Abstract
Freida L. Carson, PhD, HT(ASCP), an admired teacher, mentor, and friend of students, histology professionals, pathologists, and histology organizations, passed on January 11, 2022, at the age of 95. The advancement and promotion of the histology profession was a life-long commitment for Dr Carson, who shared her knowledge with numerous students and histology professionals for over 65 years. She was a gracious and humble teacher who instilled in her students a passion for the patient while stressing the importance of understanding histologic theory and technique. In 1947, Dr Carson graduated from Texas State College for Women (now Texas Woman’s University) with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. In January of 1956, Dr Carson began her employment at Baylor University Medical Center Dallas Texas in the Histology laboratory to assist with troubleshooting staining issues. Six months later, she was promoted to Histology Laboratory Supervisor. During her tenure at Baylor, she developed...
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