1. Laurie A. Popp
3401 Marino Ct apt 4, Middleton WI 53562
Cell: 507.696.0631
riepopp2@gmail.com
Professional Summary
I am experienced in both clinical and research histology with an interest in immunohistochemistry and
molecular pathology. My experiences include routine histology, routine clinical immunohistochemistry
in addition to research immunohistochemistry. I am seeking a position where I can further develop my
skills as a histotechnician.
Licenses
Certifications include HT (ASCP)cm in 2007 and HTL (ASCP) in 2015 with active participation in
continuing maintenance, re-certifying at the HT level in 2010 and 2013
Professional Experience
SSM-St. Mary's Hospital November 2014 to April 2015
Histotechnician
Madison, WI
I am currently working in a routine histology position within a clinical histology unit. Job
responsibilities include sectioning, special stains, immunohistochemistry, embedding, and processing
tissues.
Clinical Translational and Research Core at the Medical College of WI April 2013 to November 2014
Histology Technician
Milwaukee, WI
Development and optimization of IHC staining as directed by the lab director.
Answering technical questions regarding tissue processing, cutting, routine staining, and
antibody selection.
Pathology Research Core at Mayo Clinic January 2008 to April 2013
Research Technologist
Rochester, MN
Development and optimization of IHC staining as directed by principal investigators and
pathologists.
Answering technical questions regarding tissue processing, cutting, routine staining, and
antibody selection.
Cutting of frozen or FFPE tissue as needed for various projects
Mayo Clinic Department of Laboratory Medicine September 2005 to January 2008
Histotechnician
Rochester, MN
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Routine histology tasks including but not limited to: Processor loading, tissue buttoning,
routine staining, and cutting routine or recut specimens.
On Call rotation as scheduled or needed.
Wisconsin State Hygiene Laboratory September 2004 to August 2005
Microbiologist
Madison, WI
Processed incoming specimens and split them off for different areas of the laboratory.

2. Contacted submitting laboratories to inform of problems with specimens or to verify paperwork
and mailed out final lab reports.
Completed routine Axsym serology testing.
Qualitemps Staffing Service/ Covance Laboratories May 2004 to August 2004
Study Technician I
Madison, WI
Trimmed tissues collected at necropsy and prepared them for processing prior to embedding for
histological study.
Embedded tissues on appropriate plane so that they could be sectioned to create a slide for the
pathologist to read.
University of Wisconsin Veterinary School January 1996 to January 1998
Laboratory Animal Caretaker
Madison, WI
Performed daily animal husbandry tasks.
Maintained production colony of stock strains for transgenic rat and mouse production.
Maintained surgically sterile populations of both rats and mice for transgenic rodent production.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor that included but was not limited to: serology, tissue
collection for transgenic analysis, and surgical assistance for graduate student staff.
Education and Training
UND/ Mayo School of Medicine 2007
Histotechnology
Rochester, MN, USA
Viterbo University 1996
Bachelor of Arts: Biology
La Crosse, WI, US
La Crosse Central High School 1989
High School Diploma
La Crosse, WI, US
University of Wisconsin River Falls
Animal Science
River Falls, WI, US
Achievements
Recipient, Student Leadership award for volunteerism Viterbo University, March 1995, signed by
president William Medland Nominee,
Biology Club 1992-1996 Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI 54601
President 1994-1995 Some of the activities that were completed during my term as President
included: the Adopt -a-highway program, several fund-raisers, a career night for pre-professional
students, and a trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Medical
School
Who's Who Among American High School Students La Crosse Central High School, May 1988
Professional Affiliations
NSH, ASCP, Minnesota histology society

3. Published Work
Platform presentation, USCAP 2011: Claudin-5: A novel, Highly Sensitive and Specific Endothelial Marker. Won
Woo Shon M.D.,Andrew Folpe MD, and Laurie Popp.
ATC Congress Poster Session 2011: Membrane Attack Complex (MAC) Staining in Renal Allografts Lack of
increased staining during Antibody-mediated Rejection. L. Cornell MD, M. Stegall MD, J. Gloor MD, J. Dulek, W.
Fiedler, L. Popp
Additional non published projects:
"The Morphological Effect of Phenylbutazone in mus Musculis" Senior thesis project, spring 1996,
Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
Skills
Histology, Immunohistochemical Staining, tissue processing, customer service, Antibody selection and
Optimization, Animal Husbandry, necropsy, Maintenance, technical writing