Considerations in the Implementation of Digital Pathology and Pathology Assist Applications

 

The advent of digital pathology and whole slide imaging (WSI) solutions has continued to gain momentum in laboratory medicine. As the scope and needs of pathology practices and institutions they support vary significantly, selection of digital solutions for pathology practice requires institutional collaboration of executive, physician, information technology, and laboratory operations leadership.

Originally published on September 5, 2024

Lecture Presenter

Daniel Albertson, MD

Daniel Albertson, MD

Associate Professor (Clinical) of Pathology
University of Utah School of Medicine
Division Chief, Anatomic Pathology and Molecular Oncology
ARUP Laboratories

Dr. Daniel Albertson is an associate professor (clinical) at the University of Utah School of Medicine and serves as the division chief for Anatomic Pathology and Molecular Oncology. He previously served as the section head for Surgical Pathology as well as the head of Genitourinary Pathology. He received his MD from the University of Nebraska and completed his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at Creighton University, followed by a surgical pathology fellowship at the University of Utah. While at Creighton, Dr. Albertson served as the chief resident for two years and received the Hal Lankford Pathology Resident Award. He is a member of United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology and the College of American Pathologists. Dr. Albertson’s special research interests include oncologic genitourinary, gynecologic, and solid tumor pathology.

Objectives

After this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the need for evaluation/definition of current and future state
  • Identify key personnel for collaboration and informed decision making
  • Define key “tools” for evaluation and purchasing of digital pathology technology

Sponsored by:

University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, and ARUP Laboratories