Presentors: John Pfister, MS, Epidemiologist, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Description: Presentation on the WSLH occupational safety and health surveillance initiative and how it involves the ongoing systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of available data on workplace injuries and illnesses. Since August, 2007, WSLH has been working to add value to the Wisconsin Workers […]
Presentors: Sharon C. Long, Ph.D., Director of Environmental Microbiology, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Description: Dr. Long is currently working on a research project with the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District to confirm that their biosolids process meets Class A requirements. This work consists of information gathering, sampling and experimental tasks to provide the scientific basis […]
Presenter: Daniel F. I. Kurtycz, MD (FASCP), WSLH Medical Director Description: Dr. Daniel Kurtycz discussed the current state of screening for cervical cancer. The introduction included historical and technological changes that influence the way modern cytopathology is practiced. Webcast: A Current Issue in Gynecologic Cytology (15 minutes, Windows Media, 225 kbps)
Presentors: Chanthou Vong, Paul Nichols, Jamie Larson (School of Cytotechnology students) Description: WSLH Cytotechnology students, Ms. Jamie Larson, Ms. Chanthou Vong and Mr. Paul Nichols, shared with the WSLH Board a presentation made at an April, 2008 Wisconsin Society of Cytology (WSC) meeting. Webcast: HPV Testing in Women Over 30 (12 minutes, Windows Media, […]
Presentors: Steve Marshall, Research Epidemiologist, Communicable Disease Division Description: The UW-Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) is an NIH funded organization for coordinating the translation of laboratory research into actual clinical practice by connecting small and large research groups from around the state and the country, and by providing seed grants for innovative research. […]
Presenter: George Gruetzmacher, PhD, CIH, PE, Industrial Hygiene Consultant-Engineer, WSLH Description: The term nanoparticles has become a high-tech buzzword. Materials science is now developing extremely small particles that have new and different properties. Industrial Hygiene Consultant-Engineer George Gruetzmacher, PhD, CIH, PE, reviews the basics of nanotechnology, outlines issues regarding human health hazards, lists current uses […]
Presenter: Patrick Harding, Director, WSLH Toxicology Laboratory Description: Each year scientists in the WSLH Forensic Toxicology Section test blood samples from more than 24,000 drivers suspected of "Operating While Intoxicated" (OWI). While all samples are tested for alcohol, a subset are also tested for drugs. Toxicology Laboratory Director Patrick Harding provides to the WSLH Board […]
Presenter: Steve Geis, Supervisor, WSLH Organic Chemistry & Environmental Toxicology Description: The WSLH is participating in a two-year research study funded by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies to evaluate the toxicity and biological oxygen demand (BOD) associated with aircraft de-icer products. WSLH Organic Chemistry Supervisor Steve Geis provides the WSLH Board with […]
Presenter: Gordana Raca, MD, PhD, FACMG, Director, UW Cytogenetic Services Laboratory, WSLH Webcast (Windows Media, 225 kbps)
Presenter: Sharon C. Long, Ph.D., Director of Environmental Microbiology, WSLH Webcast (Windows Media, 225 kbps)