Beyond the Scope

Junya Fukuoka, 2025 DPA President

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1689868/fan_mail/new] Dr. Junya Fukuoka was DPA president in 2025 and is a Professor at Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, where he also serves as the Chair for Pathology Informatics. In this insightful interview with host Chhavi Chauhan, Dr. Fukuoka shares his journey into digital pathology, the evolving role of the DPA, and the future of patient-centric digital pathology. Discover key trends, stakeholder engagement, and the transformative potential of digital pathology in healthcare A forum to engage with the hosts and other listeners has been launched on the DPA website www.digitalpathologyassociation.org [http://www.digitalpathologyassociation.org/]. DPA members may login to the DPA Collaborate hub [https://digitalpathologyassociation.org/dpa-collaborate] (under the Resources tab) and join the Beyond The Scope community. All listeners are encouraged to use this forum to suggest future topics and guests, submit questions and corrections, and provide general feedback.

Scott Blakely, 2026 DPA President & Hamamatsu

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1689868/fan_mail/new] Live from PV25 in San Diego, BTS host Chhavi Chauhan interviews 2026 DPA President Scott Blakely. Scott is a Product Development and Marketing Manager for Hamamatsu. In this engaging conversation, Scott, shares insights into the evolving landscape of digital pathology. He discusses his journey into the field, the importance of engaging diverse stakeholders, and the transformative role of AI. Scott emphasizes the need for standardization and interoperability to enhance patient care and the future vision of digital pathology as a collaborative effort across global platforms. A forum to engage with the hosts and other listeners has been launched on the DPA website www.digitalpathologyassociation.org [http://www.digitalpathologyassociation.org/]. DPA members may login to the DPA Collaborate hub [https://digitalpathologyassociation.org/dpa-collaborate] (under the Resources tab) and join the Beyond The Scope community. All listeners are encouraged to use this forum to suggest future topics and guests, submit questions and corrections, and provide general feedback.

Dr. Faisal Mahmood, Harvard Medical School

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1689868/fan_mail/new] Live from PV25 in San Diego, BTS host Chhavi Chauhan interviews Dr. Faisal Mahmood. Dr. Mahmood is an Associate Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School and the Division of Computational Pathology at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. In this conversation, Dr. Mahmood discusses the evolution of digital pathology, focusing on foundational models, multi-modal approaches, and the integration of generative AI. He highlights the importance of feature extraction, the development of patient-level representations, and the potential of AI to enhance diagnostic processes in pathology. The discussion also touches on the future of digital pathology and the role of AI in improving efficiency and accuracy in patient care. A forum to engage with the hosts and other listeners has been launched on the DPA website www.digitalpathologyassociation.org [http://www.digitalpathologyassociation.org/]. DPA members may login to the DPA Collaborate hub [https://digitalpathologyassociation.org/dpa-collaborate] (under the Resources tab) and join the Beyond The Scope community. All listeners are encouraged to use this forum to suggest future topics and guests, submit questions and corrections, and provide general feedback.

Bethany Williams, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Leeds

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1689868/fan_mail/new] Host Chhavi Chauhan interviews Dr. Bethany Williams, a Specialty Doctor at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Leeds, and the Lead for Training, Validation and Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) at the National Pathology Imaging Co-Operative in the United Kingdom. Dr. Williams shares her journey from a traditional pathology background to leading initiatives that integrate patient perspectives into healthcare. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals and patients, particularly in the context of advancing digital pathology and artificial intelligence. The conversation highlights the evolution of patient engagement efforts, including the formation of a dedicated committee aimed at promoting best practices and involving patients in the decision-making process. A forum to engage with the hosts and other listeners has been launched on the DPA website www.digitalpathologyassociation.org [http://www.digitalpathologyassociation.org/]. DPA members may login to the DPA Collaborate hub [https://digitalpathologyassociation.org/dpa-collaborate] (under the Resources tab) and join the Beyond The Scope community. All listeners are encouraged to use this forum to suggest future topics and guests, submit questions and corrections, and provide general feedback.

Andy Evans, Mackenzie Health

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1689868/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Dr. Andy Evans shares his journey in digital pathology, discussing the challenges and advancements in the field. He highlights the importance of overcoming barriers to adoption, the role of AI in enhancing diagnostic quality, and the future of digital pathology in Canada and the rest of the world. Dr. Evans emphasizes the need for perseverance and careful planning for successful implementation, as well as the potential for AI to revolutionize patient care through personalized medicine. A forum to engage with the hosts and other listeners has been launched on the DPA website www.digitalpathologyassociation.org [http://www.digitalpathologyassociation.org/]. DPA members may login to the DPA Collaborate hub [https://digitalpathologyassociation.org/dpa-collaborate] (under the Resources tab) and join the Beyond The Scope community. All listeners are encouraged to use this forum to suggest future topics and guests, submit questions and corrections, and provide general feedback.