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From Backlogs to Rapid Diagnosis: Diagnexia Secures Full UKAS Accreditation for End-to-End Histopathology Responding to increasing demand for reliable pathology reporting across the NHS, Diagnexia UK Limited has achieved UKAS accreditation* to ISO 15189:2022 for its Histology laboratory, Oxford, enabling trusts to access a fully accredited end-to-end histopathology service from specimen to digital report.

October 24, 2025

NHS Workforce Plans vs. Pathology Reality: Where’s the Gap?

The numbers tell a story that workforce planners seem reluctant to hear. Only 3% of NHS histopathology departments have enough staff to meet clinical demand. Three percent. Let that sink in for a moment – 97% of the labs processing the tissue samples that determine cancer diagnoses, guide treatment decisions, and shape patient outcomes are running understaffed.

October 16, 2025

How To Plan For The Diagnostic Backlog No One Sees Coming

Best laid plans. How often do these go out of the window? Whether it’s a finely crafted, high impact project at work that will jumpstart your entire year, or a carefully planned family holiday that’s been months in the making, only to be curtailed at the last second by a cancelled flight, it can be incredibly deflating to have your meticulously created plans disrupted and derailed by a variable you didn’t see coming. Working in commercial roles for the past 10 years supporting the NHS, and before that working within the NHS for over a decade, I’ve seen, and continue to see, how quickly and easily backlogs of patient cases can form, and the effects these have on under-pressure hospital laboratories.

September 29, 2025

What a Modern Virtual Pathology Department Looks Like

Pathology’s Defining Transformation Across the globe, laboratories face the same critical challenge: too few pathologists to fill posts, and a rising demand for diagnostic services. At the same time, digital pathology has matured, with whole slide imaging, secure cloud workflows, and AI support now a practical reality. This convergence has created a new model: the virtual pathology department. Diagnexia, the world’s first fully virtual pathology department, is leading this transformation by helping hospitals and laboratories expand diagnostic capacity, ensure cases are seen by the right experts, and deliver faster, more accurate results for patients. This convergence has created a new model: the virtual pathology department.

September 29, 2025

Building Pathology Capacity Without Burning Out Staff

Walk into any histopathology department today and you'll see the same pattern: case volumes climbing at 4.5% annually, consultant posts unfilled, and turnaround time pressures that never let up. The default response has become asking existing staff to process more cases in less time, a strategy that's hitting its limits across the NHS.When departments run at 97% capacity with skeleton staffing, any disruption creates backlogs that take weeks to clear. Staff work overtime just to keep pace with routine workload, let alone tackle accumulating cases. This isn't sustainable, and it's not necessary. Building real capacity means redesigning how pathology services operate, not just processing more cases through broken workflows.

September 19, 2025

Why Diagnostic Resilience Must Go Beyond Locum Contracts

For decades, NHS pathology departments have relied on locum pathologists to plug service gaps. At first, the model worked. The pool of highly qualified locums was large enough to cover shortfalls, and departments could lean on temporary contracts as a quick fix. But today, that safety net has worn thin. The number of available locums has plummeted, while demand for pathology services has soared, particularly in subspecialist areas such as paediatric, ophthalmic, and perinatal pathology.

May 16, 2025

The Digital Pathologist Revolution: Reimagining Locum Tenens for the AI Era

Beyond the 50-year-old locum tenens model lies a digital pathology revolution where Diagnexia connects practices to global subspecialty experts through AI-enhanced workflows, ensuring faster diagnoses and substantial cost savings while improving quality and service metrics

March 25, 2025

Diagnexia Launches Global Education and Outreach Program to Bridge Diagnostic Gaps in Resource-Limited Regions

Diagnexia, a leader in digital pathology services, proudly announces the launch of its Global Education and Outreach Program, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing education, diagnostic access and healthcare outcomes in regions with limited pathology resources.

January 7, 2025

Deciphex Secures €31M Series C to Address Global Pathology Shortage

Deciphex, a leader in AI-powered digital pathology, has closed its Series C financing, raising €31 million to address the acute global pathology crisis.

November 14, 2024

Webinar: ‘Unlocking the Potential of Computational Pathology for Pathologists’ with Pierre Moulin

Are you curious about the impact of digital pathology, image analysis, and AI on the future of pathology? Watch our insightful webinar on demand, designed specifically for pathologists looking to navigate and engage with the latest advancements in computational pathology.

May 24, 2023

Webinar: Remote Expert Pathology - A New Model for USA and Canada

Join us for a 30-minute introductory webinar on Diagnexia services in North America. Diagnexia is a Deciphex-powered pathology service that offers innovative diagnostic solutions to healthcare organizations worldwide.

May 15, 2024

Webinar: My Approach to... A Medical Renal Biopsy with Dr Ranmith Perera

In addition to the Diagnexia Challenging Case webinars, we are delighted to announce the launch of a new series of webinars featuring sub-specialty experts sharing their approaches to various areas within a specific sub-specialty.

September 12, 2024

Webinar: My Approach to... A Lung Biopsy with Dr Cristian Ortiz – Villalón

We are delighted to continue our new series of webinars featuring sub-specialty experts sharing their approaches to various areas within a specific sub-specialty.

July 3, 2024

Webinar: My Approach to... A Live Biopsy with Dr. Kenneth Fleming

In addition to the Diagnexia Challenging Case webinars, we are excited to continue our new series featuring sub-specialty experts who will share their approaches to various areas within their specific fields.

March 1, 2024

Webinar: Challenging Cases in Sino-Nasal Pathology: Expert Insights and Discussion Description

In this session, we are honoured to welcome Dr. Kum Cooper, Professor of Anatomic Pathology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Perlman School of Medicine.

March 22, 2024

Webinar: Challenging Cases in Serrated Lesions in the Appendix: Expert Insights and Discussion

In this session, we are honoured to welcome Prof. Runjan Chetty our CMO. Prof Chetty is a distinguished figure in the field of medicine, renowned for his expertise in pathology and healthcare leadership.

June 28, 2023

Webinar: Challenging Cases in Prostate Pathology: Expert Insights and Discussion

Join our Chief Medical Officer, Prof. Runjan Chetty, as he hosts the next webinar in our "Challenging Cases" series, focusing this time on the intricate world of Prostate Pathology.

March 23, 2023

Webinar: Challenging Cases in Head and Neck Pathology: Expert Insights and Discussion

Join our Chief Medical Officer, Prof. Runjan Chetty, and expert consultant pathologist for our Diagnexia service, Dr. Bayardo Perez-Ordonez, for the first webinar in our "Challenging Cases" series.

June 28, 2023

Webinar: Challenging Cases in Pancreas Pathology: Expert Insights and Discussion

Join our webinar host, Dr. Hamid Kazerouni, and expert consultant pathologist for our Diagnexia service, Dr. Klaudia Nowak, for the third webinar in our "Challenging Case" series.

June 28, 2023

Webinar: Challenging Cases in Gynaecologic Pathology: Expert Insights and Discussion

Join our esteemed Chief Medical Officer, Prof. Runjan Chetty, in another insightful installment of our "Challenging Cases" webinar series, this time delving into the nuanced realm of Gynecologic Pathology.

April 26, 2023

Webinar: Challenging Cases in Genitourinary Pathology: Expert Insights and Discussion

Join our Chief Medical Officer, Prof. Runjan Chetty, and expert consultant pathologist for our Diagnexia service, Dr. Mahmut Akgul, for the second webinar in our "Challenging Cases" series.

October 15, 2024

Diagnexia Unveils State-of-the-Art Histopathology Laboratory in Oxford

Diagnexia, the clinical digital pathology service of Deciphex, proudly announces the opening of a new, cutting-edge histopathology laboratory in Oxford.

September 7, 2022

Digital pathology leader, Deciphex, launches its Diagnostics as a service (DxaaS) in the United States

Diagnexia is the first fully digital, subspecialty led, remote diagnostic & consult service.

July 11, 2024

Diagnexia Receives Accreditation from the College of American Pathologists

Diagnexia has successfully met the rigorous standards set by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

February 21, 2024

Diagnexia Partners with Aga Khan University Hospital to Enhance Pathology Services and Foster AI Diagnostic Innovations

Diagnexia, a leader in pathology expertise, is thrilled to announce a significant collaborative agreement with Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Nairobi.

December 1, 2021

Diagnexia Launch the UK’s First, Fully Digital, Subspeciality Led, Backlog Management and Consult Service

Diagnexia, a new generation of technology-enabled care provider, powered by Deciphex’s core technologies, announces that they have secured CQC (Care Quality Commission) registration.

Diagnexia at IBMS UK 2022

Diagnexia is exhibiting at the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Congress 2022 in Birmingham, from the 14th - 17th of March.

Diagnexia at IBMS UK 2022

Diagnexia is exhibiting at the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Congress 2022 in Birmingham, from the 14th - 17th of March.

June 22, 2023

Diagnexia Expands Pathology Services with State-of-the-Art Accessioning Facility in Toronto, Revolutionising Digital Pathology and Enhancing Patient Care

The Toronto Diagnexia Accessioning Office is Now Open

Diagnexia at IBMS UK 2022

Diagnexia is exhibiting at the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Congress 2022 in Birmingham, from the 14th - 17th of March.

Diagnexia at IBMS UK 2022

Diagnexia is exhibiting at the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Congress 2022 in Birmingham, from the 14th - 17th of March.

January 9, 2024

Diagnexia Applauds UK Government's Approval of Digital Pathology for Enhanced Cancer Screening

The UK government is advancing the use of digital pathology in cancer screening programs, following a recommendation by the UK National Screening Committee. This initiative, supported by the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England, aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of breast, bowel, and cervical cancer screening.

October 18, 2022

Diagnexia Appointed as Supplier on NHS Telepathology Procurement Framework

Diagnexia Announce their Appointment as a Supplier on The Countess of Chester Hospital National Framework Agreement for Teleradiology, Telepathology and Telemedicine Services.

January 27, 2022

Diagnexia at Arab Health 2022

Deciphex is exhibiting at Arab Health 2022 in Dubai, one of the world's leading healthcare and health technologies events.

October 20, 2022

Diagnexia Announces Partnership with Saudi Ajal Medical Laboratories to Offer a Subspecialty Tele-pathology Service throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Diagnexia, a new generation of technology-enabled Pathology care provider, powered by Deciphex’s core technologies, and Saudi Ajal Medical Laboratories, a leader in the medical laboratory market of Saudi Arabia, today announced a strategic collaboration to offer secondary consultation pathology service in Saudi Arabia.

April 19, 2023

Diagnexia Announces Exeter Accession Facility Expansion with 30 New Jobs

The company has seen a 450% increase in demand for services since December. The expansion is expected to create numerous employment opportunities in the Exeter region, further stimulating the local economy.

April 30, 2024

Diagnexia Accelerates Growth with Strategic Expansion within Exeter Science Park

Diagnexia, the digital pathology diagnostics leader and a division of Deciphex, today unveiled its strategic relocation to a larger facility within Exeter Science Park.

September 27, 2021

Deciphex Launches Diagnexia, a Novel Service for Clinical Diagnostics

Deciphex, a leading provider of digital pathology and AI-powered services for clinical and non-clinical pathology, today announced that it has launched it’s novel clinical diagnostics service Diagnexia.

April 23, 2024

Deciphex Enters into Collaboration Agreement with Novartis to Advance AI in Preclinical Studies

Collaboration Agreement Seeks to engage AI to Transform Non-clinical Pathology Assessments in Drug Discovery and Development

February 1, 2023

CMO Runjan Chetty Speaks About Role of Diagnexia in Overcoming NHS Challenges on Unity 101

Our Chief Medical Officer, Prof. Runjan Chetty, spoke with Unity 101 radio station this week to discuss the role and importance of pathologists in the NHS

June 23, 2023

Can Technology Rescue Pathology?

This critical sector is under pressure. Digitisation might be its saviour.

April 9, 2026

Episode 7 - Cutting Through: Careers, Change, and Innovation in Dissection

In this episode of Diagnexia Dialogues, we sit down with Joshua Wood and Sarah Hughes, two Biomedical Scientists specialising in Dissection. We cover their career journeys, the evolving landscape of their field, and the latest technology in their lab.

October 24, 2025

Pathology for Change: Global Solutions

In this episode of Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, Our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Runjan Chetty joins internationally recognized pathologists Dr. Kenneth Fleming and Dr. Henry Tazelaar to explore one of healthcare’s biggest challenges, the global diagnostic gap.

December 13, 2024

Episode 6 - Pathology Transformed: Dr. Cristian Ortiz-Villalón on Innovation, AI, and Overcoming Challenges

In this episode of Diagnexia Dialogues, Dr. Cristian Ortiz-Villalón joins Professor Runjan Chetty to share his journey into pathology, discuss its evolving role in clinical trials and digital innovation, and address challenges like recruitment and technology adoption.‍

October 29, 2024

Episode 5 - Bridging the Gap: Education and Mentorship for Under-Resourced Communities Worldwide.

In this episode of Diagnexia Dialogues, the focus is on global outreach in pathology, particularly the need for education and mentorship in under-resourced areas.

October 16, 2024

Histology then and now - waxing lyrical