Digital Pathology Association (DPA)

What is DPA
The DPA is a nonprofit organization comprised of pathologists, scientists, technologists and industry representatives dedicated to advancing the field of digital pathology. The organization’s mission is to facilitate awareness, education and adoption of digital pathology and AI applications in healthcare and life sciences. Members are encouraged to share best practices and promote the use of the technology among colleagues in order to demonstrate efficiencies, share knowledge and its ultimate benefits to patient care.

What they do
Digital pathology is now being recognized as a proven and essential technology. It provides additional tools that can provide a faster, higher quality and more accurate diagnoses that are crucial to achieve the class of results demanded by patients and physicians. The DPA’s committees and taskforces are dedicated to enhancing the field. The Association’s focus is on exploring digital pathology applications, education and best practices, collaborating with the FDA on equipment approvals and addressing technology regulations.

Mission:
The mission is to facilitate awareness, education and adoption of digital pathology and AI applications in healthcare and life sciences.