BioImagene launches iLearn - eLearning using digital pathology, in partnership with i-Path Diagnostics

Booth 206, CAP 2008 – The Pathologists Meeting™, San Diego, CA, Sept 25, 2008

Cupertino, CA, September 25, 2008

BioImagene, the Silicon Valley based digital pathology solutions company, launched iLearn™ - a new online educational offering for pathologists, in partnership with i-Path Diagnostics – a UK based biomedical software company. iLearn provides educational modules for Histopathology and Cytopathology for residents and experienced pathologists.

Developed by i-Path and eminent pathologists, iLearn brings internet technology and the convenience of online education into pathology training, supplementing the traditional learning methods of trainee pathologists. A combination of high quality digital images, sophisticated e-learning tools and streaming video are used to deliver virtual case material in pathology.

Dr. Peter Hamilton of i-Path Diagnostics, explains the key advantage of iLearn “It allows residents to practice techniques independently, on-line, at anytime, anyplace using authenticated pathology cases. The streaming instructional video is almost like having the expert sitting beside you and teaching you.”

BioImagene CEO Mohan Uttarwar commented,” iLearn is comprehensive, easy to use and has the potential to transform pathology education.” The entire content has been validated by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA). Dr Debra Graves, RCPA’s CEO, says “With the shortage of pathologists, these aids can be extremely helpful in assisting the trainees. These e-learning modules are an important training platform for pathologists as well as for proficiency testing and competency assessment.”

iLearn also helps qualified pathologists by providing standardized assessments for ongoing professional development. In the UK, i-Path’s modules have been approved by the Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), the equivalent of CME in the US.

“The system’s value lies in its explicit teaching of the vital steps that lead to good pathology practices” commented Professor Richard Williams, Director of Anatomical Pathology at Melbourne’s St Vincent’s Hospital.

About i-Path Diagnostics
i-Path Diagnostics Ltd is a company specializing in software products for digital pathology, drug discovery and tissue research. Their products revolve around whole slide digital scans or virtual slides and provide unique tools and content for a wide range of applications. Media Contact: Sue Spencer +44 28 9032 1110 www.i-path.co.uk

About BioImagene
BioImagene is the leader in providing innovative and affordable digital pathology solutions for clinical diagnostics and drug discovery. BioImagene products are FDA - cleared for specific clinical applications, and are intended for research use for other applications. www.bioimagene.com.