People of Pathology Podcast

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 gives some examples of this from her own career.     Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis  Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs   Contact Dr Monetti here Drew University Anthropology and Archaeology Department Researcher uses Fulbright Grant to investigate unsolved mysteries in Belize   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

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 workflows for precision medicine.  This episode highlights the intersection of technology and healthcare, showcasing the potential of digital pathology to improve access to care and have a profound impact on patients' lives.   Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis  Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs   Proscia Automated QC The Significance of Robust Validation in Automated Quality Control Solutions   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

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 inspired her to become a coach herself.  We discuss some of her coaching methodologies, and talk about her blog, The Happy Physician.     Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis  Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs   The Happy Physician The Happy Physician Blog Identification of a Novel Structural Variant of the α6 Integrin Tal Ben Shahar   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

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 has a masters degree in forensic medicine and has a passion for teaching anatomy to medical and graduate students. She believes in chasing your passions and continuously educating yourself about different career paths.   Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis  Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs   Drexel University Body Donor Program  Sara Sabatino's Story - Forensic Medicine Program   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

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 how diagnoses impact patient treatment. The episode discusses the benefits of digital pathology and the application of AI in driving its adoption, as well as the initial resistance to digital pathology and the changes that have occurred over time. We will also learn about the Paige platform, its interoperability and unique features, and the significance of Paige Prostate Detect as the first FDA-approved AI-based pathology product. The episode highlights the efficiency and time-saving benefits of using AI algorithms in pathology, and the potential benefits of AI in predicting response to therapy and providing more impactful clinical information. The future of pathology with regards to AI is also discussed with Dr Klimstra, including the integration of data from multiple sources and the role of AI as decision support for pathologists.    Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis  Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs   Paige  Dr David Klimstra Joins Paige As Chief Medical Officer Passionate Pioneers: Transforming Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment with Artificial Intelligence with Dr. David Klimstra   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

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 of pathologists in multidisciplinary meetings, emphasizing the importance of communication and collaboration in these meetings, where pathologists can provide valuable insights and suggest further actions based on their access to information and ancillary tests. Dr Upreti also highlights the impact of clinical history on the diagnostic process and dispels the misconception that providing pathologists with too much clinical information may bias their diagnosis. She discusses the limited exposure to pathology in medical school and the declining number of medical students going into pathology, hoping that her book will help reverse this trend.  Finally, she discusses the future of pathology education, focusing on technology, collaboration, and the potential of virtual reality in simulating pathology procedures and providing access to different types of specimens.  Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis  Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs   From Specimen to Sign-Out: Anatomic Pathology Explained Royal College Of Pathologists of Australasia   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

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 work. Dr Schukow also talks about his experience starting the Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology podcast, and leveraging social media for education and awareness in the field. He highlights the benefits of online platforms and the potential for free fellowship-level education. He also shares his journey into medicine, an initial interest in orthopedics and dermatology, and the ultimate decision to pursue pathology. He discusses his fascination with bone and soft tissue pathology and the complexity and intrigue of the field. Finally, Dr Schukow emphasizes the importance of pathology in helping patients and his desire to contribute to the community through his work. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis  Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs   Dr Schukow on Twitter Bone And Soft Tissue Pathology Podcast KiKo   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

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 right direction. He believes that digital pathology is the future of pathology and sees it as an opportunity to fix many of the current issues and realize benefits that we may not even recognize yet. However, he also acknowledges that digital pathology is not a homogeneous entity and that there are many different types of digital pathology. Dr Ahmad recommends that pathology groups define their current state and what they hope to achieve before jumping to a solution with vendors and software. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis  Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs   Spectrum Healthcare Partners Proscia Spectrum Healthcare Partners Taps Proscia To Democratize Cancer Diagnosis   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram