NSHConnect: Pop Up NYC
Start Date - End Date
June 04, 2026 - June 03, 2026
Registration Deadline
Thursday, June 04, 2026
NSH Connect Pop-Ups: Learn & Network Near You
NSH Connect Pop-Ups are exclusive, member-only gatherings that bring histology professionals together within the same region for networking, roundtable conversations, peer learning, and education. Come ready to share challenges, exchange practical ideas, and build relationships that strengthen your work—and your local NSH community.
Featured Sessions
- Session 1: Beyond the Bench: Leadership and Growth in Mohs Histotechnology
- Session 2: Analytical Reference Standards for IHC
- Session 3: Quality Control in the World of AI
- Session 4: Troubleshooting Technical Artifacts in the Mohs Lab
See function tab for full session descriptions.
Where?
NYU Langone | 222 East 41st Street | 2nd Floor, C 2-048 | New York, NY 10017
Does this qualify for CEUs?
Attendees will earn four (4) CEU credits.
Do I have to be a Member to Attend?
YES! This event is for NSH members only. Not a member? Click here to join!
Registration Fees
| Price Description | Amount |
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| NSH Member Fee | $15.00 |
Available Functions
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Beyond the Bench: Leadership and Growth in Mohs Histotechnology Presented by Camille Pellone-McKay, M.Ed., BSHCA, HTL, CLT Mohs histotechnology offers more than a single career path—it provides opportunities for growth in leadership, education, and program development. This session highlights practical ways technicians can expand their roles and increase their impact within the laboratory. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to strengthen leadership in everyday practice, communicate with confidence, and navigate challenges in fast-paced lab environments. The session will also focus on building credibility as a mentor or educator, using daily workflow as a teaching tool, and creating a clear path toward greater responsibility through training, cross-training, and professional development. |
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Analytical Reference Standards for IHC Presented by Luis Chiriboga, PhD, HT(ASCP) QIHC Since its origins immunohistochemistry (IHC) has often been regarded primarily as a “stain.” Over the past 25 years, however, IHC has evolved into a complex diagnostic testing modality that requires both qualitative and quantitative interpretation. Despite this advancement, IHC quality assurance remains largely based on subjective pass/fail assessment using non-standardized control tissues. A major barrier to improved quality has been the lack of appropriate tools to evaluate assay performance during the analytical phase. Recent advances in IHC calibration technology now offer a pathway to analytical standardization. When combined with statistical process control methods, these tools can help reduce both technical and interpretive errors by establishing objective measures of assay performance and quality. This presentation will introduce the concept of analytical reference standards for IHC and highlight applications of these tools in quality assurance and assay standardization. |
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Quality Control in the World of AI Presented by Allyne (Ali) Manzo, MSHI Ali will be speaking about the importance of strong pre-analytical quality assurance and how it directly impacts the success of AI in digital pathology. She’ll highlight how solid upfront QA practices help ensure higher-quality data, which is essential for reliable AI performance and meaningful results. The discussion will also cover how consistency in the pre-analytical phase—such as slide preparation, labeling accuracy, and workflow standardization—can significantly influence downstream outcomes. By strengthening these early steps, labs can reduce variability, improve confidence in AI outputs, and support smoother integration of digital tools into everyday operations. |
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Troubleshooting Technical Artifacts in the Mohs Lab Presented by William Phillips, CLT In this session we discuss many of the common tissue processing artifacts encountered during Mohs microscopic inspection. Through slide images and diagrams, we identify the causes, give differentials, and offer corrective and preventative actions that will be relevant to both Mohs technicians and Mohs surgeons. |
Speakers
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| Allyne Manzo
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Ali Manzo is the Manager of the Digital Scanning team in Digital Pathology Operations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), where she focuses on improving laboratory workflows and supporting quality assurance in a busy clinical environment. She earned her BFA in Photography from Pratt Institute and recently completed her MSHI in Healthcare Informatics at Grand Canyon University (GCU). Since 2006, Ali has been part of the department’s growth and transition into Digital Pathology, helping support process improvements, standardization, and day-to-day operations. She also holds Digital Pathology certification through the Digital Pathology Association (DPA) and the National Society for Histotechnology (NSH).<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Quality Control in the World of AI |
| Camille McKay
<p>Camille Pellone-McKay, M.Ed., BSHCA, HTL, CLT, is a nationally recognized leader in histotechnology and Mohs laboratory operations, with over a decade of experience serving as a Pathology Manager at <span class="gmail-whitespace-normal">Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center</span>. During her tenure, she led multi-site laboratory operations, ensuring regulatory compliance with CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission standards while advancing quality initiatives, workforce development, and clinical education programs. Camille led the Mohs Program along with Dr. Kishwer Nehal. <o:p></o:p>Camille currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Histology at <span class="gmail-whitespace-normal">SUNY Broome Community College</span>, where she is dedicated to training the next generation of laboratory professionals. She is also a Fulbright Specialist and an independent consultant, partnering with healthcare organizations to develop Mohs laboratories, strengthen regulatory readiness, and build innovative training and competency programs. <o:p></o:p>A passionate educator and industry advocate, Camille is the President of the American Society of Mohs Histotechnology (ASMH) and co-editor of <span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;"><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;">The Laboratory Manual for Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Frozen Tissue Processing</span></i></span>. She is widely recognized for her expertise in bridging clinical practice, education, and leadership to shape the future of the laboratory workforce.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Consult Camille McKay | Beyond the Bench: Leadership and Growth in Mohs Histotechnology |
| Luis Chiriboga
<p style="margin-bottom:11px;"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Luis Chiriboga, PhD, HT(ASCP) QIHC, is an Assistant Professor of Pathology and the Director of Histology and Immunohistochemistry for the Center of Biospecimen Research and Development at NYU Langone Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Associate Professor of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Hunter College.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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NYU Langone Health | Analytical Reference Standards for IHC |
| William Phillips
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">William Phillips (CLT) has twenty-six years of experience in the Mohs lab. He has worked both in private practice and at such institutions as NYU Langone, Bellevue Hospital, Manhattan VA, and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Since 2011 he has worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he is the senior Mohs technician.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Troubleshooting Technical Artifacts in the Mohs Lab |