Digital Pathology Association Explained

Type:	NGO
Status:	Nonprofit
Purpose:	Education, Advocacy
Headquarters:	Carmel, Indiana
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Digital Pathology Association
Abbreviation:	DPA
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Website:	digitalpathologyassociation.org

The Digital Pathology Association (DPA), is a non-profit organization of professionals in the field of pathology and related technologies. It has over 2,000 members and is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.

Overview

Founded in 2009, the DPA's primary achievement has been to work with the FDA to develop a framework for clearance to market whole slide imaging systems.^{[1] [2]} The DPA provides educational resources at its web site as well as hosting an annual scientific and educational conference, Pathology Visions.^[3]

See also

• Pathology
• Anatomic pathology
• Digital pathology

External links

• Digital Pathology Association
• MLS ASCP Certification Info

Notes and References

1. Web site: Leica Biosystems applauds FDA Primary Diagnosis Clearance as a Step Forward in Clinical Acceptance of Digital Pathology. 2017-12-05. 2017-05-11.
2. Abels. Esther. Current State of the Regulatory Trajectory for Whole Slide Imaging Devices in the USA. Journal of Pathology Informatics. 8. 23. 5450449. 2017-05-15. 28584684. 10.4103/jpi.jpi_11_17 . free .
3. Web site: Hofstetter. Valerie. A Brief History of the DPA. 2017-12-05. 2017-02-03.