Pixcelldata Collaborates with Dutch Tele-Pathology Specialists

Dublin-based Pixcelldata has provided its digital pathology management and collaboration software to eX-Path, in support of the Dutch company’s global tele-pathology services. 

Founded in 2013, eX-Path specialises in processing and diagnosis of patient tissue samples and providing image-rich pathology data between various locations forfurther research. The provision of an Immunohistochemistry (IHC) service was identified as a key area of support and Collibio software, a web application for storing, managing, reviewing, and sharing digital pathology images and associated case data, was chosen as the collaboration platform for samples.

Marius Nap, Head of Pathology and Co-Founder of eX-Path said, “IHC is a powerful tool for pathologists because it gives them the answers to questions that are impossible to solve using other techniques. However, it can be quite a difficult process, particularly for those operating in the developing world where standardised laboratories and lab equipment are not available, or where there is no easy access to costly antibodies. 

“Collibio will allow us to provide whole slide images to pathologists located anywhere in the world thus improving our efficiency and interoperability, not to mention the cost saving benefits that it also provides.”

Alan Hanley, CEO of Pixcelldata said, “Dr. Nap is a highly-respected pioneer in the field of digital pathology and this partnership will see both of our companies working in tandem for the benefit of our mutual clients, to ensure that they gain the vast improvements available through modern digital imaging solutions.”