Beyond the Scope Norman Zerbe (President) and Vicenzo L'Imperio (VP) ESDIP
Jun 17, 2025
Norman Zerbe, President of ESDIP, and Vincenzo L'Imperio, VP and pathologist in Italy, dive into the dynamic field of digital pathology in Europe. They discuss the rapid technological changes catalyzed by COVID-19 and the varying levels of adoption across countries. The conversation highlights ESDIP's mission to unify stakeholders for improved patient care, as well as the upcoming ECDP Congress in Barcelona, which promises innovative sessions and valuable networking opportunities. Their enthusiasm for education and collaboration shines throughout.
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Digital Pathology Transition in Italy
- Vincenzo L'Imperio shared that their digital pathology transition started slowly but is gaining momentum this year in his Italian region.
- The COVID-19 pandemic triggered awareness of the need for digital standardization in pathology workflows.
Europe's Diverse Digital Pathology Landscape
- Digital pathology adoption in Europe is heterogeneous, ranging from fully digital university hospitals to labs still using manual slide processes.
- Almost all German university hospitals now have whole slide imaging devices, facilitating research and collaboration.
Involve Users in Vendor Selection
- Include final users when selecting digital pathology instruments to tailor devices to lab workflow and workload needs.
- Customized tenders based on institution size and requirements improve technology fit and adoption.