PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY HISTOPATHOLOGY SERVICES FOR YOUR CUSTOM RESEARCH NEEDS - PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE SPECIFIC NEEDS YOU DON'T SEE OFFERED
Enrich and support faculty Service programs at Michigan State University
Develop and execute high level testing for the Research community
Support education by preparing teaching materials of superior quality and excellence
Research and development of new procedures is the core of our laboratory focus. Our current services include: Routine and Complex Paraffin sectioning and staining, Cryo-sectioning, Immunohistochemistry, and Apoptosis. We continue to expand our research and development services and look forward to collaborating with many future investigators.
Our fee for service facility would be pleased to meet with you for a confidential consultation about your research. A consultation with us prior to beginning a project or even while ongoing can resolve multiple issues related to gross dissection, fixation, and preservation of materials for use at a later date.
Rates for our facility are based on components included that are required to complete each type of service. Please contact us with any questions you would have about our services and fees. Various forms of items requested may be a different MSU Contracts & Grants / Office of the Controller approved rate.
Laboratory Supervisor
HistoTech III / L10S
Laboratory Technician
HistoTech II / L9
Amy S. Porter, HT (ASCP) QIHC
Employment:
Michigan State University Investigative HistoPathology Laboratory - 1991 to Present
Ingham Medical Center - 1982 to 1991
Education:
Holt High School - Holt, MI - Diploma Graduate - 1982
Capital Area Career Center - Mason, MI - Graduate with honors Histotechnology Program - 1982
American Society of Clinical Pathology - Board of Registry Written & Practical Exam - 1986 - Pass
American Society of Clinical Pathology - Qualification in Immunohistochemistry Practical Exam - 2009 - Pass
Professional Association(s):
Michigan Society of Histotechnologists
President - 2010 to 2014 - 2 elected terms
Secretary - 2006 to 2010 - 2 elected terms
Publications:
Any publications produced by the MSU Investigative HistoPathology Laboratory for investigators at Michigan State University - 1991 thru 2024 - see laboratory website
Michigan Society of Histotechnologists - Qualification in Immunohistochemistry Study Guide - Co Author - 1st Edition 2012
Awards:
2014 John M. Budinger Award - Significant contributions to the field of Histotechnology in Michigan
2014 Barbara J. Spillan Award - Amy S. Porter, HT (ASCP) QIHC & Patricia K. Senagore M.D. “IHC Detection of Common Viral Infections in Placenta”
2015 Michigan State University - College of Natural Sciences - Support Staff Award for exceptional support to the College of Natural Science or one of its units.