Digital Pathology Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Leveraging AI for Deep Insights into Tertiary Lymphoid Structures in Colorectal Cancer In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I introduce 'Aleks + AI,' a new experimental series leveraging Google's Notebook LM to delve deeper into scientific literature. Today's focus is on tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) and their potential to predict colorectal c...

Send us Fan Mail In today's DigiPath Digest, we delve into federated learning, a decentralized approach to AI training that preserves data privacy. I discuss recent papers from PubMed and share my experiences experimenting with AI tools like Perplexity and Gemini for research efficiency. You will also get updates on upcoming plans, including leveraging AI to share more podcasts with you. Did...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features a conversation with Dr. Richard Doughty, Senior Medical Advisor at Aiforia Technologies, whose dual training in veterinary and medical pathology offers a unique perspective on the intersections of these fields. Together, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping digital pathology today. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: [00:00:00] Cha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nina Kottler, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Clinical AI at Radiology Partners, to dive into the evolving role of AI in radiology and how it can shape the future of digital pathology. Dr. Kottler shares her unique journey, expertise, and practical frameworks for implementing AI that enhance patient care and streamline diagnostic workflows....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the DigiPath Digest, fresh from PathVision!  In this episode we will dive into the latest updates from the PathVision conference, covering trends in AI-driven diagnostics, the expansion of digital pathology into primary care, and the exciting new frontier of glassless pathology. Join me as I recap the highlights of PathVision and the latest updates from the digital...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I meet with Adam Cole, MD , and Jason Camilletti about how digital pathology transforms the field. Adam, the CEO of TruCore Pathology, and Jason, the CEO of PathNet Labs, share their unique journeys from the military to becoming digital pathology leaders. We explore their experiences, challenges, and innovations in integrating AI and digital tools into their pract...

Send us Fan Mail What does the FDA jurisdiction for LDTs mean for the labs? Do they need to worry? How do they need to change the way they operate? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Thomas Nifong, a clinical pathologist and VP of CDX operations at Acrovan Therapeutics, about the recent FDA ruling on laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) issued on May 6th, 2024. We discuss the implications of considerin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Candice Chu, DVM, PhD, DACVP, about how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping veterinary diagnostics and education. Candice, a clinical pathologist and educator at Texas A&M, is using AI tools like ChatGPT to improve efficiency in clinical workflows and academic processes. We explored the practical applications of AI,...

Send us Fan Mail 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] I...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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&ap...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 chal...

Send us Fan Mail 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 in...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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, an...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 digita...

Send us Fan Mail 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 me...

Send us Fan Mail  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...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Addi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 rem...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 patholog...

Send us Fan Mail 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...