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Digital pathology is a dynamic, image-based environment that enables the acquisition, management and interpretation of pathology information generated from a digitized glass slide. Digital pathology is rapidly gaining momentum as a proven and essential technology that is helping to reduce laboratory expenses, improve operational efficiency, enhance productivity, and improve treatment decisions and patient care. It is used worldwide in drug development, reference lab, hospital, and academic medical center settings. Applications include education, research, image analysis, archival and retrieval, LIS/LIMS integration, secondary consultations, and virtual slide sharing.
From whole-slide imaging and digital case-based learning to international consultations and diagnostic workflows, Chao Chen, MD, PhD, Pathology Resident at UCLA Pathology and 2026 DAPA Trainee, is exploring the clinical and educational potential of digital pathology. Her experience spans digital slide review, annotation and immunohistochemical stain comparisons, with a focus on strengthening diagnostic communication, pathology education and patient care.
We’re proud to welcome Chao to as a Travel Award recipient!
See more: https://bit.ly/4s7bvre
From navigating the challenges of resource-limited healthcare settings to developing innovative solutions in digital pathology, Zaineb Ayoubi, third-year Pathology Resident at UHC Mohammed 6 of Tangier in Morocco, is helping improve diagnostic workflows and resident training. Working alongside her laboratory team, Zaineb is exploring practical tools to address heavy workloads, optimize efficiency and advance pathology education.
We’re proud to welcome Zaineb to as a Travel Award recipient!
See more: https://bit.ly/4rZkHOg
Where does digital pathology adoption stand in 2026, and what's driving its future?
Join us at for “The State of Digital Pathology: 2026 Adoption Survey Results,” a data-driven look at the global adoption of digital pathology and AI.
Presented by Katie Maloney and Asavari Tiku of DeciBio, this session will share key findings from DPA's annual survey, exploring adoption rates, implementation barriers, AI-assisted diagnosis, return on investment, reimbursement trends and opportunities for continued growth.
Discover what the data reveals about where the field stands today, what's influencing adoption and how education, collaboration and advocacy can help accelerate progress.
📅 Sunday, October 18 | 10:45–11:15 AM PT
📍 Seaport Ballroom A–D | San Diego
Explore the session: https://bit.ly/47Rhzul
Elevating Patient Care Through Regulatory Science and Innovation!
As digital pathology and AI continue to advance, establishing strong regulatory frameworks, validation methods and consensus standards is essential to supporting responsible innovation and improving patient care.
Join us at for the DPA Regulatory & Standards Task Force (R&STF) special session, “Elevate Patient Care: Advancing Regulatory Science for Digital Pathology & AI.”
This session brings together FDA and industry leaders to explore critical topics shaping the future of digital pathology, including:
🔹 Technical performance assessment of whole slide imaging (WSI) systems
🔹 Robust validation approaches for computational pathology devices
🔹 AI-enabled biomarker and companion diagnostic validation
🔹 Ongoing FDA/DPA collaboration to advance regulatory science and consensus standards
📅 Sunday, October 18 | 4:30–5:30 PM PT
📍 Seaport Ballroom A–D | San Diego
Learn more and explore the session: https://bit.ly/4j993hp
10/09/2026
🌍 Advancing Digital Pathology Through Global Collaboration!
The Digital Pathology Association (DPA) is proud to participate in the # # International Congress of the International Academy of Pathology (IAP 2026), bringing together pathology leaders from around the world to share knowledge, exchange perspectives and advance innovation.
As part of the conference, DPA President Scott Blakely presented “Innovative Technologies in Digital and Computational Pathology” during the companion meeting session, “Global Expansion of Digital Pathology and AI.”
The session brought together international experts to explore real-world implementation, emerging technologies and the opportunities and challenges of advancing digital pathology and AI across diverse healthcare environments.
Through participation in global forums like IAP 2026, DPA continues to strengthen international partnerships, promote education and collaboration, and support the responsible adoption of digital pathology and AI to improve patient care worldwide.
Advancing digital pathology and AI takes more than technology. It takes an interconnected ecosystem built on collaboration, interoperability and seamless integration.
At , join industry leaders and pathology experts for “Digital Pathology and AI Ecosystem: How to Move Forward Together,” an engaging discussion exploring the challenges and opportunities of integrating digital pathology and AI into today's healthcare systems.
From enterprise informatics and imaging management to real-world implementation barriers, panelists will share insights, lessons learned and strategies for strengthening collaboration across the pathology community.
📅 Sunday, October 18 | 3:30–4:00 PM PT
📍 Seaport G | San Diego
Discover how working together can help accelerate responsible adoption and unlock the full potential of digital pathology and AI.
Explore the session: https://bit.ly/4yEn3Vn
As digital pathology and AI move deeper into clinical practice, one critical question remains: How do we create sustainable pathways for reimbursement?
At , join the DPA Reimbursement Task Force for From Validation to Value: The DPA Roadmap for Digital Pathology and AI Reimbursement, an important look at the progress being made to address one of the key barriers to broader adoption.
The session will explore DPA’s 2026 reimbursement priorities and advocacy efforts, including:
• Recommendations for the validation, implementation and clinical application of AI within clinical laboratories
• Emerging AMA CPT coding pathways for digital pathology and AI-enabled services
• DPA advocacy and engagement with CMS
• How clinical validation, coding and payer engagement can work together to support sustainable reimbursement
Hear perspectives from Jennifer Archer, Richard Frank, MD, PhD, Michael Rivers and Nathan Silberman, PhD, and gain a clearer understanding of where the reimbursement landscape is headed.
📅 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 10:00–10:45 AM PT
📍 Seaport Ballroom A-D
Make this important conversation part of your schedule.
10/06/2026
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor Philips!
Discover how a flexible digital pathology ecosystem can support open, standards-based workflows, AI innovation, cloud strategies, and scalable adoption, helping labs accelerate the path from images to answers.
Meet the Philips team at booth #200 (Oct. 16-18) to explore what’s possible. Or learn more: Digital pathology open platform - Philips [link: https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/technology/open-platform]
10/06/2026
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Digital Pathology Association leaders Matthew Hanna, MD; Marilyn Bui, MD, PhD; and Eric Glassy, MD, came together at in Las Vegas for the DPA Companion Society Meeting, “Pathology Reimagined.”
The session explored how digital and computational technologies are transforming pathology while keeping the pathologist at the center of innovation and patient care. From building a strong digital foundation and advancing pathologist-led biomarker testing to applying AI to reduce repetitive work and address workforce challenges, the discussion focused on practical ways technology and human expertise can work together to move the field forward.
Thank you to our DPA leaders for sharing their expertise and real-world perspectives, and to everyone who joined us at CAP 2026 for the conversation!
📸 A few moments from today’s session.
10/05/2026
We’re proud to celebrate the Digital Pathology Association members recognized among The Pathologist’s 2026 Power List: Leading Voices!
Each year, the Power List recognizes individuals whose ideas, expertise and leadership are helping shape the future of pathology and laboratory medicine.
This year’s list includes 50 leaders from across five continents who are advancing innovation, addressing challenges and helping move the profession forward.
We’re especially proud that 13 of this year’s honorees are members of the DPA community.
Their recognition reflects the incredible expertise, leadership and commitment found throughout our membership and the important role collaboration plays in advancing digital pathology and improving patient care.
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Power List honorees, and a special congratulations to our DPA members recognized among this year’s Leading Voices. We’re proud to have you as part of our community!
Explore the full 2026 Power List: https://thepathologist.com/power-list/2026/
The Pathologist | 2026 The Power List 2026: Leading Voices Every year, The Pathologist Power List celebrates the people whose ideas, expertise, and leadership are helping to shape the future of pathology and laboratory medicine.For 2026, we asked The Pathologist community a simple but important question: What are you doin...
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