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Scanning New Horizons (in Digital Pathology)

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

  • April 3, 2026

  • 5 min

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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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Scanning New Horizons (in Digital Pathology)

  • April 3, 2026

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