10 Years of Influence and Beyond
Highlighting some of our favorite Sitting Down With interviews in honor of The Pathologist’s 10th birthday
Over the years, The Pathologist has had the honor of sitting down with some of the most prominent figures across pathology and laboratory science. These opportunities have provided key insights into the experiences, life lessons, and future goals of many inspirational individuals. As we hit our ten year anniversary, we’ve been looking back at some of our favorites – of course, every collaboration has been a pleasure, but in honor of our double-digit birthday, we’ve provided a “top ten” (in no particular order) for your viewing pleasure!
10. Life Balance
Kamran Mirza discusses the joy of work, his online elective platform, and the surprising power of social media in education.
9. Always Pushing the Boundaries
Our first Sitting Down With interview from the first print edition of The Pathologist! Take a journey back to 2014 where Stephen Minger discusses his experiences in neuropathology, Alzheimer’s disease progression (or lack thereof), and stem cell research.
After being diagnosed with a rare genetic disease at a young age, Malak Abedalthagafi took interest in pathology and worked her way towards a career in genomics and neuropathology. In 2018, she told us about her educational journey and shared predictions for the future.
Teaching and education in laboratory medicine remains a high discussion point and concern to many in the industry. In 2022, Zdenko Kovač shared his experiences as a pathophysiology educator and provided advice to colleagues and students.
6. Real-Life Forensic Pathology Is Not CSI
Ken Obenson discusses the importance of social media in broadening public knowledge of forensic pathology and provides highlights from his career.
In 2018, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jo Martin about her journey into the field and her experiences as President of the Royal College of Pathologists.
Last year, author and laboratory medicine professor, Alan Wu, shared details of his research in traumatic brain injuries, inspiration for his laboratory fiction books, and lab representation in the media.
As digital pathology continues to expand, why not take a look at our interview with pioneering figure Rajendra Singh? From PathPresenter to working on editorial boards, Singh provides knowledgeable advice for fellow lab medicine professionals.
2. A Voice for the Dead: The Forensic Anthropologist
Dame Sue Black highlights the honor of working in forensics and digs deeper into the portrayal of the field in fiction and digital media.
Richard M. Linneham is both a veterinary pathologist and an astronaut. He shared his experiences of performing zero-gravity research, and explained why the adventure gave greater meaning to the concept of “one health”.
Deputy Editor, The Pathologist
