The Pathology Report
The Pathology Report
Podcast Description
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) is proud to present The Pathology Report – a podcast exploring the latest insights, innovations, and challenges in pathology.
In Season One, recorded live at Pathology Update 2025, we bring you conversations with leading experts in pathology and laboratory medicine. Each episode delves into key areas of the field, highlighting the pivotal role pathology plays in modern healthcare.
Stay tuned for the first episodes, landing soon in your favourite podcast feed.
Find out more at rcpa.edu.au.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key themes within pathology, including the integration of artificial intelligence in diagnostics, healthcare equity related to big data, and the evolving challenges in laboratory practices. Example episodes explore topics such as AI's impact on overdiagnosis, the balance between automation and clinician workload, and issues of data ownership and patient consent in clinical settings.
Welcome to The Pathology Report, the podcast that brings you the latest insights and innovations in pathology. Each episode features a conversation with a panel of local and international content matter experts, offering:
· perspectives on emerging developments in pathology – including both opportunities and limitations
· expert insight into the profession’s key challenges, and potential solutions
· thoughtful discussion that reflects the diversity of perspectives across the field.
Created by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA), the Pathology Report offers a convenient continuing professional development (CPD) option for pathologists and other medical professionals.
Find out more at rcpa.me/the-pathology-report
Cell-free DNA testing in cancer, where circulating free DNA from tumours is analysed via a blood test, is transforming cancer diagnosis and management.
How are these advances being integrated into clinical practice, and what are the latest updates for pathologists involved in cancer care?
In this episode of The Pathology Report, host Dr Donna Lenghaus is joined by Professor Ronald Trent, genetic pathologist at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Associate Professor Mirette Saad, chemical pathologist and national director of molecular genetics at Australian Clinical Labs, to discuss the current state of cell-free DNA testing, and where this rapidly-evolving field is heading to next.
They explore:
- the application of cell-free DNA testing vs solid tissue biopsies in detecting somatic mutations
- how these tests can be used as a minimally invasive method for detecting cancer, and for the real-time monitoring of genomic changes in tumours.
- access considerations, including benefits for regional patients and those too unwell to undergo surgery, as well as barriers associated with cost and self-funding
- challenges around the lack of standardisation across laboratories, and heterogeneity in populations
- the need for greater collaboration between pathologists and clinicians to explore how these tests can be advantageous to the patient
- the application and possibility of using cell-free DNA testing as a screening tool for cancer, including ethical considerations.
This episode offers valuable insights and essential information for pathologists and clinicians involved in cancer prevention, treatment, and management.
RCPA members
This podcast is an RCPA-endorsed CPD activity. Each episode gives you an opportunity to gain CPD hours in three easy steps:
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The Pathology Report is produced by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia and is part of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network.
Learn more about the RCPA atrcpa.edu.au and discover other shows in the network attalkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.
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