Pathology News

Pathology News

Pathology News is your go-to podcast for the latest insights and innovations in pathology. We explore digital pathology, molecular diagnostics, and more, featuring conversations with industry experts and leaders. Whether you're a pathologist or simply interested in the future of diagnostics, this podcast keeps you informed on the trends shaping the field. Tune in for expert perspectives and practical knowledge to enhance workflows and advance patient care.

  1. How do the ESDIP team connect with the community and what else do they offer beyond the annual conference

    5D AGO

    How do the ESDIP team connect with the community and what else do they offer beyond the annual conference

    Sidney Ocanagil-Tunstall, Marketing Director at Pathology News, returns for another episode of Pathology Bites joined by leaders from the European Society of Digital and Integrated Pathology (ESDIP) – Norman Zerbe, Vincenzo L’Imperio, and Inti Zlobec – to explore how the society is building and supporting its growing global community beyond the annual congress. The discussion highlights ESDIP’s wider mission to connect, educate, and support professionals across digital and computational pathology through scientific publications, webinars, collaborative initiatives, and accessible membership opportunities. The panel reflects on the society’s work in producing practical guidance for digital pathology implementation, annotation standards, AI bias, computational pathology education, and understanding the EU AI Act, all designed to help laboratories and clinicians navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving field. Alongside the scientific contributions, the episode explores how ESDIP is fostering engagement through monthly webinars, international collaborations, networking opportunities, and structured member involvement. From residents and technicians to experienced pathologists and researchers, the conversation captures how ESDIP is creating an inclusive and collaborative environment where members can contribute ideas, build connections, and help shape the future of digital pathology together.

    8 min
  2. From Informatics to AI: Liron Pantanowitz on Leading Digital Pathology at Scale

    APR 14

    From Informatics to AI: Liron Pantanowitz on Leading Digital Pathology at Scale

    In this Thought Leaders episode, Sidney Ocanagil-Tunstall, Marketing Director of Pathology News, speaks with Liron Pantanowitz, Chair of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh and a pioneer in digital pathology and computational pathology. With a career spanning pathology informatics, whole slide imaging, and AI-driven diagnostics, Liron shares his journey from early frustrations with analogue workflows to becoming a global leader in digital transformation. He reflects on the origins of digital pathology, the development of validation guidelines with the College of American Pathologists, and how evidence-based practice has evolved over time. The conversation explores how UPMC is scaling digital pathology across a vast network of hospitals, building one of the most ambitious AI ecosystems in healthcare. Liron discusses the creation of the CPACE AI Center, the integration of imaging, text, and tabular data, and the growing role of both traditional and generative AI in clinical workflows. They also dive into real-world implementation challenges—from interoperability and vendor integration to cultural resistance among pathologists—and why mindset remains one of the biggest barriers to adoption. Liron shares insights into deploying AI in live clinical practice, the current lack of reimbursement models, and what the future may hold for billing, regulation, and global adoption. Finally, the episode highlights innovative initiatives like the “scan van” concept for mobile digitisation, the importance of building digital archives, and why laboratories must act now to remain competitive in an increasingly AI-driven healthcare landscape.

    31 min

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Pathology News is your go-to podcast for the latest insights and innovations in pathology. We explore digital pathology, molecular diagnostics, and more, featuring conversations with industry experts and leaders. Whether you're a pathologist or simply interested in the future of diagnostics, this podcast keeps you informed on the trends shaping the field. Tune in for expert perspectives and practical knowledge to enhance workflows and advance patient care.