Slowly But Surely, Digital Pathology Taking off at URMC

In an increasingly digital world, will glass slides and microscopes grow obsolete? The short answer is probably—but we’re not there yet. With the emergence of digital pathology, whole slide imaging (WSI) and assistive technologies that help pathologists work more efficiently, we are inching closer to going fully digital in everyday practice. Vektra Casler, M.D., director of our new Informatics division, is leading the effort to gradually incorporate WSI into certain subspecialties at URMC.

As Vaping-Related Cases Grow, Lung Pathologists Seek Visual Signs

As the number of vaping-related illnesses continues to climb in the U.S., pathologists who diagnose lung injuries as part of a larger healthcare team, say it’s not easy to see the signs of vaping under a microscope.

Catch URMC at the USCAP 2018 Meeting

Members of the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine will present abstracts at the 2018 meeting of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP). The meeting will be held March 17-23 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Below is a schedule of events that include URMC faculty and residents. We are pleased to again host a cocktail reception for alumni and friends at the conference on Monday, March 19 (details below).

Alumni Q&A: Former Pathology Resident & Fellow, Brooke Koltz, M.D.

We recently caught up with Dr. Brooke Koltz, former Pathology resident at the University of Rochester (2008-2012) and Cytopathology fellow from 2012-2013.

Alumni Q&A: Dr. Jorge Yao

Jorge Yao, M.D. is a former URMC Pathology fellow-turned-faculty member. He first came in 2003 as a genitourinary pathology fellow and was offered a faculty position in 2004.