Membership Benefits

Membership in The Histochemical Society includes the following:
  • A gratis online (web access) subscription to the Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry.
  • A gratis PRINT subscription to the Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry for anyone who opts-in. (*Sorry, students are not eligible)
  • Reduced registration fee at the Society's annual meeting
  • Opportunity to present papers, exchange ideas and network with world-leading histochemists and cytochemists
  • Eligibility for HCS-sponsored awards

Categories of Membership


Regular Membership:
Regular Membership is restricted to individuals possessing a doctoral degree or its equivalent in training or experience. Candidates for Regular Membership must have published at least one scientific paper as first author, or been a co-author on three or more scientific papers in fields comprising the stated purpose of the Society. Regular Members shall have the right to vote and to hold office.

Associate Membership: Associate Membership is restricted to postdoctoral students and those employed in technical positions related to histochemistry. Associate Members have the right to vote, but not to hold office.

Student Membership: Student Membership is restricted to pre-doctoral students. A discount is applied to the Member rate. Students cannot vote or hold office. Student status must be certified by an academic adviser.

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