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, demonstrat…

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 ti…

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 th…

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 diagnost…

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, learn…

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 tech…

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 pat…

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 …

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 t…

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. D…

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 st…

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 pa…

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 s…

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 pat…

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 expe…

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 thou…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 ha…

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…

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 …

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…

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 rig…

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 stan…

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 IH…

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 use…

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 …

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 compan…

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 …

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 …

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 …

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Ken Gatter What we discuss with Dr Gatter: His initial interest in law and why he switched to medicine How he discovered pathology His interest in the interaction of medicine and law Medical Legal Partnerships and how they benefit patients The paper he co authored The Challenges and Opportunities of Recruiting Inter…

Today my guests are Robert Lott and Joshua Greenlee from the Anatomic Pathology Patient Interest Association What we discuss with Robert and Josh: How they each got into the histotechnology field How they became involved in training programs Why they decided to move from the clinical lab into industry The Anatomic Patient Interest Association (APPI…

Today my guest is Death Scene Investigator and Forensic Anthropologist Dr Janamarie Truesdell What we discuss with Dr Truesdell: The Critical Thinking in Death Scene Investigation course at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside How she teaches a method for investigating a scene How she got into death investigation and forensic anthropology Utilizing…

Today my guest is Navid Alipour, CEO of AI Med Global What we discuss with Navid: How he got into the AI in Healthcare space Why he thinks there is such massive growth in the use of AI right now Why AI should be thought of as "augmented intelligence," rather than "artificial intelligence." How CureMatch uses AI in oncology to determine the best tre…

Today my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Sarah Blizzard What we discuss with Sarah: How she discovered the pathologists' assistant field How a running injury turned her to yoga Some ways that pathology and yoga are similar Her Youtube series on yoga stretches for PAs Mindfulness and how we can practice it in our daily lives Links for this episode:…

Today my guest is Bruce Goldfarb, author of OCME: Life in America's Top Forensic Medical Center What we discuss with Bruce: His background as an EMT and a journalist How his skillset led to his position as Executive Assistant to the Chief Medical Examiner at the OCME Some of the history of the OCME in Baltimore How the opioid epidemic created massi…

Today my guest is GI Pathologist Dr Cindy Wang What we discuss with Dr Wang: How she chose medicine as a career How she discovered pathology and which subspecialties she was interested in How and why she started her YouTube channel, H&E Life Why she chooses to talk about her own experiences as a resident and fellow on her channel The importance of …

Today my guest is Forensic Anthropologist Evan Bird What we discuss with Evan: How he got interested in forensic anthropology and how educational path The importance of networking in the forensic field His experience in teaching and how that helps him in other areas How he became a consultant with federal agencies His experience during the COVID pa…

Today my guest is Oncologic Breast Surgeon Dr Jeannie Shen What we discuss with Dr Shen: How she was inspired to become a doctor and her path into surgery Why she chose to specialize in breast cancer surgery How surgeons help to drive technology and advancements Advancements in breast cancer screening and its effect on surgery options How the COVID…

Today my guest is Retired Homicide Detective Tom McAndrew What we discuss with Tom: How and why he got into law enforcement Pursuing his education while working in law enforcement His involvement in the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Investigation Assessment Unit Investigative Genetic Genealogy and how it is used in cold cases The initiative he…

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Eylül Gün What we discuss with Dr Gün: Her experience as an exchange student in the US and her favorite American sports How she decided on a career in pathology Her interests in gynecologic, urologic, and forensic pathology Her involvement with the Social Media Commission and the Path Art contest How she became inte…

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Greg Fuller What we discuss with Dr Fuller: How he became interested in neuropathology How studying English has an influence on his work now His early mentors and how they helped steer his career The concept of Diagnostic Medicine and why it is important The 8 Data Sphere Model and how it is used to make a diagnosis…

Today my guest is Pathologist, Toxicologist, and Author Dr Barbarajean Magnani What we discuss with Dr Magnani: When she started working on A Message in Poison after finishing the previous book Why she included a new character in this book, a forensic pathologist The further development of the relationship between Dr Robinson and Rose, who is now a…

Today my guest is Pathologist and Author Dr Sophia K Apple. What we discuss with Dr Apple: How she became interested in writing Her first two novels, and why she decided to write a nonfiction book Her path to medical school and pathology, and why she chose breast pathology What "the Unseen Doctors" means to her Why communication between pathologist…

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Aleš Ryška What we discuss with Dr Ryška: Why he decided to go to medical school and how he discovered pathology His thoughts on why students are not choosing medicine as a career, and what to do about that How he got involved in the Czech Society of Pathology and the European Society of Pathology his role as curren…

Today my guest is Pathology Resident Dr Amanda Herrmann What we discuss with Dr Herrmann: Studying microbiology in college and how she decided to pursue an MD/PhD Her initial interest in dermatology and how she discovered pathology Her experience with the residency match process How she knew transfusion medicine was right for her Getting involved w…

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Ken Bloom What we discuss with Dr Bloom: His path from medical school to pathology Designing and implementing the first telepathology system His work in computer vision that led to working at Chromavision Developing an immunofluorescence system with Clarient His work at Human Longevity Spatial biology and how it can…

Today my guests are Leif Honda and Jon Wetzel from Trimetis Life Sciences What we discuss with Jon and Leif: Their educational backgrounds and entrepreneurial inspirations How they got started in biobanking and how they came to work together Their roles at Trimetis Life Sciences Trimetis Computer Assisted Pathology (TCAP) and how this system was de…