In this episode of Diagnexia Dialogues, Dr. Cristian Ortiz-Villalón joins Professor Runjan Chetty to share his journey into pathology, discuss its evolving role in clinical trials and digital innovation, and address challenges like recruitment and technology adoption.
In this episode of Diagnexia Dialogues, Host Professor Runjan Chetty is joined by Dr. Cristian Ortiz-Villalón who shares his unique journey into pathology. Dr. Ortiz-Villalón discusses the critical role of pathologists in clinical trials and the transformative potential of digital pathology and AI in the field. He explores the challenges facing modern pathology, including recruitment, financial constraints, and resistance to technological change, and highlights Diagnexia's innovative approach to tackling these issues.
Professor Runjan is the CMO at Deciphex and is an experienced Anatomical Pathologist/Histopathologist with speciality interests in GI and pancreatic pathology who has held chairs of Pathology in South Africa and Glasgow.
Dr. Ortiz-Villalón, a leading pulmonary pathologist, holds extensive clinical and research expertise with MD and PhDs from top institutions. Formerly Head of Pathology at Karolinska University Hospital and Senior Director at AstraZeneca, he also served as President of the Swedish Society of Pathology.