People of Pathology Podcast

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Interviews with people doing interesting things in pathology and related fields

  1. JAN 26

    Episode 224: Clara Cirks - Living Through Cancer, The Power Of Storytelling, Finding Perspective

    Today Dr Meredith Herman and I interview Clara Cirks. What we discuss with Clara: Clara’s journey with stage 4 lung cancer Using social media as advocacy and video journaling “Cancer questions with Clara” and cancer education on TikTok The therapeutic power of storytelling Connecting patients, clinicians, and community Perspective from pathology: seeing the person behind the specimen Identity, survivorship, and living with cancer Disability, independence, and self-advocacy The impact of community events like the Above + Beyond Cancer Gala Why patient voices matter in medicine Links for this episode: InVision from Cision Vision The Path to PathA Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs   Clara on TikTok Clara on Instagram Cure Today  Living with Metastatic Lung Cancer: Clara’s Honest Take on Life and Treatment Clara’s Story: Blood Donations Saved My Life Above + Beyond Cancer  Gilda's Club   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

    54 min

  2. 12/08/2025

    Episode 223: Yair Rivenson - Inside The Virtual Staining Revolution At Pictor Labs

    Today my guest is Yair Rivenson, CEO of Pictor Labs What we discuss with Yair: His engineering and computational imaging background How AI and microscopy intersected to form the foundation of Pictor Labs The origin story of Pictor Labs and why it was founded in 2019 What “virtual staining” really means and how autofluorescence enables it Training stain models: data requirements, timelines, and workflows The impact on tissue preservation, waste reduction, and turnaround times Applications in biorepositories, pharma research, and biomarker discovery Creating new stains based on lab or industry needs The future vision: virtual stains as a data layer for pathology How AI can turn tissue into a “hypothesis-generating machine” Links for this episode: InVision from Cision Vision The Path to PathA Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club   Pictor Labs Pictor Labs Expands AI Pathology Portfolio with Launch of ClearStain™ for Digital Sequencing Workflows Pictor Labs and PathPresenter Partner to Bring AI-Powered Virtual Stains to the Digital Pathology Community Virtual Tissue Staining with Yair Rivenson from Pictor Labs - Impact AI podcast   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

    37 min

  3. 11/17/2025

    Episode 222: Taranjit Kaur - Inside The Post Junior Fellowship And The Making Of The Grossly Speaking Podcast

    Today my guest is medical student and pathology podcaster Taranjit Kaur What we discuss with Taranjit: Her early inspiration to pursue medicine Translating medical information for her mother as a child Her first exposure to pathology during volunteer work How a family medical experience shaped her decision to pursue pathology What a post-junior fellowship at UCLA is and what it includes Hands-on grossing experiences across multiple rotations What grossing has taught her about detail, workflow, and diagnosis Subspecialties she has explored so far Her early interest in hematopathology How her podcast Grossly Speaking was created Lessons learned from her podcast guests Personal growth through podcasting   Links for this episode: InVision from Cision Vision The Path to PathA Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club   Grossly Speaking Podcast: Apple Spotify UCLA Post Junior Pathology Fellowship   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

    39 min

  4. 11/10/2025

    Episode 221: Dr Osama Khan - Bridging Diagnostics And Precision Medicine At Natera

    Today my guest is Dr Osama Khan from Natera What we discuss with Dr Khan : His journey into pathology The importance of mentorship in pathology Pathology at the intersection of diagnostics and precision medicine The collaborative nature of pathology Transitioning from academia to industry Natera and Cell-Free DNA Testing Understanding Circulating Tumor DNA (CtDNA) The role of MRD Testing in cancer treatment Personalized testing and tumor informed tests His thoughts on AI in pathology His advice for aspiring pathologists Links for this episode: InVision from Cision Vision The Path to PathA Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club   Natera Osama Khan: The critical importance of embracing AI and digital workflows in medical practice   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

    45 min

  5. 11/03/2025

    Episode 220: Dr Lija Joseph - Seeing Patients Not Just Slides: The Power Of The Patient Pathology Clinic

    Today my guest is pathologist Dr Lija Joseph. What we discuss with Dr Joseph: Her early influences and path into medicine How she discovered pathology and what drew her to the field The inspiration behind founding a patient-focused pathology clinic How the clinic bridges pathology, empathy, and patient understanding Patient stories that illustrate the clinic’s impact Empowering patients through transparency and education Maintaining human connection in a technology-driven field The role of empathy in modern pathology practice Future directions for patient engagement in pathology   Links for this episode: InVision from Cision Vision The Path to PathA Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club   Pathology Clinics: What, Why, and Where to Start Linnea Olson Tedx talk: Patient, parent, person, research subject 3 Questions with Lija Joseph, MD   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

    39 min

  6. 10/20/2025

    Episode 219: Dr. Kalisha Hill – Discovering Pinnacles in Pathology

    Today my guest is pathologist Dr Kalisha Hill What we discuss with Dr Hill: Her transition from surgical aspirations to a passion for pathology How the pandemic influenced the writing of Pinnacles: Visible and Invisible The importance of mentorship and saying “yes” to growth opportunities Lessons in leadership from the lab and beyond How earning an MBA reshaped her understanding of healthcare The impact of professional organizations like CAP on career development The meaning of “visible” and “invisible” pinnacles in pathology and in life Links for this episode: InVision from Cision Vision The Path to PathA Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club   Pinnacles: Visible and Invisible   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

    36 min

  7. 10/13/2025

    Episode 218: Adam Smith - Making AI Accessible For All With Indica Labs

    Today my guest is Adam Smith, CCO of Indica Labs. What we discuss with Adam: Adam's journey from HALO customer to Chief Commercial Officer at Indica Labs How firsthand experience with HALO inspired him to join the company in 2015 The evolution of Indica Labs: from image analysis software to a full digital pathology ecosystem (HALO, HALO Link, HALO AI, HALO AP, and HALO AP Dx) Customer focus as the foundation for innovation How Indica Labs has integrated AI, deep learning, and large language models into its products The goal of bringing AI and digital pathology to the masses: making tools accessible to all labs, large or small Examples of how HALO AI and AI Apps are enhancing pathologists’ efficiency and accuracy Indica Labs’ philosophy of augmentation, not replacement How strategic partnerships with Leica Biosystems, Lunit, and Visiopharm are expanding AI adoption in clinical and research environments The future of computational pathology and global impact through AI-driven diagnostics Links for this episode: InVision from Cision Vision The Path to PathA Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club   Indica Labs   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

    35 min

  8. 09/29/2025

    Episode 217: Roseann Vitale – Guiding Innovation At Mopec Through Education And The Clinical Advisory Board

    Today my guest is Roseann Vitale, Product Manager with Mopec. What we discuss with Roseann: Roseann’s path to the pathologists’ assistant profession and how her background in fine arts influenced her career in pathology Helping to build a simulated pathology lab at Rosalind Franklin University Her innovative approaches to hands-on learning and standardization in PA education Her clinical experience in pediatric pathology and how it informed her teaching and professional perspective Transitioning from academia and clinical practice into an industry role at Mopec The role of Product Manager at Mopec and what it means to be the “voice of the customer” Challenges of variability and standardization at the grossing bench The Mopec–Lumea partnership and how integrating digital imaging at the grossing bench transforms workflows The creation and goals of the Mopec Clinical Advisory Board Roseann’s involvement in professional organizations and how that influences her industry work Her vision for the future of pathology: smarter, safer, and more standardized workflows in grossing and anatomic pathology   Links for this episode: InVision from Cision Vision The Path to PathA Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club   Mopec  Rosalind Franklin University Pathologists' Assistant Program Lumea Panel of National Pathology Leaders American Association of Pathologists' Assistants   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram

    49 min
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Interviews with people doing interesting things in pathology and related fields

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  • Creator
    peopleofpathology
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    224
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