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Interviews with people doing interesting things in pathology and related fields
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Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Today my guest is pathologist Dr Lija Joseph.
What we discuss with Dr Joseph:
- Her early influences and path into medicine
- How she discovered pathology and what drew her to the field
- The inspiration behind founding a patient-focused pathology clinic
- How the clinic bridges pathology, empathy, and patient understanding
- Patient stories that illustrate the clinic’s impact
- Empowering patients through transparency and education
- Maintaining human connection in a technology-driven field
- The role of empathy in modern pathology practice
- Future directions for patient engagement in pathology
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Pathology Clinics: What, Why, and Where to Start
Linnea Olson Tedx talk: Patient, parent, person, research subject
3 Questions with Lija Joseph, MD
People of Pathology Podcast:
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Today my guest is pathologist Dr Kalisha Hill
What we discuss with Dr Hill:
- Her transition from surgical aspirations to a passion for pathology
- How the pandemic influenced the writing of Pinnacles: Visible and Invisible
- The importance of mentorship and saying “yes” to growth opportunities
- Lessons in leadership from the lab and beyond
- How earning an MBA reshaped her understanding of healthcare
- The impact of professional organizations like CAP on career development
- The meaning of “visible” and “invisible” pinnacles in pathology and in life
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Pinnacles: Visible and Invisible
People of Pathology Podcast:
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Today my guest is Adam Smith, CCO of Indica Labs.
What we discuss with Adam:
- Adam's journey from HALO customer to Chief Commercial Officer at Indica Labs
- How firsthand experience with HALO inspired him to join the company in 2015
- The evolution of Indica Labs: from image analysis software to a full digital pathology ecosystem (HALO, HALO Link, HALO AI, HALO AP, and HALO AP Dx)
- Customer focus as the foundation for innovation
- How Indica Labs has integrated AI, deep learning, and large language models into its products
- The goal of bringing AI and digital pathology to the masses: making tools accessible to all labs, large or small
- Examples of how HALO AI and AI Apps are enhancing pathologists’ efficiency and accuracy
- Indica Labs’ philosophy of augmentation, not replacement
- How strategic partnerships with Leica Biosystems, Lunit, and Visiopharm are expanding AI adoption in clinical and research environments
- The future of computational pathology and global impact through AI-driven diagnostics
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
People of Pathology Podcast:
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Today my guest is Roseann Vitale, Product Manager with Mopec.
What we discuss with Roseann:
- Roseann’s path to the pathologists’ assistant profession and how her background in fine arts influenced her career in pathology
- Helping to build a simulated pathology lab at Rosalind Franklin University
- Her innovative approaches to hands-on learning and standardization in PA education
- Her clinical experience in pediatric pathology and how it informed her teaching and professional perspective
- Transitioning from academia and clinical practice into an industry role at Mopec
- The role of Product Manager at Mopec and what it means to be the “voice of the customer”
- Challenges of variability and standardization at the grossing bench
- The Mopec–Lumea partnership and how integrating digital imaging at the grossing bench transforms workflows
- The creation and goals of the Mopec Clinical Advisory Board
- Roseann’s involvement in professional organizations and how that influences her industry work
- Her vision for the future of pathology: smarter, safer, and more standardized workflows in grossing and anatomic pathology
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Rosalind Franklin University Pathologists' Assistant Program
Panel of National Pathology Leaders
American Association of Pathologists' Assistants
People of Pathology Podcast:
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Today my guest is hematopathologist Dr David Li.
What we discuss with Dr Li:
- His early introduction to pathology through a neuropathology research lab at the University of Washington.
- The influence of strong mentors and role models in shaping his path toward hematopathology.
- His mother’s diagnoses with breast and pancreatic cancer, and how he served as a bridge to help her understand complex pathology reports.
- The communication gap that often exists between patients and providers when it comes to pathology results.
- Founding a patient pathology clinic at Mayo Clinic–Jacksonville to make pathology more patient-centered.
- Stories of diverse patients who benefited from the pathology clinic.
- The role of digital pathology in making pathology clinics accessible across the country and internationally.
- Dr. Li’s own experience with hereditary cancer risk and his prostate cancer diagnosis.
- Using social media, especially TikTok to raise awareness about genetic testing, men’s cancer risk, and early detection.
- His vision for a future where pathology clinics are a routine part of oncology care, supported by digital tools and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Dr Li on TikTok
People of Pathology Podcast:
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Today my guests are Dr Alexander Perez and Dr Michael Topf.
What we discuss with Dr Perez and Dr Topf:
- The challenge of documenting surgical specimens with traditional text and photos
- How 3D scanning improves accuracy and communication in pathology
- Integration into the gross room workflow with minimal time impact
- Clinical applications: tumor boards, surgical navigation, and radiation therapy planning
- Educational value: training residents, 3D printing, and virtual/augmented reality
- Patient-facing benefits, including education and visualization
- Cost accessibility: high-quality scanners for around $2,000
- Collaboration and sharing of protocols to encourage wider adoption
- Future outlook: from long-term digital storage to medicolegal uses and beyond
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Ex vivo 3D scanning and specimen mapping in anatomic pathology
Visual pathology reports for improved collaboration at multidisciplinary head and neck tumor board
People of Pathology Podcast:
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Today my guest is Coraliz Martinez, a Medical Laboratory Scientist and osteosarcoma survivor.
What we discuss with Coraliz:
- Her diagnosis and treatment journey
- Inspiration and career path into Medical Laboratory Science
- The role and impact of the Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Art and science: a personal connection
- Returning to St. Jude: The Life Study
- Her dream to give back and how she hopes to inspire others
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Life-changing experience at St. Jude shaped Coraliz’s career path
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
People of Pathology Podcast:
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Today my guests are Arun Ananth, CCO and Tom Gallo, CFO from Proscia.
What we discuss with Arun and Tom:
- Introduction to Proscia’s Diagnostic Network
- Reshaping the economics of pathology
- Economic opportunities in digital pathology
- Data as an asset in biomarker discovery
- Clinical trials as use cases
- Compliance and security in digital pathology
- Pathology's central role in treatment
- Accelerating digital adoption and ROI
- Patient benefits and clinical trials
- Risks and barriers in digital pathology
- Advice for labs considering digital pathology
- Market adoption and future vision
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Proscia Cements Leadership in Diagnostic Pathology with 400% Growth in Daily Cases
Rewiring the Laboratory’s Bottom Line: Moving Towards Digital Pathology as a Profit Center
People of Pathology Podcast:
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
My guest today is pathologist Dr Jeff Myers.
What we discuss with DR Myers:
- Dr. Myers' path to pathology
- His career at Mayo Clinic
- The transition to University of Michigan
- The beginning of patient-centered pathology
- Creating the Patient and Family Advisory Council
- Challenges and innovations in Pathology Clinics
- Stories of interacting with patients and their families
- Reinventing lab design
- The role of collaboration in pathology
- Reviving a passion for music
- Reflecting on a career in pathology
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Honoring Dr. Jeffrey Myers: A Trailblazer in Pathology Moves to Retirement
Institute for Patient and Family-Centered Care
Bringing Patients and Pathology Together: An Interview with Jeffrey Myers, MD
People of Pathology Podcast:
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Today my guests are pathologists' assistants Jennifer Hudson and Ashley Olson from the AAPA Legislative Subcommittee.
What we discuss with Ashley and Jennifer:
- The difference between licensure vs. certification
- The necessity of licensure for Pathologist Assistants
- How licensure ensures competence and patient safety
- Distinguishing PAs from other lab roles
- Benefits of licensure for patients
- Addressing misconceptions about licensure
- Traveling PAs and licensure
- Steps for states considering licensure
- Resources and involvement for PAs
- Recent publications and webinars on licensure
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
American Association of Pathologists' Assistants
Grossing Technician Duties and Responsibilities - AAPA Position Statement
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