Thank you for sharing your insights Mateo Lopez - excited to continue empowering labs and shaping the future of pathology together!
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of returning to my alma mater Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago to share an exciting new technology for pathology labs with the next generation of pathologists’ assistants. What an honor to speak with students where my own career began and to reflect on how far the field—and I—have come since my time there. Walking through the library I once spent countless hours in, I noticed something different: my old art project, now hanging on a wall. I called it Clinical Correlations (RCC of the Kidney)—a multimedia piece combining film, digital, gross, histology, and radiology to illustrate the power of connecting the dots in patient care. Back then, I wanted to show how these disciplines work together to tell a story for the benefit of patients. All these years later, I realize I’m still doing the same thing, just in a different way. Today, through emerging technologies like deep learning and computer vision, we’re shaping a future where lab professionals, physicians and patients can have even clearer, more accurate insights into lab processes and health outcomes. It’s a full-circle moment for me, and it’s one I’m incredibly grateful for. My hope is that projects like my old art piece—and the many others lining those library walls—serve as a reminder to students that their work matters. At Vistapath, we’re committed to advancing the field of pathology, ensuring labs are equipped with tools that bring clarity and efficiency to their practice. It’s a privilege to be part of a team driving change, and experiences like this inspire me to keep pushing forward. In life, we only get so many full-circle moments. This one reminded me of where I’ve been, where I’m going, and why the work we do matters so much. Many thanks to Roseann Vitale Mary L. Mattes, MS, PA(ASCP) #EmergingTechnology #Pathology #Leadership #Innovation #Vistapath