Scanning New Horizons (in Digital Pathology)

How biomedical imaging technician Andrew Mullen championed the implementation of digital pathology across a large children's hospital

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Andrew Mullen supervises the Digital Pathology Laboratory at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, focusing on pediatric pathology advancements.
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Digital pathology has been integral to the hospital since 2006, contributing to significant datasets for AI training and research.
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The laboratory faced challenges like limited resources and staffing shortages while implementing digital scanning for primary diagnosis.
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Key achievements include a hybrid scanning model that maintains patient care quality while providing digital access to pathologists.
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Digital pathology enhances collaboration and data sharing, crucial for pediatric cases, and allows recruitment of specialized talent remotely.

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