# Cytopathology * **Definition:** A branch of pathology that studies and diagnoses diseases on the cellular level. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Cytopathology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Cytopathology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 506 news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/12/2025 | [**Prof. Mike Chan's Precision Medicine Vision Validated by Landmark Human Cytology Study Mapping Over 400 Distinct Cell Types - with Special Focus on the Brain**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prof-mike-chans-precision-medicine-vision-validated-by-landmark-human-cytology-study-mapping-over-400-distinct-cell-types--with-special-focus-on-the-brain-302452191.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Modernizing healthcare connectivity: Scalable 5G from clinic to campus-with real-world results**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/premium/webinar/1370307) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**VSee Health Highlights: AI-Powered Telehealth Redefining the $787 Billion Digital ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vsee-health-highlights-ai-powered-telehealth-redefining-the-787-billion-digital-healthcare-market-302418515.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Carenet Health Recognized as a Major Contender in Everest Group's 2024 PEAK Matrix ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/beverlyhillschamber/20250122428982/en) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Carenet Health Recognized as a Major Contender in Everest Group's 2024 PEAK Matrix ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250122428982/en/Carenet-Health-Recognized-as-a-Major-Contender-in-Everest-Group%E2%80%99s-2024-PEAK-Matrix%C2%AE-Report-for-Patient-and-Member-Engagement-Platforms) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Carenet Health Recognized as a Major Contender in Everest Group's 2024 PEAK Matrix ...**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250122428982/carenet-health-recognized-as-a-major-contender-in-everest-groups-2024-peak-matrix-report-for-patient-and-member-engagement-platforms) | [[Morningstar]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Carenet Health Recognized as a Major Contender in Everest Group's 2024 PEAK Matrix® Report for Patient and Member Engagement Platforms**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250122428982/en/Carenet-Health-Recognized-as-a-Major-Contender-in-Everest-Group%E2%80%99s-2024-PEAK-Matrix%C2%AE-Report-for-Patient-and-Member-Engagement-Platforms/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Carenet Health Recognized as a Major Contender in Everest Group's 2024 PEAK Matrix® Report for Patient and Member Engagement Platforms**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250122428982/en/Carenet-Health-Recognized-as-a-Major-Contender-in-Everest-Group%E2%80%99s-2024-PEAK-Matrix%C2%AE-Report-for-Patient-and-Member-Engagement-Platforms/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/22/2025 | [**Carenet Health Recognized as a Major Contender in Everest Group's 2024 PEAK ... - Business Wire**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/aptechnologynews/20250122428982/en/Carenet-Health-Recognized-as-a-Major-Contender-in-Everest-Group%E2%80%99s-2024-PEAK-Matrix%C2%AE-Report-for-Patient-and-Member-Engagement-Platforms) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/16/2025 | [**Neuromuscular Disease Therapeutics Market to grow by USD 13.7 Billion from 2025-2029, driven by novel approvals, with AI impacting market trends - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/neuromuscular-disease-therapeutics-market-to-grow-by-usd-13-7-billion-from-2025-2029--driven-by-novel-approvals-with-ai-impacting-market-trends---technavio-302351407.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/28/2024 | [**Artificial Intelligence - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/taxonomy/term/7341/m89gsv6dzcjz.jsp/page/2?type=video) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Critical Care Equipment Market Analysis with a Striking CAGR of 4.2rom 2024 to 2031 - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/critical-care-equipment-market-analysis-striking-cagr-42-from-x7fff) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**Cancer risk and loneliness: 9 things to know**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/oncology/cancer-risk-and-loneliness-9-things-to-know.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 10/21/2024 | [**GE HealthCare Launches AI Innovation Lab to Accelerate Healthcare Advancements -**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/10/21/ge-healthcare-launches-ai-innovation-lab-to-accelerate-healthcare-advancements/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 10/20/2024 | [**Emily E. Volk, MD, MBA, FCAP, Named Pathologist of the Year**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241020791025/en/Emily-E.-Volk-MD-MBA-FCAP-Named-Pathologist-of-the-Year/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/16/2024 | [**AI in Healthcare: Transforming Diagnosis and Treatment**](https://healthcareguys.com/2024/10/16/ai-in-healthcare-transforming-diagnosis-and-treatment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-in-healthcare-transforming-diagnosis-and-treatment) | [[The Healthcare Guys]] | | 10/9/2024 | [**Apollo to Showcase Digital Pathology Enhancements for Connecting Pathology to the Healthcare Enterprise at DPA Pathology Visions 2024**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/apollo-to-showcase-digital-pathology-enhancements-for-connecting-pathology-to-the-healthcare-enterprise-at-dpa-pathology-visions-2024-302271403.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 9/16/2024 | [**AI In Healthcare: Beyond Automation To Transformation - Forbes**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/09/16/ai-in-healthcare-beyond-automation-to-transformation/) | [[Forbes]] | | 9/12/2024 | [**PathPresenter Raises $7.5M to Accelerate Digital Pathology Workflows**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/09/12/pathpresenter-raises-7-5m-to-accelerate-digital-pathology-workflows/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 9/6/2024 | [**Gregory N. Sossaman, MD, MASCP, Installed as 2024-2025 President of the American Society for Clinical Pathology**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/gregory-n-sossaman-md-mascp-installed-as-2024-2025-president-of-the-american-society-for-clinical-pathology-302241034.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 9/5/2024 | [**Paige Unveils Alba: The AI Clinical-Grade Co-Pilot Set to Revolutionize Diagnostics and ...**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20240905686688/paige-unveils-alba-the-ai-clinical-grade-co-pilot-set-to-revolutionize-diagnostics-and-treatment-in-pathology-and-oncology) | [[Morningstar]] | | 8/15/2024 | [**Alpenglow Biosciences and Partners Secure a Total of $24M for Development of Alpenglow's 3D Spatial Pathology Platform**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815473451/en/Alpenglow-Biosciences-and-Partners-Secure-a-Total-of-24M-for-Development-of-Alpenglow%E2%80%99s-3D-Spatial-Pathology-Platform/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 8/4/2024 | [**AI in Healthcare: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Medicine and Patient Care**](https://medium.com/@pentabytex/ai-in-healthcare-how-artificial-intelligence-is-transforming-medicine-and-patient-care-e8b7cb010249) | [[Medium]] | | 7/22/2024 | [**Three UK-Based Hospital Systems Exploring the Power of Paige's AI for Diagnosing ... - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20240722858117/three-uk-based-hospital-systems-exploring-the-power-of-paiges-ai-for-diagnosing-prostate-cancer-in-live-clinical-settings) | [[Morningstar]] | | 7/11/2024 | [**AGFA HealthCare and Corista Announce North America Launch of its Integrated Solution for ...**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/accesswire/887816msn/agfa-healthcare-and-corista-announce-north-america-launch-of-its-integrated-solution-for-digital-transformation-in-pathology) | [[Morningstar]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Yale University**: Developed Patho-DBiT, a new pathology tool that enhances cancer diagnoses through spatial mapping of RNA and proteins. - **MD Anderson and Emory**: Researchers developing METI, a software tool for cancer pathology diagnostics. - **Sonic Healthcare Limited**: A provider of medical diagnostic services, including cytopathology, with a focus on laboratory medicine and pathology testing. - **Paige**: A cancer tech company that launched AI tools to assist pathologists and oncologists in aggregating patient data, enhancing efficiency in clinical research. - **PathPresenter**: A global image sharing platform for pathology that enhances enterprise pathology workflow solutions. - **College of American Pathologists (CAP)**: Recognizes contributions to pathology, including awards for significant figures in the field like Dr. Emily E. Volk. - **American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)**: A professional society representing over 100,000 members dedicated to education, certification, and advocacy for pathologists and laboratory professionals. - **PathAI**: A company providing AI-powered tools for pathology, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in clinical trials. - **Mindpeak**: A leader in AI-powered pathological solutions, focusing on automating tissue analysis to enhance diagnostic accuracy. - **Roche**: A leading provider of pathology lab solutions, focusing on digital pathology and AI-based tools to improve diagnostic workflows. - **Proscia**: A company that provides digital pathology solutions, enhancing tissue sample analysis through AI-enabled software. - **PictorLabs**: A software company focused on AI-powered virtual staining for histopathology, aiming to revolutionize traditional staining processes. - **AHEAD Medicine Corporation**: An AI-driven company that has developed Cyto-Copilot, a tool for diagnosing acute myeloid leukemia using flow cytometry. - **Apollo**: Develops the arcc platform to enhance digital pathology workflows and improve patient care through advanced imaging tools. - **Hamamatsu Photonics**: A key player in digital pathology known for its NanoZoomer whole slide scanners, collaborating with PictorLabs to enhance digital pathology solutions. - **Indica Labs**: Provides the HALO AP digital pathology platform to enhance primary diagnostics and streamline workflows. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Instem and Pathcore**: Partnering to integrate digital pathology software with study management platforms to enhance data collection and reporting. - **PictorLabs and Hamamatsu Photonics**: This partnership aims to develop advanced applications for virtual staining, enhancing efficiency and scalability in digital pathology. - **Clario and PathAI**: A collaboration to create an integrated solution for improving gastrointestinal clinical trials through advanced digital pathology and endoscopy. - **Roche's Digital Pathology Open Environment**: Integrates over 20 AI algorithms from eight collaborators to enhance cancer diagnostics. - **Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Weill Cornell Medicine**: Developed AI tools for digital pathology to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment decision-making. - **Ikonisys and Novodiax**: Ikonisys renewed its contract to enhance access to immunohistochemistry technology for oncological diagnostics in Europe. - **Mindpeak and Sagis Diagnostics**: Collaborating on a study to evaluate the efficacy of the Onychomycosis AI algorithm for detecting nail mycosis. - **Paige and Microsoft**: Collaborated to launch the second generation of the Virchow foundation model for cancer, enhancing cancer diagnosis and treatment. - **Fimlab Laboratories and Proscia**: Partnered to improve digital pathology capabilities using AI-enabled solutions. - **Alpenglow's collaboration with NIH**: Develops AI-driven 3D pathology tests for prostate cancer diagnostics. - **Medical University of Graz and Indica Labs**: Utilizing HALO AP digital pathology platform to enhance primary diagnostics and streamline workflows. - **Carterra and Vanderbilt University**: Collaborated to enhance research on antibodies and biomolecules using advanced analysis platforms. - **Roche and AI Collaborators**: Integration of over 20 advanced AI algorithms from eight collaborators to enhance cancer diagnostics. - **Quest Diagnostics and Google Cloud**: Collaborating to create AI programs for personalized patient responses and insights from lab results. - **Sapio Sciences and Zifo**: A strategic partnership to deliver advanced laboratory information management solutions, focusing on digital transformation in laboratories. - **Mindpeak and ZEISS Ventures**: Mindpeak raised $15.3 million in Series A funding to enhance AI-based digital pathology solutions. - **Paige's ARTICULATE PRO study**: Evaluates the impact of Paige's AI technology on clinical decision-making in multiple UK hospitals. - **Apollo and AWS**: Collaboration to provide secure access to medical imaging and metadata, promoting multidisciplinary collaboration. - **Healthcare AI Challenge Collaborative**: An initiative involving multiple health systems to assess the effectiveness of AI models in clinical settings. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **AI in Cytopathology**: The integration of AI tools like Cyto-Copilot aims to streamline flow cytometry data analysis, improving diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. - **Patho-DBiT**: Utilizes barcode technology to enhance cancer diagnoses by mapping spatial relationships in tissue samples. - **Digital Pathology**: The transition from analog to digital pathology is enhancing efficiency, collaboration, and accuracy in diagnostics. - **Digital Pathology Market Growth**: The digital pathology market is projected to grow significantly, driven by technological advancements and increased adoption in clinical settings. - **VirtualMultiplexer**: An AI model that generates virtual colorations of cancer tissue to enhance pathology analysis. - **AI in Diagnostics**: The development of AI tools like METI for enhancing cancer pathology diagnostics, integrating histological data and gene expression. - **Digital Pathology Advancements**: Roche's FDA clearance for its whole-slide imaging system signifies ongoing innovation in digital pathology, enhancing diagnostic workflows. - **Mindpeak Onychomycosis AI Algorithm**: Aims to automate the detection of hyphae in pathology images, potentially reducing missed diagnoses. - **AI in Digital Pathology**: The integration of AI technologies is enhancing diagnostic accuracy and workflow efficiency, with models like Paige's Virchow capable of detecting multiple cancer types. - **AI in Pathology**: AI tools like CHIEF and SEQUOIA are being developed to improve cancer detection and gene expression prediction, showcasing the trend towards integrating AI in diagnostics. - **Genius Digital Diagnostics System**: Utilizes deep learning AI algorithms to improve cervical cancer detection. - **AI Chatbots for Pathology Reports**: Studies show AI chatbots can interpret pathology reports with high accuracy, aiding patient understanding. - **Enterprise Imaging for Pathology**: AGFA's solution aims to reduce complexity and improve collaboration in pathology departments. - **Whole Slide Imaging Systems**: The market for whole slide imaging systems is projected to grow significantly, driven by the adoption of precision medicine and digital pathology. - **Virtual Staining Technology**: PictorLabs' AI-powered virtual staining eliminates toxic reagents and reduces turnaround times, promoting sustainable laboratory practices. - **Cross-modal Imaging Technology**: Enspectra Health's FDA-cleared imaging modality allows for real-time skin analysis, enhancing dermatological diagnostics. - **Open-source AI Models**: Paige's open-source models aim to drive innovation in cancer diagnostics and drug development, making advanced tools accessible to researchers. - **Personalized Healthcare**: Redcliffe Labs' Gut Microbiome and HealthEx tests aimed at providing personalized health insights and recommendations. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Shortage of Pathologists**: The growing demand for pathology services amid a shortage of pathologists is driving the need for digital solutions. - **Interoperability in Digital Pathology**: The need for an open environment to allow labs to integrate various vendor products. - **Regulatory Hurdles**: The adoption of digital pathology technologies faces challenges related to regulatory compliance and reimbursement. - **Pathologist Shortage**: The global shortage of pathologists is a concern, driven by an aging population and inadequate healthcare funding. - **Need for Skilled Professionals**: There is a shortage of qualified IT professionals to support the integration of digital pathology technologies. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns about data privacy and the accuracy of AI interpretations in pathology reports necessitate clinician review. - **Regulatory Oversight**: Inadequate regulatory frameworks can hinder the adoption of new technologies in pathology and diagnostics. - **Data Privacy and Security**: As digital pathology and AI tools become more prevalent, concerns regarding patient data privacy and security are increasingly important. - **Implementation Costs**: High costs associated with implementing advanced digital pathology solutions can be a barrier for some healthcare facilities. - **Healthcare Access**: Challenges in expanding access to quality diagnostics and personalized care in underserved regions. - **AI Accuracy and Training**: Concerns about the accuracy of AI models and the need for training on real patient data to ensure effective diagnostics. - **Integration of AI in Clinical Settings**: While AI shows promise in diagnostics, there are challenges in integrating these technologies into existing workflows and ensuring accuracy. - **AI Validation for Clinical Use**: Ensuring AI technologies are validated for safe clinical application remains a significant challenge. - **Data Availability**: AI models often struggle with less common diseases due to a lack of training data, highlighting the need for diverse datasets. - **Ethical Concerns**: Issues such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the need for transparency in AI applications in healthcare remain critical.