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In this, our first issue of 2019, we explore the dream of diversity in pathology and laboratory medicine and how it translates into reality. Valerie Fitzhugh tells the story of her experience as a Black woman in pathology, drawing on some positive experiences and examining how we can do better going forward. Angelina Knott, Robin Suggs, and Timothy Craig Allen also ask why we have a pipeline problem and explore a unique solution to promote a diverse future workforce. In addition, we feature the art of algorithms, the landscape of epigenetics, a cellular kill code for cancer, and an interview with Darren Treanor, Diagnostic Digital Pathology Lead for The Royal College of Pathologists and Consultant Liver and Gastrointestinal Pathologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

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Articles featured in this issue

Outside the Lab Training and education

Case of the Month

01/11/2019

What's your diagnosis for this 50-year-old woman who has a single painless lesion to the left side of her tongue?

Outside the Lab Point of care testing

Catching the Bug

01/17/2019 | Luke Turner

Cutting time to diagnosis for influenza from days to minutes can prevent unnecessary patient isolation and lost hospital bed space

Subspecialties Oncology

Quick Hits

01/17/2019 | Luke Turner

Discover the latest in pathology and laboratory medicine with this roundup of short news stories

Outside the Lab Profession

Pathology Recruitment Down Under

01/11/2019 | Eve Propper

How the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia invites science and medical undergraduates to experience pathology

Inside the Lab Digital and computational pathology

Pathologist-Centric AI

01/11/2019 | Holger Lange and Cris Luengo

Artificial intelligence has a lot to contribute to pathology – but only with the contribution of pathologists who perform analyses no machine can

Outside the Lab Profession

A View to the Future

01/24/2019 | Michael Schubert

As the new year dawns, what can we anticipate for pathology and laboratory medicine?

Inside the Lab Digital and computational pathology

Floppy Disks to Diagnostics

01/17/2019 | Clare Verrill

Digital pathology is in transition – but soon, computers may take on some of the more time-consuming aspects of our work and provide novel insights

Subspecialties Oncology

Kill Command for Cancer

01/24/2019 | Luke Turner

Naturally occurring miRNA sequences can be deadly to cancer cells, but can this be ramped up to maximize toxicity?

Diagnostics Analytical science

An Analytical Pill

02/08/2019 | Michael Schubert

An electronic gas-sensing capsule may increase diagnostic and monitoring accuracy in disorders of the digestive tract

Inside the Lab Digital and computational pathology

(Digital) Center of Attention

01/31/2019 | Luke Turner

As the digital pathology revolution gathers pace, five new UK centers aim to put artificial intelligence at the forefront

Diagnostics Genetics and epigenetics

Biomarkers on the Brain

01/31/2019 | Steve Clifford

A newly discovered chromosome signature offers hope to children with medulloblastoma who may not need intense therapy

Diagnostics Point of care testing

Smarter, Faster Sepsis Testing

01/31/2019 | David Ludvigson

A two-stage model featuring point of care sepsis testing and follow-up lab results could improve treatment and reduce the risk of mortality

Outside the Lab Training and education

Making a Difference, One Laboratory at a Time

01/24/2019 | E. Blair Holladay

Laboratories in under-resourced areas need not only equipment, but also training, leadership, and long-distance access to experts for consultation

Outside the Lab Training and education

The Dream of Diversity

01/25/2019 | Angelina Knott, Robin Suggs, and Timothy Craig Allen

Diversity is always a noble goal – no less so in pathology and laboratory medicine. But is the discipline truly diverse? Who remains underrepresented?