People of Pathology Podcast
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Episode 187: Dr Denise Gemmellaro – Exploring Forensic Entomology: Training, Research, and Global Outreach
Dr Denise Gemmellaro is a forensic entomologist, and my guest today.
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We discuss how she initially pursued medical school but found it was not for her.
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She found forensic entomology to be a complete and engaging field that allowed her to work on real cases and teach.
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Dr. Gemmellaro emphasized the importance of students realizing they can change their career path and explore different avenues.
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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.
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In entomotoxicology, substances found in maggots can indicate what was present in the body prior to death, aiding in toxicology analysis.
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Dr. Gemmellaro has conducted training for law enforcement in forensic entomology, emphasizing the importance of proper evidence collection and handling.
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She has also been involved in international projects in Africa and Central America to introduce forensic science and inspire local professionals in the field.
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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:
Dr Denise Gemmellaro email
American Board of Forensic Entomology
The ESA (Entomological Society of America)
ESA pages listing the entomology programs in the US:
and here
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Episode 186: Dr Ritcha Saxena – Enhancing Pathology Education Through Active Learning Strategies
Today Dr Ritcha Saxena returns to the podcast.
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She integrated virtual teaching methods into her educational approach, including online lectures, Zoom discussions, and virtual microscopy.
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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.
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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.
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We discuss the 2010 Carnegie Foundation report on medical education reform, emphasizing integration of basic sciences with clinical training and active learning strategies.
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She is currently working on integrating pathology into interprofessional education and writing a manual on AI’s impact on medical education.
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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:
Group for Research In Pathology Education
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Episode 185: Jacob Guggenheim – Augmenting Grossing With AI: The Sentinel From Vistapath
Jacob Guggenheim is head of engineering at Vistapath. Their innovative Sentinel is bringing AI to specimen grossing.
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Jacob’s background in bioengineering and robotics led him to join Vistapath
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Vistapath’s mission is to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the histology process, inspired by a real-world incident
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The Sentinel is designed to augment human capabilities in grossing specimens, not replace humans
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An accomplishment Jacob is proud of is the impact of the Sentinel in providing confidence to grossing technicians through photographic evidence
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The future of Vistapath includes expanding the capabilities of the Sentinel to gross a wider range of tissue and leveraging data collected during grossing for downstream processes
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AI is already transforming pathology, but the data bottleneck is a significant barrier that needs to be addressed for further impact
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Episode 184: Dr Simone Arvisais-Anhalt And Dr Daniel Qazi: Large Language Models In Pathology: From Chat GPT to Retrieval Augmented Generation
My guests today are Dr Simone Arvisais-Anhalt and Dr Daniel Qazi.
- We discussed the benefits of using LLMs in pathology, including creating outlines, data analysis, and translating reports for patients
- There are also challenges in the use LLMs, such as hallucinations and bias
- Dr. Arvisais-Anhalt and Dr. Qazi described their study on using LLMs in clinical practice
- They were some interesting findings from the study, including different use cases and limitations of the tool
- We talked about future plans to implement retrieval augmented generation for tailored responses in pathology and laboratory medicine
Links for this episode:
What is Retrieval Augmented Generation?
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Episode 183: Joseph Mossel – Revolutionizing Pathology with AI: A Conversation with IBEX Co-Founder
Jospeh Mossel co-founded Ibex in 2016. Since its inception, Ibex has remained committed to developing AI applications for clinical diagnostics.
The company achieved its first milestone in 2018 by deploying its first algorithm for prostate cancer. This algorithm not only enhanced diagnostic efficiency but also detected a diagnostic error, demonstrating the value of AI in pathology.
Over the years, IBEX has expanded its offerings to include algorithms for breast and gastric cancers, facing challenges due to the unique characteristics of each tissue type. However, through partnerships with healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies, IBEX has continued to innovate and grow.
This conversation covers the history of Ibex and some of their milestones. We conclude with a look toward the future of AI in pathology.
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Episode 182: Imogen Fitt And Nathan Buchbinder – Emerging Trends In Pathology: From AI to Precision Medicine
My guests today are Imogen Fitt from Signify Research and Nathan Buchbinder from Proscia. We discuss emerging trends in pathology, including:
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The current technology with the most significant impact in the field of pathology has been artificial intelligence (AI).
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AI has stirred up imaginations about the future of pathology and has accelerated the timeline for seeing its impact.
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Return on investment in digital pathology has shifted from being a challenge to becoming an opportunity that drives adoption.
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Pathologists are not being replaced by AI but rather augmented by it to make their work easier and more efficient.
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Precision medicine is a key emerging trend in pathology, with a focus on clinical biomarkers, companion diagnostics, and personalized treatment pathways.
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Telepathology plays a crucial role in improving access to pathology services, especially in underserved areas and remote locations.
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Collaboration among digital pathology companies is driven by customer demand for interoperability and seamless integration of technologies.
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The future of pathology technology is likely to focus on precision medicine, clinical biomarkers, companion diagnostics, digital pathology storage, compression algorithms, robotics, and value-based care.
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