Transforming Grossing: Innovative Tools for Improved Diagnostic Accuracy

Recorded On: 09/30/2025

The speaker Precision in specimen processing is essential to pathology, directly influencing diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. While traditional methods serve as a strong foundation, they present challenges such as variability in manual techniques, limited visualization capabilities, and obstacles to standardization. This workshop will examine these limitations and their impact on workflow efficiency and diagnostic precision. Attendees will explore how emerging technologies—including advanced imaging systems, integrated documentation solutions, and real-time analytical tools—can complement manual processing, enhancing consistency and reliability. By bridging established techniques with modern innovations, this lecture aims to provide a forward-thinking approach to optimizing specimen handling in pathology

CEUs: This histology course is worth 1 continuing education credit. Course is available for 365 days from date of registration.

Roseann Vitale

As Product Manager for the Mopec Group, Ms. Vitale leads initiatives across sales training, product development, and strategic growth. Ms. Vitale guides Mopec's sales and internal teams in the practical application of Mopec products within pathology settings, empowering them to convey our products’ value and address workflow needs effectively. By identifying industry pain points and aligning product features with market demands, Ms. Vitale shapes our commercial strategy to drive product adoption and customer satisfaction. Additionally, Ms. Vitale produces scholarly work to reinforce Mopec's commitment to workplace safety and industry leadership.

Prior to joining Mopec in May of 2025, Ms. Vitale worked primarily at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, where she developed a simulated anatomic pathology lab for pathologists’ assistant students. Concurrently, she worked per diem at Children’s Wisconsin, where she developed a deep interest in pediatric pathology.

Alexandria Gonzales

Alexandria is a software and optics expert with a graduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With a deep passion for driving technological progress, Alexandria has made significant contributions to the fields of optical systems and software engineering, combining cutting-edge research with practical implementation.
Prior to joining the Mopec Group, Alexandria worked as a lab scientist and developer for NASA, where she contributed to groundbreaking projects in space exploration and telescope imaging. She played a key role in the development of advanced optical systems used in satellite missions for exoplanetary research, focusing on critical applications in mission control and data analysis.
In her current role, Alexandria leads innovation at the intersection of imaging and software design, advancing digital solutions for pathology applications.