People of Pathology Podcast

Today my guest is Travis Wold from Imagenomix. What we discuss with Travis: Alaska roots and noticing healthcare gaps NYU origins and early breakthroughs Tissue Failure and how it affects downstream testing How the Imagenomix system works EGFR, KRAS, and glioma testing Fixing clinical trial bottlenecks Democratizing testing worldwide Partnerships with Proscia and PathPresenter Five to ten year vis...

Today my guest is Ashley Faber, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Proscia What we discuss with Ashley: Ashley’s role at Proscia Why Proscia wrote the Digital Pathology Buyer’s Guide Why it’s important to differentiate between the need for an IMS vs an Enterprise Platform Evaluating software first not the scanner Why you should bring Pathologists in early Aligning stakeholders and criteria Tr...

Today my guest is pathologist Dr Luis Cano What we discuss with Dr Cano: How personal experience led to medicine and pathology His early fascination with computers The intersection of pathology and AI The writing process for Getting Started in Digital Pathology Launching Beyond the Slide on Substack Using AI with a purpose The concept of “human in the loop” AI for targeted therapy Unlocking hidden...

Today my guest is Dr Amanda Hemmerich from IQVIA Labs. What we discuss with Dr Hemmerich: The work of IQVIA labs Her role as Global Director of Digital Pathology Innovation What a typical day is like in this role Managing challenges of global regulations Her career path from private practice, to academia, to industry Skills she learned along the way that are useful now How to manage rapid change i...

Today my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Marissa Spencer for our 4th annual PA Day special episode What we discuss with Marissa: Why it's important to regularly reflect on your career and your development How the relationship between Pathologists and PAs is evolving Teaching the "why" instead of just teaching the "how" How this method creates foundational knowledge that is transferrable to other...

Today my guest is Dr Derrick Forchetti. What we discuss with Dr Forchetti: Dr. Forchetti’s journey into pathology and the mentors who influenced his career Choosing hematopathology and the appeal of combining clinical and anatomic pathology Early interest in computers and how technology became part of his medical career The role of informatics in modern pathology practice Digital pathology and how...

Today Dr Meredith Herman and I interview Clara Cirks. What we discuss with Clara: Clara’s journey with stage 4 lung cancer Using social media as advocacy and video journaling “Cancer questions with Clara” and cancer education on TikTok The therapeutic power of storytelling Connecting patients, clinicians, and community Perspective from pathology: seeing the person behind the specimen Identity, sur...

Today my guest is Yair Rivenson, CEO of Pictor Labs What we discuss with Yair: His engineering and computational imaging background How AI and microscopy intersected to form the foundation of Pictor Labs The origin story of Pictor Labs and why it was founded in 2019 What “virtual staining” really means and how autofluorescence enables it Training stain models: data requirements, timelines, and wor...

Today my guest is medical student and pathology podcaster Taranjit Kaur What we discuss with Taranjit: Her early inspiration to pursue medicine Translating medical information for her mother as a child Her first exposure to pathology during volunteer work How a family medical experience shaped her decision to pursue pathology What a post-junior fellowship at UCLA is and what it includes Hands-on g...

Today my guest is Dr Osama Khan from Natera What we discuss with Dr Khan : His journey into pathology The importance of mentorship in pathology Pathology at the intersection of diagnostics and precision medicine The collaborative nature of pathology Transitioning from academia to industry Natera and Cell-Free DNA Testing Understanding Circulating Tumor DNA (CtDNA) The role of MRD Testing in cancer...

Today my guest is pathologist Dr Lija Joseph. What we discuss with Dr Joseph: Her early influences and path into medicine How she discovered pathology and what drew her to the field The inspiration behind founding a patient-focused pathology clinic How the clinic bridges pathology, empathy, and patient understanding Patient stories that illustrate the clinic’s impact Empowering patients through tr...

Today my guest is pathologist Dr Kalisha Hill What we discuss with Dr Hill: Her transition from surgical aspirations to a passion for pathology How the pandemic influenced the writing of Pinnacles: Visible and Invisible The importance of mentorship and saying “yes” to growth opportunities Lessons in leadership from the lab and beyond How earning an MBA reshaped her understanding of healthcare The...

Today my guest is Adam Smith, CCO of Indica Labs. What we discuss with Adam: Adam's journey from HALO customer to Chief Commercial Officer at Indica Labs How firsthand experience with HALO inspired him to join the company in 2015 The evolution of Indica Labs: from image analysis software to a full digital pathology ecosystem (HALO, HALO Link, HALO AI, HALO AP, and HALO AP Dx) Customer focus as the...

Today my guest is Roseann Vitale, Product Manager with Mopec. What we discuss with Roseann: Roseann’s path to the pathologists’ assistant profession and how her background in fine arts influenced her career in pathology Helping to build a simulated pathology lab at Rosalind Franklin University Her innovative approaches to hands-on learning and standardization in PA education Her clinical experienc...

Today my guest is hematopathologist Dr David Li. What we discuss with Dr Li: His early introduction to pathology through a neuropathology research lab at the University of Washington. The influence of strong mentors and role models in shaping his path toward hematopathology. His mother’s diagnoses with breast and pancreatic cancer, and how he served as a bridge to help her understand complex patho...

Today my guests are Dr Alexander Perez and Dr Michael Topf. What we discuss with Dr Perez and Dr Topf: The challenge of documenting surgical specimens with traditional text and photos How 3D scanning improves accuracy and communication in pathology Integration into the gross room workflow with minimal time impact Clinical applications: tumor boards, surgical navigation, and radiation therapy plann...

Today my guest is Coraliz Martinez, a Medical Laboratory Scientist and osteosarcoma survivor. What we discuss with Coraliz: Her diagnosis and treatment journey Inspiration and career path into Medical Laboratory Science The role and impact of the Medical Laboratory Scientist Art and science: a personal connection Returning to St. Jude: The Life Study Her dream to give back and how she hopes to ins...

Today my guests are Arun Ananth, CCO and Tom Gallo, CFO from Proscia. What we discuss with Arun and Tom: Introduction to Proscia’s Diagnostic Network Reshaping the economics of pathology Economic opportunities in digital pathology Data as an asset in biomarker discovery Clinical trials as use cases Compliance and security in digital pathology Pathology's central role in treatment Accelerating digi...

My guest today is pathologist Dr Jeff Myers. What we discuss with DR Myers: Dr. Myers' path to pathology His career at Mayo Clinic The transition to University of Michigan The beginning of patient-centered pathology Creating the Patient and Family Advisory Council Challenges and innovations in Pathology Clinics Stories of interacting with patients and their families Reinventing lab design The role...

Today my guests are pathologists' assistants Jennifer Hudson and Ashley Olson from the AAPA Legislative Subcommittee. What we discuss with Ashley and Jennifer: The difference between licensure vs. certification The necessity of licensure for Pathologist Assistants How licensure ensures competence and patient safety Distinguishing PAs from other lab roles Benefits of licensure for patients Addressi...

Today my guest is patient advocate Michele Mitchell. What we discuss with Michele: Her personal cancer battle The treatment journey Seeing the enemy - a pivotal moment Pathology Clinics and patient experience Expanding advocacy to national level The 21st Century Cures Act and what it means for patients MyPathologyReport.ca - A Patient's Perspective AI in patient-centered pathology Speaking Engagem...

Today my guest is Forensic Pathologist Dr Nicole R Jackson. What we discuss with Dr Jackson: Her term as President of the Society of Black Pathology Consulting with the SUDC Foundation Her current role at the University of Washington EPAs in autopsy training The recent publication Health disparities among incarcerated populations: a crucial laboratory and pathology review. The impact of social med...

Today my guests are Peter O'Toole and Colin Murphy from mTuitive. What we discuss with Colin and Peter: Colin's and Peter’s journeys to mTuitive The origin story of mTuitive Challenges and adoption of structured data Collaborations with CAP and ACS The future of digital pathology and structured data Real-time reference materials feature in mTuitive Customer success stories and favorite features In...

My guest today is Dr Kene Ojukwu. What we discuss with Dr Ojukwu: How she discovered pathology Educational pursuits: from public health to public policy Community engagement: Knowledge is Power Project Health literacy and dermatopathology education Challenges and innovations in patient-facing pathology Exploring language in medical diagnosis Inclusive pathology education Understanding learning sty...

Today my guest is artist Evin Felix. What we discuss with Evin: Her introduction to art through her father Discovering a passion for painting The pathology art series: A healing journey Her artistic process as emotional expression How her work became part of The Healing Art of Pathology book The impact of her art on others Links for this episode: The Path to PathA Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing...