Department of Pathology

Dalhousie University

Instruction & Training

Get immersed in the exciting world of histotechnology and learn hands-on techniques and tips from the experts for your experimental protocols. Discover and find solutions that yield that perfect picture of your slide preparation for scientific publications.

Whether you are a faculty member, researcher, technician, or student, if you are looking for scientific support in histotechnology but do not have the right skills or experience, we can help by developing the right protocol for you. We will guide and train you to perform routine and specialized techniques that will bring the absolute best results from the specimens under study in a cost-effective manner.

Learn from our experienced professionals the melding of art and science that is the production of high quality slides for research histology, the importance of proper tissue fixation, and its effects on microtomy and staining validation.