Pathology Further Afield

Here at The Pathologist, we never tire of hearing about the inspiring projects that members of the pathology community are involved with outside their own lab – and elsewhere in the world.

In 2024 alone, we met with laboratory medicine professionals who are supporting peers in another continent, solving problems in low-resource settings, providing low-cost education, and promoting pathology services to the end users – the patients! 

Here’s a roundup of some of the best examples of philanthropic stories from our archives. Be inspired!

10. Trans-Continental Pathological Philanthropy

Runjan Chetty talks about the mutual benefits of Diagnexia’s partnership with Agha Khan University in Kenya, and the thrill of hosting an annual symposia that is free of charge for trainees.

9. Telepathology for Everybody: Part 1

Joe Knapper is rising to the challenge of introducing digital microscopy in low-resource settings. How well was his team’s 3D-printed slide scanner received in a hospital in Rwanda? Read the article to find out!

8. A Himalayan Health Initiative

The Patan Academy of Health Sciences in Nepal is a medical school with a difference – it was established to create a workforce for the country’s underserved rural medical centers. Fred Bosman, a volunteer lecturer at the academy, tells us about the difference it’s making to a nation’s health.

7. Connected Pathology in the UK: Part 4

Bethany Williams loves to get out of the lab and talk to patients and the general public about digital pathology and AI in the UK’s National Health Service. But are the public on board with the idea? Read the interview…

6. The Transformative Power of Patient Advocacy

The exceptional care that Michele Mitchell received whilst undergoing cancer treatment inspired her to volunteer as a patient advisor. Read her story and learn about the issues that are at the top of her change list.

5. The Africa Connection

American pathologist Kum Kumarasen spends two months of every year teaching anatomical pathology residents in Botswana – who he also hosts for rotations at the University of Pennsylvania.

4. Telepathology for Everybody: Part 2

What have pathologists Kelsey Hummel and Daniel Rosen learned about implementing process improvements in resource-limited labs?

3. Volunteering on the Front Lines of Global Health

What might you end up doing as an ASCP pathology volunteer? Von Samedi shares some experiences from the front line.

2. A Lasting Impact

Reza Alaghehbandan describes some of the many philanthropic pathology projects he’s been involved with over the years.

1. People Power

The scientists behind volunteer organization Scientists on Standby explain how laboratory medicine professionals stepped up to help meet the UK Government’s COVID-19 testing targets.