Second Annual Digital Pathology

The field of pathology is being reshaped by advances in digital imaging and information sharing. The shortage of pathologists overseas can be addressed by digital pathology, and will also enable the integration of molecular technologies as part of the diagnosis. Important developments such as the concern around validation of digital image analysis and the adoption for primary diagnosis in Canada will be reviewed. Additional factors influencing the uptake of digital pathology will be addressed, such as the increasing prevalence of mobile health platforms and telemedicine, the demand for patients to have access to their information, and the need for pathology expertise abroad.