind in situ hybridization. The in situ hybridization protocol will be elucidated, while outlining the potential pitfalls that may arise at each step of the process. All topics covered will be related back to the molecular laboratory to improve basic knowledge and in situ hybridization skills.

Saturday, May 2, 2015 Morning 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

11. Creating Collaborative Quality: Implementing Digital Pathology and Improving Histotechnology

Process Elizabeth Chlipala, BS, HTL (ASCP) QIHC William DeSalvo, BS, HTL (ASCP) Level: II

The workshop will address the issues and barriers that can destroy the implementation of the digital pathology solution into today’s Histology laboratory. Currently, there are major forces; culture, process and standards, that are in conflict and are working to slow or stop the vital change solution required to move Anatomic Pathology from THE WAY IT IS to THE WAY IT NEEDS TO BE. We must address the fundamental changes needed to the Histotechnology process that will support a stable structure, where each step and task are dependent on each other and share the burden of quality control and assurance. There will be discussion of the importance of standardization and quality process improvement in Histotechnology and its significance to the success of implementing a digital pathology solution; utilizing the positive aspects of digital pathology technology; developing the Histotechnology improvement process, on a day to day basis, to improve overall efficiency and quality documentation and how collaborative quality will combine digital pathology technology and process improvement techniques to aid in the development of a continuous quality assurance program for routine, special and IHC stains.

Friday Evening

“CSH Wine and Cheese”

Collaborative Quality (cont.) Steps in Creating Collaborative Quality:

1. Reduction of Variables 2. Data, Metrics and Measurement 3. Process Analysis 4. Process Structure 5. Interoperability

12. Grossing in the Histotechnology Lab

Min He, MD, HTL (ASCP) Level: II, III

Grossing specimens is the critical step for correct diagnoses. As the front line of the histopathology lab, grossing not only provides the grossing description/pre-diagnosis for pathologists it also decides how the histotechnicians will process, embed, section and stain the specimen. It is important for histotechnicians to understand what is done in the grossing room and connect the grossing to routine histology practice. In this workshop, grossing knowledge and techniques for different types of specimens will be presented and the safety concern related to grossing will be highlighted. This workshop will also address the role of histotechnicians in the grossing room and how to communicate with PAs and pathologists to guarantee the good quality of slides.

13. Special Stains: Their Chemical Mechanism and Troubleshooting Procedures Jerry Fredenburg, HT (ASCP) Level: II

With the advent of immunohistochemistry many histochemical stains have been replaced; although some histochemical stains remain in wide use today. These include trichrome stains for connective tissue, mucin stains such as Periodic Acid Schiff’s (PAS), Alcian Blue, PAS-Alcian Blue, and stains used to identify organisms such as Grocott’s Methenamine Silver.

Even though kits currently are available to perform many of these stains, they typically may be expensive and mistakes still occur in the performance of these stains; requiring the histotechnologist to recognize artifacts and other problems that occur with histochemical staining. Some such problems are independent of the use of kits and are secondary to tissue handling, fixation, tissue processing, Microtomy, and or combinations of these variables. Problems also occur when the wrong stain, staining procedure, or reagents are selected to demonstrate a specific feature of the histopathology.

This workshop will focus on the frequently used histochemical stains listed above and will include their chemical mechanisms, uses, proper controls, and troubleshooting. Also, approaches to monitoring the “performance” of kits will be discussed together with the selection of optimal control tissues.

All participants will receive a manual and power point document on a CD for use as an educational tool.

Saturday, May 2, 2015 Morning 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

14. Standardizing Special Stains Using Automation

Debbie Cobb, BS, MBA, HT (ASCP) Level: II

What once was considered efficient 10-20 years ago, is no longer efficient in today’s laboratories. Workload increases have made it harder to keep up with the demand. Laboratories standardized manual protocols are very hard to adhere to due to the flexibility in performing those protocols. This workshop will show how using automation for performing special stains can help a lab achieve:

Standardized protocols Standardized reagents Standardized pre-staining process Standardizes differentiation and chemical development

Saturday, May 2, 2015 Morning 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

15. Writing a Quality Plan for the Histology Laboratory

Debbie Siena, HT (ASCP) QIHC Kathleen Dwyer, HT (ASCP) Level: II

William A. Foster, once wrote that “Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution: it represents the wise choice of many alternatives” and while we applaud these very wise and well spoken words, many of us struggle to be able to define intelligent direction, much less execute a well-designed quality plan for the histology laboratory. In this workshop, we will lay out step by step directions on how to artfully craft a quality plan to encompass all aspects of our histology processes, pre-analytic, analytic and post analytic. This will be accomplished by a close look at routine histology tasks, building in quality control for the process as well as quality assurance by verifying and validating each step of the process. Examples for documenting what was done, why it was done and by whom it was done will be shared and finally we will close the circle by demonstrating how to use the documentation to improve the process.

Saturday, May 2, 2015 Afternoon 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Memorial Workshop

16. Troubleshooting Your H&E Stain Ada Feldman, MS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Level: I

Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) is the primary diagnostic stain in anatomical pathology. Each step in tissue processing and staining procedures can affect the H&E's appearance and thus potentially interfere with the diagnosis. This presentation will help the histotech troubleshoot common problems and learn to identify whether the problems are caused by processing or staining protocols. Suggestions for remedies will be provided in light of restraints of choice of equipment (tissue processors, automatic stainers), chemicals and available time.

Sunday May 3, 2015

Morning 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

17. An Overview of Histotechnology Staining With An Emphasis On The Importance Of Adhering To Standardization Practice

Akemi Allison, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP) Level I, II, III

This power point microscopic slide presentation will cover problems with standardization in the histology laboratory, the importance of water quality, tissue processing, microtomy, and H&E and Special Stains. Aspects of troubleshooting, optimization, and quality control will be reviewed, as well as information on how to overcome troublesome technical problems. Information from the findings of an H&E and Special Stain's Survey which was compiled from two National Society for Histotechnology Symposiums will be reviewed. Over 350 participants were surveyed and 89 facilities from around the United States submitted H&E and unstained slides for evaluation.

Membership Luncheon

An Overview of Histotechnology (cont.) The H&E Survey conducted had categories including comparisons between different types of hematoxylin and eosin, and between various types of automated H&E stainer verses manual staining techniques. The unstained slides which were submitted by the participants were stained with “CAT” Hematoxylin, and side-by-side comparisons were evaluated. These side-by-side microscopic images of the H&E’s will be presented and discussed. Following the presentation, there will be a Question & Answer forum.

18. Histology Production Manager – Production & Quality Metrics; What to Capture, What to Use

William DeSalvo, BS, HTL (ASCP)

Level: I, II So, you have been asked to run your department using METRICS. What are they and how do I do this? There is a growing need to understand and use Production and Quality metrics to manage Histology from small to large laboratories. The use of metrics can be confusing and if used incorrectly lead to unexpected results. This workshop will present typical metrics for each major task in Histology, ways to capture, both automated and manually, and what to do with them. The discussion will explore why the use of metrics is needed in Histology and what metrics can do to help improve the department, personnel and communication with Leadership. Examples of the specific metrics and ways to report and use will be included in the workshop. Time will be provided for open discussion.

19. Establishing a Chemical Safety Program for the Histology Laboratory

Jerry Fredenburg, HT (ASCP) Level: I, II

The purpose of this workshop is to provide an understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards that apply to chemical hazards in the laboratories and present guidelines and informational resources for the design of a chemical safety programs. Laboratory settings are unique and do not allow for a single “model” program to be defined. However certain considerations and requirements are common to most safety programs. A summary of a general approach for the establishment of a chemical safety program will be discussed.

It is beyond the scope of this workshop to cover all the categories of a safety program. This workshop will focus on The Hazard Communication Standard, Laboratory Standard, A Chemical Hygiene Plain, Formaldehyde Standard, GHS Safety Data Sheets, and The Hazardous Properties of Chemicals used in the

Histology Laboratory.

20. Protocol Development and Troubleshooting in Research Immunohistochemistry Elizabeth Chlipala, BS, HTL (ASCP) QIHC Level: II

To many researchers, developing a new immunohistochemical staining protocol on any tissue type may be challenging. Depending on the study, there is always the risk of creating undesired/background staining due to cross reactivity between the target species and the detection system being used. At the same time, there could be a lack of staining due to antibody and target species incompatibility. Overall, every scientist performing IHC protocol development should follow a detailed process that not only establishes clean and accurate staining, but also standardizes and validates the staining behaviors between the antibody, detection system and target species/tissue. This is to assure that the final staining protocol provides the most accurate and reproducible results. This session will explore a detailed approach to this developmental process including proper antibody selection, comparing different detection systems, troubleshooting options and protocol optimization. This session will also define guidelines for maintaining proper documentation during development and in troubleshooting.

REGISTRATION FORM

CSH 39th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM/CONVENTION, MAY 1-3, 2015 Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

6001 La Madrona Dr., Scotts Valley, California 95060

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E-mail (mandatory) _____________________________________ Preferred Phone _____________________ Mail all correspondence to: Home OR Work (if not specified all correspondence will be sent to home address) NOTE: Member dues must be paid prior to May 1, 2015 to qualify for member rates. If you are not currently a CSH Member or wish to renew your membership, you may do so at this time and pay member fees for your workshops. Fill out the attached membership application and include $30.00 for your dues with your registration fees. CONTACT HOURS: CEU Certificates will be available for pick up at the completion of each workshop for preregistered attendees. If you DO NOT want the exhibitors to be given your name and work address/phone, check here If you require a vegetarian meal for your lunch(s), check here

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FRI, May 1st, All Day Workshop - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

1 Preparing for the HT/HTL Exam 6 hrs $70 $130 $40

FRI, May 1st, Morning Workshops - 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

2 Eyes on Exposure 3 hrs $35 $65 $20

3 Applied Chemistry for the Histotechnician 3 hrs $35 $65 $20

FRI, May 1st, Morning Workshops - 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

4 Women’s Cancers: A Review of IHC Biomarkers for Breast and Gynecological Tissues 90 min $20 $35 $10

FRI, May 1st, Morning Workshops - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

5 Bridging Traditional Pathology and Genomics 90 min $20 $35 $10

FRI, May 1st, Afternoon Workshops - 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM

6 Predictable Performance in Histology, Is it Predictable?

3 hrs $35 $65 $20

FRI, May 1st, Afternoon Workshops - 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

7 Experience Colorful Chromogens 90 min $20 $35 $10

8 IHC Antibody Mystery 90 min $20 $35 $10

FRI, MAY 1st, Afternoon Workshops - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

9 Validations: What IHC Means to Me 90 min $20 $35 $10

10 Principles of in situ Hybridization 90 min $20 $35 $10

SAT, May 2nd, Morning Workshops – 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

11 Creating Collaborative Quality: Implementing Digital Pathology and Improving Histotechnology Process

3 hrs $35 $65 $20

12 Grossing in the Histotechnology Lab 3 hrs $35 $65 $20

13 Special Stains: Their Chemical Mechanism and Troubleshooting Procedures

3 hrs $35 $65 $20

SAT, May 2nd, Morning Workshops – 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

14 Standardizing Special Stains using Automation 90 min $20 $35 $10

SAT, May 2nd, Morning Workshops – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

15 Writing a Quality Plan for the Histology Laboratory 90 min $20 $35 $10

SAT, May 2nd, Afternoon Memorial Workshop – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

16 Troubleshooting Your H&E Stain 3 hrs $35 $65 $20

SUN, MAY 3rd, Morning Workshops – 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

17 An Overview of Histotechnology Staining With An Emphasis On The Importance Of Adhering To Standardization Practice

3 hrs $35 $65 $20

18 Histology Production Manager – Production & Quality Metrics; What to Capture, What to Use

3 hrs $35 $65 $20

19 Establishing A Chemical Safety Program for the Histology Laboratory

3 hrs $35 $65 $20

20 Protocol Development and Troubleshooting in Research Immunohistochemistry

3 hrs $35 $65 $20

Total Fees for Workshops

Registration Fee (required, non-refundable) $30

Friday Lunch - Specify no: ____ x $20.00 =

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Late Registration Fee $20.00 (after April 17, 2015)

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