133: The World Tumor Registry A Global Resource for Pathology and Patient Care

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In this episode of the Digital Pathology Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Yuri Nikiforov, founder of the World Tumor Registry, to explore how this global, open-access whole slide image platform contributes to cancer diagnostics, education, and research.

We talk about how the registry allows pathologists, researchers, and patients to view curated whole-slide images from around the world, starting with thyroid tumors and expanding into other cancers like breast and lung. 

Learn how AI, molecular diagnostics, and editorial curation come together to build a truly global pathology tool that’s free for everyone, forever.

🧠 Key Highlights:

• [00:00:00] What the World Tumor Registry is and why it was created
  
  
  
• [00:03:00] How it works: curated, high-quality digital slides from across the globe
  
  
  
• [00:06:00] Interactive diagnostic tools for pathologists and students
  
  
  
• [00:10:00] Contributor guidelines and editorial board responsibilities
  
  
  
• [00:15:00] Using the platform as a patient, clinician, or researcher
  
  
  
• [00:24:00] The role of AI and future treatment-focused video add-ons
  
  
  
• [00:34:00] Platform design, data standards, and free access for all
  
  
  
• [00:42:00] Why this global database is a breakthrough for education and equity
  
  
  

🎧 Listen now to learn how you can contribute, explore rare cases, or use the platform to educate patients, students, and even yourself.

📌 Explore the Registry or Donate:
 https://worldtumorregistry.org

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