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Why is digital pathology progressing faster in some parts of the world than others?

In this international episode sponsored by Muse Microscopy, I sit down with Junya Fukuoka and Norman Zerbe—presidents of the Asian and European Societies of Digital Pathology—to unpack how cultural, regulatory, and infrastructural forces are shaping progress differently across continents.

From direct-to-digital tissue imaging considered an alternative to frozen sections in Asia, to legal hurdles in Europe, we discuss what’s advancing adoption—and what’s still holding it back.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• [00:01:00] Direct-to-digital tissue imaging and frozen sections
• [00:03:00] Glass-free pathology and multimodal imaging potential
• [00:04:00] Legal and regulatory challenges in Europe
• [00:05:00] Innovation through low-resource workarounds in Asia
• [00:07:00] Building cross-continental collaboration between societies
• [00:08:00] The rise of digital pathology superstars across Asia
• [00:09:00] Upcoming European and Asian conferences and initiatives
  
  
  

🎧 Tune in to hear how Asia and Europe are reimagining pathology—one regulation, one society, and one scanner at a time.

Event Details:

21st European Congress on Digital Pathology

2nd Annual Congress of the Asian Society of Digital Pathology 2025

#DigitalPathology #GlobalDiagnostics #AsianSocietyPathology #EuropeanPathology #DirectToDigital

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At the last Pathology Visions 2024, I sat down with Imogen Fitt of Signify Research and Nick Best from Pathology News for a candid, energetic recap of what’s really shaping the future of digital pathology.

We discuss how two pathologists drove digital pathology adoption in their lab, the reality behind radiology partnerships, the cautionary tale of AI burnout, and how the Technology Buyer’s Guide helps pathologists navigate endless scanner options. From standardization and DICOM to staffing crises, remote workflows, and even Meta glasses—we covered it all.

🧠 Key Moments:

• [00:01:00] Radiology’s growing influence on pathology strategy
• [00:03:00] AI burnout, buzz fatigue & managing adoption expectations
• [00:06:00] Flexibility & staffing: How 2 pathologists drove digital adoption
• [00:08:00] Virtual staining & next-gen imaging excitement
• [00:10:00] Technology Buyer’s Guide: Compare solutions by criteria
• [00:12:00] The “train station” metaphor of the digital pathology journey
• [00:15:00] Wearable AI assistants, Meta glasses & augmented diagnostics
• [00:18:00] Why DICOM will win the standardization race
• [00:21:00] Looking ahead to Pathology Visions 2025 in San Diego
  
  

🎧 Tune in to hear how strategy, storytelling, and community are moving the field forward—one scanner, slide, and conversation at a time.

Episode Resources:

• Pathology News Website
• Technology Buyers Guide
• Signify Research Website
  
  

#DigitalPathology #PathologyVisions #AIinHealthcare #DICOM #VendorSelection

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“It used to take 40 minutes, now it takes 15” - this is what Dr. Alae Kawam said about her AI-powered prostate biopsy evaluation workflow.

In this energizing episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast recorded at PathVisions 2024, Dr. Alae Kawam joins me to reflect on where pathology is headed—from AI-assisted prostate diagnostics to direct-to-digital imaging and beyond. Together, we unpack what’s working, what still feels clunky, and why standardization, staffing flexibility, and smarter AI are critical to the next phase of pathology adoption.

🧠 Key Highlights:

• [00:01:00] Foundation models finally reach real-world pathology
  
  
  
• [00:02:00] Direct-to-digital imaging vs. glass hesitation
  
  
  
• [00:03:00] AI in prostate diagnosis: Gleason grading + time saved
  
  
  
• [00:04:00] The “eyeball method” vs. reproducible AI precision
  
  
  
• [00:05:00] DICOM and radiology’s standardization lessons
  
  
  
• [00:06:00] The ROI debate: business, operations & wellness
  
  
  
• [00:08:00] Staffing retention driving real-world digitization
  
  
  
• [00:09:00] New paths to part-time work with digital options
  
  
  
• [00:10:00] Networking, community & raising the online voice of pathology
  
  

#DigitalPathology #AIinDiagnostics #PathologyWorkflow #DirectToDigital

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