139: Why AI Won't Replace Pathologists and How It Can Help Them Thrive
Send us a textWhy are so many pathologists still afraid of going digital? In this USCAP special episode sponsored by Muse Microscopy, I talk with Dr. Sarah Dry, Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA, about real-world adoption, AI fear, and how change is best managed when it's people-led.From her early digital research lab in 2007 to pioneering innovative workflows at UCLA today, Dr. Dry knows how direct-to-digital imaging and AI can enhance, not replace, our work.🧠 Key Takeaways:[00:01:00] Fear of change and pathologist pushback[00:03:00] Direct-to-digital imaging & frozen sectios[00:05:00] Redefining histotech roles amid tech shortages[00:08:00] CAP standards, tissue storage & digital-first futures[00:12:00] Specialty-specific barriers to adoption[00:15:00] Why AI is a pathologist extender, not a threat[00:18:00] What AI can automate—cell counts, GI screenings & reports[00:20:00] Managing change and getting early adopters onboard🎧 Tune in to hear how digital pathology becomes scalable, without losing the people at its core.#DigitalPathology #AIinPathology #ChangeManagement #PathologistLeadership #WomenInSTEMSupport the showBecome a Digital Pathology Trailblazer get the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!
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138: Future of Pathology Across Continents Podcast with Dr. Junya Fukuoka and Dr. Norman Zerbe
Send us a textWhy is digital pathology progressing faster in some parts of the world than others? In this international episode sponsored by Muse Microscopy, I sit down with Junya Fukuoka and Norman Zerbe—presidents of the Asian and European Societies of Digital Pathology—to unpack how cultural, regulatory, and infrastructural forces are shaping progress differently across continents.From direct-to-digital tissue imaging considered an alternative to frozen sections in Asia, to legal hurdles in Europe, we discuss what’s advancing adoption—and what’s still holding it back.🧠 Key Takeaways:[00:01:00] Direct-to-digital tissue imaging and frozen sections[00:03:00] Glass-free pathology and multimodal imaging potential[00:04:00] Legal and regulatory challenges in Europe[00:05:00] Innovation through low-resource workarounds in Asia[00:07:00] Building cross-continental collaboration between societies[00:08:00] The rise of digital pathology superstars across Asia[00:09:00] Upcoming European and Asian conferences and initiatives🎧 Tune in to hear how Asia and Europe are reimagining pathology—one regulation, one society, and one scanner at a time.Event Details: 21st European Congress on Digital Pathology2nd Annual Congress of the Asian Society of Digital Pathology 2025 #DigitalPathology #GlobalDiagnostics #AsianSocietyPathology #EuropeanPathology #DirectToDigitalSupport the showBecome a Digital Pathology Trailblazer get the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!
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137: What’s Driving Digital Pathology Forward? | Insights from PathVisions 2024
Send us a textAt the last Pathology Visions 2024, I sat down with Imogen Fitt of Signify Research and Nick Best from Pathology News for a candid, energetic recap of what’s really shaping the future of digital pathology.We discuss how two pathologists drove digital pathology adoption in their lab, the reality behind radiology partnerships, the cautionary tale of AI burnout, and how the Technology Buyer’s Guide helps pathologists navigate endless scanner options. From standardization and DICOM to staffing crises, remote workflows, and even Meta glasses—we covered it all.🧠 Key Moments:[00:01:00] Radiology’s growing influence on pathology strategy[00:03:00] AI burnout, buzz fatigue & managing adoption expectations[00:06:00] Flexibility & staffing: How 2 pathologists drove digital adoption[00:08:00] Virtual staining & next-gen imaging excitement[00:10:00] Technology Buyer’s Guide: Compare solutions by criteria[00:12:00] The “train station” metaphor of the digital pathology journey[00:15:00] Wearable AI assistants, Meta glasses & augmented diagnostics[00:18:00] Why DICOM will win the standardization race[00:21:00] Looking ahead to Pathology Visions 2025 in San Diego🎧 Tune in to hear how strategy, storytelling, and community are moving the field forward—one scanner, slide, and conversation at a time.Episode Resources: Pathology News WebsiteTechnology Buyers GuideSignify Research Website#DigitalPathology #PathologyVisions #AIinHealthcare #DICOM #VendorSelectionSupport the showBecome a Digital Pathology Trailblazer get the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!
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136: Trends in Digital Pathology and AI Integration | Podcast with Alae Kawam, DO, FCAP
Send us a text“It used to take 40 minutes, now it takes 15” - this is what Dr. Alae Kawam said about her AI-powered prostate biopsy evaluation workflow. In this energizing episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast recorded at PathVisions 2024, Dr. Alae Kawam joins me to reflect on where pathology is headed—from AI-assisted prostate diagnostics to direct-to-digital imaging and beyond. Together, we unpack what’s working, what still feels clunky, and why standardization, staffing flexibility, and smarter AI are critical to the next phase of pathology adoption.🧠 Key Highlights:[00:01:00] Foundation models finally reach real-world pathology[00:02:00] Direct-to-digital imaging vs. glass hesitation[00:03:00] AI in prostate diagnosis: Gleason grading + time saved[00:04:00] The “eyeball method” vs. reproducible AI precision[00:05:00] DICOM and radiology’s standardization lessons[00:06:00] The ROI debate: business, operations & wellness[00:08:00] Staffing retention driving real-world digitization[00:09:00] New paths to part-time work with digital options[00:10:00] Networking, community & raising the online voice of pathology#DigitalPathology #AIinDiagnostics #PathologyWorkflow #DirectToDigitalSupport the showBecome a Digital Pathology Trailblazer get the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!
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135: Inside the Asian Society of Digital Pathology | Podcast with Junya Fukuoka, MD, PhD
Send us a textWhat does it take to build a digital pathology movement across the most diverse region on Earth?In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Junya Fukuoka, practicing pathologist, educator, and founder of the Asian Society of Digital Pathology (ASDP). From Japan to India, Saudi Arabia to South Korea, Asia’s digital pathology adoption is growing rapidly—and Dr. Fukuoka is helping lead the charge.We talk about why digital access, multilingual support, and patient advocacy are central to pathology adoption across Asia’s diverse regions. We also explore what it means to “skip” a step in tech, and why static images and direct-to-digital imaging may be Asia’s most powerful tools.🧠 Key Topics Covered:[00:01:00] Founding ASDP and the need for regional unification[00:03:00] Digital pathology in Japan: research, practice & education[00:05:00] Patient visibility, advocacy & the gateway to treatment[00:08:00] The speed of diagnosis when pathology goes digital[00:10:00] AI’s role in standardizing immunohistochemistry scoring[00:13:00] Diversity in Asia and the power of real-time translation[00:17:00] Static image pathology and skipping scanner dependence[00:21:00] Stats: 400 attendees, 45 vendors, 29 countries at ASDP[00:24:00] Invitation to the 2025 ASDP Congress in Mumbai, India🎧 Listen now to learn how ASDP is empowering digital pathology with community, innovation, and inclusivity.Episode Resources: 🔗 Join ASDP: https://asdp.ai#DigitalPathology #ASDP #PathologyInnovation #GlobalHealth #AsiaInTechSupport the showBecome a Digital Pathology Trailblazer get the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!
Aleksandra Zuraw from Digital Pathology Place discusses digital pathology from the basic concepts to the newest developments, including image analysis and artificial intelligence. She reviews scientific literature and together with her guests discusses the current industry and research digital pathology trends.
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