April’s Digital pathology Roundup with Imogen Fitt of Signify Research reflects strong momentum in digital pathology integrations, global AI expansion, and regulatory milestones.
Partnerships & Integrations: Visiopharm + Indica Labs: Visiopharm’s Discovery image analysis software is now integrated into Indica Labs’ HALO Link (v4.1) platform. This paid add-on allows seamless viewing of annotations, ROIs, and analysis summaries across platforms.
Paige + Burjeel Holdings: Paige’s AI solutions will be deployed across Burjeel’s 100 healthcare facilities in the MENA region (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman), expanding access to AI-powered pathology.
Paige + Sectra: Sectra will distribute Paige’s AI tools, enhancing Sectra’s digital offerings in radiology, cardiology, and pathology.
Mindpeak + DigitCells: Mindpeak’s AI algorithms will be integrated into DigitCells’ platform to enhance pathology automation.
Google Cloud + Endeavor Health: New cloud-based platform aims to accelerate diagnosis, facilitate second opinions, and enable direct patient-pathologist engagement by allowing patients to view images and consult with pathologists.
Regulatory Approvals: VIEWORKS: Korea’s VIEWORKS received CE IVDR certification for its VISQUE DPS LH510 scanner (supports tissue & cytology). The company plans European expansion. Roche: FDA granted Breakthrough Device Designation to Roche’s VENTANA® TROP2 CDx—first digital pathology companion diagnostic to receive this designation.
Funding: Gestalt Diagnostics: Raised $7.5M Series A (total $12M) led by Cowles Ventures and others. Funds will accelerate AI development, commercialization, and FDA approval efforts.
Leidos + Univ. of Pittsburgh: Leidos committed $10M over 5 years to fund the Computational Pathology Center, advancing research and clinical AI applications.
Clinical Pilots: Region Skåne (Sweden): Initiated proof-of-concept for Paige’s Prostate Suite. Success may drive broader regional adoption.
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