Digital Pathology’s Potential To Resolve Access To Care Issues Globally PathPulse: Pathology Innovators In Action podcast

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In this episode, Dr. Matthew O. Leavitt takes us through his digital pathology journey and what he's learned along the way. Dr. Matthew O. Leavitt is a Stanford-trained pathologist and a visionary leader in digital pathology. His journey began in the early 2000s when, as Department Chair at a major Utah-based medical center, he recognized the immense potential of digital pathology to transform diagnostics. In 2014, he founded Lumea, a pioneering digital pathology company designed to enhance lab workflow efficiency and drive standardization. Building on this foundation, Dr. Leavitt launched PathNet in 2020, a groundbreaking hub-and-spoke virtual pathology practice that now delivers digital diagnostic services to underserved patient populations across 35 states. His latest endeavor focuses on unlocking the power of patient health data through the DDx Foundation, where he is working to improve cross-sector data exchange between technology, life sciences, and healthcare organizations. A relentless innovator, Dr. Leavitt continues to push the boundaries of digital pathology, driving advancements that enhance diagnostic accuracy, accessibility, and patient care. Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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From Microscope to Monitor: A Visionary’s Journey to Unprecedented Growth - with Westley Bernhardt 34:20

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Westley (Wes) J. Bernhardt is a driven, entrepreneurial senior operations executive with a proven track record of transforming organizational performance, enhancing efficiencies, and driving profitability across diverse industries. In his current role as Managing Partner of OnePath Diagnostics, Wes leads with a focus on operational excellence and strategic growth. He applies his extensive expertise to create highly efficient organizations, build loyal and collaborative teams, and foster positive, results-driven cultures. Previously, Wes served as Vice President of Operations for Aurora Diagnostics, the largest independent anatomic pathology laboratory in the U.S. Wes managed a team of 400, including 30 doctors and four general managers, across six laboratories. He led numerous transformative initiatives, including laboratory mergers, technology conversions, physician recruitment, and market expansions. A proven leader in operations, Wes continues to deliver innovative solutions that drive growth, operational excellence, and profitability, helping organizations adapt and thrive in rapidly changing industries. Join us to hear how OnePath Diagnostics found success and accelerated their growth with digital pathology. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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Shifting Mindsets Towards Digital Pathology - with Liron Pantanowitz 29:36

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Welcome to PathPulse: Pathology Innovators in Action. Today, we’re honored to host Dr. Liron Pantanowitz, the Maud L. Menten Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Dr. Pantanowitz is a pioneer in digital and computational pathology. From co-founding the Journal of Pathology Informatics to advancing groundbreaking guidelines in whole slide imaging and AI applications, his contributions have shaped the field. Beyond his informatics expertise, he’s a globally recognized cytopathologist and past president of both the Digital Pathology Association and the American Society of Cytopathology. He has also been awarded recognition for multiple years on The Pathologist Power List. Get ready for an insightful conversation about shifting mindsets towards digital pathology with one of pathology's leading voices. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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What’s Missing from Digital Pathology: Spatial Transcriptomics, Multi-omics, and More - Margaret Flanagan 33:29

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In this episode of PathPulse: Pathology Innovators in Action, we were thrilled to welcome neuropathologist Margaret Flanagan, MD, talk with us about what is missing from digital pathology, highlighting spatial transcriptomics, multi-omics, and more. Margaret Flanagan, is an Associate Professor and Endowed Chair of the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio's Distinguished Chair in Alzheimer and Neurodegenerative Diseases. She was also just featured on The Pathologist's 2024 Power List as an Idol of Innovation! Her work focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying dementia to advance diagnostic and therapeutic solutions. Currently, Dr. Flanagan serves as Neuropathology Core Co-Leader for the South Texas ADRC, Co-Director of the Biggs Institute Brain Bank, and Director of the Nun Study on Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease. Her multidisciplinary laboratory integrates molecular platforms, biomarker development, biostatistics, and epidemiology to explore dementia mechanisms and develop biomarkers for early neurodegeneration detection. She is also a founding member of the National Digital Pathology Working Group and leads a 24+ month webinar series in collaboration with the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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Top Reasons to Embrace Digital Pathology - Andy Ivie 29:38

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In this episode of PathPulse: Pathology Innovators in Action, James Thackeray, head of the Digital Diagnostic Summit board, interviews Andy Ivie, a digital pathology software expert. Andy Ivie started his career in digital pathology development in 2013, working as Director of Software Research & Development for Leavitt Medical, Inc. The company was later renamed Lumea, and he now serves as its Chief Technology Officer. Tune in to listen to his insights on significant changes in the last 12 years with digital pathology, the rationale of going digital (other than AI), artificial intelligence, and recent exciting developments in digital pathology -- all from a behind-the-scenes software perspective. James and Andy also discuss Andy's featured article in the Digital Diagnostic Digest: Top 5 Reasons to Adopt Digital Pathology Today (Spoiler: AI Isn’t One of Them). Subscribe to the digest to read the full article and more here: https://lumeadigital.com/digital-diagnostic-digest/ Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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Digital Pathology’s Potential to Resolve Access to Care Issues Globally 41:32

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In this newest episode of PathPulse, Jake Brown interviews our esteemed guest Dr. Lewis Hassell. Dr. Hassell is a pathologist and Director of Anatomic Pathology at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He leads the Open Pathology Education Network (OPEN), which provides digital education to pathologists in underserved regions, with pilot programs launched in Vietnam. Dr. Hassell has a strong focus on resident education and the use of digital pathology for both training and global care. He completed his residency in Clinical and Anatomic Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital and a fellowship in Nuclear Medicine at UCSF. He is board-certified in Cytopathology and Anatomic/Clinical Pathology. Tune in to listen to his insights and hear about his work in digital pathology to help solve some of the access to care issues that we face, both domestically as well as internationally, largely focused on the supply and quality of pathologists. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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Key Emerging Trends in Digital Pathology - KLAS Research 30:53

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In this newest episode of PathPulse, James Thackeray, Executive Board Member of the Digital Diagnostic Summit, interviews two guests from KLAS Research: Eder Lagemann, Global Director of Digital Pathology, and Sidney Tate, Insights Director. Together, they discuss key emerging trends in digital pathology. Discover how digital pathology adoption has measured up against radiology, the contrasting adoption rates between the U.S. and Europe, and the primary factors driving this shift across different groups. Gain insights into what’s propelling industry growth and what must change to accelerate widespread adoption. KLAS is a research and insights firm on a global mission to improve healthcare delivery by amplifying the provider's voice. Working with thousands of healthcare professionals and clinicians, KLAS gathers data and insights on software, services, and medical equipment to deliver timely reports, trends, and statistical overviews. The research directly represents the provider voice and acts as a catalyst for improving vendor performance. Learn more at klasresearch.com . Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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Overcoming Barriers to Digital Pathology Adoption 42:26

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In our inaugural episode, we are honored to host Amanda Lowe, a distinguished pioneer in digital pathology. Amanda began her journey in this field over twenty years ago at Bacus Laboratories, the first U.S. distributor of the Hamamatsu NanoZoomer. Since then, she has held various roles in the pathology industry, from consulting to directing business development at Visiopharm. Tune in to this episode to hear about her story, which is rich with practical insights, her thoughts on how digital pathology has evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic, and what she sees as the top three barriers to digital pathology that need to be overcome. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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Artificial Intelligence In Digital Pathology 31:24

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Welcome to our seventh episode of the Ask a Pathologist Podcast, Innovators in Action. We had the privilege to interview Dr. Todd Randolph about artificial intelligence and its current and future role in digital pathology. Dr. Todd Randolph holds board certification in anatomic pathology and cytopathology. He has worked in pathology for nearly three decades now, and has been practicing digital pathology since 2016. Throughout his career, he has held pivotal roles in leading and overseeing laboratories within prestigious hospital systems and commercial laboratories across the United States. His expertise extends to clinical research and the rigorous validation of emerging diagnostic medical technologies. With a keen eye for bridging clinical laboratory applications and commercial imperatives, Dr. Randolph has accumulated extensive experience in achieving organizational objectives. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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Tips for a Pathology Fellowship & Thoughts on Digital Pathology 25:25

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In our sixth Ask a Pathologist Podcast episode we had the privilege to interview Dr. Jared Szymanski about his top tips for pathology fellowships and his thoughts and opinions on digital pathology as an early adopter. Dr. Jared Szymanski graduated from the Midwestern University-Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. He works in Provo, UT and 2 other locations and specializes in pathology, dermatopathology and cytopathology. He was also one of the key founders and inventors of Lumea digital pathology when it was established back in 2013. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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Game-Changing Tools for Pathologists 22:29

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In our fifth Ask a Pathologist Podcast episode we had the privilege to interview Dr. Hillel Kahane about his favorite game-changing tools for pathologists. From pre-analytical tools to digital pathology to diagnostic AI, Dr. Kahane shares what tools have been the most useful in his practice and why he recommends all pathologists give digital pathology a try. Dr. Hillel Kahane is a board certified uropathologist with over 30 years of experience in the commercial USA laboratory industry. He has personally signed out more than 1 million prostate needle-core biopsies throughout the United States, serving over 6,000 urologists and radiation oncologists. He is also the co-founder of StarPath Inc. a physician owned and physician operated digital pathology company which operates under PathNet, a global network of next generation pathology practices. StarPath provides world-class quality pathology interpretations while leveraging the power of artificial intelligence coupled with the 50+ years of experience and expertise of its two founders. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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Best Resources for Pathologists with Dr. Tristan Rutland 25:58

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Welcome to our fourth podcast episode! Today our guest Dr. Tristan Rutland from Australia shares what have been some of the best resources for him as a pathologist. Dr. Tristan Rutland is a highly accomplished medical educator and anatomical pathologist with a strong background in teaching and training at various levels of medical education. He graduated with distinction from the University of Wollongong in 2011 and received the prestigious Konrad Muller RCPA Outstanding Teaching Award in 2020. Dr. Rutland's teaching experience spans from first-year medical students to final-year pathology registrars, and he's actively involved in cross-specialty training for various registrars, including those in dermatology, surgery, and oncology. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Rutland runs an entirely online Master of Medicine (Pathology) course and has introduced virtual pathology, which plays a crucial role in pathology education at Western Sydney University (WSU). Dr. Rutland is currently based at Western Sydney University and Liverpool Hospital, specializing in anatomical pathology, with a specific focus on gastrointestinal pathology. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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The Nuts and Bolts of Implementing Digital Pathology Workflows 40:06

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Welcome to our third podcast episode! Today our guests Staci J Kearney and Ciara Martin each share their top three tips for implementing digital pathology workflows. As a biomedical professional with more than 10 years of experience, Staci Kearney has a passion for driving diagnostic, medical device, and pharmaceutical innovations to market for the advancement of patient care. She's the Founder & President at Elevation Strategic Development, LLC. Ciara Martin specializes in the commercialization of spatial biology workflows. For nearly a decade, she has focused on the development, validation, and implementation of biotechnology technologies, with a focus on digital pathology applications. She is a Principal Consultant, Clinical Biomarkers at Elevation Strategic Development. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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Tips for Pathology Residency 19:27

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Welcome to our second podcast episode! Today our guest pathologists Nicole Jackson, MD, and Brett Kurpiel, MD, each share their top three tips for pathology residency. Nicole Jackson is the Associate Medical Examiner and Physician at King County Medical Examiner’s Office. She also has a clinical professor appointment at the University of Washington in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Outside of her day-to-day work, she has a lot of career interests in mentoring, community building, and really pushing pathologists forward as a field to increase diversity and exposure to the community around us as well as on social media. Brett Kerpiel is currently a third-year resident at the University of Virginia in anatomic and clinical pathology. Next year he'll be serving as chief resident. When he graduates next summer, he will be pursuing a pediatric pathology fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea. Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/ Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.…

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Three Things I Wish I'd Known About Being an Attending 37:22

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