People of Pathology Podcast
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Episode 171: Olivia Josephsen – A Guide To Shadowing In Pathology
In this episode, Olivia Josephsen and I take you step by step through how to get shadowing opportunities. While this is about pathologists assistants, these tips can be used in any laboratory profession.
We explain how to find someone to shadow, and how to contact them. While shadowing, it is important to ask questions, and we tell you why.
After shadowing you should follow up with the person you shadowed, especially if you intend to ask them for a letter of recommendation.
Shadowing isn’t all about the student either. Listen to find out how the person being shadowed can gain from it too.
We talk about virtual shadowing, and how it is a good option to increase availability of shadowing opportunities.
If you’re an experienced PA who is open to being shadowed, add #PathAShadow to your social media so students can find you.
Links for this episode:
Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis
Olivia on Twitter
Olivia on Instagram
Lethally Blonde Gifts on Etsy
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Episode 170: Katie Maloney – Exploring Partnership Trends in Digital Pathology With DeciBio
In this podcast episode, I speak with Katie Maloney, a principal at DeciBio, a precision medicine consulting company. We discuss the importance of partnerships in driving innovation and adoption in the field of digital pathology.
Katie explains that partnerships are crucial in addressing the complexity and interoperability challenges in digital pathology, as well as meeting the needs of different stakeholders, including healthcare organizations, biopharma companies, and clinical labs. She also highlights the shift from interoperability-focused partnerships to those focused on clinical and research adoption, signaling a potential inflection point in the field.
Katie emphasizes the importance of pathologists’ input in shaping the future of digital pathology and predicts that as pain points are addressed and financial incentives come into play, the adoption of digital pathology tools will continue to grow. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights into the current state and future prospects of digital pathology.
Links for this episode:
Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis
2023 Partnership Update – An Adoption Inflection on the Horizon
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Episode 169: Amanda Coble – Embracing Opportunities And Driving Innovation At Proscia
Amanda Coble is a pathologists’ assistant with a diverse career path. After completing her education, she worked as a pathologists’ assistant and also took on management activities, such as designing a new anatomic pathology laboratory space and participating in the selection and implementation of a new laboratory information system (LIS).
Her experience in managing the LIS led her to explore a career in product management, gaining experience in understanding customer needs, working with software engineering teams, and rolling out new products.
In 2021, Amanda joined Proscia and is now the Director of Product Management.
Amanda believes that better collaboration between the clinical and industry parties is crucial for advancing digital pathology. This includes sharing real-world data for AI development, improving interoperability between systems, and working towards standardization, such as the use of DICOM format. She sees AI playing a significant role in triaging workflow, automating routine tasks, and unlocking new insights and functionality in pathology.
Links for this episode:
Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis
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Episode 168: Susan Stillman – Starting A New Pathologists’ Assistant Training Program
Susan Stillman recently became the program director of the new Pathologist Assistant Program at Carroll University.
In this episode, we discuss Susan’s background and how she became interested in the field of pathology. We also talk about her transition into teaching and the process of starting a pathologist assistant program.
Susan shares her thoughts on the future of the field and the importance of effective communication in the medical profession. We also discuss the use of technology in the program and the changing roles of pathologist assistants.
Links for this episode:
Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis
Carroll University Pathologists’ Assistant Program
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Episode 167: Dr Lisa Monetti – Collaboration And The Path To Bioarchaeology And Forensic Anthropology
Dr Lisa Monetti is a Forensic Anthropologist and Bioarcaeologist specializing in the analysis of burned and cremated remains. Today we talk about some of the overlap of methods between these two fields. Dr Monetti tries to make these methods more accessible, in order to create a more diverse field. She discusses the importance of collaboration, and gives some examples of this from her own career.
Links for this episode:
Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis
Contact Dr Monetti here
Drew University Anthropology and Archaeology Department
Researcher uses Fulbright Grant to investigate unsolved mysteries in Belize
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Episode 166: Casey Wahl – Proscia And Building Solutions For Current And Future Needs In Pathology
Casey Wahl is Senior Project Manager for Core Platform and AI at Proscia. She has been working in the digital pathology space since 2019. We discuss the innovation boom happening in pathology and the benefits of going digital. Casey talks about the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in pathology, as it enables faster analysis and new workflows for precision medicine. This episode highlights the intersection of technology and healthcare, showcasing the potential of digital pathology to improve access to care and have a profound impact on patients’ lives.
Links for this episode:
Pathology 101 for Tissue Image Analysis
The Significance of Robust Validation in Automated Quality Control Solutions
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