title: Accomplishments of the Trustees and laboratory staff of the Biological Stain Commission, 2002-2013.
abstract: During the 12 years from 2002 to 2013, the Trustees and laboratory personnel of the Biological Stain Commission (BSC) can claim many accomplishments. These accomplishments are itemized under 11 categories: continuous publication of the official journal, Biotechnic & Histochemistry; production of four special issues of Biotechnic & Histochemistry devoted to specific dyes or stains; standardization of staining and dye purity; mechanisms of staining and prediction of dye behavior; publication of books or book chapters; effects of fixation and processing on staining; cancer research; immunohistochemistry; BSC Laboratory activities; miscellaneous publications; and administrative accomplishments.
authors.affiliation: Dapson & Dapson, LLC , 6951 East AB Avenue, Richland, Michigan 49083.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Dapson
mesh_terms: D006651:Histocytochemistry / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007753:Laboratories; D011786:Quality Control; D013194:Staining and Labeling / Q000592:standards; D014341:Trustees
keywords: Biological Stain Commission; accomplishments; dye purity; dyes; staining theory; stains; standardization