Faculty

M.D. Anderson's reputation attracts experts in all fields to the Hospital; therefore, the faculty members possess an unparalleled level of knowledge and technical expertise.

One of the programs' strongest resources resides within its faculty, which is comprised of extremely enthusiastic educators as well as practitioners of histologic techniques. All the faculty bring to the program experience in research, teaching, technical and administrative abilities, which ultimately enhance the quality of instruction for the students. The faculty consists of those individuals who are supervisors of the individual laboratories that the students rotate through and participate in the education and evaluation of the student's achievements while under their supervision. Enough personnel are scheduled for each diagnostic area to allow the faculty member to devote ample time to the student and not affect patient care.

The histotechnicians who train the students are well experienced in the field and are encouraged to attend appropriate workshops and seminars to enhance their techniques and teaching skills.

Director - The Program in Histotechnology

Beverly Plocharski, BS, HT/HTL (ASCP)
Phone: 1-713-794-5877
FAX: 713-792-2046
E-Mail: bplocharski@mdacc.tmc.edu

Education Coordinator - The Program in Histotechnology

Hazel Dalton, BA, HT (ASCP)
Phone: 1-713-794-5877
FAX: 713-792-2046
E-Mail: hdalton@mdacc.tmc.edu

Medical Director - The Program in Histotechnology

Alberto Ayala, MD
Director -Histotechnology Program