Join us on PathPulse, the Digital Diagnostic Podcast, as we delve into the groundbreaking journey of Dr. Matthew O. Leavitt, a Stanford-trained pathologist and visionary leader in digital pathology. Host James Thackeray sits down with Dr. Leavitt to uncover his relentless pursuit of leveraging digital technologies to revolutionize patient care, particularly in underserved regions.
This episode offers a unique look at:
- The foundational "why" behind Dr. Leavitt's career: a deep-seated desire to connect remote communities to high-level medical expertise, stemming from his own rural upbringing.
- His early, and often challenging, experiences in implementing digital pathology, including a frank discussion about initial missteps and costly lessons.
- The pivotal realization that standardization of pre-analytics (tissue handling) is not just important, but absolutely crucial for effective digital pathology workflows.
- How his companies, Lumea (founded in 2014 for lab workflow efficiency and standardization) and PathNet (a 2020 hub-and-spoke virtual practice extending digital diagnostics to 35 states), are actively addressing these challenges.
- The surprising discovery that Lumea's innovative tissue preservation methods drastically improved molecular testing success rates, going beyond initial expectations.
- Dr. Leavitt's optimistic yet realistic outlook on the future of digital pathology, emphasizing the need for collaborative models and consolidation to overcome economic barriers and accelerate adoption. He discusses the role of his latest endeavor, the DDx Foundation, in fostering cross-sector data exchange and democratizing access to digital diagnostics.
Hear directly from a true pioneer who's not just talking about the future of pathology, but actively building it, pushing boundaries to enhance diagnostic accuracy, accessibility, and patient care for all.
Full transcript: https://lumeadigital.com/diagnosing-to-disrupting-podcast/
Submit questions for our future recordings here: https://lumeadigital.com/ask-a-pathologist-podcast/
Sponsored by the Digital Diagnostic Summit and Lumea.
Popular Podcasts
Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club
Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You’re not just listening — you’re part of the conversation.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com