Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Richard Fox shares how AI is transforming veterinary diagnostics. From his early career to the world of AI, Dr. Fox offers practical insights into the challenges, opportunities, and innovations that AI brings to pathology. Tune in to learn how AI is enhancing workflow efficiency, diagnostic precision, and the future direction of veterinary pathology. [00:00] Introduction – Introduction to Dr. Richard Fox and his expertise in veterinary pathology and AI. [03:00...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 109
Send us a text In this 14th episode of DigiPath Digest, I introduce a new course on AI in pathology, designed to help pathologists understand and confidently navigate AI technologies. The episode focuses on various research studies that highlight the integration and effectiveness of AI in pathology, particularly in colorectal biopsies and kidney transplant biopsies, emphasizing the importance of seamless workflow integration. You will also learn about challenges in manual assessment of tumor-inf...
Oct 11, 2024•33 min•Ep. 108
Send us a text Good morning, digital pathology trailblazers! Welcome to another exciting exploration of digital pathology and AI. I’m thrilled to have our global community here with us today from so many different time zones. Before we dive into today's content, a quick note: my equipment is being a bit finicky, but that’s life in the digital world! Integrating Image Analysis with AI Let's kick off with a recap of some recent updates. Yesterday, I had the privilege of presenting to a m...
Oct 09, 2024•24 min•Ep. 107
Send us a text The episode explores the concept of blind review , a process designed to eliminate hindsight bias by allowing medical experts to evaluate cases without knowing the outcome or the hiring party. Stephanie Franckewitz, JD, MBA, founder of Blind Review, discusses its application in legal cases, particularly for digital pathology and radiology. By providing an unbiased expert opinion, blind review aids the defense and plaintiff parties in court, increasing the chances of a favorable ve...
Oct 07, 2024•56 min•Ep. 106
Send us a text In this episode, I celebrate another milestone of the Digital Pathology Place YouTube channel that was achieved thanks to you, my digital pathology trailblazer, reflecting on its journey since its inception in 2019. I delve into the developments in digital pathology, focusing on the first video I ever published on YouTube about AI in pathology, highlighting trends, tools, and challenges in the field. The video was based on a presentation I gave on the day I got engaged, so if you ...
Oct 04, 2024•27 min•Ep. 105
Send us a text In this episode of DigiPath Digest you will learn about the development of AI models for glaucoma screening using fundus images, the use of AI in detecting metastatic deposits in colorectal cancer, and leveraging immunofluorescence data to reduce pathologist annotation requirements. Dr. Aleks also invited two AI Co-hosts and shared personal reflections on AI's role in the industry and invites feedback from listeners on AI-generated content. 00:00 Introduction to the Livestrea...
Sep 27, 2024•34 min•Ep. 104
Send us a text In this episode of DigiPath Digest , we review the latest AI developments in digital pathology described in the literature. I explore how AI is pushing the boundaries of metastasis detection, breast cancer treatment predictions, lung cancer research trends, and the creation of pathology foundation models. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 00:36 – Sentinel Node Metastasis Detection: A discussion on the development of an AI model that can detect sentinel node met...
Sep 23, 2024•35 min•Ep. 103
Send us a text Welcome to the 10th edition of the DigiPath Digest. Today, we discuss essential updates including the free availability of my 'Digital Pathology 101' book and the podcast now accessible on YouTube and YouTube Music. We dive deep into the weekly abstract, focusing on advancements such as sex-specific histopathological models for gliomas, leukocyte identification tools, and automated Gleason grading for prostate cancer. We also explore the potential of SciSpace, an AI tool...
Aug 30, 2024•29 min•Ep. 102
Send us a text Today my guest is Danielle Brown, a fellow veterinary pathologist, the General Manager at Charles River Laboratories Reno, Nevada, and a pioneer in the use of image analysis for toxicologic pathology. Together, we explored the ever-evolving role of image analysis in preclinical studies and how it enhances, rather than replaces, the expertise of pathologists. This conversation is a deep dive into the intersection of pathology and technology, showcasing how image analysis is revolut...
Aug 28, 2024•35 min•Ep. 101
Send us a text In this episode, we celebrate the 100th edition of the Digital Pathology Podcast! Thank you so much for being part of this journey! You are my Digital Pathology Trailblazers and I prepared a Digital Pathology Trailblazer manifesto for us! This is the 9th edition of DigiPath Digest, and we are attracting more and more people to this series. I am also working on a new YouTube digital pathology course and am offering the first 100 enrollments for free in exchange for feedback. During...
Aug 23, 2024•43 min•Ep. 100
Send us a text In this episode of DigiPath Digest, broadcasting from Poland, we delve into advances in digital pathology, including AI applications in bone marrow evaluation, classification of hematology cells, and the use of synthetic images for data augmentation. Additionally, we review a survey on pathologists' perceptions of ChatGPT and consider the feasibility of GANs for enhancing medical image analysis. 00:00 Welcome and Troubleshooting from Poland 00:21 Live Stream Challenges and Co...
Aug 09, 2024•44 min•Ep. 99
Send us a text Exploring Foundation Models in Digital Pathology: Insights and Tools In today's DigiPath Digest we talk about the foundation models in pathology. reviewing abstracts from two notable papers in Nature. We discuss the high-level overview of these models, including Hamid Tizhoosh's insights on the vast data requirements for developing effective foundational models. We also explore tools for literature research, comparing PubMed and Undermind.ai, and examine a useful childre...
Aug 02, 2024•50 min•Ep. 98
Send us a text DigiPath Digest #5 is ready as audio! We explore how AI and image datasets can accelerate medical education for both radiology and pathology. I review comparisons between the GPT-4 vision model and convolutional neural networks for neuropathological changes in the brain. We explore how AI can potentially reduce healthcare costs, particularly in cancer risk discrimination. Additionally, there's a focus on AI applications in digital urine cytology for bladder cancer diagnosis. ...
Jul 26, 2024•46 min•Ep. 97
Send us a text How can you work remotely as a doctor? Clearly some specialties, give more possibilities to do that than others and pathology is one of them. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Todd Randolph, a pathologist living the remote pathologist lifestyle. Dr. Randolph shares his journey into digital pathology, including his background, the evolution of his practice, and the transition to remote work. We discuss the benefits and challenges of digital pathology, including the importance of patho...
Jul 24, 2024•58 min•Ep. 96
Send us a text The third episode of DigiPath Digest just took place live, but I have an audio version for the listeners. DigiPath Digest is a review of digital pathology and IA publications abstract review that I host weekly as a live stream (on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook etc.) Here is the video version if you learn more visually Today the abstracts we discussed centered around innovations in disease detection and prognosis powered by digital pathology and AI. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome and Intr...
Jul 12, 2024•35 min•Ep. 95
Send us a text This episode was originally recorded for "People of Pathology Podcast" and I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Dennis Strenk after I have published my book "Digital Pathology 101 - All you need to know to start and continue your digital pathology journey". This was my third appearance on his show, so I was really honored! Our talk about digital pathology focused on the cultural shift and learning mentality essential for embracing rapid advancements in th...
Jul 10, 2024•48 min•Ep. 94
Send us a text This is the audio version of the DigiPath Digest - Abstract review that I host on YouTube Here is the video version if you learn more visually Today I explain what happened with my "beginning of year initiative" to post an audio version of the Digital Pathology Newsletter sent out in an email form. In a nutshell: I just stopped posting it, you will find out why in this episode. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to DigiPath Digest 00:13 Challenges in Digital Pathology 01:31 C...
Jul 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 93
Send us a text In this episode, join me as I speak with Dr. Greg Rose, a retired radiologist who played a key role in the digital transformation of radiology. His journey offers valuable insights and lessons for the digital pathology community. Key Points Discussed: Initial Digital Adoption Challenges : Greg's experience with transitioning from analog to digital, focusing on the challenges related to change management and personality dynamics. Digitization Process: How radiology moved from ...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 92
Send us a text In this episode Dr. Aleks Zuraw sits down with Mariano De Socarraz, President of CorePlus and member of the board of directors at the Digital Pathology Association. CorePlus is an anatomic and clinical pathology lab in Puerto Rico that has fully embraced digital pathology and AI. Key Takeaways CorePlus converted to 100% whole slide imaging for primary diagnosis in January 2020, before the pandemic They are pioneering the use of AI algorithms from companies like IBEX, AlpenGlow, Ar...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 91
Send us a text Swarm Learning in Digital Pathology: Revolutionizing Cancer Histopathology Today on the Digital Pathology Podcast my guest is Oliver Saldana, the first author of a significant Nature Medicine paper published in 2022 on 'Swarm Learning for Decentralized Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Histopathology'. Oliver shares his journey from Mangalore, India, to Germany, where he pursued his master's and PhD, delving into histopathology and decentralized AI under the supervi...
Apr 19, 2024•54 min•Ep. 90
Send us a text Navigating Ethical Challenges in AI-Powered Pathology This episode is a webinar recording. It delves into the complex ethical considerations of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) in pathology. Dr. Zuraw begins by exploring the fundamentals of ethics and moves on to discuss the impact of AI in pathology, focusing on: ethical dilemmas, data diversity issues, biases, and the importance of maintaining professional and societal ethical standards in the wake of AI integration. T...
Apr 18, 2024•55 min•Ep. 89
Send us a text If any of the statements applies: ➡️ You know AI and Machine Learning are already part of the pathology workflow, but maybe you are not exactly sure which part of the workflow? ➡️ “AI” is still a bit of overhyped, fuzzy buzzword for you? ➡️ You would like to learn about how it can help pathologist and labs work smarter and patients get better care. Then this webinar is for you! This is the second part of the “Digital Pathology 101” webinar series, based on the “Digital Pathology 1...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 88
Send us a text What can digital pathology be used for? Is it just diagnostics or does it go beyond that? In this webinar, based on chapter 4 of my “Digital Pathology 101” book you will learn about: The transformative impact of digital pathology on healthcare. Strategies for integrating digital tools into clinical practice for improved outcomes. The pivotal role of digital pathology in advancing drug development and personalized medicine. Insights and reflections on the future directions of our p...
Apr 07, 2024•54 min•Ep. 87
Send us a text This week, the digital pathology community gathered at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) annual meeting in Baltimore. I had the incredible opportunity to attend, spurred by an invitation from Hamamatsu, known for their revolutionary digital pathology scanners like the FDA-cleared S360 and the new S20 model. Key Takeaways from USCAP: Innovative Partnerships and Technology : My agenda was filled with meetings that explored the latest in digital pathology. K...
Mar 31, 2024•52 min•Ep. 86
Send us a text She did it all on her own, to keep serving her patients. In this episode of Digital Pathology Podcast, host Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Plocharczyk, a pathologist based in Ithaca, New York. Beth shares her experience integrating digital pathology into her practice at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center and Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, NY. Her journey offers insights into the practicalities of adopting digital tools in a community hospital setting. 🔥 The discus...
Mar 26, 2024•55 min•Ep. 85
Send us a text Remote Digital Second Opinions: Pioneering Global Patient Care Imagine a future where accessing world-class diagnostic expertise is just a click away for any patient, anywhere. In this episode you will learn how remote digital second opinions, a specialized application of digital pathology, can drive global adoption of digital pathology and significantly expand access to patient care. Together with Dr. Raj Singh, founder of PathPresenter, we explore this cutting-edge approach that...
Mar 11, 2024•46 min•Ep. 84
Send us a text Today our special guest is Dr. Keith Kaplan, the creator of TissuePathology.com himself! The publisher of a platform that inspired the creation of Digital Pathology Place. The Digital Pathology Trailblazer on the Web Dr. Keith Kaplan, a surgical pathologist and a pivotal figure in the digital pathology community, has significantly contributed to the field with his groundbreaking website, tissuepathology.com . His passion and dedication have made his platform the first resource man...
Mar 05, 2024•57 min•Ep. 83
Send us a text This is the audio version of the second episode of the DIGITAL PATHOLOGY NEWSLETTER. that should have already landed in your inbox if you are on my digital pathology trailblazer list. (And if you are not, you can get on it here, and get a free PFD of my "Digital Pathology 101" book) HERE ARE THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES: Digital Pathology Trailblazer Corner We hit 10K followers on LinkedIn! Thank you so much! Interesting DP Research & Developments AI in Pathology: W...
Jan 26, 2024•16 min•Ep. 82
Send us a text Can pathology be truly digital without getting rid of glass? In this episode with Dr. Richard Levenson, Professor and Vice Chair for Strategic Technologies at the Pathology Department of UC Davis, you’ll learn how close we are to “glassless pathology” and other digital innovations that could transform the field. In this episode we cover: Richard's Background With an eclectic background spanning English literature, medical school, research, and even a tech startup, Richard bri...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 81
Send us a text This is the audio version of the first brand new DIGITAL PATHOLOGY NEWSLETTER. that should have already landed in your inbox if you are subscribed to my list. If not you can join here (and get the PDF of my book for free!) THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES: Interesting DP Research & Developments Swarm learning for decentralized artificial intelligence in cancer histopathology Interviews & Opinion from DP Experts Last podcast episode with Dr. Talat Zehra about how AI is transfo...
Jan 10, 2024•11 min•Ep. 80
