157: How Academic Pathology Programs Can Prepare for AI | UPMC Podcast

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157: How Academic Pathology Programs Can Prepare for AI | UPMC Podcast

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Send us a text“AI in Pathology Isn’t Coming — It’s Already Here. Are You Ready?”From confusion to clarity — that’s what this episode is all about. I sat down with Drs. Liron Pantanowitz, Hooman Rashidi, and Matthew Hanna to dissect one of the most important and comprehensive AI-in-pathology resources ever created: the 7-part Modern Pathology series from UPMC’s Computational Pathology & AI Center of Excellence (CPAiCE). This isn’t just another opinion piece — it's your complete guide to understanding, implementing, and navigating AI in pathology with real-world insights and a global lens.Together, we discuss:Why pathologists and computer scientists are often lost in translationHow AI bias, regulation, and ethics are being addressed — globallyWhat it really takes to operationalize AI in patient care todayIf you’ve ever asked, “Where do I even start with AI in pathology?” — this is your answer.🔍 Highlights & Timestamps00:00 – The importance of earned trust in AI 01:00 – Education gaps in AI for both pathologists & developers 03:00 – Why CPAiCE was built & the three missions it serves 07:00 – The seven-part series: a blueprint for AI literacy 10:00 – Making AI education accessible without losing technical integrity 13:00 – How this series is being used for global teaching (including by me!) 17:00 – Generative AI in creating figures vs. human-authored content 21:00 – Eye-opening global AI regulations that pathologists MUST know 24:00 – Ethics, bias & strategies to mitigate real clinical risks 30:00 – What’s next: CPAiCE’s mission to reshape pathology education & practice 34:00 – A teaser: the first CPAiCE textbook is on the way!📚 Resources from This Episode📰 Read the full series (open access!): Modern Pathology 7-Part AI Series: https://www.modernpathology.org/article/S0893-3952(25)00001-8/fulltext👨‍⚕️ UPMC’s Computational Pathology & AI Center of Excellence (CPAiCE) 🌍 Creative Commons licensing means YOU can reuse, remix & teach from these resources — just cite the source.Support the showGet the "Digital Pathology 101" FREE E-book and join us!

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