I do agree that as histotechs we need to very much involved in Digital Pathology and new technologies as much as possible, if we do not we will be left behind. Here is a quote that I reference with respects to "new technologies". But I am an early adopter of digital pathology.
"Once a new technology hits you, if you are not part of the steamroller you are part of the road" - Lee A. Iacocca 1. Digital Pathology - We have been scanning slides since 2007, very active in this technology, board member of the Digital Pathology Association. 2. Molecular Testing (ISH, PCR, Next Gene Sequencing) - we will be actively running ISH in the next couple months, have looked at the other technologies but have not made the move yet to bring those into the lab yet, but its on our radar. 3. Automation Semi to complete - automated H&E, and immunostainers. 4. Barcoding - would love to barcode, its difficult in the research setting, software is available in the clinical setting but not for research, we have been looking for over a year on a system that would work in research and in our setting. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jesus Ellin Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 1:22 PM To: Judy O'Rourke Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Changing dynamics in histotechnology With mixed emotions I read this article, not because of its context or information, but rather the outlook for our future. I would like to pole on the histonet today, who is enter in: 1. Digital Pathology - We have been scanning slides since 2007, very active in this technology. 2. Molecular Testing (ISH, PCR, Next Gene Sequencing) - we will be actively running ISH in the next couple months, have looked at the other technologies but have not made the move yet to bring those into the lab yet, but its on our radar. 3. Automation Semi to complete - automated H&E, and immunostainers. 4. Barcoding - would love to barcode, its difficult in the research setting, software is available in the clinical setting but not for research, we have been looking for over a year on a system that would work in research. A good question to ask is, are we, as Histology professionals, positioned to make this change. Case in point, how many people are signed up and preparing for this transition at the NSH convention this year? Sent from my iPad On Sep 17, 2012, at 8:29 AM, "Judy O'Rourke" <jorou...@allied360.com> wrote: > Hello... > > In Clinical Lab Products' just-released September issue, the article > "Changing Dynamics in Histotechnology" addresses the challenges and trends > you face daily. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP), chair, NSH Quality Control > Committee, is quoted. > > Please share comments on CLP's Facebook page, where I've just posted the > article: > http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clinical-Lab-Products/56624886500#!/pages/Clin > ical-Lab-Products/56624886500 > > Thank you! > > Judy > > JUDY O'ROURKE | Editor > Clinical Lab Products > 6100 Center Drive, Suite 1020, Los Angeles, CA 90045 > office 619.659.1065 | fax 619.659.1065 > jorou...@allied360.com | www.clpmag.com > > Follow us on Facebook, and follow me on Twitter at @editorCLPmag > > > _______________________________________________ > Histonet mailing list > Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu > http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ______________________________________________________________________ This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the e-mail, fax, address, or telephone number listed above and delete this e-mail from your computer. Thank You. ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet