RSS Episodes Archive

Episode 191: Jon Odle – Revolutionizing Pathology With Pramana’s Digital Pathology As A Service

My guest today is Jon Odle from Pramana. What we discuss with Jon: Overview of Pramana and its scanning technology Importance of QA/QC in digital pathology Challenges in scaling digital pathology, including labor costs The role of AI in digital pathology and its potential as a diagnostic aid The concept of Digital Pathology as a Service (DPAAS) Advantages of DPAAS, including cost-effectiveness and reduced labor The Mayo Clinic project to digitize 12 million slides Challenges faced during the Mayo project, including slide quality issues The importance of interoperability and standardization in digital pathology Future plans for Pramana Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club Pramana Inside the Digitization of Mayo Clinic's Tissue Registry Archive People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

November 4, 2024

Episode 190: Dr Emily Volk – Bringing Pathologist Leadership and Patient Advocacy to the Forefront

My guest today is Pathologist Dr Emily Volk. Mentorship played a significant role in her career, guiding her decisions and shaping her path. Dr. Volk became involved with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) through a mentor, who encouraged her to join the cytopathology committee. Dr. Volk was elected to the CAP Board of Governors and later became the president, serving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key accomplishments during her presidency included establishing the Council on Informatics and Pathology Innovation (CIPI) and navigating the implications of the Dobbs decision on pathology practice. She emphasizes the importance of pathologists as advocates for patients and the need to communicate effectively about pathology reports. Dr. Volk has started creating short videos on social media to educate patients and share leadership insights, inspired by a friend in the business world. She discusses the concept of "first do no harm" in leadership, advocating for thoughtful responses rather than rushing to action. Dr. Volk shares a personal story about her father's reaction to her language in one instance, emphasizing the importance of treating patients with respect and dignity. She addresses concerns about a study linking tattoos to lymphoma, highlighting the difference between association and causation in medical research. Dr. Volk believes it is crucial for pathologists to continue promoting their field and educating patients about the role of pathologists in their care. Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club Dr Emily Volk on Instagram College of American Pathologists Council on Informatics and Pathology Innovation People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

September 23, 2024

Episode 189: Dr Allison Goldberg – The Impact Of Curiosity In The Career Of A Cytopathologist

Dr Allison Goldberg is a cytopathologist, and Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.. What we discuss with Dr Goldberg: How her father's work in pharmaceutical industry on AIDS medications helped to inspire her career path How she found satisfaction in surgical procedures and the operating room environment initially Inspired by a conversation with a pathologist mom she made the transition to pathology How she tailors fellowship experiences based on goals and backgrounds of individual fellows Impact of AI in Pathology, including assisting in tasks like identifying specific cells and estimating percentages AI may not replace pathologists but can enhance certain aspects of pathology Importance of Leadership Roles in Pathology Pathologists should advocate for patient care and be involved in decision-making processes Personalized medicine and molecular testing advancements Emphasizing lifelong learning and curiosity to adapt to upcoming changes in the field Links for this episode: LabVine Laboratory Transformation Seasonal School Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club Thomas Jefferson University Cytopathology Fellowship Program People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

September 2, 2024

Episode 188: Nathan Buchbinder – A Deep Dive Into Proscia’s Precision Medicine AI Portfolio

Nathan Buchbinder from Proscia returns to discuss Proscia's Precision Medicine AI Portfolio. The portfolio includes leading AI applications available on the Concentriq platform. The portfolio streamlines the process of deploying, supporting, and using AI applications in pathology. The portfolio includes applications from Proscia and other developers, including Ibex, Visiopharm, Stratipath, DoMore Diagnostics, Mindpeak, Nucleai. Collaboration with other vendors and developers is important to address the variety of AI applications needed and helps streamline the process. Multi-AI workflows on Concentriq enable the simultaneous use of multiple AI applications on a single image or work list. The Precision Medicine AI portfolio supports analysis of various tissue types, with a growing portfolio. The partnership with Nucleai enhances the functionality of Concentriq by incorporating AI biomarkers. Proscia's is focused on expanding the Precision Medicine AI portfolio, making platform enhancements, and adding new functionality. Proscia is not the legal manufacturer of the products available in its precision medicine AI portfolio and pipeline. Certain products may only be available for diagnostic use in select geographies. Please contact Proscia for availability of an application in your geography. Multi-AI workflows are available on Concentriq AP. Concentriq AP is for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Links for this episode: Labvine Laboratory Transformation Seasonal School Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club Concentriq AP: A New Era of AI in Pathology Webinar People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

August 26, 2024

Episode 187: Dr Denise Gemmellaro – Exploring Forensic Entomology: Training, Research, and Global Outreach

Dr Denise Gemmellaro is a forensic entomologist, and my guest today. We discuss how she initially pursued medical school but found it was not for her. She found forensic entomology to be a complete and engaging field that allowed her to work on real cases and teach. Dr. Gemmellaro emphasized the importance of students realizing they can change their career path and explore different avenues. Forensic entomology involves the study of insects and arthropods in medico-legal investigations, providing valuable information on the circumstances of death and post-mortem events. In entomotoxicology, substances found in maggots can indicate what was present in the body prior to death, aiding in toxicology analysis. Dr. Gemmellaro has conducted training for law enforcement in forensic entomology, emphasizing the importance of proper evidence collection and handling. She has also been involved in international projects in Africa and Central America to introduce forensic science and inspire local professionals in the field. Dr. Gemmellaro encourages those interested in forensic entomology to explore entomology programs and resources, as well as consider related fields like law enforcement or lab technician roles. Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club Dr Denise Gemmellaro email American Board of Forensic Entomology The ESA (Entomological Society of America) ESA pages listing the entomology programs in the US: here and here People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

August 19, 2024

Episode 186: Dr Ritcha Saxena – Enhancing Pathology Education Through Active Learning Strategies

Today Dr Ritcha Saxena returns to the podcast. She integrated virtual teaching methods into her educational approach, including online lectures, Zoom discussions, and virtual microscopy. Dr. Saxena was involved in a study analyzing pathology education in medical schools in the U.S. and other countries, focusing on curriculum content, teaching methods, and instructional time allocation. The study showed differences in pathology education between the U.S. and other countries, with more lecture hours and active learning strategies outside the U.S. We discuss the 2010 Carnegie Foundation report on medical education reform, emphasizing integration of basic sciences with clinical training and active learning strategies. She is currently working on integrating pathology into interprofessional education and writing a manual on AI's impact on medical education. Dr. Saxena is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare education and has received recognition for her contributions in this area. Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club Pathology teaching in different undergraduate medical curricula within and outside the United States: a pilot study Group for Research In Pathology Education People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

August 5, 2024

Episode 185: Jacob Guggenheim – Augmenting Grossing With AI: The Sentinel From Vistapath

Jacob Guggenheim is head of engineering at Vistapath. Their innovative Sentinel is bringing AI to specimen grossing. Jacob's background in bioengineering and robotics led him to join Vistapath Vistapath's mission is to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the histology process, inspired by a real-world incident The Sentinel is designed to augment human capabilities in grossing specimens, not replace humans An accomplishment Jacob is proud of is the impact of the Sentinel in providing confidence to grossing technicians through photographic evidence The future of Vistapath includes expanding the capabilities of the Sentinel to gross a wider range of tissue and leveraging data collected during grossing for downstream processes AI is already transforming pathology, but the data bottleneck is a significant barrier that needs to be addressed for further impact Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club Vistapath First Robotics Superlimbs Agile Development People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

July 29, 2024

Episode 184: Dr Simone Arvisais-Anhalt And Dr Daniel Qazi: Large Language Models In Pathology: From Chat GPT to Retrieval Augmented Generation

My guests today are Dr Simone Arvisais-Anhalt and Dr Daniel Qazi. We discussed the benefits of using LLMs in pathology, including creating outlines, data analysis, and translating reports for patients There are also challenges in the use LLMs, such as hallucinations and bias Dr. Arvisais-Anhalt and Dr. Qazi described their study on using LLMs in clinical practice They were some interesting findings from the study, including different use cases and limitations of the tool We talked about future plans to implement retrieval augmented generation for tailored responses in pathology and laboratory medicine Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club Establishing priorities for implementation of large language models in pathology and laboratory medicine What is Retrieval Augmented Generation? People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

July 1, 2024

Episode 183: Joseph Mossel – Revolutionizing Pathology with AI: A Conversation with IBEX Co-Founder

Jospeh Mossel co-founded Ibex in 2016. Since its inception, Ibex has remained committed to developing AI applications for clinical diagnostics. The company achieved its first milestone in 2018 by deploying its first algorithm for prostate cancer. This algorithm not only enhanced diagnostic efficiency but also detected a diagnostic error, demonstrating the value of AI in pathology. Over the years, IBEX has expanded its offerings to include algorithms for breast and gastric cancers, facing challenges due to the unique characteristics of each tissue type. However, through partnerships with healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies, IBEX has continued to innovate and grow. This conversation covers the history of Ibex and some of their milestones. We conclude with a look toward the future of AI in pathology. Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club Ibex Medical Analytics An artificial intelligence algorithm for prostate cancer diagnosis in whole slide images of core needle biopsies: a blinded clinical validation and deployment study People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

June 10, 2024

Episode 182: Imogen Fitt And Nathan Buchbinder – Emerging Trends In Pathology: From AI to Precision Medicine

My guests today are Imogen Fitt from Signify Research and Nathan Buchbinder from Proscia. We discuss emerging trends in pathology, including: The current technology with the most significant impact in the field of pathology has been artificial intelligence (AI). AI has stirred up imaginations about the future of pathology and has accelerated the timeline for seeing its impact. Return on investment in digital pathology has shifted from being a challenge to becoming an opportunity that drives adoption. Pathologists are not being replaced by AI but rather augmented by it to make their work easier and more efficient. Precision medicine is a key emerging trend in pathology, with a focus on clinical biomarkers, companion diagnostics, and personalized treatment pathways. Telepathology plays a crucial role in improving access to pathology services, especially in underserved areas and remote locations. Collaboration among digital pathology companies is driven by customer demand for interoperability and seamless integration of technologies. The future of pathology technology is likely to focus on precision medicine, clinical biomarkers, companion diagnostics, digital pathology storage, compression algorithms, robotics, and value-based care. Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club Signify Research Proscia People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

June 3, 2024

Episode 181: Dr Bronwyn Bryant – Redefining Pathology Training With Entrustable Professional Activities

Today my guest is Dr. Bronwyn Bryant, a pathologist and pathology educator. Dr. Bryant has been involved in the National EPA Working Group, focused on implementing Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in pathology residency programs. The group conducted a pilot study on EPAs and is now working on developing an electronic tool to facilitate the completion of EPAs in real-time. Dr. Bryant is passionate about using EPAs to provide more specific and actionable feedback to residents, ultimately improving the learning and assessment experiences. She is also interested in studying the impact of EPAs on resident training. Dr. Bryant emphasizes the importance of faculty development in using EPAs effectively and believes that this method can lead to a culture shift in pathology education. Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club National pilot of entrustable professional activities in pathology residency training Leveraging faculty development to support validation of entrustable professional activities assessment tools in anatomic and clinical pathology training People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

May 20, 2024

Episode 180: Exploring Pathology Observerships with Dr Risha Khatri And Dr Abdul Abid

Pathology observerships offer a unique opportunity for medical students and recent graduates to gain firsthand experience and insights into the dynamic field of pathology. These structured programs provide participants with the chance to observe experienced pathologists at work, learn about various laboratory techniques, and understand the diagnostic process involved in analyzing tissue specimens. In this episode, we delve into the significance of pathology observerships and how they contribute to the professional development of aspiring pathologists. Links for this episode: Path Elective Match To Path - Guide To Pathology Residency FREIDA - Search List For Residency Programs Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

May 6, 2024

Episode 179: Marissa Spencer – Improving Pathology Education: The Importance of Understanding Why

Pathologists' Assistant Marissa Spencer returns to the podcast and we take a deep dive into the concept of teaching "why" vs teaching "how." Understanding the Why: Marissa emphasized the significance of not just memorizing steps but truly understanding the rationale behind each action in pathology. By grasping the "why" behind the procedures, learners can apply their knowledge effectively to different cases, ensuring thorough and accurate work. Utilizing Specimen Photography: Marissa highlighted the underutilized value of specimen photography in pathology. Photos of normal specimens serve as invaluable reference points for learners, aiding in the recognition of abnormalities and enhancing descriptive skills. By capturing images of both normal and abnormal findings, learners can enhance their understanding and communication in the field. Enhancing Gross Description Skills: Marissa shared practical tips for improving gross description skills, such as avoiding generic terms like "unremarkable" and instead focusing on detailed and descriptive language. By describing normal findings accurately, learners can build confidence in articulating abnormalities, ultimately leading to more precise and effective communication in pathology. Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club

April 15, 2024

Episode 178: Liz Wingard And Dr Dave Wilbur – Revolutionizing Pathology: The Journey of Corista and DP3

My guests today are Elizabeth Wingard and Dr Dave Wilbur from Corista. Liz and Dr. Wilbur discussed the evolution of digital pathology and the need for open systems in the field. This goal was realized with Corista's Digital Pathology Processing Platform (DP3). They shared insights into their backgrounds and how they got involved in healthcare technology and pathology. The conversation touched on the importance of collaboration between radiology and pathology, leading to the partnership between Corista and AGFA Healthcare. We discussed some of the features of DP3, such as the Digital Slide Tray, and Digital Microscope Stage. Then Dr Wilbur and Liz gave us a glimpse of what Corista has in store for the future. Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club Corista Corista Announces Partnership with AGFA HealthCare to Enhance Digital Pathology Integration in Healthcare Corista’s DP3 Image Management System for Digital Pathology Earns CE Mark Under IVDR for Routine Pathology Diagnosis People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

April 8, 2024

Episode 177: Mateo Lopez – The Future Of Specimen Grossing: Vistapath And The Sentinel

Mateo Lopez is Director of Customer Success at Vistapath. In this episode we discuss the future of AI in pathology grossing. Mateo shares his journey from PA to industry, the founding story of Vistapath, and the innovative Sentinel grossing station. We talk about how the Sentinel uses AI to streamline grossing, improve accuracy, and enhance the pathology workflow. Finally, we discuss how PAs and others can best prepare for using AI tools to augment their skills. Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology 101 Book Vistapath People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

April 1, 2024

Episode 176: David West – 510 k Clearance Milestone For Concentriq AP-DX And What It Means For The Future Of Digital Pathology

In this episode, David West discusses Proscia's recent 510K clearance for Concentric AP-DX software. The conversation delves into the significance of 510 k clearance, explaining its role in regulatory approval for medical devices. David highlights the company's global success and previous clearances in Europe, offering insights into the journey of bringing innovative software to laboratories worldwide. We discuss not only the importance of this clearance to Proscia, but also to digital pathology as a whole. Links for this episode: Proscia Proscia Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For Concentriq AP-Dx Welcome To Concentriq AP-DX Webinar Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

March 25, 2024

Episode 175: Dr Aleksandra Zuraw – All You Need To Know To Start And Continue Your Digital Pathology Journey

Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, Digital Pathology 101: All You Need to Know to Start and Continue Your Digital Pathology Journey. The book is not only meant as an introduction to digital pathology, but also as a valuable resource for those who already have some knowledge of the field. It covers a wide range of topics, from digital pathology milestones and the basics of digital pathology, to advanced computer vision principles and image analysis techniques. By balancing the needs of both beginners and intermediate learners, Dr. Zuraw has created a valuable resource that can benefit a wide range of readers. We discuss the concept of the "learning mentality," and why it is important in digital pathology. We also talk about the role of toxicologic pathology in drug development. Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology 101 - E book Digital Pathology Club Digital Pathology Place Digital Pathology Podcast Digital Pathology Association Webinars People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

March 18, 2024

Episode 174: Dr Rodney Rohde – From CLS to MLS: A Journey In Standardization And Advocacy

On this episode Dr Rodney Rohde discusses his involvement with the ASCP's Blueprint for Action to address workforce shortages in the laboratory. He highlights the efforts of various organizations to create solutions and improve the situation, emphasizing that the workforce challenges existed prior to COVID-19 but were exacerbated by the pandemic. Dr. Rohde explains the importance of aligning titles and credentials across different organizations and programs to create a unified identity for medical laboratory scientists. Transitioning from various titles like CLS (Clinical Laboratory Scientist) to MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) can establish a clear and recognizable identity that reflects the rigorous education and critical role these professionals play in healthcare. The process of standardizing titles and credentials involves collaboration with professional organizations, regulatory bodies, and educational institutions. Dr. Rohde shares his journey of leading the effort to change the program name at Texas State University from CLS to MLS. This two-year process involved collecting data, engaging with faculty, alumni, and students, navigating institutional procedures, and obtaining approvals at various levels within the university. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Workforce in the Shadow of Healthcare –An Update on the Survival Status of Laboratory Medicine and Public Health Facing Massive Labor Shortage, ASCP Committed to Expanding Medical Laboratory Workforce The Clinical Laboratory Workforce: Understanding the Challenges to Meeting Current and Future Needs Aligning Educational Program Titles to the Medical Laboratory Science Career People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

March 11, 2024

Episode 173: Jeff Rhude – Navigating The Cloud In Digital Pathology With Proscia

Jeff Rhude is the VP of Technical Operations at Proscia. Today we discuss the use of cloud-based technologies in digital pathology. Cloud-based storage offers significant advantages over traditional on-premises solutions in the field of digital pathology. The episode highlights several key benefits that make cloud storage a compelling choice for storing sensitive patient data and large image files in pathology. Cloud-based storage offers superior data durability, security, and recovery capabilities. It also allows for access to the latest AI capabilities. AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, have already shown significant improvements in various industries, including healthcare. With cloud computing, Pathologists can leverage AI tools to enhance their diagnostic capabilities, streamline workflows, and improve patient outcomes. However, resistance to technology can lead to being left behind in a rapidly advancing field. So it is important to embrace technology to keep up with the rapidly changing pathology field. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Proscia Website Cloud technologies in digital pathology: taking pathology to the cloud from Pathology News People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

March 4, 2024

Episode 172: Dr Jason Wasserman – Empowering Patients With MyPathologyReport

The MyPathologyReport website was created by Dr. Jason Wasserman, a pathologist, with the goal of providing patients with a better understanding of their pathology reports. Dr. Wasserman recognized the need for patients to have access to clear and concise information about their diagnosis. Initially, the website started with a glossary of common pathology terms, such as atypia, dysplasia, and margins. It then expanded to include diagnostic articles that break down the different elements of a pathology report and provide more information about specific diagnoses. These articles were written with a focus on simplifying complex pathology terminology, making them accessible to patients. The feedback from patients has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing gratitude for the website's resources and assistance in understanding their reports. The website has also gained recognition from patient advocacy groups and medical organizations, who appreciate the effort to make pathology more accessible to patients. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs MyPathologyReport For Patients, Demystifying Pathology Reports in CAP Today People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

February 12, 2024

Episode 171: Olivia Josephsen – A Guide To Shadowing In Pathology

In this episode, Olivia Josephsen and I take you step by step through how to get shadowing opportunities. While this is about pathologists assistants, these tips can be used in any laboratory profession. We explain how to find someone to shadow, and how to contact them. While shadowing, it is important to ask questions, and we tell you why. After shadowing you should follow up with the person you shadowed, especially if you intend to ask them for a letter of recommendation. Shadowing isn't all about the student either. Listen to find out how the person being shadowed can gain from it too. We talk about virtual shadowing, and how it is a good option to increase availability of shadowing opportunities. If you're an experienced PA who is open to being shadowed, add #PathAShadow to your social media so students can find you. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Olivia on Twitter Olivia on Instagram Lethally Blonde Gifts on Etsy People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

February 5, 2024

Episode 170: Katie Maloney – Exploring Partnership Trends in Digital Pathology With DeciBio

In this podcast episode, I speak with Katie Maloney, a principal at DeciBio, a precision medicine consulting company. We discuss the importance of partnerships in driving innovation and adoption in the field of digital pathology. Katie explains that partnerships are crucial in addressing the complexity and interoperability challenges in digital pathology, as well as meeting the needs of different stakeholders, including healthcare organizations, biopharma companies, and clinical labs. She also highlights the shift from interoperability-focused partnerships to those focused on clinical and research adoption, signaling a potential inflection point in the field. Katie emphasizes the importance of pathologists' input in shaping the future of digital pathology and predicts that as pain points are addressed and financial incentives come into play, the adoption of digital pathology tools will continue to grow. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights into the current state and future prospects of digital pathology. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs 2023 Partnership Update - An Adoption Inflection on the Horizon DeciBio People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

January 8, 2024

Episode 169: Amanda Coble – Embracing Opportunities And Driving Innovation At Proscia

Amanda Coble is a pathologists' assistant with a diverse career path. After completing her education, she worked as a pathologists' assistant and also took on management activities, such as designing a new anatomic pathology laboratory space and participating in the selection and implementation of a new laboratory information system (LIS). Her experience in managing the LIS led her to explore a career in product management, gaining experience in understanding customer needs, working with software engineering teams, and rolling out new products. In 2021, Amanda joined Proscia and is now the Director of Product Management. Amanda believes that better collaboration between the clinical and industry parties is crucial for advancing digital pathology. This includes sharing real-world data for AI development, improving interoperability between systems, and working towards standardization, such as the use of DICOM format. She sees AI playing a significant role in triaging workflow, automating routine tasks, and unlocking new insights and functionality in pathology. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Learn More About Proscia People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

December 18, 2023

Episode 168: Susan Stillman – Starting A New Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program

Susan Stillman recently became the program director of the new Pathologist Assistant Program at Carroll University. In this episode, we discuss Susan's background and how she became interested in the field of pathology. We also talk about her transition into teaching and the process of starting a pathologist assistant program. Susan shares her thoughts on the future of the field and the importance of effective communication in the medical profession. We also discuss the use of technology in the program and the changing roles of pathologist assistants. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Carroll University Pathologists' Assistant Program People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

December 11, 2023

Episode 167: Dr Lisa Monetti – Collaboration And The Path To Bioarchaeology And Forensic Anthropology

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

November 20, 2023

Episode 166: Casey Wahl – Proscia And Building Solutions For Current And Future Needs In Pathology

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

November 6, 2023

Episode 165: Dr Tracy Davis – Dermatopathology, Mindset, and The Happy Physician

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

October 30, 2023

Episode 164: Sara Sabatino – From Medical Curiosity To A Passion For Forensics And Teaching

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

September 18, 2023

Episode 163: Dr David Klimstra – Paige, AI, And Changing Landscapes In Pathology

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

July 24, 2023

Episode 162: Dr Sheela Upreti – From Specimen To Sign-Out: Anatomic Pathology Explained

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

July 17, 2023

Episode 161: Dr Casey Schukow – Finding Passion In Bone And Soft Tissue Pathology

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

July 10, 2023

Episode 160: Dr Bilal Ahmad – Spectrum Healthcare Partners, Concentriq DX, and Thinking Differently About Digital Pathology

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

June 13, 2023

Episode 159: Dr Richard Levenson – AI In Pathology: What Could Possibly Go Wrong

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Richard Levenson We discuss his career path so far, including how he discovered pathology. Dr Levenson talks about his work in slide free imaging, which he started doing early in his career. Slide free imaging has the potential to significantly decrease turnaround time, while providing more information than the standard H&E slide. We also talk about the use of AI in pathology, some of the potential downsides, and what could be done about them. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs AI In Pathology - What Could Possibly Go Wrong Dual-mode emission and transmission microscopy for virtual histochemistry using hematoxylin- and eosin-stained tissue sections People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

May 30, 2023

Episode 158: Dr Tom Grogan – Chasing The Invisible

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Tom Grogan Dr. Grogan is the founder of Ventana and the author of Chasing the Invisible: A Doctor's Quest to Abolish the Last Unseen Cancer Cell. He talks about his journey in both pathology and business, as well as his upbringing and living in countries going through revolutions. He developed the first automated IHC stainer due to a realization of the need for such technology. The book chronicles his quest to bring this idea to reality. Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Chasing The Invisible: A Doctor's Quest To Abolish The Last Unseen Cancer Cell Roche Tissue Diagnostics People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

May 22, 2023

Episode 157: Dr Derek Welch – PathGroup, Proscia, And The Benefits of Digital Pathology

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Derek Welch What we discuss with Dr Welch: Why he chose medical school and how he discovered pathology How he joined PathGroup and his current role as Chief Medical Officer The collaboration between PathGroup and Proscia His thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence in pathology How pathology data can be used in precision medicine and why pathologists should be part of this Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs PathGroup Proscia PathGroup Chooses Proscia to Deliver Next Generation of Cancer Diagnosis for Millions of Patients People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

May 8, 2023

Episode 156: Dr Aleksandra Zuraw – Where Pathology Meets Computer Science, And Pathology 101 For Tissue Image Analysis

Today my guest is Veterinary Pathologist Dr Aleksandra Zuraw What we discuss with Dr Zuraw: How digital pathology has advanced over the last two years The online event, Bridging the Gap Between Pathology and Computer Science Why it is important for pathologists to be involved in digital pathology development Her new course Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis What she thinks will be next in digital and computational pathology Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Place Digital Pathology Place Youtube Dr Zuraw on Twitter Dr Zuraw on Instagram Digital Pathology Beginners Guide E-book Waiting List People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

April 24, 2023

Episode 155: Dr Keith Wharton – Cutting Edge Technologies Advancing Pathology Into The Future

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Keith Wharton What we discuss with Dr Wharton: His path into pathology Why he decided to move into industry The importance of pathologists being involved in technology His work in multiplex immunofluorescence staining The pixel pathway and its implications for whole slide imaging Pathology data and its use in companion diagnostics and drug development His current role with Roche Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Tissue Multiplex Analyte Detection in Anatomic Pathology – Pathways to Clinical Implementation Molecular Histopathology and Tissue Biomarkers in Drug and Diagnostic Development Roche Diagnotics People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

April 17, 2023

Episode 154: Marissa Spencer – Interprofessionalism, And Teaching Why Rather Than How

Today my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Marissa Spencer What we discuss with Marissa: How she discovered the pathologists' assistant field Her teaching experience and how that led her to Tulane Interprofessionalism and why it is important How interprofessionalism leads to better teamwork and better patient care The method of teaching why vs just teaching how Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Bridging The Gap in The Pathologist Bridging The Gap Webinar Tulane Pathologists Assistant Program University of New Haven American Association of Pathologists' Assistants People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

April 10, 2023

Episode 153: Jess And Alice – Autopsy Technicians And Hosts Of Inside The Morgue Podcast

Today my guests are Autopsy Technicians Jess and Alice What we discuss with Jess and Alice: Their educational paths and how that led to forensics The training to become an autopsy technician The most rewarding part of their job The importance of mental health How and why they started the Inside the Morgue Podcast How the use the podcast to educate people about forensics The CSI effect, and how it can be both positive and negative Links for this episode: Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Inside the Morgue on Spotify Inside the Morgue on Apple Podcasts Inside the Morgue Instagram People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

April 3, 2023

Episode 152: Carly Newton And Lori Harada – Transfusion Medicine, And Terumo Blood And Cell Technologies

Today my guests are Lori Harada and Carly Newton from Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies What we discuss with Lori and Carly: Their backgrounds in nursing How they joined Terumo BCT Therapeutic plasma exchange and red blood exchange, and some conditions where this is used How these technologies benefit patients Some exciting advancements coming in transfusion medicine Links for this episode: Pathology 101 For Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Terumo BCT World Apheresis Association American Society for Apheresis American Society for Hematology People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

March 27, 2023

Episode 151: Dr Ken Gatter – The Challenges And Opportunities Of Recruiting International Medical Graduates, And Medical Legal Partnerships

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Ken Gatter What we discuss with Dr Gatter: His initial interest in law and why he switched to medicine How he discovered pathology His interest in the interaction of medicine and law Medical Legal Partnerships and how they benefit patients The paper he co authored The Challenges and Opportunities of Recruiting International Medical Graduates to Our Residency Programs: It Starts With Screening for Interviews. How having international medical graduates in pathology residency programs helps to increase diversity in the field Some of the difficulties in evaluating international medical graduates How COVID has affected this, both positively and negatively Links for this episode: Pathology 101 For Tissue Image Analysis Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs The Challenges and Opportunities of Recruiting International Medical Graduates to Our Residency Programs: It Starts With Screening for Interviews National Center For Medical Legal Partnerships People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

March 20, 2023

Episode 150: Robert Lott And Joshua Greenlee – Anatomic Pathology Patient Interest Association

Today my guests are Robert Lott and Joshua Greenlee from the Anatomic Pathology Patient Interest Association What we discuss with Robert and Josh: How they each got into the histotechnology field How they became involved in training programs Why they decided to move from the clinical lab into industry The Anatomic Patient Interest Association (APPIA) and what it does How the TOPS program was developed and why it is important How to become a member of APPIA Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Anatomic Pathology Patient Interest Association APPIA on LinkedIn APPIA on Twitter TOPS Program National Society for Histotechnology People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

March 12, 2023

Episode 149: Dr Janamarie Truesdell – Critical Thinking In Death Scene Investigation And The Nutshell Studies Of Unexplained Death

Today my guest is Death Scene Investigator and Forensic Anthropologist Dr Janamarie Truesdell What we discuss with Dr Truesdell: The Critical Thinking in Death Scene Investigation course at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside How she teaches a method for investigating a scene How she got into death investigation and forensic anthropology Utilizing the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death in teaching How she developed a fascination for the Nutshells Her thoughts on the "CSI Effect." The upcoming summer course at UW-Parkside Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs University of Wisconsin-Parkside Forensic Anthropology Workshop Critical Thinking in Death Scene Investigation Glessner House The History of the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death 18 Tiny Deaths by Bruce Goldfarb People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

March 6, 2023

Episode 148: Navid Alipour – AI In Healthcare, CureMatch, And CureMetrix

Today my guest is Navid Alipour, CEO of AI Med Global What we discuss with Navid: How he got into the AI in Healthcare space Why he thinks there is such massive growth in the use of AI right now Why AI should be thought of as "augmented intelligence," rather than "artificial intelligence." How CureMatch uses AI in oncology to determine the best treatment How CureMetrix analyzes mammograms, and how it is also used to detect heart disease His thoughts on AI in healthcare in the future Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs AI Med Global CureMatch CureMetrix Knowledge Representation And Reasoning AI People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

February 27, 2023

Episode 147: Sarah Blizzard – The Intersection of Pathology, Yoga, and Mindfulness

Today my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Sarah Blizzard What we discuss with Sarah: How she discovered the pathologists' assistant field How a running injury turned her to yoga Some ways that pathology and yoga are similar Her Youtube series on yoga stretches for PAs Mindfulness and how we can practice it in our daily lives Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Sarah Blizzard on Instagram Sarah on YouTube People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

February 20, 2023

Episode 146: Bruce Goldfarb – OCME: Life in America’s Top Forensic Medical Center

Today my guest is Bruce Goldfarb, author of OCME: Life in America's Top Forensic Medical Center What we discuss with Bruce: His background as an EMT and a journalist How his skillset led to his position as Executive Assistant to the Chief Medical Examiner at the OCME Some of the history of the OCME in Baltimore How the opioid epidemic created massive burden for the OCME The effect of COVID on forensic investigations How staffing and funding issues can affect medical examiners offices Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Bruce Goldfarb on Instagram 18 Tiny Deaths on Amazon OCME: Life in America's Top Forensic Medical Center on Amazon People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

February 13, 2023

Episode 145: Dr Cindy Wang – Living The H&E Life

Today my guest is GI Pathologist Dr Cindy Wang What we discuss with Dr Wang: How she chose medicine as a career How she discovered pathology and which subspecialties she was interested in How and why she started her YouTube channel, H&E Life Why she chooses to talk about her own experiences as a resident and fellow on her channel The importance of learning grossing as a resident How to address myths about pathology What it's like to be recognized as the voice of H&E Life Her interest in baking and why it is important to have interests outside of medicine Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs H&E Life on YouTube Dr Wang on Instagram Dr Wang on Twitter People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

February 6, 2023

Episode 144: Evan Bird – Forensic Anthropology and The Corpse Review

Today my guest is Forensic Anthropologist Evan Bird What we discuss with Evan: How he got interested in forensic anthropology and how educational path The importance of networking in the forensic field His experience in teaching and how that helps him in other areas How he became a consultant with federal agencies His experience during the COVID pandemic and how mass fatality procedures were changed because of it How and why he started his Instagram page, The Corpse Review How he uses The Corpse Review to help people learn about forensics Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs The Corpse Review on Instagram Forensic Anthropology Northeast Crime Scene Institute People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter Instagram

January 23, 2023

Episode 143: Dr Jeannie Shen – Breast Cancer Treatment Advancements, and A Surgeon’s Perspective of Pathology

Today my guest is Oncologic Breast Surgeon Dr Jeannie Shen What we discuss with Dr Shen: How she was inspired to become a doctor and her path into surgery Why she chose to specialize in breast cancer surgery How surgeons help to drive technology and advancements Advancements in breast cancer screening and its effect on surgery options How the COVID pandemic affected breast cancer screening Her relationship with pathology and why this is important Advancements in breast cancer treatment and what might be coming in the future Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Shen's bio from Cedars-Sinai Jennie Shen, MD on Breast Cancer video Shen Named Breast Program Medical Director People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter Instagram

January 16, 2023

Episode 142: Tom McAndrew – Cold Cases and Investigative Genetic Genealogy

Today my guest is Retired Homicide Detective Tom McAndrew What we discuss with Tom: How and why he got into law enforcement Pursuing his education while working in law enforcement His involvement in the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Investigation Assessment Unit Investigative Genetic Genealogy and how it is used in cold cases The initiative he started in Pennsylvania to locate and identify unidentified decedents How he got involved with the Vidocq Society Some examples of cold cases that he helped to solve His thoughts on the most important advancements in forensic investigations throughout his career Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Pennsylvania State Police Vidocq Society Investigative Genetic Genealogy Innovative Forensic Investigations Beth Doe Case Boy In The Box Case People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter Instagram

January 9, 2023

Episode 141: Dr Eylül Gün – Pathology In Turkey, PathArt, And EndoNews

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Eylül Gün What we discuss with Dr Gün: Her experience as an exchange student in the US and her favorite American sports How she decided on a career in pathology Her interests in gynecologic, urologic, and forensic pathology Her involvement with the Social Media Commission and the Path Art contest How she became interested in teaching, and using Twitter as a teaching method The Endometriosis Foundation of America and EndoNews The importance of international collaboration Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Eylül Gün on Twitter Turkish Journal of Pathology 2022 PathArt Contest Endometriosis Foundation of America EndoNews The Blossom People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter Instagram

December 19, 2022

Episode 140: Dr Greg Fuller – Diagnostic Medicine and Oncologic Neuropathology

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Greg Fuller What we discuss with Dr Fuller: How he became interested in neuropathology How studying English has an influence on his work now His early mentors and how they helped steer his career The concept of Diagnostic Medicine and why it is important The 8 Data Sphere Model and how it is used to make a diagnosis How the methods of Sherlock Holmes are similar to Diagnostic Medicine Some of the highlights of Dr Fuller's career Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Greg Fuller on Twitter Dr Fuller on the Follow Your Path Podcast MD Anderson Faculty Profile Gregory Fuller ‘76, Distinguished Former Student 2022 - Texas A&M The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter Instagram

December 12, 2022

Episode 139: Dr Barbarajean Magnani – A Message in Poison, and The Poison Blog

Today my guest is Pathologist, Toxicologist, and Author Dr Barbarajean Magnani What we discuss with Dr Magnani: When she started working on A Message in Poison after finishing the previous book Why she included a new character in this book, a forensic pathologist The further development of the relationship between Dr Robinson and Rose, who is now a medical student The Trolley Problem, and how Lily Robinson embodies that How she has changed as a writer over the course of the series, and if the series will continue The Poison Blog, and why she started it Where the inspiration for some of the blog posts comes from The CAP Foundation See, Test, and Treat program Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Magnani's Website The Poison Blog A Message in Poison on Amazon CAP Foundation - See, Test, and Treat People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter Instagram

December 5, 2022

Episode 138: Dr Sophia K Apple – Who Says You Have Breast Cancer: The Unseen Doctors

Today my guest is Pathologist and Author Dr Sophia K Apple. What we discuss with Dr Apple: How she became interested in writing Her first two novels, and why she decided to write a nonfiction book Her path to medical school and pathology, and why she chose breast pathology What "the Unseen Doctors" means to her Why communication between pathologists and other doctors is so important Why she wanted to help educate patients with this book How she got into teaching, and why it is rewarding for her Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Sophia Apple's Website Who Says You Have Breast Cancer? The Unseen Doctors: Pathologists Who Determine the Name of a Patient's Illness on Amazon Joni and Friends Valley Food Bank People of Pathology Podcast: Website Instagram Twitter

November 28, 2022

Episode 137: Dr Aleš Ryška – The Role of Pathology in Molecular Testing, and The European Society of Pathology

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Aleš Ryška What we discuss with Dr Ryška: Why he decided to go to medical school and how he discovered pathology His thoughts on why students are not choosing medicine as a career, and what to do about that How he got involved in the Czech Society of Pathology and the European Society of Pathology his role as current President of the ESP The recent European Congress of Pathology and why it was a hybrid format for the first time The state of molecular pathology in Europe Multidisciplinary Molecular Tumor Boards, and the role the Pathologist should have in molecular testing Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs European Society of Pathology Czech Society of Pathology NSCLC molecular testing in Central and Eastern European countries The leading role of pathology in assessing the somatic molecular alterations of cancer: Position Paper of the European Society of Pathology People of Pathology Podcast: Website Instagram Twitter

November 21, 2022

Episode 136: Dr Amanda Herrmann – CAP Residents Forum, And The Pathology Fellowship Application Crisis

Today my guest is Pathology Resident Dr Amanda Herrmann What we discuss with Dr Herrmann: Studying microbiology in college and how she decided to pursue an MD/PhD Her initial interest in dermatology and how she discovered pathology Her experience with the residency match process How she knew transfusion medicine was right for her Getting involved with the Association of Pathology Chairs' Graduate Medical Education Committee The paper that was published by this committee, The pathology fellowship application crisis: The current state and suggestions for remediation How she got involved with the CAP Residents Forum Her role as chair of the Residents Forum and why it is important to get involved with professional organizations Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Amanda Herrmann on Twitter Following Herr Path on the Instapath Blog The Pathology Fellowship Application Crisis: The Current State And Suggestions For Remediation CAP Residents Forum Association of Pathology Chairs People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

November 14, 2022

Episode 135: Dr Ken Bloom – Transforming Pathology Through Technology, Spatial Biology, And Nucleai

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Ken Bloom What we discuss with Dr Bloom: His path from medical school to pathology Designing and implementing the first telepathology system His work in computer vision that led to working at Chromavision Developing an immunofluorescence system with Clarient His work at Human Longevity Spatial biology and how it can be applied to pathology How Nucleai is using spatial biology to transform pathology and precision medicine His thoughts on the future of pathology in the digital era Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Nucleai Website Human Longevity Future Trends In Spatial Biology Nucleai Appoints New Head of Pathology to Support Expansion in Biopharmaceutical and Clinical Markets People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

November 7, 2022

Episode 134: Leif Honda And Jon Wetzel – Biobanking And Trimetis Life Sciences

Today my guests are Leif Honda and Jon Wetzel from Trimetis Life Sciences What we discuss with Jon and Leif: Their educational backgrounds and entrepreneurial inspirations How they got started in biobanking and how they came to work together Their roles at Trimetis Life Sciences Trimetis Computer Assisted Pathology (TCAP) and how this system was developed How TCAP utilizes AI Trimetis ARCH system and how it can improve biobanking efficiency What the future holds for Trimetis Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Bridging The Gap Between Pathology And Computer Science The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Trimetis Life Sciences on Twitter Trimetis Life Sciences website Simplifying Complex Medical Sample Procurement for Tissue & Cancer Revolutionizing Tissue-Based Research Through Pathology and Artificial Intelligence With Jon Wetzel and Leif Honda People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 31, 2022

Episode 133: Dr Ian Hagemann – Advancing Fellowship Training In Selective Pathology

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Ian Hagemann What we discuss with Dr Hagemann: His early interest in engineering, and eventually medicine, and some similarities between the two How he discovered pathology, and his subspecialties His role as Program Director of the Gynecologic and Breast Pathology Fellowship How he became involved in the workgroup to update the Selective Pathology Milestones The paper Advancing Fellowship Training in Selective Pathology: Design and Implementation of the Milestones 2.0 and some of the changes to the Milestones The Milestone Supplemental Guide Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Bridging The Gap Between Pathology And Computer Science Dress A Med scrubs Dr Ian Hagemann on Twitter Advancing Fellowship Training in Selective Pathology: Design and Implementation of the Milestones 2.0 Dr Hagemann on Wash U Ob/Gyn Rocks Podcast Washington University Department of Pathology and Immunology People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 24, 2022

Episode 132: Dr Abdul Abid – How To Advocate For Pathology, And The Follow Your Path Podcast

Today my guest is Pathology Fellow Dr Abdul Abid What we discuss with Dr Abid: His path to medical school in Pakistan, and the specialties that were of interest What an observership is, and what it took to obtain them Why he chose to come to the US for pathology residency How and why he got involved in the Texas Society of Pathologists The CAP Residents Forum and how he became involved The subspecialties of pathology that he finds interesting How he uses Twitter and other formats as teaching tools The Follow Your Path podcast and how this idea developed Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Abdul Abid on Twitter Follow Your Path on Twitter Follow Your Path Podcast From Hospital Halls to Popular Culture, Pathology in the Spotlight Texas Society of Pathologists CAP Residents Forum People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 17, 2022

Episode 131: Dr Brittany Barreto – Women’s Health, Diagnostic Testing, and the FemTech Focus Podcast

Today my guest is Dr Brittany Barreto What we discuss with Dr Barreto: How she became interested in biology and genetics Her internship at Luminostics during her PhD program, and what she learned from that experience Her path as an entrepreneur, including founding Pheramor FemTech and what this means Women's health and diagnostics as it relates to cervical cancer screening, breast cancer screening, and endometriosis Medical gaslighting, and how to differentiate that from unnecessary testing The FemTech Focus Podcast, it's purpose, and target audience Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Brittany Barreto Website Dr Barreto on Twitter Femtech Focus on Twitter FemTech Focus Podcast People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 10, 2022

Episode 130: David West – Proscia, Digital and Computational Pathology

Today my guest is David West, CEO and Cofounder of Proscia What we discuss with David: How he became interested in biomedical engineering and how he discovered pathology Starting Pathology Cloud and how that led to the founding of Proscia The mission of Proscia The Concentriq platform and some of its features How Concentriq can be used in both research and clinical settings The importance of interoperability in digital pathology Some of the partnerships between Proscia and other companies The automated QC feature and how this can save time and money His thoughts on the future of digital pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Proscia on Twitter Proscia Website Pathology's Digital Future David West of Proscia: Five Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Startup People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 3, 2022

Episode 129: David Tulman – Instapath, Digital Pathology, and Next Generation Microscopy

Today my guest is David Tulman, Cofounder of Instapath What we discuss with David: His background in clinical trials and bio innovation The beginnings of Instapath and the original goal The origin of the name of the Luci system, and what the system can do The innovative D&E virtual staining method Some of the clinical and research applications of the Instapath system Why it is important that this system doesn't destroy or alter the tissue His involvement with the Beyond the Scope podcast from the Digital Pathology Association His thoughts on the current state of digital pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Instapath on Twitter Instapath Website DRAQ5 and Eosin (‘D&E’) as an Analog to Hematoxylin and Eosin for Rapid Fluorescence Histology of Fresh Tissues Tulane team wins International Business Model Competition Beyond The Scope Podcast on Spotify Targeting: College Football Podcast on Spotify People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

September 26, 2022

Episode 128: Dr Alan HB Wu – A Mission To Bring Laboratory Medicine To Television and Film

Today my guest is Professor of Laboratory Medicine Dr Alan HB Wu What we discuss with Dr Wu: How he became interested in clinical chemistry and analytical chemistry His post doctoral work and mentors How he became interested in toxicology and teaching How he got started in writing and his writing process His six books of short stories about laboratory medicine The plan to create a movie based on his book Mind Portal His further plan to create a television show focused on laboratorians Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Alan Wu website Dr Wu's books on Amazon Dr Wu on the Off The Bench podcast People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

September 19, 2022

Episode 127: Grace Li – A Medical Student’s Experience In The Angevine Fellowship

Today my guest is Medical Student Grace Li What we discuss with Grace: How she became interested in forensic pathology and how she decided to go to medical school Why she decided to move to the US How she heard about the Angevine Fellowship An overview of the Fellowship Her experience in each of the rotations during the fellowship Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Grace Li on Twitter The Angevine Fellowship Enhancing preclinical year pathology exposure: the Angevine approach People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

September 12, 2022

Episode 126: Dr Roy Jensen – BRCA, and the University of Kansas Cancer Center

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Roy Jensen What we discuss with Dr Jensen: How he decided to go to medical school and how he chose a specialty Two of his mentors early in his career, and how he was influenced by them His research work in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes How he established a Cancer Center at the University of Kansas, and some of the work that goes into that Why he thinks being a pathologist helps him in this role The NCI designations for cancer centers and achieving his goal of Comprehensive Designation His thoughts on the future of cancer incidence Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning AGBT Precision Health Meeting The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs To NCI designation through difficulty: How KU’s Roy Jensen made it happen Dr. Roy Jensen of The University of Kansas Cancer Center: Innovating to Break Cancer’s Grip University of Kansas Cancer Center People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

September 5, 2022

Episode 125: Dr Heidi Rehm – Genomics and Pathology, and the Precision Health Meeting

Today my guest is Genomic Medicine Researcher Dr Heidi Rehm What we discuss with Dr Rehm: How she became interested in biology and genomics Studying the genetic basis of hearing loss, and why she thinks the cochlea is a thing of beauty How she got involved with the Broad Institute, and her work there Some of the barriers to the use of genetics in medicine Her thoughts on free data exchange among genomics researchers Matchmaker Exchange, and how it is important for genomics research The role of genomics in pathology, both now and in the future The Precision Health Meeting, and how she became involved How meetings such as this help promote technological advances in genomics Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Laboratory Transformation Seasonal School The ConfLab from LabVine AGBT Precision Health Meeting Dress A Med scrubs Dr Heidi Rehm on Twitter Broad Institute Program for Medical and Population Genetics Matchmaker Exchange ClinGen ClinVar “Matching” consent to purpose: The example of the Matchmaker Exchange Matchmaker Exchange in Human Genetics AGBT Precision Health Meeting People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

August 29, 2022

Episode 124: Luis Plaza – Medical Laboratory Science and Let’s Talk Micro Podcast

Today my guest is Medical Laboratory Scientist Luis Plaza What we discuss with Luis: How he discovered the medical laboratory field while in the Navy and training to be an MLT How he discovered his passion for microbiology and earning his MLS degree How he became interested in teaching How and why he started the Let's Talk Micro podcast The different types of episode formats he uses and how he prepares for these His favorite organism and why it is his favorite Future goals for Let's Talk Micro Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Laboratory Transformation Seasonal School AGBT Precision Health Meeting Doctors on Social Media The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Let's Talk Micro Podcast Let's Talk Micro on Twitter Let's Talk Micro on Instagram People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

August 22, 2022

Episode 123: Dr Martin Weihrauch – Smart In Media, Digital Pathology, and AI

Today my guest is Dr Martin Weihrauch What we discuss with Dr Weihrauch: How he became interested in computers and computer programming Why he decided to go to medical school and how he became interested in hematology and oncology The origin of Smart In Media How Smart In Media became involved with the European Society of Pathology and the International Academy of Pathology How Smart In Media branched out from education into diagnostics How Smart In Media integrates AI and Dr Weihrauch's thoughts on the future of AI What is on the horizon for Smart In Media Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Doctors on Social Media Laboratory Transformation Seasonal School The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs pathCast - Key Concepts In Specimen Grossing Smart In Media website Dr Weihrauch on the Digital Pathology Podcast European Society of Pathology International Academy of Pathology People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

August 15, 2022

Episode 122: Dr Fatima Carneiro – Pathology in Portugal, Gastric Cancer, and The European Society of Pathology

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Fatima Carneiro What we discuss with Dr Carneiro: How her interest in pediatrics changed to pathology Her education in Angola, and some of her experiences there How she became interested in teaching How she started working on research in gastric cancer, and specifically hereditary gastric cancer Her experience as an editor for The WHO Blue Book on Tumors of the Digestive System How she became involved with the European Society of Pathology, and some of her accomplishments as President of the Society How she established a national tumor bank network in Portugal Why international efforts are important in pathology The state of pathology recruitment in Portugal Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Doctors on Social Media LabVine Laboratory Transformation Seasonal School The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Fatima Carneiro on Wikipedia The Pathologist Power List 2018 The 2019 WHO Classification of Tumors of the Digestive System Pathological Society of GB and Ireland Grand Rounds May 2022 People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

August 8, 2022

Episode 121: Dr Fred Bosman – Pathology as a Dynamic and Global Field

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Fred Bosman What we discuss with Dr Bosman: How he went from being interested in surgery to pathology His PhD in cytogenetics and why he chose to pursue this degree His experience early in his career at the University of Surinam Some other countries where he has worked, and his experiences there How he came to specialize in GI pathology How his research combines experimental and diagnostic pathology Why he thinks it is essential for the younger generation of pathologists to be educated in molecular pathology How he got involved with the European Society of Pathology and his term as president of the Society Why he believes that pathology is a dynamic field Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Doctors on Social Media Laboratory Transformation Seasonal School From Labvine The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Fred Bosman Wikipedia page The Pathologist Power List 2015 Prof. Fred Bosman Talks about his #6 ranking in The Power List and His Passion for Pathology People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

August 1, 2022

Episode 120: Dr Rodney Rohde – What You Need To Know About Monkeypox

Today Dr Rodney Rohde returns to the podcast What we discuss with Dr Rohde: How monkeypox got its name, and what type of virus it is A brief history of this virus, and typical mode of transmission The two monkeypox clades, and which is responsible for the current outbreak The 2003 monkeypox outbreak, and Dr Rohde's role in the response to it Defining epidemic, pandemic, and endemic New research into the mutation rate of monkeypox, and why this is interesting The transmissibility of monkeypox compared to other viruses Available vaccines for monkeypox How this epidemic highlights why lab testing is so important Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Laboratory Transformation Seasonal School from LabVine Doctors on Social Media The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Rohde on Twitter Monkeypox: What We Do and Don't Know About Recent Outbreaks What is monkeypox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin AskScience AMA Series: We're infectious disease experts here to answer your questions about monkeypox Monkeypox has been spotted in Texas. Here's what you need to know about this disease Don't Freak Out: Monkeypox Has Hit Dallas, But Health Experts Say You Shouldn't Panic Dallas County resident tests positive for monkeypox, health officials say Outbreak New TV - Monkeypox Livestream Lets Talk Micro Podcast - Talking Monkeypox With Dr Rodney Rohde U.S. Monkeypox Outbreak 2022: Situation Summary Monkeypox outbreaks: 4 key questions researchers have Phylogenomic characterization and signs of microevolution in the 2022 multi-country outbreak of monkeypox virus Monkeypox vaccine supply is low. Should you be worried? People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

July 18, 2022

Episode 119: Dr Ivan Damjanov – Pathology Education, Developmental Biology, and Building Bridges

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Ivan Damjanov What we discuss with Dr Damjanov: The influence his parents had on his personality and education His initial choice to study psychiatry and how he eventually found pathology Coming to the US, and his early experiences here Why he tried to stay a part of both Croatia and the US Studying developmental biology and how he met Professor Nikola Skreb How he became interested in teaching and his philosophy on teaching The origin of Pathology For The Health Professions and how he developed the DEPPICT method Building bridges, and why that is important Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Doctors on Social Media The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs The Pathologist Power List 2018 Pathology For The Health Professions Above the Borderland Between Normal and Neoplastic Development People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

July 11, 2022

Episode 118: Dr Ralph Hruban – A Scientific Revolution: Ten Men And Women Who Reinvented American Medicine

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Ralph Hruban What we discuss with Dr Ralph Hruban : The original idea for his new book, A Scientific Revolution: Ten Men And Women Who Reinvented American Medicine, and why he chose to write it at this time How the book grew from his Hopkins at Home lecture series Why he chose to include those with a connection to Johns Hopkins The writing process, and some new things he learned while researching the book Why it was important to show how some of the people in the book faced racism and sexism Why it was important to highlight not only accomplishments, but flaws as well How the stories of the fight against Yellow Fever and the 1918 Influenza Pandemic have parallels to the fight against COVID-19 How his perspective of history changed as a result of writing this book His thoughts on what may be his next project Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Doctors on Social Media The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs A Scientific Revolution on Amazon The Great Influenza on Amazon Peabody Library Lessons For Today From Nine Greats Lecture Series People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

July 4, 2022

Episode 117: Harry Gaffney – Rural Medicine and Dispelling Myths About Pathology

Today my guest is Medical Student Harry Gaffney What we discuss with Harry: How he was inspired to become a doctor at a young age His interest in microbiology His experience with parallel rural curriculum in medical school Joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service and some stories from that experience How he decided that pathology was the field for him Some of the major misconceptions about pathology and how to dispel them Some other ways to dispel myths about pathology and raise awareness for the field Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Doctors on Social Media The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Harry Gaffney on the Royal Flying Doctor Podcast Harry on the Destination Medicine Podcast Harry on the Taking Care Podcast Flinders University Parallel Rural Community Curriculum: is it a transferable model? Royal Flying Doctor Service People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

June 27, 2022

Episode 116: Dr Olaleke Folaranmi – The Influence of Social Media in Promoting Knowledge Acquisition and Pathology Excellence in Nigeria

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Olaleke Folaranmi What we discuss with Dr Folaranmi: His early education and youth service that inspired him to become a doctor How he became interested in pathology, and his subspecialties of interest A typical day for him at Ilorin Teaching Hospital How he was interviewed for an article called Educating Beyond Borders The article he co-authored, The Influence of Social Media in Promoting Knowledge Acquisition and Pathology Excellence in Nigeria, and the purpose of writing this article Some examples of social media being used for networking and mentorship Some difficulties in widespread adoption of Twitter in low and middle income countries The potential of using social media for international collaboration How Twitter could be used as a model for more a formalized collaboration system Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Doctors on Social Media The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Folaranmi on Twitter Educating Beyond Borders The Influence of Social Media in Promoting Knowledge Acquisition and Pathology Excellence in Nigeria Ilorin Teaching Hospital People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

June 20, 2022

Episode 115: Dr Jonathan Jacobs – Pathology Trainees as Laboratory Consultants

Today my guest is Pathology Resident Dr Jonathan Jacobs What we discuss with Dr Jacobs: How he switched from engineering to medicine Working as an EMT Starting in Internal Medicine and transferring to Pathology How he became interested in cytopathology Why a social media presence is important for pathology residency programs The paper he co-authored, Pathology Trainees Gain Clinical Pathology Experience as Lab Consultants Through Auditing Myeloid Mutation Panel Send-Out Tests, and the project on which it was based The response from clinicians about this project How the pathology residents felt about the experience they gained from this How this idea could be used to audit other lab tests Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Doctors on Social Media The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs University of Maryland Pathology Residents: Twitter Instagram Pathology Trainees Gain Clinical Pathology Experience as Lab Consultants Through Auditing Myeloid Mutation Panel Send-Out Tests: Hitting Two Birds With One Stone? People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

June 13, 2022

Episode 114: Lou Mendes Kramer – Forensic Pathology and the Pathologists’ Assistant

Today my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Lou Mendes Kramer What we discuss with Lou: How she discovered the pathologists' assistant field and forensic pathology Her experience as a PA student Working as a Medical Investigator Her previous teaching experience and how that led to her teaching at Wayne State How she became program director of the Wayne State PA program and some highlights so far Teaching methods and how they were adapted during the pandemic The AAPA Forensic Task Force and her role Attending NAME and IACME meetings as part of the task force The poster she presented at the 2021 NAME meeting and how it was received Some thoughts on what needs to happen for PAs to be more utilized in forensic pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Doctors on Social Media The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs American Association of Pathologists' Assistants Wayne State Pathologists's Assistant Program National Association of Medical Examiners International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

June 6, 2022

Episode 113: Dr Kurt Schaberg – Pathology Education and Kurt’s Notes

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Kurt Schaberg What we discuss with Dr Schaberg: Why he decided to become a doctor of the specialties that were of interest to him How he became interested in pathology Why he chose to do AP only, and how he chose his fellowships His interest in teaching and his roles in residency programs Why he started Kurt's Notes and the original intent of the site Some of the features of the site, including quizzes and quick diagnostic reference guides His method for creating new content and how long it takes Some ways Kurt's Notes can be used to study for boards Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network Doctors on Social Media LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Kurt Schaberg on Twitter Kurt's Notes UC Davis Department of Pathology The Practice of Surgical Pathology Atlas of Gastrointestinal Pathology People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

May 30, 2022

Episode 112: Dr Daniel Kurtycz, Dr Julie Lemmon, Dr Santo Nicosia – The History of Pathology Society

Today my guests are Pathologists Dr Daniel Kurtycz, Dr Julie Lemmon, and Dr Santo Nicosia from the History of Pathology Society What we discuss with Dr Kurtycz, Dr Lemmon, and Dr Nicosia: How they became interested in pathology How they became interested in medical history and pathology history How the History of Pathology Society was started Some of the history of USCAP and the Companion meeting with the History of Pathology Society Pathology specimen collections and why it is important to preserve them How the COVID pandemic will be important in the history of pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs History of Pathology Society History of Pathology Society on Twitter Dr Daniel Kurtycz on Twitter Dr Julie Lemmon on Twitter Dr Santo Nicosia on Twitter United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology Doctors: The History of Scientific Medicine Revealed Through Biography The Seats and Causes of Diseases Investigated by Anatomy Guiding the Surgeon's Hand The evolution of anatomical illustration and wax modelling in Italy from the 16th to early 19th centuries The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

May 16, 2022

Episode 111: Dr Ori Zelichov – Image Analysis, Spatial Biology, and Nucleai

Today my guest is Dr Ori Zelichov, VP of Clinical Development at Nucleai What we discuss with Dr Zelichov: His transition from military service to medical school His early work in cancer biomarkers, and some of the companies with which he was involved How he came to Nucleai and his role there How Nucleai combines spatial data with clinical data Spatial biology, and how it is used in image analysis Other possible applications of the Nucleai platform beyond oncology Building a spatial biology atlas and how it could be used Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Zelichov on Twitter Nucleai website Nucleai blog Nucleai on Twitter Nucleai Secured $6.5M Series-A Initial Closing Led by Debiopharm To Advance AI-Powered Precision Oncology Platform Top Ten Spatial Biology Companies Dr Ori Zelichov on Digital Pathology Today People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

May 9, 2022

Episode 110: Dr Uchechukwu Brian Eziagu – Medical Education and Pathology in Nigeria

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Uchechukwu Brian Eziagu What we discuss with Dr Eziagu: How he decided to become a doctor and how he chose pathology Why he went on to earn a masters degree in anatomy His experience in pathology residency Some of the subspecialties that he finds interesting His research work with placentas in the setting of HIV How he got started in teaching The pathology staffing situation in Nigeria His thoughts on emerging technologies in pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Pregnant women perception of placenta donation for biomedical research- experience at a Nigerian Tertiary Health Care Institution Dr Uchechukwu Brian Eziagu - Google Scholar People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

May 2, 2022

Episode 109: Jim Perkins – Medical Illustration

Today my guest is Medical Illustrator Jim Perkins What we discuss with Jim: His education in biology and geology, and his interest in paleontology How he discovered the medical illustrator field His early work as a medical illustrator, including medicolegal illustration How he got into teaching medical illustration, and some stories of students he has influenced His 27 year association with the Robbins textbooks, and how that began The process of creating illustrations, and how that has evolved Some of the other illustration he has done, including continuing the work of Dr Frank Netter His thoughts on the future of the field Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Rochester Institute of Technology Medical Illustration Program Your Inner Fish Association of Medical Illustrators Pathology For The Health Professions Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

April 25, 2022

Episode 108: Dr Jeffrey Ross – HER2, Companion Diagnostics, and Foundation Medicine

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Jeffrey Ross What we discuss with Dr Ross: How he got started in medicine and pathology, and his thoughts on exposing medical students to pathology His experience during residency of handling a specimen for an estrogen receptor trial How he decided to focus on the HER2/neu gene, and some of his work in that area HER2 testing by IHC and by FISH, and which he thought was better Liquid biopsy, and how it may be used in the future The origin of Foundation Medicine Some of the work that Foundation Medicine does The impact that Foundation Medicine has had on patients, and a few of their stories Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs A New Era for Pathologists' Assistants - Voicebrook Blog Foundation Medicine Faculty Profile SUNY Upstate - Dr Jeffrey Ross A Brief History of Breast Cancer Comprehensive Genomic Profiling of Carcinoma of Unknown Primary SiteNew Routes to Targeted Therapies People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

April 18, 2022

Episode 107: Dr Elaine Cloutman-Green – Infection Prevention and Control and the GirlyMicro Blog

Today my guest is Consultant Clinical Scientist Dr Elaine Cloutman-Green What we discuss with Dr Cloutman-Green: How her family members influenced her choice of a career in science, and how she studied zoology How she switched to microbiology and infection prevention and control Why working in a pediatric hospital is important to her How and why she started the Girly Microbiologist blog Why she decided to write on turning 42 on the blog, and some of the lessons she has learned What she has learned from working during the pandemic Why it is important to her to nominate others for awards, and to advocate for science Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Cloutman-Green on Twitter Dr Cloutman-Green on Instagram Girly Microbiologist Blog The Nosocomial Project The Pathology Grand Tour Podcast - Episode 1 Microbiology People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

April 11, 2022

Episode 106: Olivia Gaskill – Psychology, Science Writing, and Deputy Editor of The Pathologist

Today my guest is Olivia Gaskill What we discuss with Olivia: How she became interested in psychology Her Masters program in Neuroimaging for Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience Her early interest in writing How she started working at The Pathologist How she learned the language of pathology Her promotion to Deputy Editor and some of her favorite projects The Pathology Grand Tour podcast and how it started British Science Week and advocating for science Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Olivia Gaskill on Twitter Olivia Gaskill on Instagram The Pathologist The Pathology Grand Tour Podcast The Infectious Disease Curator British Science Week Interview People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

April 4, 2022

Episode 105: Dr Andrea Deyrup – Didactics, Disparities, Data, and Deep Dives

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Andrea Deyrup What we discuss with Dr Deyrup: Her initial work in evolutionary biology How and why she decided on medical school and pathology Her backpacking trip through Asia and some of her adventures there Her current position at Duke University and her previous teaching experience How her view of race in medicine has changed Working on Robbins Essential Pathology and Robbins Basic Pathology, and some of the changes that are coming Her collaboration with Dr Jospeh Graves Jr, and their recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine The feedback from other medical specialties on the issue of race in medicine Why it is important that pathology and pathologists lead the way in this change Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Andrea Deyrup on Twitter Dr Deyrup's website Pathology Central Pathology Central YouTube channel Racial Biology and Medical Misconceptions Race in the Reading: A Study of Problematic Uses of Race and Ethnicity in a Prominent Pediatrics Textbook Data-driven and determined: Evaluating race in medical curricula Dr Andrea Deyrup on Diversify in Path Podcast Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

March 28, 2022

Episode 104: Dr Jennifer Sanders – Pathobiology, ASIP, and Women In Pathology

Today my guest is Dr Jennifer Sanders What we discuss with Dr Sanders: How she decided to study cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry Her post doctoral fellowship in gastroenterology How she developed her skills in teaching How she became co-director of the pathobiology graduate program Pathobiology and how it differs from pathology Her research in liver transplantation and regeneration Her involvement in the American Society for Investigative Pathology Women In Pathology and her role in this organization The importance of mentorship Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Jennifer Sanders on Twitter American Society for Investigative Pathology Women In Pathology Pathobiology Graduate Program at Brown University Dr Sanders Publications People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

March 21, 2022

Episode 103: Dr Vinay Kumar Part 2 – Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease and Evolving Teaching Styles

Today my guest is once again Dr Vinay Kumar What we discuss with Dr Kumar: Proving that Natural Killer Cells are distinct from T cells. How "it's better to be right than to be first." How Dr Stanley Robbins asked him to be a coauthor of his textbook The process for revising the textbook, and that "there is no good writing, only good rewriting." How revising the textbook became a form of research The evolution of his teaching style, incorporating flipped classrooms and online interactive elements Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs The Accidental Pathologist: A Curiosity-Driven Journey from Plant Evolution to Innate Immunity All India Institute of Medical Sciences Functions of Natural Killer Cells Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

March 14, 2022

Episode 102: Dr Vinay Kumar Part 1 – Compassion, Curiosity, and Natural Killer Cells

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Vinay Kumar What we discuss with Dr Kumar: How his grandfather influenced him in becoming a doctor, and taught him the lesson of compassion How curiosity led him to study botany, and how it led him back to medicine How he became interested in research of disease mechanisms Traveling to the US to work with Dr Stanley Robbins in Boston, and some of his first experiences in the US His early research with Natural Killer cells Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs The Accidental Pathologist: A Curiosity-Driven Journey from Plant Evolution to Innate Immunity All India Institute of Medical Sciences Functions of Natural Killer Cells Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

March 7, 2022

Episode 101: Dr Roberto Mota – Investigative Pathology and Behind Our Science

Today my guest is Dr Roberto Mota What we discuss with Dr Mota: How he was inspired to go to medical school His career path and some of his mentors along the way Why it is important for him to be involved in professional societies The origin of the Behind Our Science podcast The target audience of the podcast Some of his favorite moments from Behind Our Science so far, and some of the plans for the future Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Webinar - Personalized medicine for a rare disease w/ Typhaine Lejeune Behind Our Science Podcast Behind Our Science on Twitter Dr Roberto Mota on Google Scholar Finding Your Bagel People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

February 28, 2022

Episode 100: Dr Kamran Mirza – The Importance of Pathology in Medicine, Path Elective, and #TwitterHomework

Today my guest is Hematopathologist Dr Kamran Mirza What we discuss with Dr Mirza: His journey in to medical school and coming to the US for residency How his experience getting into residency influences how he tries to help others His fellowships after residency, and how hematopathology combines both AP and CP How he became interested in teaching and how he use Twitter in teaching The origin of Path Elective, and how it has grown since the beginning His involvement in the International Collaborative of Pathologists How he tries to balance his projects with his personal time His view of the future of the field Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Mirza on Twitter Path Elective Voicebrook Blog - PathElective: Bringing Pathology Education to You Challenges and Opportunities in Using Twitter as a Pedagogical Tool in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Education Is It Time for a Broader Call to Learn the Language of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine? The Network That Never Sleeps Laying a #Path2Path Through Social Media People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

February 21, 2022

Episode 99: Dr Marilyn Bui – The Holistic Pathologist, and The Healing Art of Pathology

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Marilyn Bui What we discuss with Dr Bui: How she was inspired to become a doctor, and how her combination of eastern and western education gave her a unique perspective Why she chose to study molecular pathology and immunology How an orthopedic oncologist inspired her to specialize in bone and soft tissue pathology The three revolutions in pathology, and her involvement in each of them Her work in digital pathology, including her term as President of the Digital Pathology Association Her thoughts on AI as "augmented intelligence," rather than "artificial intelligence." The origin of the book The Healing Art of Pathology Some stories of how The Healing Art of Pathology has connected with patients, and other healthcare professionals Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and how the Holistic Pathologist is related to this Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Bui on Twitter The Healing Art of Pathology Dr Bui on Digital Pathology Today Dr Bui on Beyond the Scope Dr Bui on PathPod Florida Society of Pathologists Member Spotlight Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs The Third Revolution in Pathology People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

February 14, 2022

Episode 98: James Payne – Creating a Pipeline Into the Medical Laboratory

Today my guest is Medical Laboratory Assisting and Phlebotomy Instructor James Payne What we discuss with James: His education in marine biology and molecular biology How he got into teaching How he started the medical laboratory assisting and phlebotomy program Some of the lab skills that his students learn The certifications that his students earn while in high school Some of the careers the students pursue after graduating The biggest obstacles that he had to overcome and how to avoid them Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Work Based Learning with WEMOCO Phlebotomy and Laboratory Science Getting People in the Seats: Recruitment for MLS Programs - Inside the Lab Podcast Hiring on All Cylinders - eLABorate Topics Podcast People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

February 7, 2022

Episode 97: Dr Ralf Huss – Immunology and Precision Cancer Medicine

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Ralf Huss What we discuss with Dr Huss: His path to medicine and his initial interest in surgery Studying immunology and transplant biology What it was like to be in these fields as exciting new discoveries were happening How he started working in the pharmaceutical industry and some of his job duties The early days of image analysis in pathology and how that field has evolved His role at the Institute for Digital Medicine, and the goals of the institute The origin of the book Precision Cancer Medicine: Role of the Pathologist and the intended audience How the role of the pathologist has changed in cancer medicine The need for standardization in digital and computational pathology Tumor heterogeneity and tumor microenvironment, and why these concepts are important Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Precision Cancer Medicine: Role of the Pathologist Artificial Intelligence Applications in Human Pathology Tissue Phenomics People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

January 31, 2022

Episode 96: Angela Tomei Robinson – Lab Advocacy, Licensure, and Mentorship

Today my guest is Medical Laboratory Scientist Angela Tomei Robinson What we discuss with Angela: How she first discovered the medical laboratory field Some of the changes she has seen in the field throughout her career Why she says "instruments" and not "machines." How she became a clinical advisor for college students Her role as Chair of the Professional Standards Coalition, which helped to establish licensure of lab professionals in New York Why it is important for lab professionals to join professional societies How writing a letter to Regis Philbin resulted in her appearing on his TV show with other laboratory staff Why it's better to try and do something, than just complain and do nothing Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Laboratory Advocacy: The Art of Professionalism Pathology - The Beginnings of Laboratory Medicine LabOPEX Live: Licensure, Unions, and Certifications Using Laboratory Medicine to Support Direct Patient Care As COVID Testing Surges, Lab Professionals are in Short Supply Hospitals are in Serious Trouble People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

January 24, 2022

Episode 95: Dr Quentin Eichbaum – Global Health Humanities, Pathology, and Medical Education

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Quentin Eichbaum What we discuss with Dr Eichbaum: Why he studying law in South Africa before switching to medicine How he became interested in global health His work with the Consortium of Universities for Global Health, including the Global Health Humanities Working Group How and why he cofounded the Consortium of New Sub Sahara African Medical Schools The concept of Curriculum Sclerosis, and how new medical schools can avoid it The Survey of Clinical and Anatomical Pathology Laboratory Infrastructure in Mozambique paper in the American Journal of Clinical Pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Diversify in Path Podcast Consortium of New Sub Sahara African Medical Schools A Doctor of My Own Documentary Survey of Clinical and Anatomical Pathology Laboratory Infrastructure in Mozambique Health professionals for a new century: transforming education to strengthen health systems in an interdependent world “Global Networks, Alliances and Consortia” in Global Health Education—The Case for South-to-South Partnerships People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

January 17, 2022

Episode 94: Bamidele Farinre – Mobile Lab Testing, and Being a STEM Ambassador

Today Biomedical Scientist Bamidele Farinre returns to the podcast What we discuss with Bami: Her experience in virology throughout the pandemic The Institute of Biomedical Science CPD system, and how she applies the knowledge she gains The Mobile Processing Unit Vans, and her role as project lead How mobile lab testing could be applied in the future Her continuing work as a STEM Ambassador The STEM People Like Me Program Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Bamidele Farinre on Twitter Sharing Member Voices - Bamidele Farinre The Big Question: COVID Cases STEM Ambassador People Like Me Training People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

January 10, 2022

Episode 93: Kristine McCluskey – Theory of Education in Pathology, and the AAPA Preceptor Program

Today my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Kristine McCluskey What we discuss with Kristine: How she discovered the pathologists' assistant field and her experience in training How she was inspired to start teaching and why this appealed to her The Interesting Gross Case Workshop she started at Baylor, the paper that was published from that The All City Anatomical Pathology Symposium in 2017 Her role in the AAPA Preceptor Program How the Preceptor Program is organized, and some of the topics How studying High Reliability Organizations can benefit pathology education Why she chose to earn a Doctorate in Education and how she is applying that knowledge Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Kristine McCluskey on Twitter Interesting Gross Case Workshop to Remedy Disconnect in Surgical Pathology Curriculum Baylor College of Medicine Department of Pathology and Immunology Pathology Teaching and Quality Improvement Tools High Reliability Organizations American Association of Pathologists Assistants People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

January 3, 2022

Episode 92: Dr Phoebe Hammer – One Hundred Years of the Pathology Medical Student Fellowship

Today my guest is Pathology Resident Dr Phoebe Hammer What we discuss with Dr Hammer: How she became interested in science and medicine Her path to entering medical school How she heard about the pathology medical student fellowship, and her experience in this program Her experience as a tutor for medical students The research for the paper One Hundred Years of the Pathology Medical Student Fellowship, and some of the findings she found most interesting Her thoughts on subspecialties and future fellowships Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Phoebe Hammer on Twitter One Hundred Years of the Pathology Medical Student Fellowship OHSU Department of Pathology Stanford Department of Pathology People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

December 27, 2021

Episode 91: Nikki Johnson – Forensic Photography, Death Under Glass, and Unseen at the Mutter Museum

Today my guest is Forensic Photographer Nikki Johnson What we discuss with Nikki: Her education in art and photography How she got started in the photography field and some of her early work How she entered the forensics field, and what her work involves Meeting Dr Marianne Hamel and starting Death Under Glass The Unseen exhibit at the Mutter Museum and the process of putting that together Her photo series during the pandemic of New York City Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Nikki Johnson on Twitter Nikki Johnson on Instagram Nikki's Website Death Under Glass Unseen at the Mutter Museum 2022 Mutter Calendar Featuring Unseen Nikki Johnson's Photographs of the Pandemic People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

December 20, 2021

Episode 90: Hatice Beseren – Macroscopic Technician in Turkey

Today my guest is Macroscopic Technician Hatice Beseren What we discuss with Hatice: Her training to become a macroscopic technician How cytology in integrated into her job duties Her role in remote frozen sections Standardization and certification efforts in Turkey The use of Twitter for education Her role in teaching Her efforts to form an association of macroscopic technicians Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Hatice Beseren on Twitter Macroscopists and Cytotechnicians - The Pathologists Counterpart Hatice Beseren on the 2020 Pathologist Power List People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

December 13, 2021

Episode 89: Bruce Koepp – Pathologists‘ Assistant and Author of Pitfall

Today my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Bruce Koepp What we discuss with Bruce: How he discovered pathology and the pathologists' assistant field His experiences in the early part of his career How he came to specialize in autopsies His interest in trail running and how that influenced his first book How he started writing and the authors from whom he drew inspiration His latest book, Pitfall, and how he developed the story How being a pathologists' assistant influenced his writing style His future writing projects Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Contact Bruce Koepp here Order Pitfall from Amazon, or Barnes and Noble American Association of Pathologists' Assistants People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

December 6, 2021

Episode 88: Dr Walter Kemp – Forensic Pathology and Anthropology, Medical Education, and Teaching Methods

Today my guest is Forensic Pathologist Dr Walter Kemp What we discuss with Dr Kemp: How he discovered pathology and how observing an autopsy led to forensic pathology Why he decided to earn a Masters and PhD in anthropology, and how that work applies to forensics How he got started in teaching and some of his mentors The book Make It Stick and how it influenced his teaching style The methods he uses for teaching The online platforms that he uses to educate students about pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs The Pathology Grand Tour Episode 2: Pathologists' Assistants Dr Kemp on Twitter Pathology Review for USMLE Pathology Review Image Questions on Amazon Make It Stick People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

November 29, 2021

Episode 87: Dr Greg G Davis – Forensic Pathology and Public Health, Pathology and Law, and the National Association of Medical Examiners

Today my guest is Forensic Pathologist Dr Greg G Davis What we discuss with Dr Davis: How he became interested in pathology and forensic pathology Earning a Masters in Public Health and the importance of forensic pathologists in public health His interest in epidemiology and drug-related deaths and his involvement in the NAME opioid position paper. The relationship between pathology and law and his book on the subject His term as president of the National Association of Medical Examiners, and some of the things he accomplished His teaching role at the University of Alabama at Birmingham His thoughts on the future of forensic pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs NAME Opioid Position Paper The Art of Attorney Interaction and Courtroom Testimony Pathology and Law: A Practical Guide for the Pathologist UAB Profile - Dr Gregory G Davis National Association of Medical Examiners People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

November 22, 2021

Episode 86: Dr Suzy Lishman – Pathology and Art History, Medical Examiners, and Public Outreach

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Suzy Lishman What we discuss with Dr Lishman: Her inspiration for becoming a doctor and how she chose pathology Studying art history, and the relationship between art and pathology Colorectal cancer and Bowel Cancer UK The medical examiner system in the UK and how it differs from the US What we can learn from studying medical history Her term as president of the Royal College of Pathologists and some of the initiatives during that time The Living Autopsy presentation Some of the uses of digital pathology How to advocate for the pathology field Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Join the LabVine Team Dr Lishman on Twitter Royal College of Pathologists The Living Autopsy Being a Pathologist Q&A with Dr Suzy Lishman Association for Art History Dr Suzy Lishman - The Pathologist Power List 2018 People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

November 15, 2021

Episode 85: Zoe Brooks – Medical Laboratory Science, Quality Control, and AWEsome Numbers Inc

Today my guest is Advanced Registered Technologist Zoe Brooks What we discuss with Zoe: How she became interested in the Medical Laboratory field How QC became of interest and how she developed it as technical coordinator of six remote Ontario labs His early use of computers for monitoring quality control Meeting and working with Dr James Westgard Her thoughts on the use of six sigma in the medical lab Creating the Mathematically Optimized Risk Evaluation system AWEsome Numbers Inc and the CatalystQC software Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Join the LabVine Team Zoe Brooks on Twitter AWEsome Numbers Website AWEsome Numbers on Facebook Zoe on Lab OPEX Live People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

November 8, 2021

Episode 84: Dr Tian Yu – Molecular Pathology, Spatial Biology, and Truckee Applied Genomics

Today my guest is Molecular Biology PhD, Dr Tian Yu What we discuss with Dr Yu: Growing up in China, and moving to the US Studying cell biology and molecular biology How she discovered pathology, and how it related to her work in molecular biology Next generation sequencing and how it is used Spatial biology and the tumor micro-environment Her work at Truckee Applied Genomics and some of their products Her thoughts on the future of molecular pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Join the LabVine Team Dr Tian Yu on Twitter Truckee Applied Genomics A Place for Everything in Spatial Biology from The Pathologist People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

November 1, 2021

Episode 83: Andrea Alvarez – Medical Laboratory Scientist, Pathologists‘ Assistant, Resident Educator

Today my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Andrea Alvarez What we discuss with Andrea: How she discovered the Medical Laboratory Science field How shadowing led to her interest in anatomic pathology Her experience in PA school How she became gross room manager and her experience at the beginning of the pandemic Her role in training residents The Kubtec Xpert 80 specimen radiography system and some of its features How being a MLS makes her a better PA Her advice for those interested in becoming a pathologists' assistant Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Join the LabVine Team Dress A Med scrubs Loma Linda Pathologists' Assistant Program Columbia Pathology Department Kubtec Medical Specimen Imaging People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 25, 2021

Episode 82: Dr Carey August – The CAP Foundation, Engaged Leadership Academy, and See, Test, and Treat

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Carey August What we discuss with Dr August: How she was inspired to become a doctor, and how she discovered pathology Why teaching is important to her Why it is important for pathologists to take on leadership positions How she became involved with CAP and her role on the board of governors The CAP Foundation and her role as President The Engaged Leadership Academy See, Test, and Treat, some of it's history, and why it is important Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Join the Labvine Team Dress A Med scrubs Dr August on Twitter CAP Foundation See, Test, and Treat Pipeline Champions Engaged Leadership Academy People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 18, 2021

Episode 81: Dr Natasha Savage – A Medical Student‘s Guide to Pathology Residency, Fellowships, and Careers

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Natasha Savage What we discuss with Dr Savage: Her initial interest in OB/GYN and how that changed to pathology How she was drawn to hematopathology and what she enjoys about it Her interest and training as a sommelier, and how it is similar to hemepath Her role as residency director How she was involved in writing A Medical Students Guide to Pathology Residency, Fellowships, and Careers The importance of exposing medical students to pathology Her thoughts on the future of pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Join the Lab Vine Team Dress A Med scrubs A Medical Student's Guide to Pathology Residency, Fellowships, and Careers 73 Questions with a Pathologist Augusta University Medical School of Georgia Department of Pathology People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 11, 2021

Episode 80: Dr Sharla White – Cancer Immunotherapy, Pharmacognosy, and ClearLight Biotechnologies

Today my guest is Dr Sharla White, Director of Research and Development at ClearLight Biotechnologies What we discuss with Dr White: Studying chemical engineering and pharmacognosy Her post doctoral work in vascular immunology and molecular biology Cancer immunotherapy and how that led her to join ClearLight The CLARITY system and its advantages over standard FFPE sections How this technology is used in 3D immunohistochemistry Her thoughts on the future of digital pathology Mentors and women is STEM Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs ClearLight Biotechnologies Dr Sharla White interview with Life Sciences Review American Society of Pharmacognosy People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 4, 2021

Episode 79: Dr Michael Williams – Pathology, Engineering, and the Diversify In Path Podcast

Today my guest is Pathology Fellow Dr Michael Williams What we discuss with Dr Williams: His early interest in comic books, and the famous blue hat His experience studying chemical engineering, and how he carried those skills into pathology Medical school and how he first chose surgery as a specialty His switch to pathology and his subspecialty interests of neuropathology and forensic pathology Why he started the Diversify in Path Podcast How having conversations about diversity can help to promote it throughout the field The use of social media to promote pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Lab OPEX Live - Making and Cultivating Professional Relationships Dr Michael Williams on Twitter Diversify in Path Podcast Dr Williams on Battle Cry Podcast Challenging Stereotypes, Changing Medicine - An Interview with Dr Michael Williams from ASCP People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

September 27, 2021

Episode 78: Dr Ivana Kholova – Pathology Education in Finland, Cytopathology, and the Milan System

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Ivana Kholova What we discuss with Dr Kholova: Her education in the Czech Republic and how she discovered pathology Her interest in photography and how that relates to pathology Her role as Adjunct Professor of Pathology at Tampere University and University of Eastern Finland How the pandemic affected teaching methods in Finland Problem-based learning and how she uses this method Her work in cytopathology with cervical cancer and HPV screening The Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology The importance of getting involved in professional societies Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Kholova on Twitter Application of the Milan System for Reporting Submandibular Gland Cytopathology Tampere University University of Eastern Finland European Federation of Cytology Societies Acta Cytologica People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

September 20, 2021

Episode 77: Kimberly Fiock – The PathPhD, Neuropathology, and Tau Protein

Today my guest is Pathology PhD Candidate Kimberly Fiock What we discuss with Kimberly: The differences between a Pathology PhD and a Pathologist How a neuropathology internship led to her interest in pathology Her research in tau protein as part of her Masters degree work The Iowa Neurobank Core and her role there Some of her creative and volunteering activities Her Instagram page and how she uses it to educate others about pathology Why it is important to acknowledge burnout and some things we can do about it Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Kimberly Fiock: Twitter Instagram Iowa Neurobank Core Increased Tau Expression Correlates with Neuronal Maturation in the Developing Cerebral Cortex People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

September 13, 2021

Episode 76: Dr Steffini Stalos – Transfusion Medicine, Blood Associates, and Lab Compliance

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Steffini Stalos What we discuss with Dr Stalos : Molecular Pharmacology and how she got into this field How she chose pathology as a specialty Her foray into acting and what she learned from this experience Her fellowship in transfusion medicine and what interested her about this field Where she thinks pathology will be in the next five to ten years How she started Blood Associates and some of the services she provides The importance of lab compliance and some practical examples Her LinkedIn series on the role of the Lab Director Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Blood Associates Website Molecular Pharmacology Tune In Tomorrow Movie on Amazon Hematogen Chocolate People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

September 6, 2021

Episode 75: Olibrian Mallari – Medical Laboratory Science in The Philippines

Today my guest is Medical Laboratory Scientist Olibrian Mallari What we discuss with Olibrian: How a last minute decision steered him to the Medical Laboratory Science field His experience working with the Philippine Red Cross How he got involved with teaching His additional training in virology and HIV testing How he became a National Health Laboratory Network Assessor How educational programs adapted their teaching methods during the early part of the pandemic How thoughts on the visibility of the Medical Laboratory Science field in the Philippines How he promotes the field using Facebook and Instagram Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs LabMind Episode 48 Olibrian on Facebook Slides and Lenses on Instagram Philippine Red Cross People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

August 30, 2021

Episode 74: Dr Sarah Coupland – Ophthalmic Pathology, Molecular Pathology, and Cancer Research

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Sarah Coupland What we discuss with Dr Coupland: Her medical training in Australia, and how she relocated to Germany How she discovered pathology, and some of her subspecialty interests How she started the Liverpool Ocular Oncology Research Group, and some of her projects there Her work with uveal melanoma and how that led her involvement with the Cancer Genome Atlas Her experience as Director of the Northwest Cancer Research Centre The article "From Pot to Print: Using 3D Scanning and Printing to Bring Back Pathology Specimens," which she coauthored Her involvement with the The Royal College of Pathologists Book Club The importance of getting students interested in pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Coupland on Twitter Liverpool Ocular Oncology Research Group From Pot to Print: Using 3D Scanning and Printing to Bring Back Pathology Specimens from The Pathologist Integrative Analysis Identifies Four Molecular and Clinical Subsets in Uveal Melanoma in Cancer Cell Tate Museum Liverpool Royal College of Pathologists Book Club - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Northwest Cancer Research Centre What Is Uveal Melanoma? on YouTube People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

August 23, 2021

Episode 73: Dr Melissa Upton – Education, Opportunity, Empathy, and Inclusion

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Melissa Upton What we discuss with Dr Upton: How her parents instilled in her the importance of access to education How she was inspired to become a doctor, and how she chose pathology Her experience in Tokyo as a research fellow How she became involved with ASCP and her term as president Some of her initiatives with ASCP in the area of diversity Her involvement in the editorial Reversing Historical Trends The importance of wellness, and what this means to her Her opinion on if pathology is making progress in diversity and inclusion Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Upton on Twitter ASCP Reversing Historical Trends: The Crisis, the Challenge, and the Opportunity People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

August 16, 2021

Episode 72: Dr Jeremy Li – Deep Tissue Microscopy and Cision Vision

Today my guest is Dr Jeremy Li What we discuss with Dr Li: Studying physical chemistry and spectroscopy His work in super resolution microscopy and some of the applications Deep tissue microscopy and how it is used How he developed a new technology for visualizing lymph nodes How he investigated whether there was a clinical need for this technology How the technology was refined based on feedback from those in pathology Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Cision Vision Website Demo Video of Cision Vision Deep Tissue Microscopy Super Resolution Microscopy People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

August 9, 2021

Episode 71: Dr Barbarajean Magnani – The Power of Poison, and See, Test, and Treat

Today my guest is Pathologist and Author Dr Barbarajean Magnani. What we discuss with Dr Magnani: How she got involved with the See, Test, and Treat program The paper she coauthored on starting a See, Test, and Treat program at Tufts Medical Center How she decided to continue the Dr Lily Robinson story from The Queen of All Poisons The new book, The Power of Poison, and one of the themes of people not being what they seem How she uses dialogue between characters to explain scientific concepts in the book How pathologists are the supreme puzzle-solvers what we can expect from the third book in the series Some of her other writing projects Links for this episode: The Pathologist Power List 2021 Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Magnani on Twitter Dr Magnani's Website The Queen of All Poisons on Amazon The Power of Poison on Amazon See, Test, and Treat See, Test & Treat: A 5-Year Experience of Pathologists Driving Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening to Underserved and Underinsured Populations People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

August 2, 2021

Episode 70: Alexandra Giardina – Biobanking and the Pathologists’ Assistant

Today my guest is Alexandra Giardina, Pathologists' Assistant student and Biorepository Consultant. What we discuss with Alexandra: Her research experience in neurosignaling physiology Cancer research and how this introduced her to pathology and biobanking How she discovered the pathologists' assistant field while working in biobanking Her work with Audobon Bioscience Her thoughts on the role of a pathologists' assistant in biobanking Her experience as a pathologists' assistant student How the pandemic affected her program and how the program adapted Why she thinks it is important to diversify your skillset Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Tulane University Pathologists' Assistant Program Audobon Bioscience Episode 6: Sarah Garner - Garner's Guide to Gross Anatomy Episode 17: Heidi Wagner - Biobanking and Medical Ethics People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

July 26, 2021

Episode 69: Dr Douglas Posey – Forensic Pathologist, Author of From Mississippi To The Morgue

Today my guest is Forensic Pathologist Dr Douglas Posey. What we discuss with Dr Posey: Why he decided to write his new book, From Mississippi to the Morgue: A Black Doctor's Journey From Rural Mississippi to Forensic Pathology His experience growing up in Mississippi How two mentors were influential in his life His experience in the Army which led to Medical Technology How and why he decided to go to medical school How he became a forensic pathologist How through sharing his own story he hopes to inspire others to be successful Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs From Mississippi To The Morgue on Amazon Dr Posey's Website National Association of Medical Examiners People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

July 19, 2021

Episode 68: Hayley Pincott – STEM Ambassador, Show Me The Science, and Biomedical Science

Today my guest is Associate Practitioner Hayley Pincott What we discuss with Hayley: Biomedical Science Day and the importance of this day Her career path to becoming an Associate Practitioner in Oral Pathology and Microbiology Her work as a STEM Ambassador and why this is important to her How she co-founded Show Me The Science and some of their activities Her thoughts on how to raise awareness for the laboratory field Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Kubtec Principles of X Ray Imaging Webinar Hayley Pincott on Twitter Show Me The Science The Pathologist Power List 2020 Featuring Hayley People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

July 12, 2021

Episode 67: Dr Zul Premji – Malaria Memoirs, My Life Journey as a Public Health Doctor in Tanzania

Today my guest is Pathologist and Parasitologist Dr Zul Premji What we discuss with Dr Premji: His early years and education in Tanzania His personal experience with malaria and how that helped to inspire his interest in parasitology Studying at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and at the Karolinska Institute The relationship between malaria and poverty Public health challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa The influence of politics on the fight against malaria Some of Dr Premji's mentors throughout his career Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Malaria Memoirs on Amazon The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Karolinska Institute People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

July 5, 2021

Episode 66: Barbara Day – Laboratory Medicine and Companion Diagnostics

Today my guest is Barbara Day What we discuss with Barbara: How she started her lab career as a phlebotomist Expanding her lab role as a Medical Technologist Her lab management roles, as some of her responsibilities in these roles How she left the clinical lab to become an Education Specialist in Companion Diagnostics How her lab experience helps her in her role in Companion Diagnostics What the future of Companion Diagnostics might be Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Companion Diagnostics Molecular Pathology and Personalized Medicine: The Dawn of a New Era in Companion Diagnostics People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

June 28, 2021

Episode 65: Jeremy Schubert – Healthcare Strategy and Lab Relevance Compass

Today my guest is Jeremy Schubert What we discuss with Jeremy: The Human Condition Equation and how it applies to lab medicine His work in healthcare economics and public health His roles throughout his career at Abbott Labs The similarities between healthcare labs in other countries The Lab Relevance Compass and how he developed it How the LRC helps to identify areas for improvement in the lab Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Aleksandra Zuraw YouTube Channel Lab Relevance Compass Abbott Labs People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

June 21, 2021

Episode 64: Dr Carla Ellis – Society of Black Pathologists, Diversity, and Inclusion

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Carla Ellis What we discuss with Dr Ellis: Her journey from Pathologists' Assistant to Pathologist Her fellowships in Nephropathology and Genitourinary Pathology Her role as Director of Wellness, Diversity, and Inclusion, and creating a Diversity and Inclusion Committee How the Society of Black Pathologists was created How the ASCP and Dr Melissa Upton were early supporters of the SBP Some of the goals of the Society of Black Pathologists, including the importance of mentorship Future plans for the SBP Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Ellis on Twitter Society of Black Pathologists Diversifying the Future of Pathology - Dr Ellis interview with ASCP The Newly Established Society of Black Pathologists Seeks to Address Healthcare Disparities and Pathology Workforce Diversity People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

June 14, 2021

Episode 63: Dr Heather Couture – Machine Learning and Image Analysis in Pathology

Today my guest is Dr Heather Couture What we discuss with Dr Couture: Her work in computer science and computer vision Her Masters program in robotics and and image analysis of images from Mars Her dissertation work in predicting tumor biomarkers in breast cancer How she founded Pixel Scientia and the works she does with it Transfer learning and how it applies to pathology Tissue segmentation in image analysis The Pathology ML Insights Newsletter Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Pixel Scientia Pathology ML Insights Newsletter Finding Prognostic Patterns in Gigapixel Images A Deeper Understanding of Breast Cancer Deep Learning-based Histology Biomarkers People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

June 7, 2021

Episode 62: Dr Brian Jackson – LabMind Podcast, Informatics, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Brian Jackson. What we discuss with Dr Jackson: How studying mathematics led to medical informatics How he chose pathology as a specialty His research in physician utilization of laboratory tests Corporate social responsibility in healthcare Ethics as it applies to healthcare and laboratory testing How the LabMind Podcast came to be How he structures his interviews and some of the challenges of being a podcast host Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs LabMind Podcast ARUP Laboratories An Audit of Repeat Testing at an Academic Medical Center The Effect of Laboratory Test-Based Clinical Support Tools on Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Events People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

May 31, 2021

Episode 61: Kathryn Golab – The DCLS Program, Mentoring, and Outreach

Today my guest is Medical Laboratory Scientist Kathryn Golab What we discuss with Kathryn: How she discovered Medical Laboratory Science and her experience during the program Her experience giving outreach presentations at high schools The influence of mentors on her education and career Why it's important to get involved in professional organizations Why she decided to pursue a DCLS The Diagnostic Management Team and some examples of it's utilization Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs This Pathological Life - Episode 37 Kathryn Golab on Twitter Rutgers DCLS program ASCLS ASCP The Network that Never Sleeps article in Lab Medicine People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

May 24, 2021

Episode 60: Lona Small – Medical Laboratory Science, Healthcare Quality, and Lab OPEX

Today my guest is Medical Laboratory Scientist Lona Small What we discuss with Lona : Her education in Jamaica and how that led her to Medical Laboratory Science Her experiences in supervisory roles early in her career Why she chose to earn an MBA Her certifications in Process Management and Project Management and the difference between the two Her experience as a Healthcare Quality Specialist The origin of the eLaborate Topics Podcast Lab OPEX Training and Consulting Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Digital Pathology Today Episode 33 - People of Pathology Dress A Med scrubs Lona Small Website LinkedIn YouTube eLaborate Topics Podcast People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

May 17, 2021

Episode 59: Dr Raquel Bittencourt – Medical Education and Pathology Residency in Brazil

Today my guest is Pathology Resident Dr Raquel Bittencourt. What we discuss with Dr Bittencourt: Her path to medical school How medical education in Brazil differs from US medical school How she discovered pathology and what she thought of it at first Her thoughts on specimen grossing The effect of COVID-19 on medical education in Brazil Her thoughts on a pathology sub-specialty The use of Twitter in pathology Links for this episode: The Pandemic: One Year On Roundtable from The Pathologist Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Dr Bittencourt on Twitter Transcrição em português aqui Brazil: The Country, Its Healthcare, and Clinical Pathology People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

May 10, 2021

Episode 58: Bami Farinre – Biomedical Science, Perseverance, and Resilience

Today my guest is Biomedical Scientist Bami Farinre. What we discuss with Bami: Her early interest in science and how that led her to biomedical science Earning her MSc in clinical microbiology and Specialist diploma in virology Her experience working in virology during a pandemic Her article on resilience in The Pathologist How she promotes STEM careers through Inspiring the Future, and as a WISE STEM Ambassador Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Bami Farinre on Twitter Bouncing Back: Workplace Resilience for the Laboratory in The Pathologist How Medical Laboratory Assistants Protect Against Lab Error in The Pathologist Bamidele Farinre-Inspiring the Future Real Life Story-Bamidele Farinre Black History Month: Science is for All Science Council Podcast-Bamidele Farinre People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

May 3, 2021

Episode 57: Dr Joseph Anderson – Digital Pathology Today and Molecular Diagnostics

Today my guest is Dr Joseph Anderson, Pathologist and host of the Digital Pathology Today podcast. What we discuss with Dr Anderson : How he became interested in pathology His fellowship in Oncologic Pathology His post doctoral fellowship in Molecular Diagnostics His work with Oncotype testing The Personalized Diagnostics podcast The Digital Pathology Today podcast and how it began What the future of digital pathology might be Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning The ConfLab from LabVine Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Today: Website Twitter Personalized Diagnostics Podcast Oncotype People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

April 26, 2021

Episode 56: Clark Davenport – Forensic Geophysics and NecroSearch International

Today my guest is Forensic Geophysicist Clark Davenport What we discuss with Clark: Geophysics and how he discovered this field Remote sensing technologies and how they are used in forensic geophysics Clark's 2017 book Remote Sensing Technology in Forensic Investigations His role as a founding member of NecroSearch International How NecroSearch International assists law enforcement The story behind Clark's trips to Russia Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs NecroSearch International Remote Sensing Technology in Forensic Investigations from Amazon Colorado Volunteer Scientists Play Crucial Role in Unearthing Human Remains People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

April 19, 2021

Episode 55 – Lori Marini – Pathologists’ Assistant, Coach, and Cancer Warrior

My guest today is Pathologists' Assistant Lori Marini What we discuss with Lori: Her journey to becoming a pathologists' assistant Her work in genomics and immunotherapy Her experience battling cancer How that experience led her in part to become a coach Her podcast Conversations With Courageous Cancer Warriors The book she coauthored, Women Who Boss Up Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Lori Marini Website Conversations With Courageous Cancer Warriors Podcast Women Who Boss Up book People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

April 12, 2021

Episode 54: Karen Fleming – Forensic Art and Facial Reconstruction

Today my guest is Forensic Artist Karen Fleming What we discuss with Karen: How she discovered the field of forensic art The training program at the University of Dundee The four main areas of forensic art Facial reconstruction using the Manchester Method The technologies involved in forensic art Her involvement in the facial reconstruction from the remains of a druid woman Her project with Surgeons Hall Museum in Edinburgh Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Karen Fleming's website University of Dundee Forensic Art and Facial Imaging program Surgeons Hall Museum Face of Iron Age Female Druid Recreated - The Archaeology News Network Amazing Digital Reconstructions Show 16th Century Scottish Woman Scarred by Leprosy in Live Science People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

April 5, 2021

Episode 53: Dr Aleksandra Zuraw – Digital Pathology, Veterinary Pathology, and the Digital Pathology Podcast

Today my guest is Veterinary Pathologist Dr Aleksandra Zuraw What we discuss with Dr Zuraw: Her journey into veterinary pathology How she became interested in digital pathology Her blog, Digital Pathology Place Why she created the Digital Pathology Crash Course Her podcast, The Digital Pathology Podcast Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Dr Zuraw on Twitter Digital Pathology Podcast Digital Pathology Place blog Digital Pathology Crash Course Subscription Page Podcast episode with Thomas Westerling-Bui, who recommends different AI resources "Developing a Qualification and Verification Strategy for Digital Tissue Image Analysis in Toxicological Pathology" article People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

March 29, 2021

Episode 52: Diane Spicer – Pediatric and Cardiac Pathology

Today my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Diane Spicer What we discuss with Diane: How she became a PA Her role in the creation of the Handbook of Pediatric Autopsy Pathology with Dr Enid Gilbert-Barness How she became curator of the Van Mierop Congenital Heart Archive Working with Dr Robert Anderson, and their webinar series for the Congenital Heart Academy Attitudinal orientation of the heart and why this is important Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Congenital Heart Academy Youtube channel University of Cincinnati Heart University What Is The Real Cardiac Anatomy? published in Clinical Anatomy People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

March 22, 2021

Episode 51: Dr Ritcha Saxena – Pathology Education, Past, Present, and Future

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Ritcha Saxena What we discuss with Dr Saxena: Her medical training in pathology and hematology How she became interested in teaching Her role as Course Director at Medical University of the Americas Adapting teaching methods to the COVID pandemic Burnout in medical students and how to combat it What the future of pathology education may bring Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Dr Saxena on Twitter Medical University of the Americas Burnout: The Other Epidemic in The Pathologist Learning Digitally in a Pandemic in The Pathologist People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

March 15, 2021

Episode 50: Dr Rodney Rohde – COVID-19 Variants, Vaccines, and Vaccine Strategies

Today my guest is Microbiologist and Professor Dr Rodney Rohde. What we discuss with Dr Rohde : The difference between Variant Of Concern and Variant Under Investigation The known COVID-19 variants, and how they are similar and different Dr Rohde's article Why Herd Immunity May Be Impossible Without Vaccinating Children Against COVID-19 Vaccination strategies and contact tracing in other countries The effect of the pandemic on lab professionals Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Have You Heard article in The Pathologist Top 20 Pathology Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021 from Feedspot Dr Rohde on Twitter What Does a SARS-CoV-2 Variant Mean? in Healthcare Hygiene Magazine Why Herd Immunity May Be Impossible Without Vaccinating Children Against COVID-19 article in The Conversation ASCP Inside The Lab Podcast People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

March 8, 2021

Episode 49: Dr Marianne Hamel – Death Under Glass and Forensic Pathology

Today my guest is Forensic Pathologist Dr Marianne Hamel What we discuss with Dr Hamel : How she chose forensic pathology as a specialty How she and Nikki Johnson started Death Under Glass Having the Death Under Glass exhibit at Bart's Pathology Museum and the Mutter Museum Her experience in London during her Fulbright Fellowship Working on cold cases and The Vidocq Society Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Death Under Glass: Website Twitter Instagram Unseen exhibit at the Mutter Museum Vidocq Society People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

March 1, 2021

Episode 48: Dr Bobbi Pritt – Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites

Today my guest is pathologist and parasitologist Dr Bobbi Pritt. What we discuss with Dr Pritt: How she became interested in pathology and microbiology The Medical Parasitology masters program at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine How she started the Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites blog Her work with vector borne diseases Developing COVID testing at Mayo Clinic Her teaching experience Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Doc.Social Dr Pritt: Twitter Creepy Dreadful Wonderful Parasites blog Dr Pritt on Outbreak News Answers From the Lab Podcast People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

February 15, 2021

Episode 47: Dr Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell – Aftershock, Forensic Pathology, and Life in New Zealand

Today my guests are Dr Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell, authors of Aftershock. What we discuss: Their relocation to New Zealand in July of 2020 The COVID response in New Zealand and how it could be applied to other countries Some of the differences in life and forensic pathology between to US and New Zealand The writing process for Aftershock, and how it was different from First Cut The character development of Dr Jessie Teska The importance of using real forensic pathology in their books Mentors that influenced both Dr Melinek and TJ Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network Dress A Med Scrubs Dr Melinek on Twitter TJ Mitchell on Twitter Dr Working Stiff Website Buy Aftershock from Amazon People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

February 8, 2021

Episode 46: Dr Jennifer Hunt, Dr Ursula Lang, Dr Tangie – A Pathologist and Coach Panel Discussion

My guests for this coaching panel are Dr Jennifer Hunt, Dr Ursula Lang, and Dr Tangie. What we discuss: How they each got interested in coaching The differences between coaching and therapy How they develop a plan for a new client Burnout and it's symptoms Impostor syndrome and what to do about it Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network Dress A Med scrubs Dr Hunt: Twitter Website Unlocking Your Authentic Self from Amazon Dr Lang: Twitter MuD PhuD Mind Project Dr Tangie: Website Instagram The Wealthy Happy Soul Podcast on Spotify People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

February 1, 2021

Episode 45: Dr Dana Corriel – Building an Online Presence and SoMe Docs

My guest today is Dr Dana Corriel, founder of SoMe Docs. What we discuss with Dr Corriel: Her path into medicine and how she started SoMe Docs The importance of having an online presence Building an online brand as a way to regain control how to use social media to bring attention to the pathology field The SoMe Docs Series Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network Dress A Med scrubs St Mary's Hospital PA position email Dr Corriel on Twitter Dr Corriel on YouTube SoMe Docs website SoMe Docs Series People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

January 25, 2021

Episode 44: Dr Amy Rapkiewicz – The Importance of the Autopsy in Understanding COVID-19

Today my guest is Dr Amy Rapkiewicz. What we discuss with Dr Rapkiewicz: Her residency at the National Cancer Institute Why she chose two fellowships, cytopathology and forensic pathology Being interviewed by the Associated Press and CNN Autopsy finding in COVID patients The paper she coauthored about these findings How the pandemic has stressed the importance of the autopsy Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network Dress A Med scrubs Dr Amy Rapkiewicz on Twitter National Cancer Institute Associated Press article CNN interview Megakaryocytes and platelet-fibrin thrombi characterize multi-organ thrombosis at autopsy in COVID-19 in EClinical Medicine People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

January 18, 2021

Episode 43: Kelsey Dawes – Molecular Medicine, Epigenetics, and Machine Learning

Today my guest is Molecular Medicine PhD student Kelsey Dawes. What we discuss with Kelsey: Her undergraduate program in health studies Her current PhD program in molecular medicine What is epigenetics, and her work in this field Idea Storm and her project in diabetes testing Her internship at Behavioral Diagnostics Machine learning and its implications Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network Dress A Med Scrubs Kelsey Dawes on Twitter Molecular Medicine program Clinical Epigenetics article Idea Storm Behavioral Diagnostics People of Pathology Podcast Website Twitter

January 11, 2021

Episode 42: Dana Baker – Medical Laboratory Science, Healthcare Simulation, and “Labvocating”

Today my guest is Medical Laboratory Scientist Dana Baker. What we discuss with Dana: How she discovered the field of Lab Medicine Her path to earning an MBA Her Masters program in Healthcare Simulation Her current Doctorate program in Education The importance of joining professional organizations Teaching, mentoring, and "labvocating" for the profession Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network Dress A Med scrubs Dana Baker on Twitter Dana on eLABorate Topics Podcast Healthcare Simulation ASCLS Voices Under 40 People of Pathology Podcast Website Twitter

January 4, 2021

Episode 41: Dr Syeda Qasim – Pathology and Psychiatry Collaboration and International Medical Graduates

My guest today is Dr Syeda Qasim. What we discuss with Dr Qasim: Medical school in Pakistan and working as a pathologist assistant Moving to Canada and becoming an instructor at the Ontario IMG School Helping international medical graduates become licensed in North America Her recent article in The Pathologist, and how pathology and psychiatry can collaborate Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network The Queen of All Poisons giveaway from Goodreads CAP Foundation See, Test, & Treat program Dress A Med scrubs Dr Syeda Qasim: Twitter Ontario IMG School Strange Bedfellows: Pathology and Psychiatry in The Pathologist People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

December 28, 2020

Episode 40: Dr Evi Abada – Pathology and Global Public Health, and 500 Women Scientists

Today my guest is Dr Evi Abada. What we discuss with Dr Abada: Her medical school training in Nigeria Her Masters degree in International Health Policy and Management 500 Women Scientists Avoiding burnout and why that's important Her article on ASCP's Lablogatory, Pathology and Global Public Health How we can speak up more about our field Links for this episode: Health Podcast Network The Queen of All Poisons giveaway from Goodreads Dress A Med scrubs Dr Evi Abada: Twitter 500 Women Scientists Pathology and Global Public Health on ASCP's Lablogatory People of Pathology Podcast Website Twitter

December 21, 2020

Episode 39: Dr Christina Arnold – Coaching and Your Path in Focus

Today my guest is GI Pathologist and Coach Dr Christina Arnold. What we discuss with Dr Arnold: How she chose GI pathology as a specialty Her story of feeling miserable and what she did about it How and why she started Your Path in Focus Her training as a coach including Empowering Women Physicians and The Life Coach School Byron Katie and her influence The 90 Second Mini Mentor Sessions on Twitter Links for this Episode: Health Podcast Network Dress A Med Scrubs The Queen of All Poisons giveaway from Goodreads Dr Christina Arnold: Twitter Your Path in Focus Your Path in Focus Podcast PathPod The Life Coach School Empowering Women Physicians Byron Katie People of Pathology Podcast Website Twitter

December 14, 2020

Episode 38: Dr Ralph Hruban – Pancreatic Pathology and Medical History

My guest today is pancreatic pathologist Dr Ralph Hruban. Wha we discuss with Dr Hruban: How he got into the field and some of his early mentors How he cofounded the National Familial Pancreas Tumor Registry The origins of the book Surgical Pathology Dissection, An Illustrated Guide The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center His recent research on precursor pancreatic lesions The Nine Greats medical history series His involvement in the documentary film about Dr William Halsted Links for this episode: Dress A Med: High quality medical apparel since 1980 The Queen of All Poisons giveaway on Goodreads CAP Foundation See, Test, and Treat Program National Familial Pancreas Tumor Registry Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center Nine Greats series from Johns Hopkins University William Stewart Halsted documentary People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

December 7, 2020

Episode 37: Dr Nicola Parry – Veterinary Pathology and Mentoring

My guest today is Veterinary Pathologist Dr Nicola Parry What we discuss with Dr Parry: How she was inspired to study pathology Her experience as Head of Pathology at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine Her recent article in The Pathologist magazine Her talk at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on the importance of mentoring Her experience of being a mentor and how to inspire others to explore the field Links for this episode: Dr Parry on Twitter Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine Dr Parry's article in The Pathologist Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons talk Vets: Stay, Go, Diversify People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

November 30, 2020

Episode 36: Dr Pranav Patwardhan – Algorithms and Pathology

Today my guest is pathology resident Dr Pranav Patwardhan. What we discuss with Dr Patwardhan: How he became interested in pathology and some of his experiences training in India His Facebook page Understanding Pathology Being named to The Pathologist Power List three times His article The Art of Algorithms The process of creating an algorithm Using algorithms for teaching Links for this episode: Dr Patwardhan on Twitter Understanding Pathology on Facebook The Art of Algorithms in The Pathologist magazine University of Pittsburgh Department of Pathology People of Pathology Podcast Website Twitter

November 23, 2020

Episode 35: Dr Barbarajean Magnani – Pathologist, Toxicologist, Author of The Queen of All Poisons

My guest today is Dr Barbarajean Magnani. Dr Magnani is a Pathologist and Toxicologist, and is the author of The Queen of All Poisons. What we discuss with Dr Magnani: Her work as a toxicology consultant and as Pathologist in Chief at Tufts University School of Medicine How her Master's degree in Marine Environmental Science led to her interest in toxins How a series of stories she wrote for the Journal of Clinical Chemistry became Lily Robinson and the Art of Secret Poisoning The inspiration for the character Dr Lily Robinson How Michael Crichton had an influence on her writing The visible pathologist and how Lily Robinson portrays this The sequel to The Queen of All Poisons, called The Power of Poison, to be released in March 2021 Links for this episode: Dr Magnani: Website Twitter The Queen of All Poisons from Amazon Encircle Publications The Art of Secret Poisoning from AACC People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

November 16, 2020

Episode 34: Mikaela Stiver – Anatomy, Rehabilitation Science, and RehabINK

Today my guest is Anatomist and PhD candidate Mikaela Stiver What we discuss with Mikaela: Her academic career from Human Kinetics and Neuroscience to Anatomy and Rehabilitation Science Her research on the 3D structure of the trapezius Her teaching experience and what she finds rewarding about it Developing online resources in anatomy and histology Using #AnatomyDoodle to learn and teach anatomy and embryology Her work with Let's Talk Science RehabINK and the RehabINK Podcast Links for this episode: Mikaela Stiver: Website Twitter American Association for Anatomy Let's Talk Science RehabINK RehabINK Podcast People of Pathology Podcast: Website Contact Us Twitter

November 9, 2020

Episode 33: Dr Patrick Hansma – Forensic Pathologist and Author of The Grave Below

My guest today is Forensic pathologist Dr Patrick Hansma What we discuss with Dr Hansma: His experience as a diener and how that led to becoming a forensic pathologist The development of the book from a short story and poem to a novel The inspirations for some of the main characters Greenwood Cemetery and how it was inspired by a real cemetery The use of biblical and literary quotes throughout the book His collection of antiquarian books Links for this episode: The Grave Below on Amazon Interview with Dr Hansma from Fine Books Magazine The Grave Below on Instagram The Grave Below on Facebook People of Pathology Podcast Website Twitter

November 2, 2020

Episode 32: Dr Neil Theise – Liver Pathology, Interstitium, Complexity Theory, and More

Today my guest is Liver Pathologist Dr Neil Theise. What we discuss with Dr Theise: How he became a liver pathologist His work in redefining the microanatomy of the canals of Hering The paper he coauthored in 2018 on the interstitium, and some of the implications of that work Complexity theory and the self organizing universe, and how they relate to pathology The concept of Beginner's Mind Links for this episode: "Structure and Distribution of an Unrecognized Interstitium in Human Tissues" in Nature "Meet Your Interstitium, A Newfound Organ" in Scientific American "The Canals of Hering and Hepatic Stem Cells in Humans" in Hepatology Self Organizing Universe on Youtube People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 26, 2020

Episode 31: Alyse Gray Returns! – Compendium Pandemica: A Guide to Horrible Infectious Diseases

My guest today is Pathologists Assistant Alyse Gray. Alyse is the author of Compendium Pandemica: A Guide to Horrible Infectious Diseases. What we discuss with Alyse Gray: The status of Death, It's a Living, her book in progress Why humor can be useful in education How studying the histories of diseases can inform our current state of the world How Syphilus was named from a poem, and the Tuskegee Study Vaccines and how they have improved our way of living The Horrible Infectious Diseases Survival Guide Links for this episode: Order Compendium Pandemica here Alyse Gray: Twitter Instagram Website People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 19, 2020

30. Gemma Norburn – Anatomical Pathology Technologist, AAPT, and Mortuary Gem

My guest today is Anatomical Pathology Technologist Gemma Norburn What we discuss with Gemma: What an Anatomical Pathology Technologist is, and how she chose this career The Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology and how Gemma is involved Some similarities between the UK Anatomical Pathology Technologist and the US Pathologists' Assistant Gemma's blog Mortuary Gem, and the inspiration for it Death Cafe and how she got involved Links for this episode: Gemma Norburn on Twitter Mortuary Gem blog Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology website Gemma on the Partly Political Broadcast on Spotify Gemma on BBC Sounds Jacob Hawley's Job Centre podcast Gemma on BBC Radio 1xtra here Death Cafe website People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 12, 2020

Dr Syed T. Hoda – Advocating for Pathology, Family Connect During COVID , and Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology

Today my guest is Bone and Soft Tissue Pathologist Dr Syed Hoda. What we discuss with Dr Hoda: How he came to choose bone and soft tissue as a specialty His appearances on Doctor Radio and pathCast Family Connect - helping to communicate with families of COVID patients and how he became involved His thoughts on advocating for pathology and some things we can do His recent appearance on the Genius: Sciencing Our Human Potential podcast Being featured in the documentary film When the Shifts Change Links for this episode: Dr Hoda on Twitter Doctor Radio episode here pathCast episode on YouTube When The Shifts Change trailer here Genius: Sciencing Our Human Potential episode Doctors Who Create website People Of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

October 5, 2020

Cullen Lilley – Microbiology, Path Elective, and MicroMedEd

Today my guest is Cullen Lilley, a second year medical student. What we discuss with Cullen: His education in biological sciences and music Studying microbiology and working for the CDC Bioethics and health policy and why this is important His involvement as a cofounder of Path Elective How and why he started MicroMedEd Links for this episode: Cullen Lilley on Twitter MicroMedEd on Instagram MicroMedEd on the Path Elective website Sketchy Medical People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

September 28, 2020

Gina Bond – Osteology, Pathology Museum Collections, and The Donation Diaries

Today my guest is Dissection Room Technician Gina Bond. What we discuss with Gina: How a human osteology course changed her career path Her job as a Dissection Room Technician Body donation and why this is important Restoring and cataloging a pathology specimen collection Her blog, The Donation Diaries Links for this episode: Gina Bond on Twitter The Donation Diaries Barts Pathology Museum London Natural History Museum University of Sheffield Medical Teaching Unit People of Pathology Podcast Website Twitter

September 21, 2020

Dr Travis Brown – This Pathological Life in Australia

My guest today is Dr Travis Brown. Dr Brown is a Pathologist and the cohost of This Pathological Life podcast. What we discuss with Dr Brown: How he became a pathologist and the medical school system in Australia How This Pathological Life podcast came to be, and what he and his cohost Stephen Davis are trying to accomplish with it. The differences and similarities between the Australian and US systems, including types of lab staff, billing, and insurance. The Australian response to COVID-19 and how it differs from the US. What we can learn from the COVID pandemic. Links for this episode: Dr Brown on Twitter This Pathological Life podcast ClinPath Pathology Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

September 14, 2020

Dr Nicole R Jackson – Forensic Pathology, COVID-19, and Public Health

My guest today is Forensic Pathologist Dr Nicole R Jackson. What we discuss with Dr Jackson: Her journey into pathology The University of New Mexico Fellowship program and her experience there Starting her career as a Medical Examiner in the the middle of the COVID pandemic Increasing the visibility of Forensic Pathologists as first responders Links for this episode: Dr Jackson on Twitter New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator Cook County Medical Examiner People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter This Pathological Life Podcast

September 7, 2020

Taryn Waraksa – Theranostics and Cytotechnology

Today my guest is Cytotechnologist Taryn Waraksa. What we discuss with Taryn: Her Specialist in Cytotechnology certification The International Academy of Cytotechnology Writing for ASCP's Lablogatory Theranostics in cytology Being named to the ASCP 40 Under Forty Her interest in scuba diving Links for this episode: Taryn Waraksa on Twitter ASCP Lablogatory International Academy of Cytotechnology ASCP 40 Under Forty Taryn's 40 Under Forty Video

August 31, 2020

The Megapod Crossover Episode

On this episode I team up with the hosts of Deeper Levels, Computationally Yours, PathPod, ScopeMD, and Dead Men Do Tell Tales for a crossover episode. We talk about podcasting, how we got started, and a few other things as well. Links for this episode: Deeper Levels Computationally Yours PathPod ScopeMD Dead Men Do Tell Tales People of Pathology Podcast Website Twitter

August 24, 2020

Dr Jonathan Dudley – Molecular Genetics

Today my guest is Pathologist Dr Jonathan Dudley. What we discuss with Dr Dudley: Being named to The Pathologist magazine's 2020 Power List in the Big Breakthroughs category His training in pathology and molecular genetics Cell free DNA and how it is used in research His research with bladder cancer and urine tumor DNA Next Generation Sequencing The Young Investigator Award and Benjamin Castleman Award Links for this episode: Dr Dudley on Twitter The Pathologist Power List here Benjamin Castleman Award here Young Investigators Award here Detection and Surveillance of Bladder Cancer Using Urine tumor DNA paper on Researchgate.net Next Generation Sequencing paper People of Pathology Website Twitter

August 17, 2020

Dr Janna Andronowski – Forensic Anthropology

Today my guest is Forensic Anthropologist Dr Janna Andronowski. What we discuss with Dr Andronowski: How she became interested in forensic anthropology and the training that was involved. Her work at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Forensic Anthropology Center Her research involving bone imaging, osteon banding, and the effects of opioids on bone. The Andronowski Skeletal Collection for Histological Research Teaching anatomy at the University of Akron Links for this episode: Dr Andronowski on Twitter Andronowski Lab Website American Board of Forensic Anthropology American Academy of Forensic Sciences Andronowski Skeletal Collection for Histological Research University of Tennessee Knoxville Forensic Anthropology Center Biological Anthropology and Human Anatomy Student Organization on Twitter BAHA website Canadian Light Source Ellis R Kerley Foundation

August 10, 2020

Mark Bailey – Histotechnology, ASCP, and Sub Saharan Africa

Today my guest is Histotechnologist Mark Bailey. What we discuss with Mark: His career path toward becoming a histotechnologist His teaching career His involvement with ASCP and NSH The Union for International Cancer Control His research and work in sub Saharan Africa Links for this episode: American Society for Clinical Pathology website National Society for Histotechnology website Union for International Cancer Control website MD Anderson Histotechnology Program here Mark Bailey publication list People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

August 3, 2020

Dr Gary Berman – Forensic Odontology and DMORT

My guest today is Forensic Odontologist Dr Gary Berman. What we discuss with Dr Berman: How he became interested in forensic odontology and some of the training that was required The Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) and how it operates Dr Berman's experience with DMORT at the World Trade Center site and Hurricane Katrina site The American Board of Forensic Odontology, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and the American Society of Forensic Odontology Links for this episode: American Academy of Forensic Sciences website American Board of Forensic Odontology website American Society of Forensic Odontology website DMORT website MiMORT website Michigan Dental Association website NamUs website People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

July 27, 2020

Kristen Nead – Cytotechnology

Today my guest is Cytotechnologist Kristen Nead. What we discuss with Kristen: Her education and training in cytotechnology Her trip to Peru in 2012 as part of CerviCusco / International Cervical Cancer Foundation Molecular testing in cytology ROSE procedures and the cytotech's role in them Links for this episode: CerviCusco website American Society of Cytopathology website More Than a Decade of Molecular Diagnostic Cytopathology Leading Diagnostic and Therapeutic Decision-Making article in Archives of Pathology Cytotechnology training programs here People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

July 20, 2020

Heidi Wagner – Biobanking and Medical Ethics

Today my guest is Heidi Wagner. She is a pathologists' assistant and the head of operations of a biobank. What we discuss with Heidi Wagner: Her career path and how it led her to biobanking How tissue is procured by a biobank Heidi's experience at the ESBB conference ISBER and the planned joint conference with UHN Her presentation on Ethics in biobanking Links for this episode: European, Middle Eastern, and African Society for Biopreservation and Biobanking website International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories website ISBER/ASCP Biobanking Qualification information here People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

July 13, 2020

Dr Lori Ryan – Women in Medicine and ScopeMD Podcast

Today my guest is Dr Lori Ryan. Dr Ryan is a pathologist, and the host of the ScopeMD Podcast. What we discuss with Dr Ryan: How she became interested in pathology Her work in public health The Breath of Hope Lung Foundation ScopeMD Podcast Links for this episode: ScopeMD Podcast website Twitter A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation website Twitter Animated Patient's Guide to Lung Cancer here People of Pathology Podcast Website Twitter

July 6, 2020

Dr Dana Razzano – Pathology and Global Health

Today my guest is Dr Dana Razzano, who is just finishing her pathology residency. What we discuss with Dr Razzano: How she built a global health elective during residency Her trip to Uganda as part of her global health elective The ASCP Global Health Trainee Fellowship and traveling to Ethiopia The Global Health Opportunities for Pathologists wiki page Links for this episode: Dr Razzano on Twitter ASCP Global Health Trainee Fellowship webpage Global Health Opportunities for Pathologists website The Lancet article Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in low-income and middle-income countries here Pathology Engagement in Global Health article in Archives of Pathology here Dr Dana Razzano on Lablogatory Computationally Yours Podcast on Twitter People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

June 29, 2020

Dr Rodney Rohde – Microbiology and Medical Laboratory Science

Today I speak with Dr Rodney Rohde, Chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Department at Texas State University. What we discuss with Dr Rohde: His educational background and experience in the state health department His 2016 TEDx talk, "Saving Lives in the Shadows of Healthcare." The book Rabies - Clinical Considerations and Exposure Evaluations. The Global Citizenship Alliance Healthcare Hygiene Magazine and the Bug Buster Box Links for this episode: Dr Rohde on Twitter Dr Rohde's Website Saving Lives in the Shadows of Healthcare TEDx Talk Rabies - Clinical Considerations and Exposure Evaluations book Dr Rohde's Forbes article Global Citizenship Alliance here Bug Buster Box here Dead Men Do Tell Tales Podcast website People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

June 22, 2020

Deeper Levels/People of Pathology Crossover Episode with Dr Natalie Banet

For this episode I teamed up with Dr Natalie Banet and her podcast Deeper Levels for a crossover episode. What we discuss with Dr Banet: How we each started our podcasts How we got into the pathology field Picking guests for interviews and planning an episode The future of pathology education Some of our favorite podcasts Links for this episode: Deeper Levels Podcast here Subscribe to the monthly journal club here Dr Banet on Twitter Dr Banet's blog Youtube channel People of Pathology Podcast: Website Twitter

June 15, 2020

Dr Lokman Sung – Detroit’s Daily Docket

Today I speak with Dr Lokman Sung, forensic pathologist, and co-host of Detroit's Daily Docket. What we discuss with Dr Sung: How he became interested in forensic pathology His teaching experience as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology The annual Medicolegal Death Investigation course How Detroit's Daily Docket began and how they developed the show Links for this episode: Detroits Daily Docket Website Twitter Instagram Medicolegal Death Investigation course here Wayne State University Pathologists' Assistant Program here People of Pathology Podcast Website Twitter

June 8, 2020

Dr Emilio Madrigal and Dr Rifat Mannan – pathCast

Today I speak with the founders of pathCast, Dr Rifat Mannan and Dr Emilio Madrigal. What we discuss with Dr Madrigal and Dr Mannan: How they came up with the idea for pathCast How they started the series and recruited speakers Some of the early feedback about pathCast How they would like to expand the series in the future Links for this Episode: pathCast: Youtube Facebook Twitter Dr Madrigal on Twitter Dr Mannan on Twitter pathCast article in Academic Medicine here People of Pathology Podcast Twitter Website

June 1, 2020

Dr Constantine Kanakis – Public Health, Lab Data, and COVID-19 Testing in the Laboratory

Today on the People of Pathology Podcast I speak with Dr Constantine Kanakis. What we discuss with Dr Kanakis: His background as a Medical Laboratory Scientist How he got involved in public health and community outreach His TEDx talk "Unrecognizable Medicine" His work on the ASCP blog Lablogatory His recent PathCast talk on COVID-19 Testing in the Laboratory Links for this episode: Dr Kanakis on Twitter TEDx talk "Unrecognizable Medicine" here ASCP Lablogatory here PathCast "COVID-19 Testing in the Laboratory" here "Ask an Expert Your COVID-19 Testing Questions" on Lifehacker Follow People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Website

May 25, 2020

Dr Drucilla Roberts – Perinatal Pathologist

Today on the People of Pathology Podcast I speak with perinatal pathologist Dr Drucilla Roberts. What we discuss with Dr Roberts: How she became involved with pathology outreach in sub-Saharan Africa Her involvement with the Human Placenta Project Categories of Placental Pathology PathCast The Placental and Gestational Pathology textbook The Amsterdam International Consensus Group Early research on the placenta and COVID-19 Links for this Episode: Pathology: Functionality in Resource-Poor Settings article here Human Placenta Project website Categories of Placental Pathology PathCast here Amsterdam International Consensus Group article here Pathology of the Placenta book here Placental and Gestational Pathology book here Placenta and COVID-19 JAMA article here Contact Dr Roberts here People of Pathology Podcast links: Twitter Website

May 18, 2020

Bruce Goldfarb – 18 Tiny Deaths

Today on the People of Pathology Podcast I speak with Bruce Goldfarb. Bruce is the author of 18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of Frances Glessner Lee and the Invention of Modern Forensics. What we discuss with Bruce Goldfarb: Bruce's background and how he became involved with the Nutshell Studies Frances Glessner Lee and how she became involved in forensic medicine The origin of the coroner system The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death and why they were created Follow Bruce Goldfarb on Twitter here Buy 18 Tiny Deaths here Resources about the Nutshell Studies: Murder is Her Hobby on Youtube here Smithsonian American Art Museum Smithsonian Magazine Follow People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Website

May 11, 2020

Dr Nat Pernick – PathologyOutlines.com

On this episode of the People of Pathology Podcast I speak with Dr Nat Pernick. Dr Pernick is a pathologist and the founder of PathologyOutlines.com. This website is a free, online, pathology textbook, which began in 2001. What we discuss with Dr Pernick His background in computer programming and law How he came up with the idea for the website Some of the changes to the site over the years Visit PathologyOutlines here Sign up for the Pathology Outlines Newsletter here Pathology Outlines blog here Pathology Outlines social media: Twitter Instagram Follow People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Website

April 27, 2020

Sarah Garner – Garner’s Guide to Gross Anatomy

On this episode of the People of Pathology Podcast I speak with Pathologists' Assistant Sarah Garner. What we discuss with Sarah Garner: How she got into teaching and some of the methods she uses The Pathologists' Assistant program at Tulane University Using social media to teach pathology Garner's Guide to Gross Anatomy Follow Sarah on social media: Twitter Instagram Youtube Garner's Guide to Gross Anatomy website Follow Tulane Pathologists' Assistants on Instagram here Tulane Pathologists' Assistant Program website Follow People of Pathology Podcast on Twitter People of Pathology Podcast website PA day ASCP Lab Week

April 14, 2020

Michael Schubert – Editor of The Pathologist

On this episode of the People of Pathology Podcast I speak with Michael Schubert. Micheal is the Editor of The Pathologist magazine, and earned a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. What we discuss with Micheal Schubert: His educational background and early work in cancer research Working as a science consultant for Marvel Comics The Pathologist magazine and his involvement with it The Pathologist Power List and the new format for this year His participation with I'm a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here Follow Michael on Twitter Follow the Pathologist on Twitter The Pathologist website People of Pathology Podcast on Twitter People of Pathology Podcast website

March 31, 2020

Episode 4: Dr Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell – First Cut

On this episode of the People of Pathology Podcast I speak with Dr Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell, the authors of First Cut. What we discuss with Dr Melinek and TJ Mitchell: Their first book, the New York Times bestseller Working Stiff, and how they decided it was time for a new book Some of the characters in First Cut, and how they were inspired by real people Why accuracy was so important in First Cut, not only in the forensic pathology, but also in other aspects of the book Buy First Cut here Buy Working Stiff here Social Media: Facebook Dr Melinek on Twitter TJ Mitchell on Twitter 7 CSI Fails First Cut interview at Strand Book Store here Working Stiff interview at Book Passage here People of Pathology Podcast on Twitter People of Pathology Podcast website

March 13, 2020

Episode 3: Dr Melanie Bois – Cardiovascular Pathologist and Podcast Host

On this episode of the People of Pathology Podcast I speak with Dr Melanie Bois, a cardiovascular pathologist. What we discuss with Dr Bois: Being named an ASCP 40 under Forty honoree in 2017 and to The Pathologist Power List in 2018 3D printing of pathology specimens and the applications of this technology. The Society for Cardiovascular Pathology and the SCVP Podcast Follow Dr Bois on Twitter here Follow The Society for Cardiovascular Pathology here Society for Cardiovascular Pathology website Listen to the SCVP Podcast here ASCP 40 under Forty list The Pathologist Power List 2018 here Dr Bois' 40 Under Forty video Follow People of Pathology Podcast on Twitter here People of Pathology Podcast website

February 29, 2020

Episode 2: Maria Roussakis – My Kind of Science

On this episode of the People of Pathology Podcast I speak with Maria Roussakis, a Medical Laboratory Technologist. What we discuss with Maria Roussakis: Her path to becoming a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Her website My Kind of Science, which chronicles her experiences throughout her education. The monthly #MedLabChat on Twitter, and how that began. Maria's upcoming presentation on the Power of Social Media in the Medical Laboratory Profession at the Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario conference. Maria's website My Kind of Science Follow Maria on Twitter @medlabmaria Follow Maria on Instagram @medlabmaria Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario Follow People of Pathology Podcast on Twitter @peopleofpath

January 31, 2020

Episode 1 – Alyse Gray

Welcome to the first episode of the People of Pathology Podcast. In this episode I speak with Pathologists' Assistant and writer Alyse Gray. What we discuss with Alyse Gray: How she became interested in the field and the beginning of her career The inspiration for her popular Instagram page @autopsy.pathology and a few stories about the content of the page and interacting with followers Her current work in progress, the book Death, It's a Living: A Guide to Postmortem Professions. Alyse Gray's website writerwithascalpel.com Follow Alyse on Instagram @autopsy.pathology Follow People of Pathology Podcast on Twitter @peopleofpath

December 4, 2019

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