Digital Pathology Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk with Tiffany Chen, MD, and Ben Cahoon from Techcyte about Fusion, their new digital pathology platform. Fusion integrates clinical and anatomic pathology workflows, AI algorithms, and electronic health records—all into one streamlined experience. We explore how Fusion simplifies case management, improves diagnostic accuracy, and brings AI-powered pathology...

Send us Fan Mail Why do so many digital pathology tools stall before they ever reach patients?  In this USCAP 2025 special sponsored by Muse Microscopy , I talk with Esther Abels, founder of SolarisRTC, regulatory strategist, and the force behind the first FDA-cleared whole slide imaging system. We break down what startups and established companies must do from day one to succeedbin getting their...

Send us Fan Mail Can you still call it “digital transformation” if you’re scanning slides and still tethered to glass? This special episode, recorded at USCAP and sponsored by MUSE Microscopy, features Dr. Robert Osamura from Japan. We explore how digital pathology is being implemented across Japanese hospitals, how regulations shape adoption, and where AI and tools like MUSE could fit in a geogra...

Send us Fan Mail Why are so many pathologists still afraid of going digital?  In this USCAP special episode sponsored by Muse Microscopy, I talk with Dr. Sarah Dry, Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA, about real-world adoption, AI fear, and how change is best managed when it's people-led. From her early digital research lab in 2007 to pioneering innovative workflows at UCLA to...

Send us Fan Mail Why is digital pathology progressing faster in some parts of the world than others?  In this international episode sponsored by Muse Microscopy , I sit down with Junya Fukuoka and Norman Zerbe—presidents of the Asian and European Societies of Digital Pathology—to unpack how cultural, regulatory, and infrastructural forces are shaping progress differently across continents. From di...

Send us Fan Mail At the last  Pathology Visions 2024, I sat down with Imogen Fitt of Signify Research and Nick Best from Pathology News for a candid, energetic recap of what’s really shaping the future of digital pathology. We discuss how two pathologists drove digital pathology adoption in their lab,  the reality behind radiology partnerships, the cautionary tale of AI burnout, and how the Techno...

Send us Fan Mail “It used to take 40 minutes, now it takes 15” - this is what Dr. Alae Kawam said about her AI-powered prostate biopsy evaluation workflow.   In this energizing episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast recorded at PathVisions 2024, Dr. Alae Kawam joins me to reflect on where pathology is headed—from AI-assisted prostate diagnostics to direct-to-digital imaging and beyond. Together,...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a digital pathology movement across the most diverse region on Earth? In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Junya Fukuoka, practicing pathologist, educator, and founder of the Asian Society of Digital Pathology (ASDP).  From Japan to India, Saudi Arabia to South Korea, Asia’s digital pathology adoption is growing rapidly—and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Hamid Tizhoosh, professor of biomedical informatics at the Mayo Clinic, to unravel what’s truly holding back AI in healthcare, especially pathology.  From the myths of general-purpose foundation models to the missing link of data availability, this conversation explores the technical and ethical realities of deploying AI that’s accurate, consiste...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Yuri Nikiforov, founder of the World Tumor Registry, to explore how this global, open-access whole slide image platform contributes to cancer diagnostics, education, and research. We talk about how the registry allows pathologists, researchers, and patients to view curated whole-slide images from around the worl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast , I explore the ethical and bias considerations in AI and machine learning through the lens of pathology. This is part six of our special seven-part series based on the landmark Modern Pathology review co-authored by the UPMC group , including Matthew Hanna, Liam Pantanowitz, and Hooman Rashidi . From data bias and algorithmic bias...

Send us Fan Mail USCAP 2025 Daily Update – Day 3 Recap with Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast , I bring you Day 3 insights live from USCAP 2025 —from moderating the MUSE panel on slide-free imaging to exploring regulatory strategies, tech innovations, and collaborations across the digital pathology community. Get an inside look at how direct-to-digital pathology...

Send us Fan Mail USCAP 2025 Daily Update – Day 4 with Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw It’s the final day of USCAP 2025, and in this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast , I’m sharing personal moments, spontaneous tech wins (and fails), and meaningful conversations with some of the most forward-thinking voices in digital pathology. From running around with mics and misplaced tripods to interviewing Dr. Dr...

Send us Fan Mail USCAP 2025 Daily Update – Day 1 Highlights from Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw Welcome to the first live daily update from USCAP 2025 , recorded straight from the conference floor by Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw , your host at Digital Pathology Place . In this episode, Aleks shares behind-the-scenes moments, exciting vendor previews, and key updates as the world’s largest pathology meeting kicks of...

Send us Fan Mail USCAP 2025 Daily Update – Day 2 with Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw Welcome back to the Digital Pathology Podcast live from USCAP 2025 ! On Day 2, I dive into the momentum building across the conference—covering major trends, tech insights, and how digital pathology is no longer just a topic, but a critical tool used to deliver sessions and share knowledge. From vendor-driven presentations...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast , I sit down with Matthew Nuñez , CEO of MUSE Microscopy , to discuss the groundbreaking advancements in direct-to-digital imaging in pathology . Traditional pathology workflows rely on glass slides, formalin fixation, and time-consuming processing steps. But what if we could skip the slide entirely and go straight to digital? 🔬 Ke...

Send us Fan Mail How Can Digital Pathology Workflows Stay Compliant and Efficient? In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I sit down with Scott Randall, Senior Application Specialist at Hamamatsu ( Hamamatsu NanoZoomer ), and Amanda Coble, Senior Director of Product for Proscia ( Proscia’s Website ), to discuss the critical role of compliance, interoperability, and efficiency in digital...

Send us Fan Mail What if we could skip glass slides altogether and go straight from fresh tissue to digital image? Muse Microscopy's SmartPath device aims to do just that, capturing diagnostic-quality images directly from fresh tissue.  In this episode brought to you by Muse Microscopy, I sit down with Dr. Rao and Dr. Edwards to discuss the insights, challenges, and future of this groundbreak...

Send us Fan Mail Transforming Pathology: A Deep Dive into the Muse System This episode is sponsored by Muse Microscopy .  In this episode, we explore the primary challenge of implementing digital pathology globally—digitizing the analog.  A potential solution is direct-to-digital pathology, exemplified by the MUSE system by Muse Microscopy. This technology eliminates the need for glass slides and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast , I explore the evolving role of Generative vs. Non-Generative AI in Medical Diagnostics . As AI continues to transform the medical field, understanding the differences between these two approaches is essential for pathologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals. We break down the key concepts behind generative AI models (li...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast , I take a deeper dive into Generative AI in Pathology , following the AI in Pathology series published by USCAP . AI has already begun transforming medical diagnostics, but what does Generative AI mean for digital pathology ? From synthetic data generation to multimodal AI models, this episode explores the cutting edge of AI’s role...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Lija Joseph, a pathologist who is redefining patient care by making pathology more accessible and understandable. Traditionally, pathology has been a “behind-the-scenes” specialty, but Dr. Joseph is changing that by directly engaging with patients, showing them their pathology slides, and empowering them with kn...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the 21st edition of DigiPath Digest!  In this episode, together with Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw you will review the latest digital pathology abstracts and gain insights into emerging trends in the field.  Discover the promising results of the PSMA PET study for prostate cancer imaging, explore the collaborative open-source platform HistioColAI for enhancing histology image an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, you will learn about cytology's entrance into the digital pathology space, including successful AI and scanner implementations. We cover AI's role in rapid on-site evaluation for lung cancer and share insights on a looming prostate cancer surge and how digital pathology and AI can help. I You will also listen to a live de...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Giovanni Lujan, Nick Best, and Dr. Alae Kawam to explore a topic that hits close to home for many of us in digital pathology: why do so few pathologists attend digital pathology conferences? We delve into the barriers, opportunities, and actionable solutions that can help bridge this gap and drive the adoption of digital pathology across the prof...