Anselmo, BeatrizLaranjeiro, MarisaNovo, Maria ManuelaFerro, Amadeu José Borges2026-04-172026-04-172026-03Anselmo B, Laranjeira M, Novo MM, Ferro AB. Microwave heating as an alternative to conventional drying ovens for histological section adhesion: evaluation across different tissue types. In: IV Congresso BioMedLab, Centro de Congressos de Aveiro, 6-8 de março de 2026.http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/22800Adequate adhesion of histological sections to glass slides is essential for reliable microscopic evaluation and accurate clinical diagnosis. Conventionally, section adhesion is achieved using drying ovens, a method known for its effectiveness but requiring high energy consumption and substantial laboratory space. Microwave oven heating has emerged as a potential alternative, offering faster processing and lower operational costs; however, its effectiveness for slide adhesion has not been systematically validated across different tissue types. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of microwave heating at 8000W as an alternative to conventional oven drying for histological section adhesion.engHistological techniquesMicrowaveconference paper