Jessica Allerton

1 week ago | thepathologist.com | Jessica Allerton

Not all ovarian cancer starts in the ovaries, and distinguishing the origin can be critical in determining prognosis, and quick and effective patient care. A team of pathologists reviewed dozens of cases to identify metastatic malignancies hiding in plain sight. We spoke with Lauren E Schwartz, corresponding author of this study, to learn more about this initiative. What inspired this study? This study was inspired by a difficult case involving a woman with an unknown cancer.

1 week ago | thepathologist.com | Jessica Allerton

Our image of the month comes from Selamete Çeku, who says “My #pathart reflects the essence of the pathologist’s profession – a commitment to transforming the future of healthcare. In the 21st century, cellular analysis must evolve through the application of digital pathology.

2 weeks ago | thepathologist.com | Jessica Allerton

Sepsis remains a leading global cause of mortality, accounting for around 11 million deaths annually. In an attempt to improve detection of this life-threatening condition, a team of researchers in Dublin, Ireland, tested the biomarker performance of Interleukin-6 (IL-6). We connected with Sean Whelan, lead author of this study, to learn more about the findings. What motivated you to focus on sepsis in neonates, children, and pregnant women specifically?

3 weeks ago | theanalyticalscientist.com | Jessica Allerton

Scientists have been looking for the key to improved cancer diagnostics since its conception, but have we been searching in the wrong places? Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found success in taking inspiration from butterfly wings. Using the microscopic structures found on Morpho butterfly wings, the team have developed a simple and cost effective solution to analyze cancerous tissues.

3 weeks ago | thepathologist.com | Jessica Allerton

New technological advancements and AI-supported workflows are making their way into the pathology lab to support clinicians – but can this technology be utilized in training? This is what a set of researchers across the US aimed to find out, exploring the possibilities of AI-assisted histopathology as a training tool for residents. We connected with lead researcher Min Zhu to learn more about this initiative. What inspired this study, and why did you choose to focus on prostate biopsies?