Future of Pathology Across Continents | Podcast with Dr. Junya Fukuoka and Dr. Norman Zerbe

In this special episode sponsored by Muse Microscopy, recorded at USCAP, I’m joined by Junya Fukuoka (President of the Asian Society of Digital Pathology) and Norman Zerbe (President of the European Society of Digital Pathology) for a global conversation about the future of direct-to-digital tissue imaging. We explore how direct-to-digital solutions could transform frozen section workflows, the infrastructure and regulatory hurdles ahead, and how resource-limited settings might actually leap ahead with innovative protocols. We also talk about the growing global collaboration across Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America — and how the international digital pathology community is becoming more connected than ever. ✨ KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Inline AI inside scanners: no need for external cloud processing
• Real-time QC: immediate detection of scanning errors
• Enhancing data security by keeping slides on local devices
• DICOM interoperability and open integration with third-party AI
• Shortening turnaround time by improving acquisition workflows
• Smarter scanning leads to faster, more reliable diagnosis