Sigma-Aldrich^® 2009 Histotechnology Stain Contest Winners

Entries were judged on the clarity of presentation, composition, proper structure relationship, stain quality and scientific interest. Microphotographs of the award winning slides will be posted on the Sigma-Aldrich website. In addition to the prizes ($200 for first place, $100 for second and $50 for third – USD), winners will be announced in a press release and will receive a certificate suitable for framing. Thanks to everyone who submitted slides and helped to make this contest a success.

Special Stains and IHC 1st Place William F. Robinson, Hershey, PA Glial fibrillary acidic protein stained human retina 2nd Place Leanne Harris, Dublin, Ireland Leucineaminopeptidase stained digestive tract of abalone shellfish 3rd Place Kristin Copeland, Minneapolis, MN Movat's pentachrome stain of coronary artery

Hematoxylin and Eosin 1st Place Lilly Ying, Parumas, NJ Section of rat humeral head 2nd Place John Smallwood, London, Ontario Section of nasal tissue 3rd Place Carol Baker-Ford, Tucson, AZ Section of colon