Rick Salmon, CEO of PathQA, will be presenting at the International Image Conference (IIC) in London on October 8, 2024, at 9:40 AM. His talk, titled “A Pathology of Digitisation in Digital Pathology – Scanner Colour QA,” will delve into the significance of accurate color reproduction in digital pathology and its implications for diagnostics and research.Rick will address how digital pathology scanners often struggle to reproduce the true colors of stained tissue, a shortfall that can lead to diagnostic challenges. He will highlight the importance of measuring and correcting color variability across scanners to establish consistent quality assurance (QA) standards industry-wide. Additionally, he will focus on the development of methods that empower AI systems, scanner users, and manufacturers to independently contribute to QA. By achieving standardized color accuracy, real-world AI reliability can be enhanced, setting the foundation for the future of pathology QA.

About the International Image Conference (IIC)

The IIC will be held from October 7-8, 2024, at Olympia London. This conference brings together professionals from diverse fields to discuss advancements in image technology and quality standards. With sessions covering topics such as AI, digital imaging, and color science, the IIC is a vital platform for exploring how these innovations can transform industries like healthcare, media, and beyond. Rick Salmon’s talk will provide key insights into how standardized imaging in digital pathology can drive improvements in diagnostic precision and reliability across the healthcare sector.

About PathQA

PathQA is a leading provider of quality assurance solutions specifically designed for the digital pathology industry. The company focuses on ensuring accuracy, reliability, and consistency in digital imaging, which is essential for effective diagnostics and research. PathQA offers innovative tools that measure and standardize color reproduction across pathology scanners, addressing one of the most significant challenges in digital pathology—accurate color representation of stained tissue. By enabling consistent quality control, PathQA’s products support AI-driven diagnostics, improve scanner performance, and help laboratories adhere to industry-wide quality standards. With its comprehensive solutions, PathQA plays a vital role in advancing precision medicine and enhancing the reliability of digital pathology workflows.

PathQA’s portfolio comprises three core products—Sierra Slide, Sierra Validate and Standardise (VS) Analyser, and Sierra Validate and Standardise (VS) Profiler—all designed to work in unison to achieve ground truth color standardization in digital pathology. Each product plays a crucial role in maintaining color accuracy across pathology scanners, which is vital for diagnostic consistency and AI-driven analysis. The Sierra Slide provides a reference for color fidelity, while the VS Analyser and VS Profiler ensure that scanners meet rigorous quality assurance standards through detailed validation and profiling processes. Additionally, PathQA’s professional services team offers customized development and integration support, helping clients tailor these solutions to meet specific operational needs. Together, PathQA’s products and services empower laboratories to achieve high levels of accuracy and standardization, setting new benchmarks in digital pathology quality control.