The 7th of Novembre 2024, Matteo Botteghi took the stage as a speaker at the SIAPeC-IAP Congress, contributing to a session organized by APOF Patologi Oltre Frontiera. His talk provided in-depth insights into the challenges and opportunities of telepathology in African countries, an area where the Pathoxphere network has been actively involved for years, fostering innovation and capacity building. Telepathology has the potential to transform healthcare in regions with limited access to pathology expertise, enabling remote diagnostics and ultimately improving patient outcomes. By harnessing digital solutions, Pathoxphere is supporting the growth of essential medical services in areas where they are most needed.
Here the details of APOF session at the SIAPeC-IAP 2024 Congress:
- 14:00: Introduction by P. Giovenali and V. Stracca Pansa.
- 14:05: Presentation on “Telepathology. Challenges and Opportunities of the African Model” by M. Botteghi.
- Slide Seminar:
- 14:20: “Cervicovaginal Cytology: A Pragmatic Approach” by G. Negri
- 14:35: “Pragmatic Management of Breast Pathology in Low-Resource Countries” by C. Marchiò
- 14:50: “A Subcutaneous Nodule: Neoplasms of Nerve Sheaths in the Pre-Immunohistochemistry Era” by V. Ninfo
- 15:05: “The Prominent Role of Morphology in Nodular Thyroid Pathology: From Diagnosis to Prognostic Risk Stratification” by M. Volante
- 15:20: Discussion
- 15:30: End of Session
This session was insightful, featuring a mix of innovative perspectives on telepathology and practical approaches in diagnostic pathology, particularly in resource-limited settings.
