[Histonet] Missouri Society for Histotechnology 2005 Spring meeting

[Johnson, Teri]

On May 20-21, 2005 the Missouri Society for Histotechnology will host
the Spring Conference at the beautiful Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake
Ozark, MO.  We invite you to participate in a unique learning
experience.  The program is outstanding this year and should have
something for everyone.  In addition there will be social activities and
vendor displays.  We look forward to seeing you.

Friday, May 20, 2005

7:30 - 8:00    Registration
8:15 - 8:30    President Message - Sharon Ann Walsh
8:30 - Noon    SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS:

		   Jan Minshew, Leica Microsystems - "Ergonomics in the
Workplace"

		   Dr. Michael Graham, St Louis University - "Case
Studies in Forensic Pathology"

		   COFFEE BREAKS AND EXHIBITS

		   Jerry Fredenburgh "Histochemistry of Special Stains"

 		   Konnie Zietner - Region V update

12:00 - 1:00   AWARDS LUNCHEON

WORKSHOPS 1:30 - 4:30

3:00 - 3:30    COFFEE BREAKS AND EXHIBITS

Workshop #1 - Theory of Routine & Microwave Fixation - Jerry Fredenburgy
& Skip Brown

Workshop #2 - A Tour Guide to Immunohistochemistry: How to get there and
what to do when you arrive - Chris Moore, Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.

Workshop #3 - Patient care in the Histology Lab: A Two-Way street
between Histotechnologist and Pathologist - A. Weldon Schott, DO, WCP
Laboratories, St. Louis, MO

6:00 - 8:00   Cruise on the "Lake of the Ozarks" - Hors d'Oeuvres
provided, Cash Bar available.  Visit with exhibitors and friends.

Saturday, May 21, 2005

7:30 - 8:00	   Registration
8:00 - 8:15    Saturday Welcome - Linda Collins-Weeks, VP MSH
8:15 - Noon    SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS:

		   Konnie Zietner, Neb. Medical Center -
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Tissue Handling and Testing in the United
Kingdom

		   Dr. Sharad Mathur, VA Medical Center Kansas City, MO
- Histologic Techniques in Hematopathology

		   COFFEE BREAKS AND EXHIBITS

		   Skip Brown, Lab Management Consultants, St. Louis, MO
- Applications for Microwave Decalcification Procedures

WORKSHOPS 1:30 - 4:30

Workshop #4 - Quality and Skill in Microtomy Technique, Jan Minshew,
Leica Microsystems, Inc.

Workshop #5 - Special Stains: The Once and Future King? - Chris Moore,
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.

Workshop #6 - From Bench Tech to Management - Konnie Zietner, Neb.
Medical Center.

For additional information, contact:
Sharon Ann Walsh - Conference Coordinator: userwalsh <@t> aol.com
Skip Brown - Educational Coordinator: skiplmcbrown <@t> aol.com
Teri Johnson - Exhibit Coordinator: mshexhibit <@t> hotmail.com
Rosetta Barkley - Registration Coordinator: rbarkley2 <@t> kumc.edu

Hope to see you there!