A key milestone for the 3DPATH Project consortium took place in April 2025, when partners gathered on-site at the pathology laboratory of University of Bern for dedicated in-person meetings focused on one essential question: what does a future-ready 3D pathology system truly need to work in everyday clinical practice?

By visiting the lab and engaging directly with end users, the consortium gained valuable By visiting the lab and working directly with pathologists and technicians, the consortium gained valuable insight into real workflows, laboratory procedures, and daily challenges. Observing routine activities helped identify current limitations and better understand the needs and expectations of future users.

These discussions also marked a key step in collecting user and regulatory requirements that will guide the development of the 3D tissue scanner. The aim is to create a solution that can be smoothly integrated into existing pathology workflows.

Close collaboration with end users is essential to ensure that innovation is driven by real clinical needs. By aligning technology development with practical experience, the 3D PATH project is moving forward in making 3D pathology more accessible, relevant, and ready for future adoption.

We are excited about what comes next as the journey toward routine 3D pathology continues.