The path forward

In this final episode of our mini-series celebrating Sectra’s 10-year anniversary in digital pathology, host Elin Abrahamsson is joined by Dr. Anna Bodén, MD Consultant Pathologist and researcher, and Sectra CEO Torbjörn Kronander for a discussion on overcoming healthcare challenges and realizing the full potential of digital pathology.

They explore the next steps in digital diagnostics, including AI tools and integrated workflows across radiology, pathology, and genomics, advancing precision medicine. Dr. Bodén shares her research on “human-in-the-loop” AI, highlighting the balance between technology and human expertise to improve diagnostic accuracy. Torbjörn discusses the evolution of digital pathology and the tools needed to meet the demands of cancer care.

Will “digital pathology” one day just be “pathology”? When does technology become so embedded in clinical workflows that it transforms standards? This episode tackles these questions and offers insights for healthcare providers facing today’s challenges.

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• [01:52] Introduction of Dr. Anna Bodén
• [04:44] Introduction of Torbjörn Kronander, CEO of Sectra
• [08:09] Torbjörn on Sectra’s decision to pursue digital pathology
• [12:52] Creating value for healthcare and society
• [15:16] Focusing on cancer care as a priority
• [17:25] Advancing integrated diagnostics and the role of genomics
• [21:20] Integrating AI into the clinical workflow
• [26:00] Celebrating 10 years of innovation in Region Östergötland
• [31:30] Dr. Anna Bodén’s research on AI in digital pathology
• [38:00] Why “digital pathology” rather than just “pathology”
• [43:00] Final reflections from Torbjörn Kronander