News and Announcements
NEMA Working Group 6 Discusses Whole Slide Imaging for Pathology
WG 6 is the “meta” working group that coordinates all the revisions to the DICOM specification made by all the other working groups, including WG 26 which is focused on incorporating Pathology into DICOM. At this meeting WG 6 reviewed Supplement 145, Whole Slide Imaging for Pathology, which was proposed for adoption by WG 26.
Meeting Notes
Supplement 145, Draft 9
Supplement 145 Overview
FDA Advisory Committee Meets to Discuss Digital Pathology
On October 22 and 23, 2009, the Hematology and Pathology Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee held a public meeting to discuss and make recommendations on public health issues related to the use of digital whole slide imaging systems to replace conventional light microscopy for diagnostic surgical pathology. Several pathologists who currently use digital pathology submitted letters to the committee. To view these letters or to learn more about the committee meeting, click the links below.
View the FDA Announcement
Letter from Eric Glassy, MD
Letter from Kurt Mathews, MD
Letter from John Pfeifer, MD, PhD
Letter from Juan Rosai, MD
Letter from Jared Schwartz, MD, PhD
Letter from Daniel Visscher, MD
New Nonprofit for the Digital Pathology Community
The Digital Pathology Association (DPA) is a new non-profit organization formed to advance the education and use of digital pathology applications in health care and define best practices for the industry. Dirk Soenksen, President of the DPA, spoke to DOTmed about the organization and about the digital pathology field.
Three Trends Now Fueling Wider Adoption of Digital Pathology
Digital pathology is entering a new phase of adoption marked by three significant trends. This is the assessment of Dirk Soenksen, CEO of Aperio and Gold Sponsor of the DPA. He believes these three trends are working together to accelerate the adoption of digital imaging and digital pathology systems by pathology laboratories across the nation.
Don't Miss Pathology Visions, the Annual Meeting of the Digital Pathology Association
Pathology Visions brings together members of the healthcare and scientific community to discuss real-world, practical applications and learn about the latest advances in digital pathology.