Bone histology seminar, “Why and Why Not of Hard Tissue Histology”, 23 June

MHP-MHTP Histology node is hosting a seminar on “Why and Why Not of Hard Tissue Histology” on June 23^rd, 9.00 – 12 noon (TRF Seminar Room 3).

Jack Ratliff (Franklin, Tennessee) is presenting an overview on various histological methods used for bone and biomedical implants in bone disease. Primary bone disease such as osteoporosis and arthritis have major impacts on our communities.

Jack runs a Histology consultancy in Franklin and has 19 years’ experience in Histology specializing in resin applications for the histological analysis of bone, biomaterials and medical device implants in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, periodontal and cardiovascular research.

If you have an interest in bone Histology please join us on Thursday, RSVP to Angela Vais (angela.vais@monash.edu) by Wednesday 22^nd for catering purposes.

Introduction to Practical Histology Seminar, 3 May

Monash Histology Platform is presenting an Introduction to Practical Histology Seminar 

Tuesday 3 May, 9.30am - 12.30pm, TRF seminar room 3, MHTP

The Seminar will cover important information regarding sample preparation, fixation and methodology designed to optimise the preservation and morphology of your valuable research tissue.

Topics include:

·        Tissue Fixation

·        Paraffin Processing & Embedding

·        Cryopreservation & Sectioning

·        Staining & Immunostaining

·        Scanning

·        Resin

Monash Histology Platform recommends attendance by any staff and students who are performing any Histology (DIY) OR requiring Histological related services. The session will include tips and valuable troubleshooting ideas. It will be a great opportunity to consult our experienced staff.

There is no fee to attend the session.

If you are enrolled in the Biomedical Science Doctoral Program this will count towards your Level 3 activities.

Please register and confirm your attendance by emailing Angela Vais (angela.vais@monash.edu) or Camilla Cohen (Camilla.cohen@monash.edu) by Wednesday 27^th April.

MHP-MHTP Histology Introduction Seminar 8 April

Please join us on Friday 8^th April at 10.00am in Seminar Room 1 of the TRF building H02 for a repeat  Introductory seminar to the MHP-MHTP Histology Node.

This will be followed by morning tea and an opportunity to meet with Histology staff.

Contact Angela Vais (angela.vais@monash.edu) or Camilla Cohen (Camilla.cohen@monash.edu) with any queries.

Monash Histology MHTP update

The MHP-MHTP Histology Node officially opened last week in our new (temporary) location on Level 3 of the MHRP (Rooms 3.23 & 3.24). For users who were unable to attend our Introductory Seminar, we would like to let you know of some important updates.

The new Histology site is available for both Professional Services and DIY, with designated areas and equipment in each space.

DIY users can now use new ergonomic benches for added comfort and safety when using the embeddor,  3 microtomy work stations, cryostat, staining area and new Vibratome.

Our range of Professional services have also been expanded to include access to Immunohistochemistry (chromogenic & fluorescence), antigen retrieval, digital slide scanning (brightfield & fluorescence), Tissue Micro Array production and resin & EM processing, sectioning and staining.

All samples need to please be delivered directly to the MHTP Histology Node on Level 3 of the MHRP with drop off sites in Hudson stores and MMC B Block no longer operational.

To ensure safety, there is a need for users to please register using ARIN and be briefly inducted to access BOTH the Professional Services and/or DIY equipment. Please note that registration fees DO NOT currently apply as they are fully subsidised by your respective Institutes. Professional and DIY services may also be subsidised and will shortly be confirmed. For current LIST prices refer to platforms.monash.edu/histology

Please refer to the flyer attached for further instructions regarding registration and access . Training sessions can be booked with our staff if required.

We understand that it is an extremely busy time of year for researchers and for those that were unable to attend, our Introductory Seminar we will be holding another session early April, date to be advised later this month.

We look forward to supporting you with any Histology requirements, either DIY or Professional and staff will be on site full time to answer any questions, discuss projects or provide advice to support your research. We hope you will take the opportunity to meet our Histology node Supervisor here at MHP-MHTP Histology - Angela Vais.  Angela has very long and varied experience in all aspects of histology spanning 16 years and will be available to provide advice as requested on staining protocols etc.

Please feel free to contact Angela Vais or Camilla Cohen should you have any further queries.

MHP-MHTP Histology node update and Introductory seminar 29 February

We are delighted to announce that the newly established node of Monash Histology Platform (MHP-MHTP Histology node) will commence operations on Tuesday the 1st of March.

We hope to provide significant advancements in Histological services offered, together with access to new equipment, training and on-site professional staff. Ergonomic benches, new microtomes and a Vibratome are just some of the items being introduced.

Centrally positioned space for the MHP-MHTP Histology node (adjacent to existing technology Platforms) has been temporarily allocated to Level 3 of the MHRP building.

As there will be updates in how the MHP-MHTP Histology node is accessed (including booking equipment and requesting Professional Services), we would like to invite you to attend an Introductory seminar and morning tea hosted by the MHP-MHTP Histology node.

Please join us on Monday the 29th of February at 10:30am in Seminar Room 1 of the TRF building H02 for this Introductory seminar. This will be followed by morning tea and an opportunity to meet with Histology staff.

An additional update seminar will also be presented at the end of March to accommodate those that may be unable to attend due to the busy grant writing period.

We look forward to meeting many of you at the morning tea, and further discussing your individual requirements.

MHP-MHTP Histology relocation and closure updates

Please note that Histology Facilities (Level 5 B Block & PHI Level 4 E Block) and DIY access will be closed on Friday 26^th February to Monday 29^th February (inclusive), for relocation to MHRP Level 3.

All DIY equipment will be unavailable for use from Friday 26^th to Monday 29^th February.

Samples may still be dropped off at current locations (Hudson Stores & Level 5 Block B) and staff will collect for processing on the above dates. Please log your job on Formsite as per standard procedure (fs8.formsite.com/mimr-phi/histo_job/index).

The MHP-MHTP Histology node will be operational at MHRP L3 from Tuesday 1^st March.

Please contact Angela Vais (Angela.Vais@monash.edu) or Camilla Cohen (Camilla.cohen@monash.edu 0407-810274) for further details.

 Thank you for your understanding during this period and we look forward to working with you and providing your research and Histology requirements.

MHTP Histology update - January 2016

Dear Histology users,

Previous communications have detailed plans for a consolidated MHTP Histology Facility operating as a node of the Monash Histology Platform (MHP).
The new model will bring significant advancements for researchers as well as much needed infrastructure and new equipment.

It was anticipated that the new MHP-MHTP node would be operational by the beginning of this year, however, delays have occurred.
The new model will commence as soon as laboratory space is made available and seminars and communications to all Hudson and SCS staff will be undertaken in preparation.

In the interim, we take this opportunity to introduce Angela Vais who will be running the MHP- MHTP Histology node under the leadership of Camilla Cohen (MHP Manager). Angela comes to us from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, with 12 years’ experience in Histology. She has previously supervised both the Florey Histology Core Facility and Florey Advanced Microscopy and Immunohistochemistry Services.

During this transition period Angela will be co-ordinating any requirements within the current Histology Facility. Please contact her via email (Angela.vais@monash.edu) with any queries or to discuss your research and Histology requirements.

Please do not hesitate to contact Vivien Vasic (Vivien.Vasic@hudson.org.au) should you have any queries.