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Episode 190: Dr Emily Volk – Bringing Pathologist Leadership and Patient Advocacy to the Forefront

September 23, 2024

My guest today is Pathologist Dr Emily Volk.

Mentorship played a significant role in her career, guiding her decisions and shaping her path.
Dr. Volk became involved with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) through a mentor, who encouraged her to join the cytopathology committee.
Dr. Volk was elected to the CAP Board of Governors and later became the president, serving during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key accomplishments during her presidency included establishing the Council on Informatics and Pathology Innovation (CIPI) and navigating the implications of the Dobbs decision on pathology practice.
She emphasizes the importance of pathologists as advocates for patients and the need to communicate effectively about pathology reports.
Dr. Volk has started creating short videos on social media to educate patients and share leadership insights, inspired by a friend in the business world.
She discusses the concept of “first do no harm” in leadership, advocating for thoughtful responses rather than rushing to action.
Dr. Volk shares a personal story about her father’s reaction to her language in one instance, emphasizing the importance of treating patients with respect and dignity.
She addresses concerns about a study linking tattoos to lymphoma, highlighting the difference between association and causation in medical research.
Dr. Volk believes it is crucial for pathologists to continue promoting their field and educating patients about the role of pathologists in their care.

Links for this episode:

College of American Pathologists

Dr Emily Volk on Instagram

Council on Informatics and Pathology Innovation

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Episode 189: Dr Allison Goldberg – The Impact Of Curiosity In The Career Of A Cytopathologist

September 2, 2024

Dr Allison Goldberg is a cytopathologist, and Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.. What we discuss with Dr Goldberg:

How her father’s work in pharmaceutical industry on AIDS medications helped to inspire her career path
How she found satisfaction in surgical procedures and the operating room environment initially
Inspired by a conversation with a pathologist mom she made the transition to pathology
How she tailors fellowship experiences based on goals and backgrounds of individual fellows
Impact of AI in Pathology, including assisting in tasks like identifying specific cells and estimating percentages
AI may not replace pathologists but can enhance certain aspects of pathology
Importance of Leadership Roles in Pathology
Pathologists should advocate for patient care and be involved in decision-making processes
Personalized medicine and molecular testing advancements
Emphasizing lifelong learning and curiosity to adapt to upcoming changes in the field

Links for this episode:

Thomas Jefferson University Cytopathology Fellowship Program

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Labvine Laboratory Transformation Seasonal School

Episode 188: Nathan Buchbinder – A Deep Dive Into Proscia’s Precision Medicine AI Portfolio

August 26, 2024

Nathan Buchbinder from Proscia returns to discuss Proscia’s Precision Medicine AI Portfolio.

The portfolio includes leading AI applications available on the Concentriq platform.
The portfolio streamlines the process of deploying, supporting, and using AI applications in pathology.
The portfolio includes applications from Proscia and other developers, including Ibex, Visiopharm, Stratipath, DoMore Diagnostics, Mindpeak, Nucleai.
Collaboration with other vendors and developers is important to address the variety of AI applications needed and helps streamline the process.
Multi-AI workflows on Concentriq enable the simultaneous use of multiple AI applications on a single image or work list.
The Precision Medicine AI portfolio supports analysis of various tissue types, with a growing portfolio.
The partnership with Nucleai enhances the functionality of Concentriq by incorporating AI biomarkers.
Proscia’s is focused on expanding the Precision Medicine AI portfolio, making platform enhancements, and adding new functionality.

Proscia is not the legal manufacturer of the products available in its precision medicine AI portfolio and pipeline. Certain products may only be available for diagnostic use in select geographies. Please contact Proscia for availability of an application in your geography.

Multi-AI workflows are available on Concentriq AP. Concentriq AP is for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Links for this episode:

Concentriq AP: A New Era of AI in Pathology Webinar

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Episode 187: Dr Denise Gemmellaro – Exploring Forensic Entomology: Training, Research, and Global Outreach

August 19, 2024

Dr Denise Gemmellaro is a forensic entomologist, and my guest today.

We discuss how she initially pursued medical school but found it was not for her.
She found forensic entomology to be a complete and engaging field that allowed her to work on real cases and teach.
Dr. Gemmellaro emphasized the importance of students realizing they can change their career path and explore different avenues.
Forensic entomology involves the study of insects and arthropods in medico-legal investigations, providing valuable information on the circumstances of death and post-mortem events.
In entomotoxicology, substances found in maggots can indicate what was present in the body prior to death, aiding in toxicology analysis.
Dr. Gemmellaro has conducted training for law enforcement in forensic entomology, emphasizing the importance of proper evidence collection and handling.
She has also been involved in international projects in Africa and Central America to introduce forensic science and inspire local professionals in the field.
Dr. Gemmellaro encourages those interested in forensic entomology to explore entomology programs and resources, as well as consider related fields like law enforcement or lab technician roles.

Links for this episode:

American Board of Forensic Entomology

Dr Denise Gemmellaro email

The ESA (Entomological Society of America)

ESA pages listing the entomology programs in the US:

here

and here

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Episode 186: Dr Ritcha Saxena – Enhancing Pathology Education Through Active Learning Strategies

August 5, 2024

Today Dr Ritcha Saxena returns to the podcast.

She integrated virtual teaching methods into her educational approach, including online lectures, Zoom discussions, and virtual microscopy.
Dr. Saxena was involved in a study analyzing pathology education in medical schools in the U.S. and other countries, focusing on curriculum content, teaching methods, and instructional time allocation.
The study showed differences in pathology education between the U.S. and other countries, with more lecture hours and active learning strategies outside the U.S.
We discuss the 2010 Carnegie Foundation report on medical education reform, emphasizing integration of basic sciences with clinical training and active learning strategies.
She is currently working on integrating pathology into interprofessional education and writing a manual on AI’s impact on medical education.
Dr. Saxena is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare education and has received recognition for her contributions in this area.

Links for this episode:

Pathology teaching in different undergraduate medical curricula within and outside the United States: a pilot study

Group for Research In Pathology Education

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