Diagnexia Dialogues

Diagnexia Dialogues

por Diagnexia
Temporada 1
Pathology Transformed: Dr. Cristian Ortiz-Villalón on Innovation, AI, and Overcoming Challenges
In this episode of Diagnexia Dialogues, Host Professor Runjan Chetty is joined by Dr. Cristian Ortiz-Villalón who shares his unique journey into pathology. Dr. Ortiz-Villalón discusses the critical role of pathologists in clinical trials and the transformative potential of digital pathology and AI in the field. He explores the challenges facing modern pathology, including recruitment, financial constraints, and resistance to technological change, and highlights Diagnexia's innovative approach to tackling these issues.
Bridging the Gap: Education and Mentorship for Under-Resourced Communities Worldwide
In this episode of Diagnexia Dialogues, the focus is on global outreach in pathology, particularly the need for education and mentorship in under-resourced areas. Host Professor Runjan Chetty is joined by experts Dr. Kenneth Fleming, Professor Richard Byers, and Dr Shahin Sayed to discuss challenges such as the critical shortage of pathologists worldwide, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, and initiatives to bridge this gap. The panel explores effective solutions, including digital pathology, AI, and collaborative programs that provide specialist training and mentorship to build local expertise. Together, they emphasise the importance of increasing visibility in pathology to inspire future trainees.
Histology then and now - waxing lyrical
In this episode, we're joined by Andrea Gooding, Specialty General Manager for Cellular Pathology at Nottingham University Hospitals, and our very own Anthony Johnson, UK Sales Manager. Delve into the world of pathology and histology from the early 2000s, highlighting the pivotal role of pathology labs in therapeutics and patient care. Uncover the significant advancements that have transformed the field and the contemporary challenges in managing turnaround times, team dynamics, and clinical demands. Our guests share their personal tales and insights from their journey in this constantly evolving industry. Tune in for an engaging discussion that traverses the past, present, and future of pathology and histology.
Anatomy of On-boarding a Client
In this episode, we explore Diagnexia's client onboarding process, offering valuable insights for both internal teams and potential clients. We discuss the need for outsourced services, client engagement strategies, and interactions with key stakeholders. The conversation covers framework agreements, legal requirements, data security, and ongoing customer service. We also delve into the integration and validation of pathologists, platform improvements, and the use of automation for case tracking. The episode concludes with a discussion on Diagnexia's unique offerings and its vision for expanding service provision in the UK and globally.
Bob McGonnagle & Moira Larsen
Diagnexia is an international Pathology Services company with facilities in Chicago, Dublin and Exeter UK. Its’ mission is to improve patient experience by improving turnaround time for diagnoses. It helps hospitals balance case workload & remove backlogs by connecting them to a Global Virtual Pathology team via the Diagnexia platform. Keith Kaplan is the host of this podcast. Kaplan is a Pathologist and Laboratory Medical Director at Alliances Pathology Consultants Ltd., as well as a Publisher at tissuepathology.com. Our guests on this podcast include Bob McGonnagle, Publisher at Publisher at College of American Pathologists (CAP), and Moira Larsen, Physician Executive Director of MedStar Medical Group Pathology at MedStar Health.
Donal O'Shea & Steve Blunden
Dr Donal O’Shea is the ‍Founder & Chief Executive Officer He is an experienced industry leader in the technology and diagnostics sectors. He has founded three technology and imaging companies and has senior management experience with Genetix, Leica Microsystems and Leica Biosystems. Also joining us on our first episode is Steve Blunden Cellular and Anatomical Pathology Operations Manager at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.