People of Pathology Podcast
Interviews with people doing interesting things in pathology and related fields.
Episodes
Episode 231: Alex Bodell – Bringing Innovation To Grossing With Robotics
Today my guest is Alex Bodell, CTO of FormaPath
What we discuss with Alex:
Engineering roots
Vertical farming and lessons learned
From farms to pathology
Formapath and AdiPress
The origin of nToto
Developing robotic motions through observation
Handling edge cases
Lab feedback
Expanding capabilities
Future automation and AI
The impact of new technologies on patient care
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Episode 230: Travis Wold - Making Precision Medicine Accessible To Everyone With Imagenomix
Today my guest is Travis Wold from Imagenomix.
What we discuss with Travis:
Alaska roots and noticing healthcare gaps
NYU origins and early breakthroughs
Tissue Failure and how it affects downstream testing
How the Imagenomix system works
EGFR, KRAS, and glioma testing
Fixing clinical trial bottlenecks
Democratizing testing worldwide
Partnerships with Proscia and PathPresenter
Five to ten year vi
Episode 229: Ashley Faber – The Digital Pathology Buyer’s Guide Every Lab Needs
Today my guest is Ashley Faber, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Proscia
What we discuss with Ashley:
Ashley’s role at Proscia
Why Proscia wrote the Digital Pathology Buyer’s Guide
Why it’s important to differentiate between the need for an IMS vs an Enterprise Platform
Evaluating software first not the scanner
Why you should bring Pathologists in early
Aligning stakeholders and criteria
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Episode 228: Dr Luis Cano – Beyond the Slide: Where AI Is Really Transforming Pathology
Today my guest is pathologist Dr Luis Cano
What we discuss with Dr Cano:
How personal experience led to medicine and pathology
His early fascination with computers
The intersection of pathology and AI
The writing process for Getting Started in Digital Pathology
Launching Beyond the Slide on Substack
Using AI with a purpose
The concept of “human in the loop”
AI for targeted therapy
Unlocking hidde
Episode 227: Dr Amanda Hemmerich - Building Global Digital Pathology At IQVIA Laboratories
Today my guest is Dr Amanda Hemmerich from IQVIA Labs.
What we discuss with Dr Hemmerich:
The work of IQVIA labs
Her role as Global Director of Digital Pathology Innovation
What a typical day is like in this role
Managing challenges of global regulations
Her career path from private practice, to academia, to industry
Skills she learned along the way that are useful now
How to manage rapid change
Episode 226: Marissa Spencer – #PathAssistDay 2026: Reflection, Growth, And The Future Of PAs
Today my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Marissa Spencer for our 4th annual PA Day special episode
What we discuss with Marissa:
Why it's important to regularly reflect on your career and your development
How the relationship between Pathologists and PAs is evolving
Teaching the "why" instead of just teaching the "how"
How this method creates foundational knowledge that is transferrable to other
Episode 225: Dr Derrick Forchetti - Staying Curious And The Predictive Future Of Pathology
Today my guest is Dr Derrick Forchetti.
What we discuss with Dr Forchetti:
Dr. Forchetti’s journey into pathology and the mentors who influenced his career
Choosing hematopathology and the appeal of combining clinical and anatomic pathology
Early interest in computers and how technology became part of his medical career
The role of informatics in modern pathology practice
Digital pathology and ho
Episode 224: Clara Cirks - Living Through Cancer, The Power Of Storytelling, Finding Perspective
Today Dr Meredith Herman and I interview Clara Cirks.
What we discuss with Clara:
Clara’s journey with stage 4 lung cancer
Using social media as advocacy and video journaling
“Cancer questions with Clara” and cancer education on TikTok
The therapeutic power of storytelling
Connecting patients, clinicians, and community
Perspective from pathology: seeing the person behind the specimen
Identity, su
Episode 223: Yair Rivenson - Inside The Virtual Staining Revolution At Pictor Labs
Today my guest is Yair Rivenson, CEO of Pictor Labs
What we discuss with Yair:
His engineering and computational imaging background
How AI and microscopy intersected to form the foundation of Pictor Labs
The origin story of Pictor Labs and why it was founded in 2019
What “virtual staining” really means and how autofluorescence enables it
Training stain models: data requirements, timelines, and wo
Episode 222: Taranjit Kaur - Inside The Post Junior Fellowship And The Making Of The Grossly Speaking Podcast
Today my guest is medical student and pathology podcaster Taranjit Kaur
What we discuss with Taranjit:
Her early inspiration to pursue medicine
Translating medical information for her mother as a child
Her first exposure to pathology during volunteer work
How a family medical experience shaped her decision to pursue pathology
What a post-junior fellowship at UCLA is and what it includes
Hands-on
Episode 221: Dr Osama Khan - Bridging Diagnostics And Precision Medicine At Natera
Today my guest is Dr Osama Khan from Natera
What we discuss with Dr Khan :
His journey into pathology
The importance of mentorship in pathology
Pathology at the intersection of diagnostics and precision medicine
The collaborative nature of pathology
Transitioning from academia to industry
Natera and Cell-Free DNA Testing
Understanding Circulating Tumor DNA (CtDNA)
The role of MRD Testing in cance
Episode 220: Dr Lija Joseph - Seeing Patients Not Just Slides: The Power Of The Patient Pathology Clinic
Today my guest is pathologist Dr Lija Joseph.
What we discuss with Dr Joseph:
Her early influences and path into medicine
How she discovered pathology and what drew her to the field
The inspiration behind founding a patient-focused pathology clinic
How the clinic bridges pathology, empathy, and patient understanding
Patient stories that illustrate the clinic’s impact
Empowering patients thro
Episode 219: Dr. Kalisha Hill – Discovering Pinnacles in Pathology
Today my guest is pathologist Dr Kalisha Hill
What we discuss with Dr Hill:
Her transition from surgical aspirations to a passion for pathology
How the pandemic influenced the writing of Pinnacles: Visible and Invisible
The importance of mentorship and saying “yes” to growth opportunities
Lessons in leadership from the lab and beyond
How earning an MBA reshaped her understanding of healthcare
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Episode 218: Adam Smith - Making AI Accessible For All With Indica Labs
Today my guest is Adam Smith, CCO of Indica Labs.
What we discuss with Adam:
Adam's journey from HALO customer to Chief Commercial Officer at Indica Labs
How firsthand experience with HALO inspired him to join the company in 2015
The evolution of Indica Labs: from image analysis software to a full digital pathology ecosystem (HALO, HALO Link, HALO AI, HALO AP, and HALO AP Dx)
Customer focus as
Episode 217: Roseann Vitale – Guiding Innovation At Mopec Through Education And The Clinical Advisory Board
Today my guest is Roseann Vitale, Product Manager with Mopec.
What we discuss with Roseann:
Roseann’s path to the pathologists’ assistant profession and how her background in fine arts influenced her career in pathology
Helping to build a simulated pathology lab at Rosalind Franklin University
Her innovative approaches to hands-on learning and standardization in PA education
Her clinical experien
Episode 216: Dr David Li - Using Personal Experience To Transform Patient Understanding In Pathology
Today my guest is hematopathologist Dr David Li.
What we discuss with Dr Li:
His early introduction to pathology through a neuropathology research lab at the University of Washington.
The influence of strong mentors and role models in shaping his path toward hematopathology.
His mother’s diagnoses with breast and pancreatic cancer, and how he served as a bridge to help her understand complex pa
Episode 215: Dr Michael Topf And Dr Alexander Perez - Reimagining Pathology Specimen Documentation With 3D Scanning
Today my guests are Dr Alexander Perez and Dr Michael Topf.
What we discuss with Dr Perez and Dr Topf:
The challenge of documenting surgical specimens with traditional text and photos
How 3D scanning improves accuracy and communication in pathology
Integration into the gross room workflow with minimal time impact
Clinical applications: tumor boards, surgical navigation, and radiation therapy p
Episode 214: Coraliz Martinez - From Patient To Medical Laboratory Scientist: A Story Of Healing And Purpose
Today my guest is Coraliz Martinez, a Medical Laboratory Scientist and osteosarcoma survivor.
What we discuss with Coraliz:
Her diagnosis and treatment journey
Inspiration and career path into Medical Laboratory Science
The role and impact of the Medical Laboratory Scientist
Art and science: a personal connection
Returning to St. Jude: The Life Study
Her dream to give back and how she hopes to in
Episode 213: Arun Ananth and Tom Gallo - Data As An Asset With Proscia’s Diagnostic Network
Today my guests are Arun Ananth, CCO and Tom Gallo, CFO from Proscia.
What we discuss with Arun and Tom:
Introduction to Proscia’s Diagnostic Network
Reshaping the economics of pathology
Economic opportunities in digital pathology
Data as an asset in biomarker discovery
Clinical trials as use cases
Compliance and security in digital pathology
Pathology's central role in treatment
Accelerating dig
Episode 212: Dr Jeff Myers - Innovating Pathology With A Patient-Centered Approach
My guest today is pathologist Dr Jeff Myers.
What we discuss with DR Myers:
Dr. Myers' path to pathology
His career at Mayo Clinic
The transition to University of Michigan
The beginning of patient-centered pathology
Creating the Patient and Family Advisory Council
Challenges and innovations in Pathology Clinics
Stories of interacting with patients and their families
Reinventing lab design
The rol
Episode 211: Jennifer Hudson and Ashley Olson - Beyond Certification: The Case For Licensure Of Pathologists’ Assistants
Today my guests are pathologists' assistants Jennifer Hudson and Ashley Olson from the AAPA Legislative Subcommittee.
What we discuss with Ashley and Jennifer:
The difference between licensure vs. certification
The necessity of licensure for Pathologist Assistants
How licensure ensures competence and patient safety
Distinguishing PAs from other lab roles
Benefits of licensure for patients
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Episode 210: Michele Mitchell - Why Patient-Centered Pathology Matters: A Patient's Perspective On Advocacy And Understanding
Today my guest is patient advocate Michele Mitchell.
What we discuss with Michele:
Her personal cancer battle
The treatment journey
Seeing the enemy - a pivotal moment
Pathology Clinics and patient experience
Expanding advocacy to national level
The 21st Century Cures Act and what it means for patients
MyPathologyReport.ca - A Patient's Perspective
AI in patient-centered pathology
Speaking Engage
Episode 209: Dr Nicole R Jackson - How Forensic Pathology Advances Equity And Public Health
Today my guest is Forensic Pathologist Dr Nicole R Jackson.
What we discuss with Dr Jackson:
Her term as President of the Society of Black Pathology
Consulting with the SUDC Foundation
Her current role at the University of Washington
EPAs in autopsy training
The recent publication Health disparities among incarcerated populations: a crucial laboratory and pathology review.
The impact of social me
Episode 208: Colin Murphy and Peter O'Toole - Harnessing The Power Of Structured Data In Pathology With mTuitive
Today my guests are Peter O'Toole and Colin Murphy from mTuitive.
What we discuss with Colin and Peter:
Colin's and Peter’s journeys to mTuitive
The origin story of mTuitive
Challenges and adoption of structured data
Collaborations with CAP and ACS
The future of digital pathology and structured data
Real-time reference materials feature in mTuitive
Customer success stories and favorite features
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Episode 207: Dr Kene Ojukwu - Demystifying Diagnosis: How Pathology Can Connect, Educate, And Empower
My guest today is Dr Kene Ojukwu.
What we discuss with Dr Ojukwu:
How she discovered pathology
Educational pursuits: from public health to public policy
Community engagement: Knowledge is Power Project
Health literacy and dermatopathology education
Challenges and innovations in patient-facing pathology
Exploring language in medical diagnosis
Inclusive pathology education
Understanding learning st
Episode 206: Evin Felix - Pathology-Inspired Art As A Therapeutic Healing Journey
Today my guest is artist Evin Felix.
What we discuss with Evin:
Her introduction to art through her father
Discovering a passion for painting
The pathology art series: A healing journey
Her artistic process as emotional expression
How her work became part of The Healing Art of Pathology book
The impact of her art on others
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Episode 205: Dr Meriem Sefta and Amanda Coble - Unlocking Diagnostic Innovation: Inside Owkin's Partnership With Proscia
Today my guests are Dr Meriem Sefta, Chief Diagnostics Officer at Owkin, and Amanda Coble, Senior Director of Product at Proscia.
What we discuss with Amanda and Dr Sefta:
The history of Owkin
Founding vision and early challenges
Deep learning in pathology
Mission and Precision Oncology
Digital pathology and AI integration
Biomarker screening products like MSIntuit CRC
Outcome prediction solutio
Episode 204: Dr Soufiane Azdad - A Mission To Modernize Grossing With Algoscope
My guest today is Dr Soufiane Azdad, founder of Algoscope.
What we discuss with Dr Azdad:
His journey into pathology
Early experiences and challenges in pathology
The Turning Point: Misplaced specimen incident
Inspiration from technology and entrepreneurship
Founding AlgoScope: The Mission and Vision
The future of Digital Pathology
Innovations in the grossing process
The role of AI and robotics i
Episode 203: Dr Swikrity Baskota - Match To Path: Supporting The Next Generation Of Pathologists
My guest today is Dr Swikrity Baskota.
What we discuss with Dr Baskota:
How Dr Baskota uses social media to promote pathology
Attracting more students to pathology
Founding and expanding Match to Path
The importance of mentorship
Challenges for pathology applicants and how Match To Path can help
Free resources on Match to Path
Dr Baskota's personal journey into pathology
Advancements in cytopatho
Episode 202: Marissa Spencer - #PathAssistDay 2025: Where The Profession Has Been And Where It's Headed
Today is #PathAssistDay 2025, and my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Marissa Spencer.
What we discuss with Marissa:
The evolution of PA education and training
Personalized teaching approaches
The rewarding role of a preceptor
The growth and expansion of PA programs across the country
PAs in Forensic Pathology
The PA's role in teaching residents
The Role of PAs in tissue banking
Future Directions
Episode 201: Ashley Kalinauskas - How Torigen is Innovating Veterinary Oncology With Immunotherapy
My guest today is Ashley Kalinauskas, CEO of Torigen Pharmaceuticals.
What we discuss with Ashley:
How her graduate research at Notre Dame led to the founding of Torigen Pharmaceuticals.
Their approach provides an alternative to chemotherapy by using immunotherapy.
The company aims to make cancer treatment more accessible and affordable for pet owners.
Promising results have been seen in aggr
Episode 200: Dr Meredith Herman - How #PathArt Enhances Education and Connection With Patients
Today my guest is Dr Meredith Herman.
What we discuss with Dr Herman:
The recently published paper titled "#Path Art: From Glass Slide to Canvas with a Mission of Enlightening the Burdens of Life."
The inspiration for the paper came from the use of the hashtag #PathArt on social media, where pathologists share artistic representations of histology and pathology.
The research involved exploring th
Episode 199: Jason Maloney - Transforming Customer Experience in Digital Pathology
Today my guest is Jason Maloney, VP of Customer Experience at Proscia.
What we discuss with Jason:
His background in customer-facing roles across various company sizes.
Being drawn to Proscia by the opportunity to impact lives through digital pathology.
Customer Experience (CX) encompasses professional services, technical support, and customer success, focusing on the post-sale experience.
Episode 198: Razik Yousfi - Innovating at the Intersection of AI and Pathology
My guest today is Razik Yousfi, CEO of Paige.
What we discuss with Razik:
Joined Paige in 2019 as Head of Engineering
Transitioned to CEO to lead the organization in focusing on AI strengths
Shift from a technical focus to overall company accountability.
Increased responsibility in setting vision, strategy, and external representation.
Importance of Data in AI
AI models depend heavily on the qual
Episode 197: Angie Dowell - Exploring Standardizing Grossing Data With AI
Today my guest is Angie Dowell from Vistapath.
What we discuss with Angie:
Her start in microbiology as a tech in a hospital.
Transition to Pathologists’ Assistant
Her belief AI can improve efficiency by handling repetitive tasks, allowing focus on higher-level thinking.
Standardization in Grossing
Advantages of Standardized Templates
Her role at Vistapath as a Customer Success Manager
Impact o
Episode 196: Bami Farinre - The Mentor's Journey: From Learning To Leading
Bami Farinre returns to the podcast for an in depth discussion of her new book The Mentor's Journey - From Learning to Leading.
The book has been a long time coming, inspired by the Bami's early career experiences in STEM as a biomedical scientist and the need for mentorship.
She guest grew up in a community where mentorship was intrinsic and not formally defined, with a strong emphasis on edu
Episode 195: Anna Dhody Part 2 - From Curator To Creator: Building The Dhody Research Institute
Anna Dhody is back for Part 2 of our conversation.
What we discuss in Part 2:
How the pandemic prompted the Mutter Museum to increase its online presence, leading to a virtual tour that garnered over a million views.
A significant event during this time was the donation of a human heart from a living donor, Rob, who wanted to contribute to the museum after receiving a heart transplant.
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Episode 194: Anna Dhody Part 1 - Bones, Museums, And Seizing Opportunities
My guest today is Forensic Anthropologist Anna Dhody.
What we talk about with Anna in part 1:
Anna initially studied archaeology, influenced by visits to the Penn Museum in Philadelphia as a child.
She developed a passion for archaeology at a young age, around 9 or 10 years old.
Chose Boston University for its separate archaeology department, which offered more opportunities than those combined w
Episode 193: Dr Matt Cecchini - Advancing Pathology Education With Artificial Intelligence
Today my guest is Dr Matt Cecchini.
What we discuss with Dr Cecchini:
His journey into pathology
Initiatives to engage students in pathology
His use of novel teaching methods like YouTube
Application of large language models (LLMs) in pathology education
Synthetic data and how it can be used in education
Agentic AI and its role in pathology education
Ethical concerns with LLMs
The future of LLMs
Episode 192: Julianna Ianni - A Crash Course In Foundation Models And Concentriq Embeddings
Julianna Ianni from Proscia joins me today. What we discuss with Julianna:
Her background in biomedical engineering and biomedical imaging.
Transition from radiology to pathology and the overlap between the two fields.
Role as VP of AI Research and Development at Proscia, focusing on AI applications in digital pathology.
An overview of foundation models
Embeddings and their role in feature extrac
Episode 191: Jon Odle - Revolutionizing Pathology With Pramana's Digital Pathology As A Service
My guest today is Jon Odle from Pramana.
What we discuss with Jon:
Overview of Pramana and its scanning technology
Importance of QA/QC in digital pathology
Challenges in scaling digital pathology, including labor costs
The role of AI in digital pathology and its potential as a diagnostic aid
The concept of Digital Pathology as a Service (DPAAS)
Advantages of DPAAS, including cost-effectiveness and
Episode 190: Dr Emily Volk - Bringing Pathologist Leadership and Patient Advocacy to the Forefront
My guest today is Pathologist Dr Emily Volk.
Mentorship played a significant role in her career, guiding her decisions and shaping her path.
Dr. Volk became involved with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) through a mentor, who encouraged her to join the cytopathology committee.
Dr. Volk was elected to the CAP Board of Governors and later became the president, serving during the COVID
Episode 189: Dr Allison Goldberg - The Impact Of Curiosity In The Career Of A Cytopathologist
Dr Allison Goldberg is a cytopathologist, and Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.. What we discuss with Dr Goldberg:
How her father's work in pharmaceutical industry on AIDS medications helped to inspire her career path
How she found satisfaction in surgical procedures and the operating room environment initially
Inspired by a conversation with a pathologi
Episode 188: Nathan Buchbinder - A Deep Dive Into Proscia's Precision Medicine AI Portfolio
Nathan Buchbinder from Proscia returns to discuss Proscia's Precision Medicine AI Portfolio.
The portfolio includes leading AI applications available on the Concentriq platform.
The portfolio streamlines the process of deploying, supporting, and using AI applications in pathology.
The portfolio includes applications from Proscia and other developers, including Ibex, Visiopharm, Stratipath, Do
Episode 187: Dr Denise Gemmellaro - Exploring Forensic Entomology: Training, Research, and Global Outreach
Dr Denise Gemmellaro is a forensic entomologist, and my guest today.
We discuss how she initially pursued medical school but found it was not for her.
She found forensic entomology to be a complete and engaging field that allowed her to work on real cases and teach.
Dr. Gemmellaro emphasized the importance of students realizing they can change their career path and explore different avenu
Episode 186: Dr Ritcha Saxena - Enhancing Pathology Education Through Active Learning Strategies
Today Dr Ritcha Saxena returns to the podcast.
She integrated virtual teaching methods into her educational approach, including online lectures, Zoom discussions, and virtual microscopy.
Dr. Saxena was involved in a study analyzing pathology education in medical schools in the U.S. and other countries, focusing on curriculum content, teaching methods, and instructional time allocation.
The
Episode 185: Jacob Guggenheim - Augmenting Grossing With AI: The Sentinel From Vistapath
Jacob Guggenheim is head of engineering at Vistapath. Their innovative Sentinel is bringing AI to specimen grossing.
Jacob's background in bioengineering and robotics led him to join Vistapath
Vistapath's mission is to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the histology process, inspired by a real-world incident
The Sentinel is designed to augment human capabilities in grossing specimens,
Episode 184: Dr Simone Arvisais-Anhalt And Dr Daniel Qazi: Large Language Models In Pathology: From Chat GPT to Retrieval Augmented Generation
My guests today are Dr Simone Arvisais-Anhalt and Dr Daniel Qazi.
We discussed the benefits of using LLMs in pathology, including creating outlines, data analysis, and translating reports for patients
There are also challenges in the use LLMs, such as hallucinations and bias
Dr. Arvisais-Anhalt and Dr. Qazi described their study on using LLMs in clinical practice
They were some interesting find
Episode 183: Joseph Mossel - Revolutionizing Pathology with AI: A Conversation with IBEX Co-Founder
Jospeh Mossel co-founded Ibex in 2016. Since its inception, Ibex has remained committed to developing AI applications for clinical diagnostics.
The company achieved its first milestone in 2018 by deploying its first algorithm for prostate cancer. This algorithm not only enhanced diagnostic efficiency but also detected a diagnostic error, demonstrating the value of AI in pathology.
Over the years,
Episode 182: Imogen Fitt And Nathan Buchbinder - Emerging Trends In Pathology: From AI to Precision Medicine
My guests today are Imogen Fitt from Signify Research and Nathan Buchbinder from Proscia. We discuss emerging trends in pathology, including:
The current technology with the most significant impact in the field of pathology has been artificial intelligence (AI).
AI has stirred up imaginations about the future of pathology and has accelerated the timeline for seeing its impact.
Return on inve
Episode 181: Dr Bronwyn Bryant - Redefining Pathology Training With Entrustable Professional Activities
Today my guest is Dr. Bronwyn Bryant, a pathologist and pathology educator.
Dr. Bryant has been involved in the National EPA Working Group, focused on implementing Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in pathology residency programs.
The group conducted a pilot study on EPAs and is now working on developing an electronic tool to facilitate the completion of EPAs in real-time.
Dr. Bryant is p
Episode 180: Exploring Pathology Observerships with Dr Risha Khatri And Dr Abdul Abid
Pathology observerships offer a unique opportunity for medical students and recent graduates to gain firsthand experience and insights into the dynamic field of pathology.
These structured programs provide participants with the chance to observe experienced pathologists at work, learn about various laboratory techniques, and understand the diagnostic process involved in analyzing tissue specimens
Episode 179: Marissa Spencer - Improving Pathology Education: The Importance of Understanding Why
Pathologists' Assistant Marissa Spencer returns to the podcast and we take a deep dive into the concept of teaching "why" vs teaching "how."
Understanding the Why: Marissa emphasized the significance of not just memorizing steps but truly understanding the rationale behind each action in pathology. By grasping the "why" behind the procedures, learners can apply their knowledge effectively to diffe
Episode 178: Liz Wingard And Dr Dave Wilbur - Revolutionizing Pathology: The Journey of Corista and DP3
My guests today are Elizabeth Wingard and Dr Dave Wilbur from Corista.
Liz and Dr. Wilbur discussed the evolution of digital pathology and the need for open systems in the field.
This goal was realized with Corista's Digital Pathology Processing Platform (DP3).
They shared insights into their backgrounds and how they got involved in healthcare technology and pathology.
The conversation touched on
Episode 177: Mateo Lopez - The Future Of Specimen Grossing: Vistapath And The Sentinel
Mateo Lopez is Director of Customer Success at Vistapath. In this episode we discuss the future of AI in pathology grossing.
Mateo shares his journey from PA to industry, the founding story of Vistapath, and the innovative Sentinel grossing station.
We talk about how the Sentinel uses AI to streamline grossing, improve accuracy, and enhance the pathology workflow.
Finally, we discuss how PAs and
Episode 176: David West - 510 k Clearance Milestone For Concentriq AP-Dx And What It Means For The Future Of Digital Pathology
In this episode, David West discusses Proscia's recent 510K clearance for Concentric AP-Dx software. The conversation delves into the significance of 510 k clearance, explaining its role in regulatory approval for medical devices.
David highlights the company's global success and previous clearances in Europe, offering insights into the journey of bringing innovative software to laboratories world
Episode 175: Dr Aleksandra Zuraw - All You Need To Know To Start And Continue Your Digital Pathology Journey
Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, Digital Pathology 101: All You Need to Know to Start and Continue Your Digital Pathology Journey.
The book is not only meant as an introduction to digital pathology, but also as a valuable resource for those who already have some knowledge of the field. It covers a wide range of topics, from digital pathology milestones and the b
Episode 174: Dr Rodney Rohde - From CLS to MLS: A Journey In Standardization And Advocacy
On this episode Dr Rodney Rohde discusses his involvement with the ASCP's Blueprint for Action to address workforce shortages in the laboratory. He highlights the efforts of various organizations to create solutions and improve the situation, emphasizing that the workforce challenges existed prior to COVID-19 but were exacerbated by the pandemic.
Dr. Rohde explains the importance of aligning tit
Episode 173: Jeff Rhude - Navigating The Cloud In Digital Pathology With Proscia
Jeff Rhude is the VP of Technical Operations at Proscia. Today we discuss the use of cloud-based technologies in digital pathology.
Cloud-based storage offers significant advantages over traditional on-premises solutions in the field of digital pathology. The episode highlights several key benefits that make cloud storage a compelling choice for storing sensitive patient data and large image file
Episode 172: Dr Jason Wasserman - Empowering Patients With MyPathologyReport
The MyPathologyReport website was created by Dr. Jason Wasserman, a pathologist, with the goal of providing patients with a better understanding of their pathology reports. Dr. Wasserman recognized the need for patients to have access to clear and concise information about their diagnosis.
Initially, the website started with a glossary of common pathology terms, such as atypia, dysplasia, and marg
Episode 171: Olivia Josephsen - A Guide To Shadowing In Pathology
In this episode, Olivia Josephsen and I take you step by step through how to get shadowing opportunities. While this is about pathologists assistants, these tips can be used in any laboratory profession.
We explain how to find someone to shadow, and how to contact them. While shadowing, it is important to ask questions, and we tell you why.
After shadowing you should follow up with the person
Episode 170: Katie Maloney - Exploring Partnership Trends in Digital Pathology With DeciBio
In this podcast episode, I speak with Katie Maloney, a principal at DeciBio, a precision medicine consulting company. We discuss the importance of partnerships in driving innovation and adoption in the field of digital pathology.
Katie explains that partnerships are crucial in addressing the complexity and interoperability challenges in digital pathology, as well as meeting the needs of different
Episode 169: Amanda Coble - Embracing Opportunities And Driving Innovation At Proscia
Amanda Coble is a pathologists' assistant with a diverse career path. After completing her education, she worked as a pathologists' assistant and also took on management activities, such as designing a new anatomic pathology laboratory space and participating in the selection and implementation of a new laboratory information system (LIS).
Her experience in managing the LIS led her to explore a c
Episode 168: Susan Stillman - Starting A New Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program
Susan Stillman recently became the program director of the new Pathologist Assistant Program at Carroll University.
In this episode, we discuss Susan's background and how she became interested in the field of pathology. We also talk about her transition into teaching and the process of starting a pathologist assistant program.
Susan shares her thoughts on the future of the field and the importance
Episode 167: Dr Lisa Monetti - Collaboration And The Path To Bioarchaeology And Forensic Anthropology
Dr Lisa Monetti is a Forensic Anthropologist and Bioarcaeologist specializing in the analysis of burned and cremated remains. Today we talk about some of the overlap of methods between these two fields. Dr Monetti tries to make these methods more accessible, in order to create a more diverse field. She discusses the importance of collaboration, and gives some examples of this from her own caree
Episode 166: Casey Wahl - Proscia And Building Solutions For Current And Future Needs In Pathology
Casey Wahl is Senior Product Manager for Core Platform and AI at Proscia. She has been working in the digital pathology space since 2019. We discuss the innovation boom happening in pathology and the benefits of going digital. Casey talks about the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in pathology, as it enables faster analysis and new workflows for precision medicine. This episode hi
Episode 165: Dr Tracy Davis - Dermatopathology, Mindset, and The Happy Physician
Dr Tracy Davis is a Dermatopathologist and Certified Professional Coach. Today we discuss her career path into pathology and dermatopathology. She also tells us about a few of her interests in pathology, including digital pathology, AI, mentoring, and teaching.
Dr Davis explains how working with a coach was a transformative experience for her, and inspired her to become a coach herself. We dis
Episode 164: Sara Sabatino - From Medical Curiosity To A Passion For Forensics And Teaching
Sarah Sabatino is the anatomy labs program manager at Drexel University's medical school. She also works as a per diem autopsy technician for three local counties and is involved in the body donor program. In this role she serves as a liaison with families and helps manage the distribution of donated cadavers to medical and dental schools.
Sarah has a masters degree in forensic medicine and has a
Episode 163: Dr David Klimstra - Paige, AI, And Changing Landscapes In Pathology
Dr David Klimstra is a Pathologist, Chief Medical Officer and Cofounder of Paige. Today we will learn about his career path and motivation to become a doctor, and his interest in GI pathology. We will also talk about the evolution of subspecialization in pathology, the benefits and drawbacks of subspecialization, and the importance of understanding how diagnoses impact patient treatment.
The epis
Episode 162: Dr Sheela Upreti - From Specimen To Sign-Out: Anatomic Pathology Explained
Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Sheela Upreti
Dr Upreti is the author of From Specimen to Sign Out, Anatomic Pathology Explained, which aims to provide accessible and helpful information for health professionals, including junior pathology residents, as well as potentially benefiting patients. She discusses her experience and insights on the role of pathologists in multidisciplinary meetings, emp
Episode 161: Dr Casey Schukow - Finding Passion In Bone And Soft Tissue Pathology
Today my guest is Pathology Resident Dr Casey Schukow
We discuss the challenges of balancing personal and professional life in the healthcare field. Dr Schukow emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one's needs and learning to compartmentalize. He also reflect on his decision to pursue pathology as a career and the fulfillment he has found in this work. Dr Schukow also talks about his experience
Episode 160: Dr Bilal Ahmad - Spectrum Healthcare Partners, Concentriq Dx, and Thinking Differently About Digital Pathology
Dr Bilal Ahmad is the managing director of the Spectrum Healthcare Partners Pathology Division. He has been using digital technology for ancillary testing, such as TCPC FISH, flow cytometry, and IHC interpretation for many years. As a managing director, Dr Ahmad is now leading the digital pathology initiative and trying to steer the ship in the right direction. He believes that digital pathology
Episode 159: Dr Richard Levenson - AI In Pathology: What Could Possibly Go Wrong
Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Richard Levenson
We discuss his career path so far, including how he discovered pathology. Dr Levenson talks about his work in slide free imaging, which he started doing early in his career. Slide free imaging has the potential to significantly decrease turnaround time, while providing more information than the standard H&E slide. We also talk about the use of A
Episode 158: Dr Tom Grogan - Chasing The Invisible
Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Tom Grogan
Dr. Grogan is the founder of Ventana and the author of Chasing the Invisible: A Doctor's Quest to Abolish the Last Unseen Cancer Cell. He talks about his journey in both pathology and business, as well as his upbringing and living in countries going through revolutions. He developed the first automated IHC stainer due to a realization of the need for suc
Episode 157: Dr Derek Welch - PathGroup, Proscia, And The Benefits of Digital Pathology
Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Derek Welch
What we discuss with Dr Welch:
Why he chose medical school and how he discovered pathology
How he joined PathGroup and his current role as Chief Medical Officer
The collaboration between PathGroup and Proscia
His thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence in pathology
How pathology data can be used in precision medicine and why pathologists shou
Episode 156: Dr Aleksandra Zuraw - Where Pathology Meets Computer Science, And Pathology 101 For Tissue Image Analysis
Today my guest is Veterinary Pathologist Dr Aleksandra Zuraw
What we discuss with Dr Zuraw:
How digital pathology has advanced over the last two years
The online event, Bridging the Gap Between Pathology and Computer Science
Why it is important for pathologists to be involved in digital pathology development
Her new course Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis
What she thinks will be next in dig
Episode 155: Dr Keith Wharton - Cutting Edge Technologies Advancing Pathology Into The Future
Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Keith Wharton
What we discuss with Dr Wharton:
His path into pathology
Why he decided to move into industry
The importance of pathologists being involved in technology
His work in multiplex immunofluorescence staining
The pixel pathway and its implications for whole slide imaging
Pathology data and its use in companion diagnostics and drug development
His current r
Episode 154: Marissa Spencer - Interprofessionalism, And Teaching Why Rather Than How
Today my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Marissa Spencer
What we discuss with Marissa:
How she discovered the pathologists' assistant field
Her teaching experience and how that led her to Tulane
Interprofessionalism and why it is important
How interprofessionalism leads to better teamwork and better patient care
The method of teaching why vs just teaching how
Links for this episode:
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Episode 153: Jess And Alice - Autopsy Technicians And Hosts Of Inside The Morgue Podcast
Today my guests are Autopsy Technicians Jess and Alice
What we discuss with Jess and Alice:
Their educational paths and how that led to forensics
The training to become an autopsy technician
The most rewarding part of their job
The importance of mental health
How and why they started the Inside the Morgue Podcast
How the use the podcast to educate people about forensics
The CSI effect, and how it
Episode 152: Carly Newton And Lori Harada - Transfusion Medicine, And Terumo Blood And Cell Technologies
Today my guests are Lori Harada and Carly Newton from Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
What we discuss with Lori and Carly:
Their backgrounds in nursing
How they joined Terumo BCT
Therapeutic plasma exchange and red blood exchange, and some conditions where this is used
How these technologies benefit patients
Some exciting advancements coming in transfusion medicine
Links for this episode:
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