CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR HISTOTECHNOLOGY
36th ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM/CONVENTION
MAY 04 - 06, 2012
The Bahia Resort Hotel
998 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego CA
CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR HISTOTECHNOLOGY
A Continuing Education Program
The 36th Annual Symposium Convention of the California Society for Histotechnology will be held at the Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego, California, May 4th – 6th. 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 3, 2012. 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 20, 2012. No refunds will be issued after April 20, 2012. Any registration received after April 23, 2012 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.
Directions:
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HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
Group: California Society for Histotechnology Dates: May 4-6, 2012
Bahia Resort Hotel – San Diego
998 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego CA
For hotel reservations call: 858.488.0551
https://shop.evanshotels.com/bahia_groups/casocf1205093.html
ROOM RATES (per night)
Single/Double $109.00
Note: additional $20.00+tax per person per night for more than two people per room.
Complimentary parking
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY APRIL 3, 2012 (12:00 NOON)
All reservations require a credit card guarantee at the time of booking & reservations must be canceled, by phone, 72 hours prior to the arrival date by calling 1-800-576-4229 and obtaining a cancellation number. Rate and space are limited and not guaranteed until confirmed.
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 the workshops. 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 4th, 9:00 A.M. to 6:00PM; and Saturday May 5th, 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 5th 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 Saturday, May 5th immediately 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 5th, 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 any one 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!!!
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All the classes, the Friday evening Wine and Cheese social, and the Annual Meeting/Luncheon are being held on the Paddle Wheel Boats at the Dock. If demand for a class exceeds set limits we will try to change rooms if another class has fewer registrants.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Morning 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
1. To buffer or not to buffer: The chemistry and math of buffers in the histology laboratory
Ryan Bremer Sponsor: Biocare Medical
Level: Basic Class Size Limit: 90
As every histologist knows, the accuracy and consistency of your clinical results depends upon the quality and reliability of your reagents. Most reagent solutions are based on a buffer system, which is a critical feature in providing consistent and accurate results. This workshop will provide a thorough understanding of buffer systems, including why buffers are an important component of histology reagents and how buffers work to control pH, as well as an understanding of “buffer capacity.” Included in this workshop will be numerous real-world problems and a handy reference guide for future use.
2. Processing Schedules Revisited
Ada Feldman Sponsor: CSH
Level: Basic/Intermediate Class Size Limit: 90
Many artifacts seen in a stained slide (e.g., blue halo, bubbly nuclei, separation, and shrinkage) are due to poor processing. While good fixation is essential in preparing tissue sections, proper dehydration, clearing and infiltration can also play a significant role. Discussion will concentrate on how to modify processing schedules in order to eliminate such artifacts in light of time constraints, reagents and modern processors.
3. Understanding Material Safety Sheets (MSDS) “A Training Program”
Jerry Fredenburg Sponsor: CSH
Level: Basic/Intermediate Class Size Limit: 45
Understanding material safety data sheets is the cornerstone to safety in the laboratory and in any hazardous chemical training program. This workshop will provide the foundation for understanding the terms used in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), the major elements of MSDS, and gain an understanding of the labeling requirements of the National Fire Protections Agency (NFPA) and Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS). A CD will be provided as a training tool for safety and compliance training in your laboratory.
4. Why Re-embed When You Can Weld?
Jesse del Campo Sponsor: Biocare Medical
Level: Basic/Intermediate Class Size Limit: 36
The objective of this workshop is to equip our histologists with the proper techniques that will help them tackle common time consuming issues in the lab including the correcting of paraffin block damage from embedding, storage or transportation without re-embedding. Discussion will also cover microtomy techniques alleviating the most common laboratory frustrations.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Afternoon 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
5. Cancer in Hollywood
Ourhay Mego Sponsor: Cell Marque
Level: Basic Class Size Limit: 90
Mr. T had Mycosis Fungoides? Humphrey Bogart had esophageal carcinoma. We will travel through Hollywood history to learn exactly what conditions have affected people in the starlight and then examine the occurrence, curability, and diagnostic characteristics of each disease type. In particular, we will look at identifying histological characteristics and a specific immunophenotype for every tumor we encounter along the way.
6. Microanatomy and Tissue Identification
Diana Fry Sponsor: CSH
Level: Basic/Intermediate Class Size Limit: 90
The workshop will begin with overview of five tissue types: epithelial, connective, muscular, nerve, and blood. Special focus will be given to classification of epithelium and its use in identifying tissues. Organ systems covered will be gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, integumentary, endocrine, skeletomuscular, excretory, reproductive, nervous, and lymphatic. The organs involved will be located and briefly described grossly, then microscopically.
7. Special Stains: Their Chemical Mechanism and Troubleshooting Procedures
Jerry Fredenburg Sponsor: CSH
Level: Intermediate/Advanced Class Size Limit: 45
While immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization have replaced many histochemical stains, some histochemical stains remain in wide use today. These include stains for connective tissue, mucin and stains used to identify organisms. 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. This workshop will focus on frequently used histochemical stains including their mechanisms, uses, controls, troubleshooting and kit monitoring. Participants will receive a manual and power point document on CD.
8. Laboratory Management
Paul Billings Sponsor: Cell Marque
Level: Intermediate Class Size Limit: 36
This workshop is designed for managers, supervisors, and lead techs. It is very useful for anyone who is looking to get into management. It will provide information on difficult employees as well as day to day problems we encounter and how to solve them. Much of this workshop is on a personal level and will even discuss aggression and suicide. Audience participation is strongly suggested. Participants will come away with new ideas on how to be an excellent supervisor or manager.
Friday Evening
CSH Wine and Cheese
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Morning 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
9. “It’s just a Hematoxylin and Eosin stain, why is it so hard to get right?”
Debbie Siena Sponsor: StatLab
Level: Intermediate Class Size Limit: 90
Hematoxylin and Eosin staining is one of the most automated stains in the histology laboratory and few labs make their own reagents from scratch but the stain can still be troublesome and problematic. The shift to more “in office” laboratories is driving changes towards Xylene substitutes as well as more proprietary Hematoxylin and Eosin solutions. This workshop will briefly cover the history of the H&E, guidelines for all the steps in the process, and Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) steps to have consistent staining on a daily basis.
10. Precision Rapid Tissue Processing
William DeSalvo Sponsor: Sakura Finetek
Level: Intermediate Class Size Limit: 45
Are you fed up with having to pick from your bag of “tricks” to rework and manipulate your labs processed tissues samples? Do you suffer from inconsistent or time consuming Microtomy, variation in staining intensity, difficulty in getting that IHC to work? Before you can move to the future LEAN, MEAN and EFFICIENT Histology lab you must step back and rethink and rework the first major and most important step in the histology process, tissue sampling. This workshop will discuss why standardization of sample size and proper fixation are so important and critical to increasing efficiencies and quality in Histology, while preparing the way for additional process improvements in all aspects of Histology.
11. Basic Immunohistochemistry for the Histotechnician
Ada Feldman Sponsor: CSH
Level: Intermediate Class Size Limit: 90
This workshop defines terminology unique to the field of immunology and immunohistochemistry. It starts with a brief course in immunology, covering topics of antigens, antibodies, the function and structure of immunoglobulins, antibody formation, antigen-antibody reactions, and immune responses of the body. Then topics related to immunohistochemistry are covered, such as types of immunostaining (fluorescence, peroxidase, PAP, avidin-biotin, labeled polymer), and an explanation of required steps in immunostaining procedures (e.g. quenching, digestion, HIER, blocking, chromogen development). The workshop concludes by reviewing several immunostaining procedures. All material will be introduced at a level which assumes the participant has no previous knowledge of chemistry or immunology.
12. Financial Management, Cost Analysis & CPT Reimbursement for Dummies
Sophie Ghafari Sponsor: CSH
Level: Intermediate Class Size Limit: 36
Have you always wondered, “Should this test be performed inhouse or should we outsource it?” or “How do you calculate the cost per slide?” but didn’t know how to get the answer? This is the class for you! This interactive workshop will cover cost accounting including basic cost management, product costing, activity analysis, cost behavior, cost-volume profit analysis, capital expenditure decisions, balance sheet and income statement. The concepts of CPT and ICD9 for pathology coding will also be covered.
Membership Luncheon
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Afternoon 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Memorial Workshop
13. The Digitization of Pathology: How it will affect us all.
Clive Taylor Sponsor: CSH
John Vallone
Level: Intermediate Class Size Limit: 90
To date, digital imaging in pathology has been employed for teaching and research, with diagnostic use limited to a few immunohistochemistry ‘quantitative analyses’, and isolated telepathology applications. Current practice is that glass slides are distributed to the pathologist, and diagnosed by light microscopy. Selected slides may then be scanned for quantitative algorithms, research or educational, but scanning time has been prohibitively slow. Today scan times have fallen below one minute. The possibility exists to scan all (or most) glass slides in the histology laboratory and distribute WSI digital files to the pathologist. Come join us on a journey into the future of digital pathology.