The Histochemical Society

The Histochemical Society owns the Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry; the Journal is published for the Society by SAGE Publications. • The Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry, JHC, publishes primary research on the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs, as well as mechanisms of development, differentiation, and disease. Of additional importance are new developments in microscopy and imaging, particularly new techniques highlighting current research in genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry. The Journal is published monthly, both in print and online. The Editor-in-Chief, Stephen M. Hewitt (National Cancer Institute) is assisted by a managing editor, an executive editor, three associate editors and an editorial board. • The Histochemical Society Newsletter regularly publishes a newsletter that offers updates on meetings, workshops, awards and HCS initiatives. The newsletter is complimentary to all HCS members. == Meetings ==

The Histochemical Society hosts an annual meeting the 2023 HCS annual meeting on "Tissue, Matrix, and Pathobiology" was held in partnership with the American Society for Matrix Biology and the American Society for Investigative Pathology, in Salt Lake City, Utah. == Awards ==

Awards presented at the HCS annual meeting: • New Investigator Award • Vector Laboratories Young Investigator Award • Ralph D. Lillie Award • Trainee Travel Awards The HCS also provide assistance to further trainee/student research projects. Specifically, the Capstone Grants for undergraduate students and the Cornerstone Grants for graduate medical trainees and graduate students. == Courses ==

The HCS founded the Immunohistochemistry and Microscopy Course (IHCM) is course in 2008 and HCS members continue to act as the academic faculty. The IHCM course gives participants extensive hands-on experience with immunohistochemical techniques and a broad range of microscopy imaging modalities. The course emphasizes in-depth theory, didactic lectures, small group discussions, troubleshooting, and informal interactions among faculty and participants. The IHCM course prepares participants to independently carry out immunohistochemistry and imaging in their own laboratories and to critically evaluate and troubleshoot problems that arise when using these techniques. == Advocacy ==

HCS supports public advocacy of the issues that are important to and affect the biomedical research community through membership in FASEB. == Committees ==

• Awards and Membership Committee • Finance Committee • Program Committee • Publications Committee • Communication Committee • Education Committee ==Notes and references==