[Histonet] 2010 Louisiana Society State Meeting, June 4&5

[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.  The cut-off date for reservations has been extended to May 20,
2010.   Following that date 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), 

    UAMS

 

    Bonnie Whitaker, HT (ASCP) QIHC

    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