Interactive Histopathology Consultation Network

The Interactive Histopathology Consultation Network (INTERPATH) project enabled Hungarian and Russian pathologists and surgeons to perform inter-site experimental broadcasting of histological and cytological multimedia documents between hospitals and university institutes of pathology. INTERPATH promoted the use of telemedicine over Central and Eastern Europe, and it facilitated the dissemination of spectral images that can be generated in only a few places. This could be a model for the further development of a regional and nationwide telepathology network joining up to a European network. The project was sponsored by the European Commission in the research area "Tele-consultation for health professionals and health organizations" (project no. PL 96 1121).