[Histonet] 2010 Louisiana Society for Histotechnology Symposium/Conference

[Montina Van Meter]

Hello Histonetters,

  The Louisiana Society for Histotechnology would like to invite you to
our annual Symposium/Conference on June 4 & 5, 2010, in Baton Rouge, LA.


 

  Meeting location:  The Embassy Suites Hotel

                                   414 Constitution Ave.

                                   Baton Rouge, LA  70808  

 

We have a block of rooms reserved for attendees at the special rate of
$99.00.  After the cut-off date of May13, 2010, the rooms may be
reserved at that rate per availability.  The hotel will honor this rate
two days prior and two days after our meeting (please contact the
Embassy Suites Hotel for further information: 1-225-924-6566 or
1-800-Embassy).   A complimentary hotel shuttle service is provided for
those flying into Baton Rouge.  Great dining, beautiful southern
plantations and gambling boats on the Mississippi River are just a few
of the attractions in the Baton Rouge area.  Remember to ask for the
Louisiana Society for Histotechnology group when placing your
reservation.  Walk-ins are always welcome!  If you have any questions
please contact:  Tina Van Meter at 225-603-0953 or vanmetmj <@t> pbrc.edu.

 

Workshops:

 

 WS #1:  FISH - IT'S NOT JUST FOR DINNER!

     Bonnie Whitaker, HT (ASCP) - sponsored by Cell Marque

     OSU Medical Center

  

 WS #2:  What is the Tumor Registry?

     Cynthia Boudreaux, LPN, CTR

     Touro Infirmary

 

 WS #3:  Veterinary vs. Clinical - Which Career is Best for Me?

     Pam Marcum, B.S., M.S., HT, (ASCP) 

     UAMS

 

 WS #4:  Microtomy, It's About Technique!

     Mari Ann Mailhiot, BA, HT (ASCP)

     Leica Microsystems

 

 WS #5:  Boot Camp for Histotechs 

     Mari Ann Mailhiot, BS, HT (ASCP)

     Leica Microsystems

 

 WS #6:  So You Want to Know More About Things Your Lab Doesn't Do

    Pam Marcum, B.S., M.S., HT (ASCP),  Bonnie Whitaker, HT (ASCP) QIHC

    UAMS                                                OSU Medical
Center

          

  WS #7:  Dilution, Titrations, and Good Pipetting in the IHC Laboratory

    Robin Simpkins, HT (ASCP)    

    Biocare Medical

  

 WS #8:  Detection Chemistry & Antibody Production

    Tania Ewing-Finchem, HT (ASCP)    

    Ventana Roche

 

 

Hope to see you in June!

 

Tina

LSH Secretary