People of Pathology Podcast
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Interviews with people doing interesting things in pathology and related fields
Episodes
- Episode 229: Ashley Faber – The Digital Pathology Buyer’s Guide Every Lab Needs
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 nee…
- Episode 228: Dr Luis Cano – Beyond the Slide: Where AI Is Really Transforming Pathology
Dr. Luis Cano shares his path to pathology, his interest in computers, and discusses the intersection of pathology and artificial intelligence. Topics include the "human in the loop" concept, AI for targeted therapy, and the future vision…
- Episode 227: Dr Amanda Hemmerich - Building Global Digital Pathology At IQVIA Laboratories
Dr. Amanda Hemmerich shares insights into the work of IQVIA Labs and her role as Global Director of Digital Pathology Innovation. The discussion covers managing global regulations, career progression, essential skills, navigating change, p…
- Episode 226: Marissa Spencer – #PathAssistDay 2026: Reflection, Growth, And The Future Of PAs
In this episode of the People of Pathology Podcast, Pathologists' Assistant Marissa Spencer joins for the annual PA Day special. They discuss the importance of career reflection, the evolving dynamics between pathologists and PAs, and inno…
- Episode 225: Dr Derrick Forchetti - Staying Curious And The Predictive Future Of Pathology
Dr. Derrick Forchetti discusses his career in pathology, the influence of mentors, and the evolving role of technology. He explores how informatics, digital pathology, and AI are shifting pathology towards predictive analytics, emphasizing…
- Episode 224: Clara Cirks - Living Through Cancer, The Power Of Storytelling, Finding Perspective
This episode features an interview with Clara Cirks, discussing her experience with stage 4 lung cancer. Topics include using social media for advocacy and education, the therapeutic value of storytelling, and finding perspective through p…
- Episode 223: Yair Rivenson - Inside The Virtual Staining Revolution At Pictor Labs
Yair Rivenson, CEO of Pictor Labs, shares his background in computational imaging and explains how AI and microscopy led to the founding of Pictor Labs. The episode details the concept of virtual staining, its benefits for tissue preservat…
- Episode 222: Taranjit Kaur - Inside The Post Junior Fellowship And The Making Of The Grossly Speaking Podcast
Medical student and podcaster Taranjit Kaur shares her inspirations for pursuing medicine and pathology, details of her UCLA post-junior fellowship including grossing experiences, and the process behind creating her podcast, Grossly Speaki…
- Episode 221: Dr Osama Khan - Bridging Diagnostics And Precision Medicine At Natera
Dr. Osama Khan shares his experiences in pathology, highlighting the roles of mentorship, diagnostics, and precision medicine. He discusses Natera's work with Cell-Free DNA and MRD testing, and reflects on AI's place in the field.
- Episode 220: Dr Lija Joseph - Seeing Patients Not Just Slides: The Power Of The Patient Pathology Clinic
Dr. Lija Joseph shares her path into pathology and the inspiration behind her patient-focused pathology clinic. The discussion covers bridging pathology with empathy, empowering patients through transparency, and maintaining human connecti…
- Episode 219: Dr. Kalisha Hill – Discovering Pinnacles in Pathology
Dr. Kalisha Hill shares her journey into pathology, the inspiration behind her book 'Pinnacles: Visible and Invisible,' and insights on mentorship, leadership, and career development within healthcare.
- Episode 218: Adam Smith - Making AI Accessible For All With Indica Labs
Adam Smith, CCO of Indica Labs, shares his journey and discusses how Indica Labs has evolved its digital pathology ecosystem by integrating AI, deep learning, and large language models. The episode highlights the company's focus on making…
- Episode 217: Roseann Vitale – Guiding Innovation At Mopec Through Education And The Clinical Advisory Board
Roseann Vitale shares her journey into pathology, her work in developing simulated labs and hands-on learning, and her role as Product Manager at Mopec, focusing on customer needs and workflow standardization.
- Episode 216: Dr David Li - Using Personal Experience To Transform Patient Understanding In Pathology
Dr. David Li shares his experiences in pathology, including mentorship, navigating his mother's cancer diagnoses, and establishing a patient-centered pathology clinic. He also discusses digital pathology, hereditary cancer risk, and utiliz…
- Episode 215: Dr Michael Topf And Dr Alexander Perez - Reimagining Pathology Specimen Documentation With 3D Scanning
Drs. Alexander Perez and Michael Topf discuss the challenges of traditional surgical specimen documentation and how 3D scanning offers improvements in accuracy and communication. They cover integration into workflows, clinical applications…
- Episode 214: Coraliz Martinez - From Patient To Medical Laboratory Scientist: A Story Of Healing And Purpose
Coraliz Martinez, an osteosarcoma survivor, discusses her journey from patient to Medical Laboratory Scientist. She shares insights into her diagnosis, treatment, career inspiration, and the impact of medical laboratory science.
- Episode 213: Arun Ananth and Tom Gallo - Data As An Asset With Proscia’s Diagnostic Network
Arun Ananth and Tom Gallo from Proscia discuss their Diagnostic Network, focusing on the economics of digital pathology, using data as an asset for biomarker discovery, and applications in clinical trials. They also cover compliance, secur…
- Episode 212: Dr Jeff Myers - Innovating Pathology With A Patient-Centered Approach
In this episode of People of Pathology Podcast, pathologist Dr. Jeff Myers shares his career journey, including his time at Mayo Clinic and the University of Michigan. He details his work in establishing patient-centered pathology, includi…
- Episode 211: Jennifer Hudson and Ashley Olson - Beyond Certification: The Case For Licensure Of Pathologists’ Assistants
Pathologists’ Assistants Jennifer Hudson and Ashley Olson explain the importance of licensure over certification, discussing how it ensures competence and patient safety, and addressing misconceptions and benefits for PAs.
- Episode 210: Michele Mitchell - Why Patient-Centered Pathology Matters: A Patient's Perspective On Advocacy And Understanding
Patient advocate Michele Mitchell shares her personal cancer battle and treatment journey. The discussion covers patient experience in pathology clinics, national advocacy efforts, the 21st Century Cures Act, and the role of AI in patient-…
- Episode 209: Dr Nicole R Jackson - How Forensic Pathology Advances Equity And Public Health
Forensic Pathologist Dr. Nicole R. Jackson joins the People of Pathology Podcast to discuss her career, including her presidency of the Society of Black Pathology and her role at the University of Washington. They also cover the publicatio…
- Episode 208: Colin Murphy and Peter O'Toole - Harnessing The Power Of Structured Data In Pathology With mTuitive
Peter O'Toole and Colin Murphy from mTuitive join the podcast to discuss their journeys, the origin of mTuitive, challenges in adopting structured data, and its future in digital pathology. They also cover collaborations, customer success,…
- Episode 207: Dr Kene Ojukwu - Demystifying Diagnosis: How Pathology Can Connect, Educate, And Empower
Dr. Kene Ojukwu joins the People of Pathology Podcast to discuss her discovery of pathology, her educational pursuits spanning public health and policy, and community engagement through the Knowledge is Power Project. They also explore hea…
- Episode 206: Evin Felix - Pathology-Inspired Art As A Therapeutic Healing Journey
Guest Evin Felix shares her path into art, her passion for painting, and her pathology art series, which serves as a healing journey and emotional expression. Her work is featured in "The Healing Art of Pathology" book.
- Episode 205: Dr Meriem Sefta and Amanda Coble - Unlocking Diagnostic Innovation: Inside Owkin's Partnership With Proscia
Dr. Meriem Sefta of Owkin and Amanda Coble of Proscia discuss Owkin's founding, deep learning in pathology, and their collaboration with Proscia. They cover topics including digital pathology, AI integration, biomarker screening products,…
- Episode 204: Dr Soufiane Azdad - A Mission To Modernize Grossing With Algoscope
Dr. Soufiane Azdad, founder of Algoscope, shares his experiences in pathology, the inspiration behind Algoscope, and discusses the modernization of grossing through digital pathology, AI, and robotics.
- Episode 203: Dr Swikrity Baskota - Match To Path: Supporting The Next Generation Of Pathologists
Dr. Swikrity Baskota joins the People of Pathology Podcast to discuss her work promoting pathology via social media and founding Match to Path. The conversation covers attracting students to the field, mentorship, resources for applicants,…
- Episode 202: Marissa Spencer - #PathAssistDay 2025: Where The Profession Has Been And Where It's Headed
On #PathAssistDay 2025, guest Marissa Spencer discusses the evolution of Pathologists' Assistant education and training, preceptor roles, PA program growth, and the profession's future, including technology and advocacy.
- Episode 201: Ashley Kalinauskas - How Torigen is Innovating Veterinary Oncology With Immunotherapy
Ashley Kalinauskas discusses how her graduate research led to Torigen Pharmaceuticals, which offers immunotherapy as a more accessible and affordable alternative to chemotherapy for pet cancer treatment. The company is exploring applicatio…
- Episode 200: Dr Meredith Herman - How #PathArt Enhances Education and Connection With Patients
Dr. Meredith Herman joins the People of Pathology Podcast to discuss her paper "#Path Art: From Glass Slide to Canvas with a Mission of Enlightening the Burdens of Life." The episode covers the history and visual nature of pathology art, i…
- Episode 199: Jason Maloney - Transforming Customer Experience in Digital Pathology
Jason Maloney, VP of Customer Experience at Proscia, shares his background and Proscia's strategy for transforming customer experience in digital pathology. The discussion covers the importance of post-sale support, integrating AI into wor…
- Episode 198: Razik Yousfi - Innovating at the Intersection of AI and Pathology
Razik Yousfi, CEO of Paige, details his transition to leadership, the critical role of data quality and diverse datasets in AI for pathology, and the capabilities of Paige's AI co-pilot, Alba. The episode also touches upon a Microsoft part…
- Episode 197: Angie Dowell - Exploring Standardizing Grossing Data With AI
Guest Angie Dowell shares her journey in pathology, highlighting the potential of AI to enhance efficiency and standardization in grossing, and discusses her role at Vistapath.
- Episode 196: Bami Farinre - The Mentor's Journey: From Learning To Leading
Bami Farinre returns to People of Pathology to discuss her book, "The Mentor's Journey: From Learning to Leading." The episode covers mentorship in STEM, drawing from her experiences as a biomedical scientist, and highlights the importance…
- Episode 195: Anna Dhody Part 2 - From Curator To Creator: Building The Dhody Research Institute
Anna Dhody returns to discuss the Mutter Museum's increased online presence during the pandemic, including a viral video of a donated heart. Following her departure, she founded the Dhody Research Institute to improve access to medical inf…
- Episode 194: Anna Dhody Part 1 - Bones, Museums, And Seizing Opportunities
Forensic Anthropologist Anna Dhody shares her journey from childhood museum visits and archaeology studies to biological anthropology, driven by a passion for human bones. Her career path includes work at the Peabody Museum, a UN project i…
- Episode 193: Dr Matt Cecchini - Advancing Pathology Education With Artificial Intelligence
Dr Matt Cecchini joins the People of Pathology Podcast to discuss advancements in pathology education. Topics include student engagement, novel teaching methods, and the application of large language models, synthetic data, and agentic AI…
- Episode 192: Julianna Ianni - A Crash Course In Foundation Models And Concentriq Embeddings
Julianna Ianni joins the People of Pathology Podcast to discuss her background in biomedical engineering and imaging, her transition from radiology to pathology, and her role at Proscia, focusing on AI applications in digital pathology. Th…
- Episode 191: Jon Odle - Revolutionizing Pathology With Pramana's Digital Pathology As A Service
Jon Odle of Pramana discusses the company's digital pathology scanning technology, the challenges and potential of AI in pathology, and the advantages of a Digital Pathology as a Service model. The conversation touches upon the Mayo Clinic…
- Episode 190: Dr Emily Volk - Bringing Pathologist Leadership and Patient Advocacy to the Forefront
Dr. Emily Volk shares her career journey in pathology, highlighting the impact of mentorship and her leadership roles, including her presidency at the College of American Pathologists (CAP). She emphasizes pathologists' roles as patient ad…
- Episode 189: Dr Allison Goldberg - The Impact Of Curiosity In The Career Of A Cytopathologist
Dr. Allison Goldberg, a cytopathologist and fellowship director, shares her career journey, inspired by her father and a fellow pathologist. She discusses the role of AI in pathology, leadership, personalized medicine, and the importance o…
- Episode 188: Nathan Buchbinder - A Deep Dive Into Proscia's Precision Medicine AI Portfolio
Nathan Buchbinder returns to discuss Proscia's Precision Medicine AI Portfolio, which features AI applications on the Concentriq platform designed to streamline AI deployment in pathology. The portfolio includes applications from various d…
- Episode 187: Dr Denise Gemmellaro - Exploring Forensic Entomology: Training, Research, and Global Outreach
Dr. Denise Gemmellaro discusses her career in forensic entomology, a field that studies insects for medico-legal investigations. She highlights the importance of career changes, entomotoxicology, and her international training initiatives.
- Episode 186: Dr Ritcha Saxena - Enhancing Pathology Education Through Active Learning Strategies
Dr. Ritcha Saxena rejoins the podcast to explore active learning strategies in pathology education, including virtual methods and a comparative study of medical school curricula. They also touch upon AI's role in medical education and dive…
- Episode 185: Jacob Guggenheim - Augmenting Grossing With AI: The Sentinel From Vistapath
Jacob Guggenheim, head of engineering at Vistapath, discusses the Sentinel, an AI tool designed to augment specimen grossing in histology. The technology aims to improve efficiency and accuracy, providing confidence to technicians through…
- Episode 184: Dr Simone Arvisais-Anhalt And Dr Daniel Qazi: Large Language Models In Pathology: From Chat GPT to Retrieval Augmented Generation
Drs. Simone Arvisais-Anhalt and Daniel Qazi discuss the application of Large Language Models (LLMs) in pathology, covering benefits like data analysis and translation, challenges such as hallucinations and bias, and their study on clinical…
- Episode 183: Joseph Mossel - Revolutionizing Pathology with AI: A Conversation with IBEX Co-Founder
Joseph Mossel co-founded Ibex in 2016 to develop AI applications for clinical diagnostics. The company deployed its first algorithm for prostate cancer in 2018, enhancing efficiency and detecting errors. Ibex has since expanded to breast a…
- Episode 182: Imogen Fitt And Nathan Buchbinder - Emerging Trends In Pathology: From AI to Precision Medicine
Guests Imogen Fitt and Nathan Buchbinder join the People of Pathology Podcast to discuss emerging trends, including the impact of AI, the shift towards precision medicine, and the role of telepathology. They explain that AI augments pathol…
- Episode 181: Dr Bronwyn Bryant - Redefining Pathology Training With Entrustable Professional Activities
Dr. Bronwyn Bryant, a pathologist and educator, shares insights on using Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) to enhance pathology residency training. The discussion covers providing specific feedback, improving resident assessment,…
- Episode 180: Exploring Pathology Observerships with Dr Risha Khatri And Dr Abdul Abid
This episode discusses pathology observerships, detailing their importance for medical students and graduates seeking experience in the field. Drs. Risha Khatri and Abdul Abid share insights into these programs and their role in profession…