Digital Pathology Podcast

• 143: Modular Scanners, Cytology, and AI Integration in Digital Pathology

  Send us a textYou think going digital in pathology just means buying a scanner? Think again. In this episode sponsored by Epredia, I sat down with Ryan Davis, Director of Global Business Strategy at Epredia, to talk about what it really takes to implement digital pathology—and why modularity, cytology support, and AI integration are changing the game. Whether you’re starting your digital journey or scaling up with advanced tech, there’s something in this conversation for you.🎯 Highlights with Timestamps:[00:01:00] Who is Ryan Davis? Epredia’s digital transformation story[00:04:00] From Thermo Fisher to PHC Group: A legacy of diagnostic solutions[00:06:00] The 3DHistech partnership—why collaboration > competition[00:10:00] Spotlight: The P1000 scanner and its water immersion feature[00:16:00] Modular, fluorescent, and multi-functional scanners explained[00:21:00] Interoperability: Integrating with existing AI and IMS systems[00:24:00] Global footprint and customer feedback (Radboud, CorePlus, Puerto Rico)[00:27:00] Use cases in biopharma and neuroscience[00:30:00] AI partners: Aiforia, PaigeAI, IBEX, TechCyte[00:34:00] What’s coming: FDA clearance, polarization scanners[00:38:00] Community outreach through DPA and global conferences[00:40:00] Learn more: Live Labs and webinars at www.epredia.com📚 Resources from this Episode:CorePlus Study: Deployment of Artificial Intelligence Algorithm for 100% QC of Pap TestsEpredia Live Labs: www.epredia.com → EventsAI partners mentioned: Aiforia, PaigeAI, TechCyte, IBEXSupport the showBecome a Digital Pathology Trailblazer get the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!

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• 142. First All-in-One Digital Pathology Tool: Techcyte's Fusion Platform to Improve Pathologists' Workflow and Integrate AI.

  Send us a textIn this episode, I talk with Tiffany Chen, MD, and Ben Cahoon from Techcyte about Fusion, their new digital pathology platform. Fusion integrates clinical and anatomic pathology workflows, AI algorithms, and electronic health records—all into one streamlined experience.We explore how Fusion simplifies case management, improves diagnostic accuracy, and brings AI-powered pathology into routine practice. Plus, we discuss the importance of open standards, partnerships with Mayo Clinic, and why flexible integration is key for healthcare innovation.If you’re passionate about digital pathology, AI, and advancing patient care, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!✨ Key Highlights- Introduction of Techcyte’s Fusion platform: bridging clinical and anatomic pathology workflows- How Fusion integrates AI, EHRs, and LIS systems using open standards (FHIR, DICOM, HL7)- Collaborations with Mayo Clinic and BD for scalable global deployment- AI marketplace support: Fusion enables the integration of internal, partner, and institutional AI models- Impact of AI on cytology workflows and pathology screening- Flexibility for lab-driven or PACS-driven workflows- Future plans: Subspecialty-focused AI enhancements and smart synoptic reporting integration- The importance of interoperability and data standardization for healthcare AIThis Episode's Resources:Techcyte Fusion Platform: https://techcyte.com/fusion/ Support the showBecome a Digital Pathology Trailblazer get the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!

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• 141: Digital Pathology Tools: How To Get Them FDA Approved?

  Send us a textWhy do so many digital pathology tools stall before they ever reach patients? In this USCAP 2025 special sponsored by Muse Microscopy, I talk with Esther Abels, founder of SolarisRTC, regulatory strategist, and the force behind the first FDA-cleared whole slide imaging system.We break down what startups and established companies must do from day one to succeedbin getting their devices through the FDA. Hint: regulatory strategy isn’t a final step—it’s your starting line.🧠 What You’ll Learn:[00:01:00] Why regulatory planning must start at inception[00:03:00] How Esther helped Philips get the first scanner FDA cleared[00:05:00] Clinical study design, documentation, and risk strategy[00:08:00] Timeline expectations for clearance and review[00:10:00] The role of consultants vs. internal regulatory teams[00:13:00] Using meta-analysis, synthetic data, and publications[00:15:00] How the DPA is driving system decoupling & AI regulatory clarity🎧 Tune in to learn how to build compliance into innovation—from tissue imaging to AI-powered diagnostics. #DigitalPathology #RegulatoryStrategy #FDAApproval #ClinicalInnovation #PathologyTools #MUSEmiscroscopy #sponsored #USCAP2025Support the showBecome a Digital Pathology Trailblazer get the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!

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• 140: How Are Pathologists in Japan Using AI and Digital Tools? Podcast with Dr. Robert Osamura

  Send us a textCan you still call it “digital transformation” if you’re scanning slides and still tethered to glass?This special episode, recorded at USCAP and sponsored by MUSE Microscopy, features Dr. Robert Osamura from Japan. We explore how digital pathology is being implemented across Japanese hospitals, how regulations shape adoption, and where AI and tools like MUSE could fit in a geographically complex healthcare system. We also discuss the real-world utility of direct-to-digital tools for intraoperative diagnostics and how AI is changing confidence, not replacing pathologists.👉 Tune in for an insightful conversation bridging tradition and innovation in digital pathology.⏱ Highlights with Timestamps[00:00] Starting digital pathology with glass is still required[02:00] Dr. Osamura’s current practice in a community hospital near Tokyo[03:30] Everyday use of digital pathology for biopsy cases[04:30] Technical and logistical advantages of digital images[05:45] How Japan’s island geography benefits from digital workflows[07:15] Government regulations: dual review (glass + digital)[08:40] Adoption challenges and culture around microscopes[10:00] The psychological shift away from glass reliance[11:30] Potential use cases for MUSE technology in Japan[13:20] Direct-to-digital for frozen sections and rapid diagnosis[15:00] Hospital-to-hospital collaborations in Japan[16:30] Reimbursement and scanner costs as limiting factors[17:45] AI as a confidence enhancer, not a replacement[18:45] Future of pathology as more patient-centeredEpisode Resources:https://musemicroscopy.com/#sponsored #musemicroscopy #USCAPSupport the showBecome a Digital Pathology Trailblazer get the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!

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• 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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