The Pathologist

Our June 2017 issue showcases images from every branch of pathology and laboratory medicine – submitted by you, our readers. It also explores guidelines for molecular testing, involving pathologists in cancer research, the rapid rise of technologies like whole slide imaging and liquid biopsy, and how the brain makes a diagnosis. Last but not least, we interview non-coding RNA expert George Calin.

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Diagnostics Histology

Case of the Month

June 27, 2017

What is the most likely diagnosis for this mass from the ovary of a 59-year-old woman?

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Diagnostics Cytology

Slides, Sections and Cells

June 26, 2017

The most beautiful, informative and intriguing images of pathology and laboratory medicine

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Explore Pathology Profession

Pushing Pathologists to Pursue Research

June 26, 2017

Changing the face of Canadian cancer research by boosting molecular pathology education

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Inside the Lab Genetics and epigenetics

A Guiding Light for Molecular Testing

June 26, 2017

New collaborative guidelines for molecular biomarker testing in colorectal cancer

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Explore Pathology Liquid biopsy

Liquid Assets

June 26, 2017

Two experts explain why they believe ctDNA analysis is the future of cancer pathology

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Subspecialties Bioinformatics

Slides in the Machine

June 26, 2017

Combining digital pathology with deep machine learning could transform the field

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Training and Education Profession

Solving the Mystery of Medical Mistakes

June 26, 2017

How understanding the brain mechanisms involved in diagnosis can help reduce medical error

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Explore Pathology Profession

Cracking Cancer’s Code

June 26, 2017

George Calin, Professor, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, and Co-Director, The Center for RNA Interference and Non-coding RNAs, MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA

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