Digital Pathology Association

06/04/2026

Join the Digital Pathology Association for the next DAPA Grand Rounds on June 29th and learn from leading experts through an interactive virtual "multi-head scope" teaching session.

DAPA Grand Rounds provides access to real-world pathology cases, practical insights, and collaborative learning designed to advance digital pathology education for pathologists, trainees, residents, and fellows around the globe. Complimentary for DPA members and free for trainees.

Reserve your spot today 👉 https://bit.ly/43cZvZF

06/01/2026

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In this recent case study by Elbimar Esqueda Azpiroz (MD), a 76-year-old male, former smoker, presented to the emergency room with left-sided pleuritic chest pain and hyporexia with unquantified weight loss over approximately two weeks. He also reported a two-month history of progressive dyspnea, which had worsened over the preceding 15 days. He denied fever, cough, sputum production, or hemoptysis. A thoracoabdominal CT scan demonstrated a small, loculated left pleural effusion with multiple heterogeneous pleural-based implants involving the left hemithorax. There was associated partial atelectasis of the adjacent lung parenchyma although distinction from pleural disease was limited. A core needle biopsy of a pleural implant at the cardiophrenic angle was subsequently performed. Comment below!

Read full case study: https://bit.ly/4e0Qacj

05/29/2026

Attending ECDP 2026?

Join the Digital Pathology Association's Companion Meeting:From Implementation to Innovation: Building Sustainable, AI-Ready Digital Pathology Programs

June 17, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 PM
Messe Congress Graz

Learn practical strategies for scaling digital pathology programs, planning for AI integration, and demonstrating long-term value through financial stewardship and systems-based implementation.

Featuring insights from DPA President Scott Blakely (Hamamatsu), DPA Board Secretary Orly Ardon (MSKCC), and David Clark (University of Nottingham Hospitals).

Leave with actionable tools, proven frameworks, and a roadmap for building durable, scalable, and AI-ready pathology programs.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wTxZ0R

05/27/2026

Deadline approaching! Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) + DPA Bridge Pass offer ends May 29! is right around the corner.

One fee. Two conferences. Double the expertise. Save 25% instantly with this all-access pass.

Join the converging worlds of enterprise imaging and digital pathology at:

📍 SIIM26 | June 10–12
📍 Pathology Visions 2026 | October 16–18

Together, these communities are shaping the future of healthcare.
Complete the request form: https://vist.ly/4vn7m

SIIM-DPA Bridge Pass: SIIM26 + PV26 ​One Fee. Two Conferences. Double the Expertise.​ SIIM26: June 10-12 in Pittsburgh PV26: Oct 16-18 in San Diego Save 25% instantly with this all-access pass. Attending the SIIM26 Annual Meeting and Pathology Visions 2026 makes one thing clear: the distance bet...

05/22/2026

Pathology Visions 2026 is more than a conference — it’s where meaningful collaboration, innovation, and the future of digital pathology come to life.

Hear from past attendees:

“I was able to engage with experts and stakeholders from across the clinical-research spectrum… I am still enjoying the benefits of collaborative relationships, both academic and industrial, that were forged at Pathology Visions.”

— Stephanie J Blocker, PhD
Assistant Professor, Center for In Vivo Microscopy
Duke University School of Medicine

Join more than 1,000 global healthcare professionals, researchers, clinicians, and industry innovators October 16–18 in San Diego for the premier in-person event dedicated to digital pathology and AI. From groundbreaking technologies and scientific exchange to networking opportunities that spark lasting partnerships, is where the next era of diagnostics takes shape.

Whether you’re an established leader or an emerging voice in the field, this is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help advance patient-centered care through innovation.

📍 San Diego, CA
📅 October 16–18, 2026
👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/43pXTLY (Early Bird Registration: Now-8.14)

05/20/2026

📣 New on the DPA Blog: WHEN MULTI-PARAMETRIC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI) CANNOT SEE: WHAT PATHOLOGY REVEALS ABOUT “INVISIBLE” PROSTATE CANCER

What happens when MRI can’t detect what pathology reveals?

Our latest blog, authored by Ramin Nateghi, explores the critical role pathology plays in uncovering “invisible” prostate cancer and why integrating imaging with pathology insights is essential for advancing diagnosis and patient care.

Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/49aH1w9

05/19/2026

The Digital Pathology Association, in collaboration with Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM), invites you to participate in a short survey helping shape future best practices for digital pathology workstations, ergonomics, workflows, and quality standards.

Your input will help improve efficiency, user experience, and patient care across the field of digital pathology.

Survey Link: https://bit.ly/4v24d8s

- Survey closes May 29th at 12 PM CT
- Participants can enter to win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards.

05/19/2026

The Digital Pathology Association is committed to advancing education, collaboration, and innovation across the digital pathology community.

As part of that mission, we’re inviting members and industry experts to contribute to our micro-learning series, KnowledgeBytes — short educational videos designed to share insights, best practices, emerging trends, and real-world expertise with our growing network.

Your voice and experience can help inspire, educate, and elevate the future of digital pathology and patient care. We encourage you to share your knowledge and be part of the conversation.



For more details: https://bit.ly/4uWUosj

05/13/2026

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In this recent case study by Damilare Ogunyemi, MD, A 32-year-old man presents with a slowly enlarging plaque on his upper back over 2 years, which has recently developed nodularity. The lesion measures 4.5 cm and is poorly circumscribed clinically. It is excised. Histology is shown below. Which of the following best explains the pathogenesis of this lesion?

A. Activating mutation in CTNNB1 leading to Wnt/β-catenin pathway activation
B. UV-induced TP53 mutation resulting in keratinocyte malignancy
C. COL1A1–PDGFB fusion leading to constitutive PDGFB signaling
D. KIT mutation leading to melanocytic proliferation

Read more: https://bit.ly/42wCOPO

05/11/2026

The Digital Pathology Association is proud to highlight 2026 DAPA Trainee Award Winners.

Our DAPA Trainees play an important role in advancing education, collaboration, and innovation throughout the digital pathology community. Over the course of the year, trainees will contribute monthly “Case of the Month” assessments, support quality assurance initiatives alongside leading pathologists, engage with the community through social media, and share their personal experiences through testimonials, blogs, and video storytelling. Their dedication and fresh perspectives will also help strengthen the work of the DPA Education Committee as they continue shaping the future of digital pathology.

Award recipients will receive complimentary conference registration along with travel support funding to attend : Connecting Innovation with Purpose, taking place October 16–18 in San Diego, California.

Travel Award winners:
- Chao Chen, MD, PhD, Pathology Resident (PGY-3) UCLA Pathology
- Elbimar de Carmen Esqueda Aspiroz, MD, Pathology Resident (PGY-3), Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León
- Samir Nacer, MD, Pathology Resident (PGY-2), University of South Florida; 2026 DAPA Trainee
- Damilare Ogunyemi, MD, Pathology Resident, OOUTH Sagamu

Learn more about the 2026 DPA Travel Awards and Pathology Visions 2026: https://digitalpathologyassociation.org/ and stay tuned for more award winners.