Today my guest is Forensic Pathologist Dr Nicole R Jackson.

What we discuss with Dr Jackson:

• Her term as President of the Society of Black Pathology
• Consulting with the SUDC Foundation
• Her current role at the University of Washington
• EPAs in autopsy training
• The recent publication Health disparities among incarcerated populations: a crucial laboratory and pathology review.
• The impact of social media in pathology and forensic pathology

Links for this episode:

The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

LabVine Learning

Dress A Med scrubs

Digital Pathology Club

Society of Black Pathology

SUDC Foundation

Health disparities among incarcerated populations: a crucial laboratory and pathology review

What’s Wrong with Forensics? Is stigma harming recruitment in forensic pathology? Pathologists and medical students share their experiences

Challenges in autopsy training for pathology residents: A survey of autopsy directors

How (Cautious) Social Media Use May Improve Education and Pipeline Efforts of a Growing Postpandemic Forensic Pathologist Workforce Shortage

People of Pathology Podcast:

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Today my guests are Peter O'Toole and Colin Murphy from mTuitive.

What we discuss with Colin and Peter:

• Colin's and Peter’s journeys to mTuitive
• The origin story of mTuitive
• Challenges and adoption of structured data
• Collaborations with CAP and ACS
• The future of digital pathology and structured data
• Real-time reference materials feature in mTuitive
• Customer success stories and favorite features
• Integration with major EHR systems
• Future innovations and improvements

Links for this episode:

The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

LabVine Learning

Dress A Med scrubs

Digital Pathology Club

mTuitive

College of American Pathologists Cancer Protocol Templates

American College of Surgeons

The Checklist Manifesto

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My guest today is Dr Kene Ojukwu.

What we discuss with Dr Ojukwu:

• How she discovered pathology
• Educational pursuits: from public health to public policy
• Community engagement: Knowledge is Power Project
• Health literacy and dermatopathology education
• Challenges and innovations in patient-facing pathology
• Exploring language in medical diagnosis
• Inclusive pathology education
• Understanding learning styles in medical education
• Empowering self-assessment in medical training
• The human impact of pathology
• Policy influence in medical training
• The future of pathology and health equity

Links for this episode:

The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

LabVine Learning

Dress A Med scrubs

Digital Pathology Club

The Semantics of Cancer

UCLA National Clinician Scholars Program

Who is the Teacher and Who is the Student? The Dual Service- and Engaged-Learning Pedagogical Model of Anatomy Academy

Pathology Project Wins Back to Bedside Recognition

People of Pathology Podcast:

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Today my guest is artist Evin Felix.

What we discuss with Evin:

• Her introduction to art through her father
• Discovering a passion for painting
• The pathology art series: A healing journey
• Her artistic process as emotional expression
• How her work became part of The Healing Art of Pathology book
• The impact of her art on others

Links for this episode:

The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

LabVine Learning

Dress A Med scrubs

Digital Pathology Club

Evin's Website

The Healing Art of Pathology

People of Pathology Podcast:

Twitter

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Today my guests are Dr Meriem Sefta, Chief Diagnostics Officer at Owkin, and Amanda Coble, Senior Director of Product at Proscia.

What we discuss with Amanda and Dr Sefta:

• The history of Owkin
• Founding vision and early challenges
• Deep learning in pathology
• Mission and Precision Oncology
• Digital pathology and AI integration
• Biomarker screening products like MSIntuit CRC
• Outcome prediction solutions like RlapsRisk BC
• Partnership with Proscia
• The future of pathology with AI
• Interoperability and collaboration

Disclaimer:

MSIntuit CRC, BRCAura BC, and RlapsRisk BC are under development and not for clinical use. They are not FDA cleared or approved in the USA. BRCAura BC and RlapsRisk BC are developed within the PortrAIt consortium, a french consortium financed by the government within the framework of France 2030 and by the European Union - Next Generation EU within the framework of the France Relance Plan.

Owkin interoperability with Proscia's software is for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Links for this episode:

The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

LabVine Learning

Dress A Med scrubs

Digital Pathology Club

Owkin And Proscia Expand Access To AI Pre-Screening For Colorectal Cancer Patients

Owkin

Proscia

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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:

Twitter

Instagram

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:

Instagram

Twitter

People of Pathology Podcast:

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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:

Twitter

Instagram