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 in pathology Utilizing innovation in pathology education and training Envisioning the future of pathol...
May 05, 2025•55 min•Ep. 206
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 cytopathology and AI Advice for aspiring pathologists Links for this episode: Pathologists' Assistant Shadowin...
Apr 21, 2025•34 min•Ep. 205
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: technology in pathology Advocating for the PA profession Advice for aspiring PAs and the importance...
Apr 14, 2025•55 min•Ep. 204
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 aggressive cancers like hemangiosarcoma. How Torigen is utilizing digital pathology with the Concentriq platf...
Mar 31, 2025•45 min•Ep. 203
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 the historical use of art in pathology, dating back to the 1600s, and its role in education before mode...
Mar 17, 2025•45 min•Ep. 202
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. Many companies in the industry focus on product development without adequately addressing customer needs an...
Mar 10, 2025•49 min•Ep. 201
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 quality of training data. Paige emphasizes diverse datasets to improve model performance. Access to a ric...
Feb 24, 2025•46 min•Ep. 200
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 of AI on Pathology Future of Pathology with AI Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Le...
Feb 10, 2025•45 min•Ep. 199
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 education and support from the community. Bami believes mentorship is crucial for developing future leaders...
Jan 13, 2025•52 min•Ep. 198
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. Anna filmed an unboxing video of the heart, which unexpectedly went viral, attracting a wide audience and gener...
Dec 30, 2024•44 min•Ep. 197
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 with anthropology departments. After attending an excavation in Belize during her sophomore year, she ...
Dec 23, 2024•43 min•Ep. 196
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 in education Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digit...
Dec 09, 2024•50 min•Ep. 195
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 extraction from data Concentriq Embeddings by Proscia: The importance of data diversity in training AI mode...
Nov 25, 2024•43 min•Ep. 194
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 reduced labor The Mayo Clinic project to digitize 12 million slides Challenges faced during the May...
Nov 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 193
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-19 pandemic. Key accomplishments during her presidency included establishing the Council on Informatics ...
Sep 23, 2024•58 min•Ep. 192
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 pathologist mom she made the transition to pathology How she tailors fellowship experiences based on goals and bac...
Sep 02, 2024•56 min•Ep. 191
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, DoMore Diagnostics, Mindpeak, Nucleai. Collaboration with other vendors and developers is important to addr...
Aug 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 190
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 avenues. Forensic entomology involves the study of insects and arthropods in medico-legal investigations, providin...
Aug 19, 2024•45 min•Ep. 189
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 study showed differences in pathology education between the U.S. and other countries, with more lecture hou...
Aug 05, 2024•51 min•Ep. 188
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, not replace humans An accomplishment Jacob is proud of is the impact of the Sentinel in providing confidenc...
Jul 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 187
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 findings from the study, including different use cases and limitations of the tool We talked about future p...
Jul 01, 2024•57 min•Ep. 186
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, IBEX has expanded its offerings to include algorithms for breast and gastric cancers, facing challen...
Jun 10, 2024•30 min•Ep. 185
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 investment in digital pathology has shifted from being a challenge to becoming an opportunity that drives adop...
Jun 03, 2024•44 min•Ep. 184
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 passionate about using EPAs to provide more specific and actionable feedback to residents, ultimately...
May 20, 2024•56 min•Ep. 183
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. In this episode, we delve into the significance of pathology observerships and how they contribute ...
May 06, 2024•56 min•Ep. 182
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 different cases, ensuring thorough and accurate work. Utilizing Specimen Photography: Marissa highlighted...
Apr 15, 2024•48 min•Ep. 181
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 the importance of collaboration between radiology and pathology, leading to the partnership between ...
Apr 08, 2024•47 min•Ep. 180
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 others can best prepare for using AI tools to augment their skills. Links for this episode: Health Po...
Apr 01, 2024•37 min•Ep. 179
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 worldwide. We discuss not only the importance of this clearance to Proscia, but also to digital pathology...
Mar 25, 2024•38 min•Ep. 178
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 basics of digital pathology, to advanced computer vision principles and image analysis techniques. By...
Mar 18, 2024•50 min•Ep. 177
