[Histonet] Bone, Biomaterials & Medical Device Implants Histology Event In Cambridge, MA - May 4th, 2013

[Jack Ratliff]

If you are currently working with bone, biomaterials or medical device implants, you won't want to miss this specialty histology event http://www.polysciences.com/Interactive-Histology-Forum-About/185/ sponsored by Polysciences Inc. and supported with six (6) continuing education units (CEU's) by the National Society for Histotechnology! There is still time to pre-register online http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=gqebcrbab&oeidk=a07e6rs5o33629b055e or onsite May 4th at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge http://www.polysciences.com/Interactive-Histology-Forum-Hotel-Travel/189/.

Topics of discussion will include:

A Closer Look at Fixation, Decalcification and Processing Techniques for Paraffin Embedded SpecimensPresented by Robert A. Skinner, HTL (ASCP), Director of Laboratory Resources, Center for Orthopaedic Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Histology Technique Selection and Challenges for Biomaterial and Medical Device Implanted TissuesPresented by Philip Seifert, MS, HTL (ASCP), Principal Scientist, CBSET, Inc.

Acrylic Resins: A Practical Approach for Demonstrating Undermineralized Bone, Biomaterials and Medical Device ImplantsPresented by Jack L. Ratliff, BA, Owner, Ratliff Histology Consultants & Chairman, Hard Tissue Committee National Society for Histotechnology 

The Use Of A Non-Contact Laser To Collect Thin Sections From A Variety of Soft And Hard Histological Tissues, Synthetic Bio-Resorbable Materials, and Tissues Containing Non-Resorbable Medical Device ImplantsPresented by Heiko Richter, Ph.D., Sales & Product Management, Rowiak GmbH

Introduction to Routine Staining and Special Staining with Plastic Resin TechniquesPresented by Valantou Grover, HT (ASCP) HTL, PA, Product Line Manager, Business Manager, Histologist at Polysciences, Inc.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact myself or Ashley Gidzinski (Ashley.Gidzinski <@t> polysciences.com). We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge, MA and May the 4th be with you!

Best Regards,

Jack

Owner/Histologist, Ratliff Histology Consultants, LLC
Chairman, Hard Tissue Committee - National Society for Histotechnology