From the President’s Desk
February 2026—The pathology community must embrace new technologies, such as digital pathology and AI, to avoid being left behind.
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Webinar presenters Scott Hammond, Senior Systems Consultant, Digital Pathology Division, Wexner Medical Center, Department of Pathology, and Ursula Hofer, Imaging Technologist, Pathology Digital Imaging Lab, Wexner Medical Center, Department of Pathology, and Sandra Banky, PA(ASCP), Director of Operations, Wexner Medical Center, Department of Pathology.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
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Columns
Clinical pathology selected abstracts
February 2026—A study of 42 thrombocytopenic neonates found that platelet transfusions increased platelet counts but did not significantly impact bleeding. Another study investigated the impact of probiotics on gut microbiota after colonoscopy.
Anatomic pathology selected abstracts
February 2026—A study introduced a computational framework to analyze collagen disorder architectural (CoDA) features in colon cancer patients, revealing significant associations with clinical, molecular, and genetic factors. Additionally, a dedicated histopathologic assessment of rituximab-associated CVID-like enteropathy highlighted key histologic features, emphasizing the importance of pathologist awareness of this entity.
Molecular pathology selected abstracts
February 2026—A study of 830 children with pediatric central nervous system tumors found that 23.3% carried germline pathogenic variants in cancer predisposition genes, impacting tumor development and outcomes. Another study identified pathogenic variants in 13.2% of infertile women experiencing IVF/ICSI failures, with TUBB8 being the most frequently mutated gene.
Q&A column
February 2026
Q. Why aren’t more medical students interested in applying for a pathology residency? Read answer.
Q. What is your opinion on employing qualitative rapid homogeneous immunoassay (enzyme-multiplied immunoassay technique, ELISA) urine screens for tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) testing in pregnant women and emergencies involving neonates, particularly at a low cutoff threshold of 300 ng/mL? Read answer.
Newsbytes
February 2026—Vega Health, founded by Dr. Mark Sendak, aims to democratize AI-based healthcare solutions by providing small to mid-sized health systems with access to proven AI innovations developed by healthcare professionals.
Put It on the Board
February 2026—The CAP supports the FDA’s proposal to reclassify oncology therapeutic nucleic-acid-based test systems from class III to class II devices with 510(k) requirements.
Letters
January 2025—A retired pathologist believes pathologists should be more involved in gross examination of specimens, not just microscopic analysis. A pathologist praises the Canadian series “Coroner” for its realistic portrayal of the forensic pathology world, crediting the involvement of a real forensic pathologist as a consultant.
From the President’s Desk
January 2026—The CAP president emphasizes the importance of inspiring others in the field of pathology. This can be achieved by encouraging new voices to join the field, engaging with medical students, and actively participating in the CAP.
Clinical pathology selected abstracts
January 2026—Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in Illinois demonstrated higher guideline adherence for kidney disease testing compared to non-FQHCs. Patients with low eGFR or diabetes at FQHCs were more likely to receive recommended uACR and dual testing, respectively.