People of Pathology Podcast
Episodes
Episode 208: Colin Murphy and Peter O’Toole – Harnessing The Power Of Structured Data In Pathology With mTuitive
Today my guests are Peter O’Toole and Colin Murphy from mTuitive.
What we discuss with Colin and Peter:
- Colin’s and Peter’s journeys to mTuitive
- The origin story of mTuitive
- Challenges and adoption of structured data
- Collaborations with CAP and ACS
- The future of digital pathology and structured data
- Real-time reference materials feature in mTuitive
- Customer success stories and favorite features
- Integration with major EHR systems
- Future innovations and improvements
Links for this episode:
Pathologists’ Assistant Shadowing Network
College of American Pathologists Cancer Protocol Templates
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Episode 207: Dr Kene Ojukwu – Demystifying Diagnosis: How Pathology Can Connect, Educate, And Empower
My guest today is Dr Kene Ojukwu.
What we discuss with Dr Ojukwu:
- How she discovered pathology
- Educational pursuits: from public health to public policy
- Community engagement: Knowledge is Power Project
- Health literacy and dermatopathology education
- Challenges and innovations in patient-facing pathology
- Exploring language in medical diagnosis
- Inclusive pathology education
- Understanding learning styles in medical education
- Empowering self-assessment in medical training
- The human impact of pathology
- Policy influence in medical training
- The future of pathology and health equity
Links for this episode:
Pathologists’ Assistant Shadowing Network
UCLA National Clinician Scholars Program
Pathology Project Wins Back to Bedside Recognition
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Episode 206: Evin Felix – Pathology-Inspired Art As A Therapeutic Healing Journey
Today my guest is artist Evin Felix.
What we discuss with Evin:
- Her introduction to art through her father
- Discovering a passion for painting
- The pathology art series: A healing journey
- Her artistic process as emotional expression
- How her work became part of The Healing Art of Pathology book
- The impact of her art on others
Links for this episode:
Pathologists’ Assistant Shadowing Network
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Episode 205: Dr Meriem Sefta and Amanda Coble – Unlocking Diagnostic Innovation: Inside Owkin’s Partnership With Proscia
Today my guests are Dr Meriem Sefta, Chief Diagnostics Officer at Owkin, and Amanda Coble, Senior Director of Product at Proscia.
What we discuss with Amanda and Dr Sefta:
- The history of Owkin
- Founding vision and early challenges
- Deep learning in pathology
- Mission and Precision Oncology
- Digital pathology and AI integration
- Biomarker screening products like MSIntuit CRC
- Outcome prediction solutions like RLapseRisk BC
- Partnership with Proscia
- The future of pathology with AI
- Interoperability and collaboration
Disclaimer:
MSIntuit CRC, BRCAura BC, and RlapsRisk BC are under development and not for clinical use. They are not FDA cleared or approved in the USA. BRCAura BC and RlapsRisk BC are developed within the PortrAIt consortium, a french consortium financed by the government within the framework of France 2030 and by the European Union – Next Generation EU within the framework of the France Relance Plan.
Owkin interoperability with Proscia’s software is for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Links for this episode:
Pathologists’ Assistant Shadowing Network
Owkin And Proscia Expand Access To AI Pre-Screening For Colorectal Cancer Patients
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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:
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