Histology and Comparative Pathology

The Histotechnology and Comparative Pathology Facility provides comprehensive histology and histopathology support to Einstein investigators and the Animal Housing and Studies Facility. The facility performs most aspects of tissue evaluation, from necropsy to the final histological diagnostic evaluation. We support quality translational research by evaluating how the genetic background, environment and sex of the animals affect the study results or gene phenotype. The goal of the facility is to provide a high-quality histology service as well as to be a resource for understanding and translating in vivo data.


  • TISSUE PREPARATION: Tissue fixation, Tissue processing, Paraffin and frozen sections, Routine hematoxylin and eosin, Special Stains, Immunohistochemistry ,Tissue arrays, Enzyme histochemistry
  • RENTAL EQUIPMENT: Cryostat, Microtome, Coolscope (microscope)
  • PATHOLOGY SERVICES: Necropsy and gross photos, Histopathology evaluation and reports, Mouse phenotyping, Photomicrographs, Protocol advice for animal studies, Clinical pathology interpretation
  • HEMATOLOGY: Complete blood counts for all lab animal species
  • TRAINING: Cryostat and microtome, Necropsy, Immunohistochemistry
  • SUPPORT: Grant letters, Technical/Pathology descriptions for publications

Center Affiliations
Center Affiliations

Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center

Location and Contacts

Histology and Comparative Pathology Price Center/Block Research Pavillion 158
  • Amanda Beck, D.V.M.
    Scientific Director
    718-678-1177

  • Nanette (Laura) Ramkissoon
    Operations Director
    718-678-1535