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Linda Fildey is the Senior Manager of Global Customer Advocacy at Leica Biosystems, based in San Diego, California. With 15 years experience in Digital Pathology, Linda began her career at Aperio, where she held roles in Product Management, Marketing, and Thought Leadership. She is the founder of Digital Pathology Connections (DPC), a private LinkedIn community with 700 members globally. Linda was honored as part of the Pathologists’ 2023 Power List, recognizing influential leaders in pathology.
Digital pathology offers more than technological progress—it creates opportunities to bring patients closer to their diagnoses and strengthen the role of pathology in patient care. This session marks the first public program of the Digital Pathology Association’s Patient Engagement Committee, formed to advance best practices for involving patients and the public in digital pathology.
Speakers will share perspectives from a patient, leaders in patient and public involvement, and pathologists committed to patient-centered digital pathology practice. Together, they will demonstrate how direct visualization of pathology digital images, co-created educational resources, and clear communication of diagnostic information enhanced via the digital slide can empower patients to better understand their conditions and participate in care decisions. The discussion will also highlight how these approaches provide unique opportunities for health systems to differentiate themselves, foster trust and improve patient and family support, as well as highlighting hidden benefits on the investment in digital pathology.