People of Pathology Podcast

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Interviews with people doing interesting things in pathology and related fields... more

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January 26, 2026Episode 224: Clara Cirks - Living Through Cancer, The Power Of Storytelling, Finding Perspective
Today Dr Meredith Herman and I interview Clara Cirks.
What we discuss with Clara:
Clara’s journey with stage 4 lung cancer
Using social media as advocacy and video journaling
“Cancer questions with Clara” and cancer education on TikTok
The therapeutic power of storytelling
Connecting patients, clinicians, and community
Perspective from pathology: seeing the person behind the specimen
Identity, survivorship, and living with cancer
Disability, independence, and self-advocacy
The impact of community events like the Above + Beyond Cancer Gala
Why patient voices matter in medicine
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

Clara on TikTok
Clara on Instagram
Cure Today
Living with Metastatic Lung Cancer: Clara’s Honest Take on Life and Treatment
Clara’s Story: Blood Donations Saved My Life
Above + Beyond Cancer
Gilda's Club

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December 08, 2025Episode 223: Yair Rivenson - Inside The Virtual Staining Revolution At Pictor Labs
Today my guest is Yair Rivenson, CEO of Pictor Labs
What we discuss with Yair:
His engineering and computational imaging background
How AI and microscopy intersected to form the foundation of Pictor Labs
The origin story of Pictor Labs and why it was founded in 2019
What “virtual staining” really means and how autofluorescence enables it
Training stain models: data requirements, timelines, and workflows
The impact on tissue preservation, waste reduction, and turnaround times
Applications in biorepositories, pharma research, and biomarker discovery
Creating new stains based on lab or industry needs
The future vision: virtual stains as a data layer for pathology
How AI can turn tissue into a “hypothesis-generating machine”
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

Pictor Labs
Pictor Labs Expands AI Pathology Portfolio with Launch of ClearStain™ for Digital Sequencing Workflows
Pictor Labs and PathPresenter Partner to Bring AI-Powered Virtual Stains to the Digital Pathology Community
Virtual Tissue Staining with Yair Rivenson from Pictor Labs - Impact AI podcast

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November 17, 2025Episode 222: Taranjit Kaur - Inside The Post Junior Fellowship And The Making Of The Grossly Speaking Podcast
Today my guest is medical student and pathology podcaster Taranjit Kaur
What we discuss with Taranjit:
Her early inspiration to pursue medicine
Translating medical information for her mother as a child
Her first exposure to pathology during volunteer work
How a family medical experience shaped her decision to pursue pathology
What a post-junior fellowship at UCLA is and what it includes
Hands-on grossing experiences across multiple rotations
What grossing has taught her about detail, workflow, and diagnosis
Subspecialties she has explored so far
Her early interest in hematopathology
How her podcast Grossly Speaking was created
Lessons learned from her podcast guests
Personal growth through podcasting

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

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Apple
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UCLA Post Junior Pathology Fellowship

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November 10, 2025Episode 221: Dr Osama Khan - Bridging Diagnostics And Precision Medicine At Natera
Today my guest is Dr Osama Khan from Natera
What we discuss with Dr Khan :
His journey into pathology
The importance of mentorship in pathology
Pathology at the intersection of diagnostics and precision medicine
The collaborative nature of pathology
Transitioning from academia to industry
Natera and Cell-Free DNA Testing
Understanding Circulating Tumor DNA (CtDNA)
The role of MRD Testing in cancer treatment
Personalized testing and tumor informed tests
His thoughts on AI in pathology
His advice for aspiring pathologists
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

Natera
Osama Khan: The critical importance of embracing AI and digital workflows in medical practice

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November 03, 2025Episode 220: Dr Lija Joseph - Seeing Patients Not Just Slides: The Power Of The Patient Pathology Clinic
Today my guest is pathologist Dr Lija Joseph.
What we discuss with Dr Joseph:
Her early influences and path into medicine
How she discovered pathology and what drew her to the field
The inspiration behind founding a patient-focused pathology clinic
How the clinic bridges pathology, empathy, and patient understanding
Patient stories that illustrate the clinic’s impact
Empowering patients through transparency and education
Maintaining human connection in a technology-driven field
The role of empathy in modern pathology practice
Future directions for patient engagement in 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

Pathology Clinics: What, Why, and Where to Start
Linnea Olson Tedx talk: Patient, parent, person, research subject
3 Questions with Lija Joseph, MD

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October 20, 2025Episode 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

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October 13, 2025Episode 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

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September 29, 2025Episode 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

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September 15, 2025Episode 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

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September 08, 2025Episode 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

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50min

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