Digital Pathology Association

Today, the Digital Pathology Association was proud to take the global stage at in Graz, Austria, where leaders from across the digital pathology community gathered to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and explore the future of pathology in the AI era. During the DPA Companion Meeting, attendees gained practical insights on building sustainable, scalable, and AI-ready digital pathology programs through discussions on implementation strategies, financial stewardship, and real-world adoption experiences. Thank you to everyone who joined us as we continue working to advance digital pathology worldwide through education, innovation, and collaboration.

Speakers included: DPA President Scott Blakely, Orly Ardon, PhD, MBA and David Clark, MB BS, MD, MRCP(UK), FRCPath

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Join more than 1,000 pathologists, researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry innovators October 16–18 in San Diego for the premier conference dedicated to digital pathology and AI. Connect with peers, discover the latest advancements, and explore solutions shaping the future of patient care. Register today and secure early bird pricing (now until August 14th).

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Have insights, experiences, or innovations to share with the digital pathology community?

The Digital Pathology Association is seeking blog contributors to help educate, inspire, and advance the field of digital pathology. Whether your expertise is in clinical implementation, AI, workflow optimization, education, research, interoperability, quality assurance, or patient-focused innovation, we want to hear your perspective.

Contributing to the DPA Blog is an opportunity to showcase your expertise, share best practices, and help shape the future of digital pathology while reaching a global audience of pathologists, researchers, industry leaders, and healthcare professionals.

Ready to contribute? Learn more about submission guidelines and submit your idea today: https://bit.ly/4xjQcos

Join the Digital Pathology Association for the next DAPA Grand Rounds on June 29th and learn from leading experts through an interactive virtual "multi-head scope" teaching session.

DAPA Grand Rounds provides access to real-world pathology cases, practical insights, and collaborative learning designed to advance digital pathology education for pathologists, trainees, residents, and fellows around the globe. Complimentary for DPA members and free for trainees.

Reserve your spot today 👉 https://bit.ly/43cZvZF

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In this recent case study by Elbimar Esqueda Azpiroz (MD), a 76-year-old male, former smoker, presented to the emergency room with left-sided pleuritic chest pain and hyporexia with unquantified weight loss over approximately two weeks. He also reported a two-month history of progressive dyspnea, which had worsened over the preceding 15 days. He denied fever, cough, sputum production, or hemoptysis. A thoracoabdominal CT scan demonstrated a small, loculated left pleural effusion with multiple heterogeneous pleural-based implants involving the left hemithorax. There was associated partial atelectasis of the adjacent lung parenchyma although distinction from pleural disease was limited. A core needle biopsy of a pleural implant at the cardiophrenic angle was subsequently performed. Comment below!

Read full case study: https://bit.ly/4e0Qacj

Attending ECDP 2026?

Join the Digital Pathology Association's Companion Meeting:From Implementation to Innovation: Building Sustainable, AI-Ready Digital Pathology Programs

June 17, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 PM
Messe Congress Graz

Learn practical strategies for scaling digital pathology programs, planning for AI integration, and demonstrating long-term value through financial stewardship and systems-based implementation.

Featuring insights from DPA President Scott Blakely (Hamamatsu), DPA Board Secretary Orly Ardon (MSKCC), and David Clark (University of Nottingham Hospitals).

Leave with actionable tools, proven frameworks, and a roadmap for building durable, scalable, and AI-ready pathology programs.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wTxZ0R

Deadline approaching! Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) + DPA Bridge Pass offer ends May 29! is right around the corner.

One fee. Two conferences. Double the expertise. Save 25% instantly with this all-access pass.

Join the converging worlds of enterprise imaging and digital pathology at:

📍 SIIM26 | June 10–12
📍 Pathology Visions 2026 | October 16–18

Together, these communities are shaping the future of healthcare.
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SIIM-DPA Bridge Pass: SIIM26 + PV26 - SIIM Annual Meeting SIIM-DPA Bridge Pass: SIIM26 + PV26 ​One Fee. Two Conferences. Double the Expertise.​ SIIM26: June 10-12 in Pittsburgh PV26: Oct 16-18 in San Diego Save 25% instantly with this all-access pass. Attending the SIIM26 Annual Meeting and Pathology Visions 2026 makes one thing clear: the distance bet...

Pathology Visions 2026 is more than a conference — it’s where meaningful collaboration, innovation, and the future of digital pathology come to life.

Hear from past attendees:

“I was able to engage with experts and stakeholders from across the clinical-research spectrum… I am still enjoying the benefits of collaborative relationships, both academic and industrial, that were forged at Pathology Visions.”

— Stephanie J Blocker, PhD
Assistant Professor, Center for In Vivo Microscopy
Duke University School of Medicine

Join more than 1,000 global healthcare professionals, researchers, clinicians, and industry innovators October 16–18 in San Diego for the premier in-person event dedicated to digital pathology and AI. From groundbreaking technologies and scientific exchange to networking opportunities that spark lasting partnerships, is where the next era of diagnostics takes shape.

Whether you’re an established leader or an emerging voice in the field, this is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help advance patient-centered care through innovation.

📍 San Diego, CA
📅 October 16–18, 2026
👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/43pXTLY (Early Bird Registration: Now-8.14)

📣 New on the DPA Blog: WHEN MULTI-PARAMETRIC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) CANNOT SEE: WHAT PATHOLOGY REVEALS ABOUT “INVISIBLE” PROSTATE CANCER

What happens when MRI can’t detect what pathology reveals?

Our latest blog, authored by Ramin Nateghi, explores the critical role pathology plays in uncovering “invisible” prostate cancer and why integrating imaging with pathology insights is essential for advancing diagnosis and patient care.

Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/49aH1w9