Digital Pathology Podcast
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.
Episodes
In 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 recordsâall into one streamlined experience.
We explore how Fusion simplifies case management, improves diagnostic accuracy, and brings AI-powered pathology into routine practice. Plus, ...
Why do so many digital pathology tools stall before they ever reach patients?Â
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 ...
Can you still call it âdigital transformationâ if youâre 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 ...
Why are so many pathologists still afraid of going digital?Â
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. D...
Why is digital pathology progressing faster in some parts of the world than others?Â
In this international episode sponsored by Muse Microscopy, I sit down with Junya Fukuoka and Norman Zerbeâpresidents of the Asian and European Societies of Digital Pathologyâto unpack how cultural, regulatory, and infrastructural forces are shaping progress differently across continents.
From direct-to-digital ...
At 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 whatâs 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 Buyerâs Guide ...
âIt used to take 40 minutes, now it takes 15â - this is what Dr. Alae Kawam said about her AI-powered prostate biopsy evaluation workflow. Â
In this energizing episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast recorded at PathVisions 2024, Dr. Alae Kawam joins me to reflect on where pathology is headedâfrom AI-assisted prostate diagnostics to direct-to-digital imaging and beyond. Together, we unpack whatâs workin...
What does it take to build a digital pathology movement across the most diverse region on Earth?
In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, Iâm joined by Dr. Junya Fukuoka, practicing pathologist, educator, and founder of the Asian Society of Digital Pathology (ASDP).Â
From Japan to India, Saudi Arabia to South Korea, Asiaâs digital pathology adoption is growing rapidlyâand Dr. ...
In this episode, Iâm joined by Dr. Hamid Tizhoosh, professor of biomedical informatics at the Mayo Clinic, to unravel whatâs truly holding back AI in healthcare, especially pathology.Â
From the myths of general-purpose foundation models to the missing link of data availability, this conversation explores the technical and ethical realities of deploying AI thatâs accurate, consistent, lean, fast, and robu...
In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Yuri Nikiforov, founder of the World Tumor Registry, to explore how this global, open-access whole slide image platform contributes to cancer diagnostics, education, and research.
We talk about how the registry allows pathologists, researchers, and patients to view curated whole-slide images from around the world, starting with thyroid tumors and exp...
In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I explore the ethical and bias considerations in AI and machine learning through the lens of pathology. This is part six of our special seven-part series based on the landmark Modern Pathology review co-authored by the UPMC group, including Matthew Hanna, Liam Pantanowitz, and Hooman Rashidi.
From data bias and algorithmic bias to labeling, sampling, and representation ...
USCAP 2025 Daily Update â Day 3 Recap with Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw
In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I bring you Day 3 insights live from USCAP 2025âfrom moderating the MUSE panel on slide-free imaging to exploring regulatory strategies, tech innovations, and collaborations across the digital pathology community.
Get an inside look at how direct-to-digital pathology is transforming workflows, how companies ...
USCAP 2025 Daily Update â Day 4 with Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw
Itâs the final day of USCAP 2025, and in this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, Iâm sharing personal moments, spontaneous tech wins (and fails), and meaningful conversations with some of the most forward-thinking voices in digital pathology.
From running around with mics and misplaced tripods to interviewing Dr. Dry and Dr. Ozumura, this episode captures ...
USCAP 2025 Daily Update â Day 1 Highlights from Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw
Welcome to the first live daily update from USCAP 2025, recorded straight from the conference floor by Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw, your host at Digital Pathology Place. In this episode, Aleks shares behind-the-scenes moments, exciting vendor previews, and key updates as the worldâs largest pathology meeting kicks off.
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- [00:00:00] Wel...
USCAP 2025 Daily Update â Day 2 with Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw
Welcome back to the Digital Pathology Podcast live from USCAP 2025! On Day 2, I dive into the momentum building across the conferenceâcovering major trends, tech insights, and how digital pathology is no longer just a topic, but a critical tool used to deliver sessions and share knowledge.
From vendor-driven presentations to real-world applications of AI and slid...
In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Nuñez, CEO of MUSE Microscopy, to discuss the groundbreaking advancements in direct-to-digital imaging in pathology. Traditional pathology workflows rely on glass slides, formalin fixation, and time-consuming processing steps. But what if we could skip the slide entirely and go straight to digital?
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- [00:00:00] The Challen...
How Can Digital Pathology Workflows Stay Compliant and Efficient?
In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I sit down with Scott Randall, Senior Application Specialist at Hamamatsu (Hamamatsu NanoZoomer), and Amanda Coble, Senior Director of Product for Proscia (Prosciaâs Website), to discuss the critical role of compliance, interoperability, and efficiency in digital pathology workflows.
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...What if we could skip glass slides altogether and go straight from fresh tissue to digital image? Muse Microscopy's SmartPath device aims to do just that, capturing diagnostic-quality images directly from fresh tissue.Â
In this episode brought to you by Muse Microscopy, I sit down with Dr. Rao and Dr. Edwards to discuss the insights, challenges, and future of this groundbreaking technology.Â
We explore its regulato...
Transforming Pathology: A Deep Dive into the Muse System
This episode is sponsored by Muse Microscopy.Â
In this episode, we explore the primary challenge of implementing digital pathology globallyâdigitizing the analog.Â
A potential solution is direct-to-digital pathology, exemplified by the MUSE system by Muse Microscopy. This technology eliminates the need for glass slides and manual staining, offering rapid,...
In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I explore the evolving role of Generative vs. Non-Generative AI in Medical Diagnostics. As AI continues to transform the medical field, understanding the differences between these two approaches is essential for pathologists, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
We break down the key concepts behind generative AI models (like ChatGPT and image-generation tools) an...
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