Episode 204: Dr Soufiane Azdad - A Mission To Modernize Grossing With Algoscope
My guest today is Dr Soufiane Azdad, founder of Algoscope.
What we discuss with Dr Azdad:
His journey into pathology
Early experiences and challenges in pathology
The Turning Point: Misplaced specimen incident
Inspiration from technology and entrepreneurship
Founding AlgoScope: The Mission and Vision
The future of Digital Pathology
Innovations in the grossing process
The role of AI and robotics in pathology
Utilizing innovation in pathology education and training
Envisioning the future of pathology
Ethical considerations in pathology
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Health Podcast Network
LabVine Learning
Dress A Med scrubs
Digital Pathology Club
Algoscope
From Grossing to Diagnosis: Why pre-analytics deserves a digital revolution
People of Pathology Podcast:
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Episode 203: Dr Swikrity Baskota - Match To Path: Supporting The Next Generation Of Pathologists
My guest today is Dr Swikrity Baskota.
What we discuss with Dr Baskota:
How Dr Baskota uses social media to promote pathology
Attracting more students to pathology
Founding and expanding Match to Path
The importance of mentorship
Challenges for pathology applicants and how Match To Path can help
Free resources on Match to Path
Dr Baskota's personal journey into pathology
Advancements in cytopathology and AI
Advice for aspiring pathologists
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Health Podcast Network
LabVine Learning
Dress A Med scrubs
Digital Pathology Club
Match To Path:
Website
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
Dr Swikrity Baskota:
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Twitter
People of Pathology Podcast:
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Episode 202: Marissa Spencer - #PathAssistDay 2025: Where The Profession Has Been And Where It's Headed
Today is #PathAssistDay 2025, and my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Marissa Spencer.
What we discuss with Marissa:
The evolution of PA education and training
Personalized teaching approaches
The rewarding role of a preceptor
The growth and expansion of PA programs across the country
PAs in Forensic Pathology
The PA's role in teaching residents
The Role of PAs in tissue banking
Future Directions: technology in pathology
Advocating for the PA profession
Advice for aspiring PAs and the importance of shadowing
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Health Podcast Network
LabVine Learning
Dress A Med scrubs
Digital Pathology Club
American Association of Pathologists' Assistants
People of Pathology Podcast:
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Instagram
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Episode 201: Ashley Kalinauskas - How Torigen is Innovating Veterinary Oncology With Immunotherapy
My guest today is Ashley Kalinauskas, CEO of Torigen Pharmaceuticals.
What we discuss with Ashley:
How her graduate research at Notre Dame led to the founding of Torigen Pharmaceuticals.
Their approach provides an alternative to chemotherapy by using immunotherapy.
The company aims to make cancer treatment more accessible and affordable for pet owners.
Promising results have been seen in aggressive cancers like hemangiosarcoma.
How Torigen is utilizing digital pathology with the Concentriq platform to improve cancer diagnostics.
Torigen is conducting research into additional applications, including equine and exotic animal cancers.
Studying spontaneous cancer in pets provides valuable insights for human oncology research.
Veterinary immunotherapy advancements have the potential to influence human cancer treatments.
Immunotherapy is playing an increasingly important role in both veterinary and human medicine.
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Health Podcast Network
LabVine Learning
Dress A Med scrubs
Digital Pathology Club
Torigen Pharmaceuticals
Evaluation of an autologous cancer vaccine for the treatment of metastatic canine hemangiosarcoma: a preliminary study
New Hope For Pets In The Fight Against Cancer: Fast, Accurate Diagnoses From Torigen Pharmaceuticals And Proscia
People of Pathology Podcast:
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Episode 200: Dr Meredith Herman - How #PathArt Enhances Education and Connection With Patients
Today my guest is Dr Meredith Herman.
What we discuss with Dr Herman:
The recently published paper titled "#Path Art: From Glass Slide to Canvas with a Mission of Enlightening the Burdens of Life."
The inspiration for the paper came from the use of the hashtag #PathArt on social media, where pathologists share artistic representations of histology and pathology.
The research involved exploring the historical use of art in pathology, dating back to the 1600s, and its role in education before modern technology.
Pathology is inherently visual, making art a natural fit for the field; many pathologists have creative hobbies.
The rise of Path Twitter (now Path X) has positively influenced the pathology community, fostering a movement around pathology art.
Path art competitions have emerged, promoting interest in pathology among students and the public.
Ethical considerations in path art include maintaining patient anonymity and being sensitive to the serious nature of diseases depicted.
The importance of intent in sharing art, aiming for education and appreciation rather than trivialization.
White Coat Artistry, which Dr Herman started during medical school, and has grown through social media engagement.
Dr Herman's journey into pathology beginning with an interest in biomedical laboratory science and was solidified by mentorship from a pathologist.
Links for this episode:
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Health Podcast Network
LabVine Learning
Dress A Med scrubs
Digital Pathology Club
#PathArt: from glass slide to canvas; with a mission of enlightening the burdens of life
White Coat Artistry on Etsy
Dr Herman on Instagram
The Healing Art of Pathology
People of Pathology Podcast:
Twitter
Instagram
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