166: Future of Pathology AI, Training & The Next Generation of Diagnostics

Send us Fan MailLive from Pathology Visions 2025 in San Diego, I share highlights from Day 2 of the world’s leading digital pathology conference, where experts explored how AI, empathy, and training are shaping the next generation of pathologists.This episode captures the shift from technology as a tool to technology as a bridge — helping us connect with patients in more meaningful ways.What I Talk About1️⃣ From Pixels to Patients We’ve built the infrastructure; now it’s about applying it. Pathology is no longer just digital — it’s personal, accessible, and human-centered.2️⃣ Dr. Leah Lijah Joseph’s Keynote — Pathologists as Patients Dr. Joseph, a cancer pathologist and survivor, shared her journey from diagnosing others to understanding her own slides. She now runs a patient pathology clinic, empowering people to see and learn from their own tissue samples.3️⃣ The Power of Visualization Dr. Joseph described how visualization and mental imagery support healing — a reminder that empathy and imagination can coexist with precision science.4️⃣ AI & Imaging Innovation From Google Research’s JPEG AXL format reducing file size by 30%, to discussions on color fidelity with DICOM’s David Clooney, we explored how innovation and accuracy must move hand-in-hand.5️⃣ Cytology Goes Digital With Hologic’s Genius Digital Diagnostic and AIXMed’s AI-assisted QC, cytology is entering a new era — faster, more accurate, and fully traceable through 100% AI quality control.6️⃣ The Human Side of AI I also share a personal story about my mother’s medical experience — and how even with all the tech, empathy remains the missing link. AI can’t replace compassion, but it can help us focus on it by automating what takes time away from patients.Key TakeawaysAI is enhancing accuracy and accessibility in diagnostics.Pathologists are taking on more patient-facing roles.Cytology digitization is revolutionizing quality and speed.Innovation must balance efficiency with color and data integrity.Empathy and communication will always define great medicine.I hope this episode helps you see how AI, empathy, and education are shaping the next era of diagnostics.Let’s continue building the bridge from pixels to patients, one slide at a time. 💡#PathVision25Support the showGet the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!