Sectra: Let's Talk Enterprise Imaging

In this fifth and final episode of our mini-series celebrating Sectra's 10-year anniversary in digital pathology, we reflect on the transformative journey that has brought us here—and look ahead to the possibilities that will shape pathology's future. Host Elin Abrahamsson welcomes two distinguished guests: Dr. Anna Bodén, MD Consultant pathologist and researcher at Region Östergötland, and Sectra's  CEO Torbjörn Kronander, for a forward-thinking discussion about overcoming healthcare's growing demands and fully realizing the potential of digital pathology. Together, they explore the next steps of digital diagnostics in pathology, including AI-powered tools and integrated workflows that span radiology, pathology, and genomics—paving the way for precision medicine. Dr. Bodén highlights her groundbreaking research into "human-in-the-loop" AI, emphasizing the importance of balancing robust technology with human expertise to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Sectra CEO Torbjörn Kronander shares reflections on the evolution of digital pathology, advancements in collaboration tools, and what it will take to meet the changing demands of cancer care. Will "digital pathology" one day simply be referred to as "pathology"? At what point does technology become so ingrained in clinical workflows that it transforms the standard? This episode dives into these thought-provoking questions while providing practical insights for healthcare providers navigating today's challenges. Join us for this milestone episode as we celebrate a decade of progress, consider what's next, and reimagine the possibilities for pathology. Don't miss this compelling conversation about innovation, transformation, and the path forward in healthcare diagnostics. Highlights [01:52] Introduction of Dr Anna Bodén [04:44] Introduction of Torbjörn Kronander, CEO of Sectra [08:09] Torbjörn talks about how the story of digital pathology began at Sectra [12:52] Sectra's commitment to create value for healthcare and society [15:16] Why Sectra focuses especially on cancer care [17:25] Why integrated diagnostic and Sectra taking to step towards genomics [21:20] How Sectra is incorporating AI in the clinical workflow [26:00] Reflecting on 10 years of digital pathology at Region Östergötland [31:30] Dr Anna Bodén research about AI in digital pathology [38:00] Why we say "digital pathology" and not just simply "pathology" [43:00] Final reflections from CEO Torbjörn Kronander Visit Sectra's website to learn more about our Enterprise imaging solutions

In episode four, we explore the current state of digital pathology and the advanced innovations shaping the field today. From fully digitized workflows to the implementation of AI in clinical practice, this episode highlights the incredible progress made in the digital transformation journey and the opportunities that lie ahead.  Host Elin Kindberg, General Manager for Sectra's pathology solution, is joined by Professor Anne Vincent-Salomon, MD  Director of the Institute of Women's Cancer by the Institut CURIE, and Head of the Pathology Department at Institut CURIE in France. Together, they discuss how digital pathology has redefined diagnostic workflows at one of the world's leading institution. As they meet, they look into Institut Curie's transformation from initial adoption to using advanced technologies, including cytology, fluorescence, and AI-enabled tools. This episode also touch upon how Sectra's diagnostic application has evolved, now offering tailored worklists, fast image navigation, and workflows orchestrated from a single interface. Please note, the views and opinions expressed by Prof. Anne Vincent-Salomon in this podcast are her own and represent her independent point of view. Highlights [01:20] Introduction of Prof Anne Vincent-Salomon  [03:25] Implementing Sectra digital pathology at Institute Curie  [05:43] Introducing "pathologist's workspot"  [06:36] Main benefits of going digital for Institut Curie  [14:05] Having macro images available in the overall patient overview  [17:55] Taking the leap to include both cytology and fluorescence  [25:34] Introducing a PACS-driven workflow at Curie  [36:45] Resident workflow at Institut Curie  [42:22] Using the Sectra chat functionality  [44:18] Use cases where AI has been introduced  [47:37] The importance of having the AI tools well integrated in the enterprise imaging solution  [50:00] The strengths of AI in pathology workflows  [53:30] The reasons of high innovation level at Institut Curie  [58:40] The team effort between customer and vendor leading to project success Visit Sectra's website to learn more about our Enterprise imaging solutions

In this third episode of our special mini-series marking Sectra's 10-year anniversary of digital pathology, we tackle one of the most critical milestones in the digital transformation journey: scaling up and achieving full digital adoption.  Host Elin Abrahamsson is joined by MD Pathologist Dr. Mustafa Yousif, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, Assistant Professor of Pathology Informatics, and Director of Digital Pathology at the University of Michigan in, and Elin Kindberg, General Manager and Global product Manager for Digital Pathology at Sectra, to explore what it takes to go beyond initial implementation and truly embed digital workflows into pathology practice.  Dr. Yousif shares insights into the University of Michigan's scaling strategy, IT integration challenges, and the operational wins that emerged as his department transitioned from analogue to digital. Meanwhile, Elin Kindberg dives into Sectra's vendor-neutral approach, advanced scalability solutions, and innovations like Image Lifecycle Management (ILM)—a tiered storage system that helps pathology departments tackle the major storage costs associated with managing high-resolution pathology images without sacrificing usability.  Together, they highlight the benefits of shared enterprise imaging systems that connect radiology and pathology, streamline diagnostics, and foster collaboration across medical domains—all while delivering better outcomes for patients.  This episode is packed with actionable insights on building sustainable, scalable digital pathology workflows and overcoming storage challenges in the process. Don't miss this deep dive into what real adoption looks like!  Highlights: [01:40] Introduction of Dr Yousif  [03:40] University of Michigan's path to digital pathology  [09:00] The continued development of Sectra's digital pathology solution after the initial version  [14:10] Roll-out of the digital service in Michigan  [17:15] Technical go-live and clinical go-live  [19:00] IT integrations  [23:04] Image lifecycle management to cope with the storage challenge  [30:40] The importance of DICOM WSI  [35:25] Why interoperability, vendor-neutrality, and enterprise scalability is important at Sectra  [37:30] Benefits of an enterprise imaging solution at Michigan   [41:09] The beauty of a PACS-driven workflow   Visit Sectra's website to learn more about our Enterprise imaging solutions

In this second episode of our special mini-series marking Sectra's 10-year anniversary of digital pathology, we explore the early days of transitioning from analogue to digital workflows. Host Elin Abrahamsson is joined by two guests: Nikolas Stathonikos, Principal Investigator at UMC Utrecht, and Elin Kindberg, General Manager and Global Product Manager for Digital Pathology at Sectra. Together, they reflect on Sectra's very first digital pathology solution—discussing the concept of creating and using a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to see product fit, the challenges of analogue workflows, and how close collaboration with institutions like UMC Utrecht helped shape innovative solutions. Nikolas shares his experience as one of Sectra's earliest collaborators, offering insights into the transition process, lessons learned, and the impact of adopting digital workflows. This episode uncovers the critical steps that set digital pathology in motion and highlights the importance of partnerships in driving progress. Dive in to learn how the foundations of digital pathology were built! Highlights: [02:20] Introduction of Nikolas Stathonikos and Elin Kindberg [06:10] Introducing the concept of MVP and our MVP for digital pathology [08:36] UMC Utrecht's path to digital pathology in primary diagnostics [14:26] UMC Utrecht's strategy to digitalize their pathology department [16:40] What it is like being an early adopter [18:50] Having the whole department on board [22:20] The day of go-live and the first digital period [27:41] The importance of early partnerships with healthcare [30:08] Lessons learned from going live with digital pathology at UMC Utrecht   Visit Sectra's website to learn more about our Enterprise imaging solutions

Sectra is proud to celebrate 10 years of transforming healthcare with brilliant digital pathology workflows. To do so, we're marking this milestone with a special podcast mini-series. In its first episode, Dr. Anna Bodén, MD, Consultant Pathologist at Linköping University Hospital, reflects on the early days of digital pathology. She shares her firsthand experience of transitioning from physical glass slides to enabling seamless, digitized multidisciplinary team meetings—and more. Joining the conversation is Claes Lundström, Sectra's Research Director and adjunct professor at Linköping University, who take you through the importance of research and innovation in shaping Sectra's solutions. Together, they both share how curiosity and collaboration paved the way for advancements that are changing modern pathology. Hosted by Elin Abrahamsson, Global Product Marketing Specialist at Sectra, this episode dives into the discovery phase which was the very first step of this transformative journey. Episode highlights [02:50] Introduction of Dr Anna Bodén and Claes Lundström [05:00] The role of pathology and digitization in modern healthcare [08:30] Understanding the analog pathology workflow [13:30] Key drivers behind the move to digital pathology [18:40] Sectra's early research approach to digital pathology [23:40] The role of research in Sectra's product development [25:32] Healthcare's initial reactions to digital pathology [28:50] Is digital pathology a direct "copy paste" from (digital) radiology?   Visit Sectra's website to learn more about our Enterprise imaging solutions

Considering adopting and deploying AI applications within your healthcare organization? In this episode of Let's Talk Enterprise Imaging, Dr. Rhidian Bramley, consultant radiologist at The Christie NHS Trust and clinical lead for Diagnostics, Digital, and Innovation with the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, shares insights on Greater Manchester's path to implementing AI in chest x-ray imaging. Dr. Bramley discusses how and when the journey began, the procurement process, challenges encountered, benefits anticipated, lessons learned, and the value of collaborating with Sectra when adopting AI applications in healthcare. Joining the conversation, Nynke Breimer, Sectra's Global Product Manager for AI Radiology, and Guilherme Carvalho, Sales Manager for Sectra UK & Ireland, explain how the Sectra Amplifier Services platform works and how it helps facilitate AI adoption while minimizing hurdles along the way.   IN THIS EPISODE: [01:03] Guilherme introducing the topic of discussion for the episode and the participants [04:52] Dr. Rhidian Bramley describes when his interest with AI started and his interest around the topic [07:00] Dr. Rhidian Bramley describes the beginning of the AI deployment journey and his expectations [08:51] Nynke presents her experience when she joined Sectra and her goals around AI [11:06] Dr. Rhidian Bramley explains the procurement process when looking for AI supplier and the points to be considered [12:45] Dr. Rhidian Bramley explains the reason why they selected to start their work with AI applications for chest x-rays specifically [17:15] Discussion around challenges of AI adoption and large-scale deployment, such as Great Manchester [19:04] Nynke brings up Sectra's point of view on such a large-scale AI deployment project [20:35] Dr. Rhidian Bramley presents, from a governance perspective, the key lessons learned and benefits from such a collaboration [23:52] The impact of AI in practice and how it assists radiologists [27:25] Dr. Rhidian Bramley talks about their next steps for AI and other areas of interest yet to be explored in the UK [33:30] Advantages of working with Sectra Amplifier Services platform and what sets it apart   KEY TAKEAWAYS: The current state of healthcare in the Greater Manchester area, specifically around AI adoption and deployment The advantages of having Sectra and the Amplifier Services platform assistance in the adoption and deployment of AI applications The next steps for AI in the UK Sectra's view of its role in the future of AI in healthcare   RESOURCE LINKS Sectra Website

How do leading institutions bring innovative genomics solutions from concept to reality? Dr. Salvatore Priore, Assistant Professor at Penn Medicine, and Fredrik Lysholm, General Manager of Genomics IT at Sectra, discuss co-developing and implementing a cutting-edge genomics solution. Learn how this collaboration advances integrated diagnostics, enhancing precision medicine and cancer care. Fredrik Lysholm, General Manager of Genomics IT, Sectra Salvatore Priore, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Penn Medicine IN THIS EPISODE: [00:04] Introduction to the episode and topics of genomics and molecular pathology [01:02] Fredrik introduces himself and welcomes guest Dr. Salvatore Priore [02:40] Overview of genomics and its role in molecular pathology [06:00] Background information about Penn Medicine and its healthcare system [09:10] How the collaboration between Sectra and Penn Medicine began [12:22] Development of the Sectra Genomics IT solution [17:18] Launch and initial impact of the new solution at Penn Medicine [21:06] User feedback and system integration at Penn Medicine [25:02] Future developments and goals for Sectra's Genomics IT solution [29:00] Dr. Priore's insights on the future of molecular pathology   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Sectra and Penn Medicine collaborated on developing an end-to-end genomics IT solution, addressing the need for integrated systems in the rapidly evolving field of molecular pathology. The new solution provides comprehensive functionality, including order management, specimen tracking, data analysis, report generation, and seamless integration with electronic medical records. Future developments aim to create cross-disciplinary workflows connecting radiology, pathology, and molecular pathology, which will improve efficiency and enable more sophisticated AI-guided analysis and research.   RESOURCE LINKS Sectra Website

What is the real value of standardizing the data format and utilizing structured fields? Prof. Dr. Tobias Heye, Radiologist, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland, together with Jonatan Ekström, Global Product Manager for PACS Workflow & Reporting, Sectra, discuss how radiology reports can be transformed into valuable repositories of information that enable researchers and clinicians to mine insights, discover trends, and make evidence-based decisions. Tune in!   Dr. Tobias Heye, Radiologist, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland Jonatan Ekström, Global Product Manager, PACS Workflow & Reporting, Sectra   IN THIS EPISODE: [4:38] Tobias discusses challenges in radiology reporting, mentioning variations in conveying information and the need for standardization. [7:00] Jonatan reflects on historical radiology reports from 1896 and compares them to modern reports, highlighting the persistence of certain communication challenges. [16:47] Tobias discusses the advantages of standardized language and structured information for physicians to streamline their workflow. [18:06] The conversation shifts to the benefits of structured reporting, enabling trend analysis and data tracking. Tobias mentions a published paper correlating pneumonia findings with seasonal trends. [19:07] Jonatan emphasizes the need to expand the bandwidth of radiology reports to avoid losing critical information in the process. [20:14] The discussion touches on the challenges of adapting structured reporting. [26:42] Jonatan introduces the concept of a "data race" in healthcare.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Structured reporting proves beneficial in providing relevant information tailored to the needs of referring physicians. Stanford uses Sectra PACS as their radiology imaging software, providing radiologists with high-performance capabilities and innovative tools. Structured reporting enables data extraction and analysis, revealing insights such as disease trends, workflow improvements, and correlations with other health phenomena like seasonal diseases. Structured reporting enhances the workflow of physicians, allowing them to focus more on interpreting images and on the cumbersome task of typing or dictating reports. Structured reporting improves feedback loops in healthcare, which enhances collaboration between various medical specialties.   RESOURCE LINKS Sectra Website

In a world where remote reading has become the standard practice, how can you enable efficient reading for radiologists? Dr. Gloria Hwang, Clinical Professor of Radiology at Stanford University, shares valuable insights into Stanford's remote reading program, emphasizing the role of a high-performing PACS and innovative tools in seamlessly connecting radiologists and healthcare professionals, even when miles apart. Dr. Gloria Hwang, Clinical Professor of Radiology, Associate Chair, Clinical Operations, Dept. of Radiology, Stanford University Petra Granlund, VP of Global Customer Success, Sectra   IN THIS EPISODE: [1:30] Petra shares statistics on remote reading from the Journal of the American College of Radiology [2:30] Dr. Hwang provides an overview of Stanford's remote reading program [5:00] The geographical locations of Stanford's hospitals and clinics [7:40] Dr. Hwang describes the performance and connectivity when working remotely [9:55] How Stanford utilizes Sectra's chat for asynchronous workflow and other collaborative purposes [14:17] Stanford and Sectra's collaboration to develop solutions for peer learning [18:30] Dr. Hwang discusses the impact of remote reading on work-life balance and productivity   KEY TAKEAWAYS:  The pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote reading in radiology, with 91% of organizations enabling it during that period.  Stanford uses Sectra PACS as their radiology imaging software, providing radiologists with high performance capabilities and innovative tools.   Sectra's chat has become a vital tool for radiologists, facilitating asynchronous workflows and enabling collaboration among team members.  Geographical flexibility has allowed some radiologists to work remotely from various locations, improving work-life balance. Remote reading is expected to remain a permanent part of radiology workflows, offering flexibility and enhancing the overall well-being for radiologists.    RESOURCE LINKS Sectra Website

Transitioning from whole slide to digital pathology isn't just a shift—it's a true evolution. Derek Holzhauser, CIO, and Zoe Vayanos, Manager of Operations at The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs guide us through the QAP's transition to digital technology. Get an inside look at their journey, explore the practical impact of this transformation, and learn about the new opportunities it unlocked. Derek Holzhauser, CIO, The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs Zoe Vayanos, Manager of Operations, The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Quality Assurance Programs IN THIS EPISODE: [01:02] Zoe and Derek delve into the QAP's mission and share how they've achieved greater sample consistency using digital pathology [10:16] What sets the Sectra platform apart from other options [13:34] Current AI initiatives by the QAP, including a comparison of AI scoring with human assessment     [19:52] Challenges currently faced by the QAP [27:41] Advantages offered by cloud technology in the context of digital pathology [32:51] Whether the advantages of transitioning to digital pathology outweigh the associated costs    KEY TAKEAWAYS:  The transition from whole slide to digital pathology is a pivotal evolution in the field.  Sectra's digital pathology solution facilitates the expansion of digital imaging across disciplines and reduces reliance on USB devices.  The adoption of Sectra's platform allows for scanner upgrades, resulting in a notable enhancement in image quality. The ability to expand their virtual program enables the QAP to extend its services to remote regions, bridging gaps in access to pathologists and ultimately enhancing education and patient care. While the cloud offers many benefits for digital pathology, the decision to adopt cloud technology varies for each organization and should be tailored to their unique needs.    RESOURCE LINKS Article: Driving the transition to digital pathology (November 2022) Sectra Website