Regional Applications Laboratories

Milestone Medical maintains two regional applications laboratories for the United States—at our U.S. headquarters in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and in Fort Worth, Texas. These facilities are a critical component of Milestone's ongoing mission to bring the histopathology lab of the future into today's reality.

Both regional labs are completely equipped with the full line of Milestone Medical tissue processing instrumentation, digital imaging systems, grossing tools, and unique reagents. We use these labs to conduct training for our customers, to help them get the most out of their new instruments. In addition, prospective customers can visit either regional lab for live product demonstrations.

At Milestone Medical, we pride ourselves on our ability to supply valuable expertise in addition to superior technology. Our regional applications labs are managed by two of the world's foremost experts in microwave tissue processing—individuals with years of real-world experience in the use of this revolutionary technology.

The tissue processing corner:
PATHOS and RHS systems.

The digital imaging corner:
MacroPATH grossing system.

Applications Lab Managers

Jim Milios has over 20 years experience in the use of microwave technology for histology. His work includes dozens of publications, presentations, seminars and workshops in this field. He has also worked with Prof. Anthony S-Y Leong, an internationally recognized leader in the field of microwaves for pathology. Jim has an unparalleled depth of knowledge regarding Milestone Medical's instruments and the applications used today in laboratories. He supports Milestone Medical customers from our Bergamo, Italy location.

Before joinging Milestone Medical, Donna Willis had been the Histology Lab Manager at Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth, Texas. In that role, Donna became one of the world's most active pioneers in the use of microwaves for tissue processing, originating significant methods for common histoprocessing challenges. Her practical experience makes her extremely valuable as an expert resource. She handles applications support for Milestone customers throughout the U.S. and manages our Western Regional Applications Lab.

Joan's extensive Anatomical Pathology background includes both Hospital and Research settings. She spent several years focused on development and troubleshooting of protocols for special stains, including microwave techniques. Joan most recently worked as a technical manager providing application and troubleshooting support for Histology and Cytology products. A member of NSH, she has presented over fifty workshops, teleconferences and lectures at the state, regional and national level. Joan is also a member of the Michigan Society of Histology.