Episode 219: Dr. Kalisha Hill – Discovering Pinnacles in Pathology
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:
InVision from Cision Vision
The Path to PathA
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Health Podcast Network
LabVine Learning
Dress A Med scrubs
Digital Pathology Club
Pinnacles: Visible and Invisible
People of Pathology Podcast:
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Episode 218: Adam Smith - Making AI Accessible For All With Indica Labs
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:
InVision from Cision Vision
The Path to PathA
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Health Podcast Network
LabVine Learning
Dress A Med scrubs
Digital Pathology Club
Indica Labs
People of Pathology Podcast:
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Instagram
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Episode 217: Roseann Vitale – Guiding Innovation At Mopec Through Education And The Clinical Advisory Board
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:
InVision from Cision Vision
The Path to PathA
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Health Podcast Network
LabVine Learning
Dress A Med scrubs
Digital Pathology Club
Mopec
Rosalind Franklin University Pathologists' Assistant Program
Lumea
Panel of National Pathology Leaders
American Association of Pathologists' Assistants
People of Pathology Podcast:
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Instagram
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Episode 216: Dr David Li - Using Personal Experience To Transform Patient Understanding In Pathology
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:
The Path to PathA
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Health Podcast Network
LabVine Learning
Dress A Med scrubs
Digital Pathology Club
Dr Li on TikTok
People of Pathology Podcast:
Twitter
Instagram
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Episode 215: Dr Michael Topf And Dr Alexander Perez - Reimagining Pathology Specimen Documentation With 3D Scanning
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:
The Path to PathA
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Health Podcast Network
LabVine Learning
Dress A Med scrubs
Digital Pathology Club
Ex vivo 3D scanning and specimen mapping in anatomic pathology
Augmented-Reality Surgery to Guide Head and Neck Cancer Re-resection: A Feasibility and Accuracy Study
Visual pathology reports for improved collaboration at multidisciplinary head and neck tumor board
People of Pathology Podcast:
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