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Winter 2005

   Dr. Ruggiero Receives Prestigious Award

Francesca M. Ruggiero, M.D., Associate Professor and Medical Director, Immunohistochemistry Laboratory, was recently selected to attend the Harvard-Macy Institute for Educators in the Health Professions.  The Harvard-Macy Institute is a selective program whose goal is to enhance the professional development of physicians and basic scientists as educators.  Her project entitled “Medical Student Success:  Identifying the Well-Prepared Candidate”, which is an outgrowth of her work for Medical Student Admissions and second year student teaching, was reviewed and selected at Harvard.

 

   Gwen Kendall Named Employee of the Month

Gwen Kendall, Pathology Finance and Accounting Assistant, Chairman’s Office, was named Employee of the Month for March 2005.  She was chosen by the Employee Recognition Program for exemplifying world class care in every corner of her life, both professionally and personally.  It was noted that in her role as Finance and Accounting Assistant, she is extremely organized, punctual, knowledgeable and a resourceful self-starter.  Gwen always goes above her designated job duties, never hesitating to help others.  In addition, she thrives on helping others in the community and her church.  She is particularly dedicated to the Lebanon County Relay for Life to support the American Cancer Society.  We are proud to recognize Gwen. 

 

   New Automated Immunostainer

Recently the Anatomic Pathology Research Lab, run by Trey Bruggeman, acquired a new automated immunostainer.  The Dako Autostainer Plus, along with the accompanying slide hybridizer and labeling system, will allow the lab to automate many of its current research protocols including immunohistochemical staining, special stains, and in situ hybridization.  The instrument’s 48 slide capacity has already increased the speed with which research material can be stained. 

 

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