People of Pathology Podcast
Episodes
Episode 204: Dr Soufiane Azdad – A Mission To Modernize Grossing With Algoscope
My guest today is Dr Soufiane Azdad, founder of Algoscope.
What we discuss with Dr Azdad:
- His journey into pathology
- Early experiences and challenges in pathology
- The Turning Point: Misplaced specimen incident
- Inspiration from technology and entrepreneurship
- Founding AlgoScope: The Mission and Vision
- The future of Digital Pathology
- Innovations in the grossing process
- The role of AI and robotics in pathology
- Utilizing innovation in pathology education and training
- Envisioning the future of pathology
- Ethical considerations in pathology
Links for this episode:
Pathologists’ Assistant Shadowing Network
From Grossing to Diagnosis: Why pre-analytics deserves a digital revolution
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Episode 103: Dr Swikrity Baskota – Match To Path: Supporting The Next Generation Of Pathologists
My guest today is Dr Swikrity Baskota.
What we discuss with Dr Baskota:
- How Dr Baskota uses social media to promote pathology
- Attracting more students to pathology
- Founding and expanding Match to Path
- The importance of mentorship
- Challenges for pathology applicants and how Match To Path can help
- Free resources on Match to Path
- Dr Baskota’s personal journey into pathology
- Advancements in cytopathology and AI
- Advice for aspiring pathologists
Links for this episode:
Pathologists’ Assistant Shadowing Network
Match To Path:
Dr Swikrity Baskota:
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Episode 202: Marissa Spencer – #PathAssistDay 2025: Where The Profession Has Been And Where It’s Headed
Today is #PathAssistDay 2025, and my guest is Pathologists’ Assistant Marissa Spencer.
What we discuss with Marissa:
- The evolution of PA education and training
- Personalized teaching approaches
- The rewarding role of a preceptor
- The growth and expansion of PA programs across the country
- PAs in Forensic Pathology
- The PA’s role in teaching residents
- The Role of PAs in tissue banking
- Future Directions: technology in pathology
- Advocating for the PA profession
- Advice for aspiring PAs and the importance of shadowing
Links for this episode:
Pathologists’ Assistant Shadowing Network
American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants
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Episode 201: Ashley Kalinauskas – How Torigen is Innovating Veterinary Oncology With Immunotherapy
My guest today is Ashley Kalinauskas, CEO of Torigen Pharmaceuticals.
What we discuss with Ashley:
- How her graduate research at Notre Dame led to the founding of Torigen Pharmaceuticals.
- Their approach provides an alternative to chemotherapy by using immunotherapy.
- The company aims to make cancer treatment more accessible and affordable for pet owners.
- Promising results have been seen in aggressive cancers like hemangiosarcoma.
- How Torigen is utilizing digital pathology with the Concentriq platform to improve cancer diagnostics.
- Torigen is conducting research into additional applications, including equine and exotic animal cancers.
- Studying spontaneous cancer in pets provides valuable insights for human oncology research.
- Veterinary immunotherapy advancements have the potential to influence human cancer treatments.
- Immunotherapy is playing an increasingly important role in both veterinary and human medicine.
Links for this episode:
Pathologists’ Assistant Shadowing Network
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Episode 200: Dr Meredith Herman – How #PathArt Enhances Education and Connection With Patients
Today my guest is Dr Meredith Herman.
What we discuss with Dr Herman:
- The recently published paper titled “#Path Art: From Glass Slide to Canvas with a Mission of Enlightening the Burdens of Life.”
- The inspiration for the paper came from the use of the hashtag #PathArt on social media, where pathologists share artistic representations of histology and pathology.
- The research involved exploring the historical use of art in pathology, dating back to the 1600s, and its role in education before modern technology.
- Pathology is inherently visual, making art a natural fit for the field; many pathologists have creative hobbies.
- The rise of Path Twitter (now Path X) has positively influenced the pathology community, fostering a movement around pathology art.
- Path art competitions have emerged, promoting interest in pathology among students and the public.
- Ethical considerations in path art include maintaining patient anonymity and being sensitive to the serious nature of diseases depicted.
- The importance of intent in sharing art, aiming for education and appreciation rather than trivialization.
- White Coat Artistry, which Dr Herman started during medical school, and has grown through social media engagement.
- Dr Herman’s journey into pathology beginning with an interest in biomedical laboratory science and was solidified by mentorship from a pathologist.
Links for this episode:
Pathologists’ Assistant Shadowing Network
#PathArt: from glass slide to canvas; with a mission of enlightening the burdens of life
Dr Herman on Instagram
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Episode 199: Jason Maloney – Transforming Customer Experience in Digital Pathology
Today my guest is Jason Maloney, VP of Customer Experience at Proscia.
What we discuss with Jason:
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His background in customer-facing roles across various company sizes.
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Being drawn to Proscia by the opportunity to impact lives through digital pathology.
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Customer Experience (CX) encompasses professional services, technical support, and customer success, focusing on the post-sale experience.
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Many companies in the industry focus on product development without adequately addressing customer needs and experiences.
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Jason applies insights from various industries, emphasizing the importance of treating customers as humans and understanding their workflows.
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Proscia’s CX strategies have led to reduced time to go live with software and improved overall customer satisfaction.
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Proscia fosters a continuous feedback loop between customers and internal teams, enhancing product development and customer support.
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Proscia’s CX team helps pathologists and researchers integrate AI into their workflows, providing expertise and support.
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The future focus will be on developing trusted advisor relationships with customers, enhancing customer success initiatives, and deepening problem-solving capabilities.
Links for this episode:
Pathologists’ Assistant Shadowing Network on LinkedIn
Expanded Customer Experience (CX) Practice Enables Users To Realize Value Over 30% Faster
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