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Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET
Discover how next-day comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) is possible with the Oncomine Comprehensive Assay Plus on the Genexus System—delivering both speed and accuracy.

Webinar presenters Jane Bayani, MHSc, PhD, Assistant Professor and Co-Director, Diagnostic Development, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Canada, and Nicola Normanno, MD, Scientific Director, IRCCS Romagnolo Institute for the Study of Tumors, Italy, and Morten Grauslund, PhD, Molecular Biologist, Department of Pathology, Rigshospitalet/Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY

CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from Thermo Fisher Scientific. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic applications. 

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Thursday, April 30, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET
Hear an expert discuss how Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) is utilizing
the oncoReveal® Nexus 21-gene panel to redefine turnaround time and actionable insights
in cancer care. Dr. Ewalt shares a perceptive look at the clinical need for rapid, front-line NGS sequencing, and how a unique, purpose built targeted NGS panel (Pillar Biosciences’ oncoReveal Nexus 21 gene Panel) was developed, validated and implemented clinically by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK-REACT) to complement their current comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) approach.

Webinar presenter Mark Ewalt, MD, Associate Medical Director for Laboratory Operations for Diagnostic Molecular Pathology in the Molecular Diagnostics Service, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, MSKCC.

Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY

CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from Pillar Biosciences.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM ET
This session is designed to improve understanding and application of recent updates to synoptic pathology reporting protocols such as the latest Reporting Template for Reporting Results of Biomarker Testing of Specimens from Patients with Carcinoma of the Breast. These changes reflect evolving clinical guidelines that directly influence diagnostic accuracy and treatment selection in breast cancer care.

Webinar presenters Thaer Khoury, MD, FCAP, Chair, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Cente, and Colin Murphy,  CEO of mTuitive.

Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY

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Molecular pathology selected abstracts

April 2025—Chronic kidney disease is more common in people of African ancestry, with Americans of African descent having four times the risk compared with Americans of European descent. This disparity is largely due to the G1 and G2 genetic variants in the APOL1 gene, which increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) when inherited in a homozygous or compound heterozygous pattern. These variants, exclusive to African populations, likely evolved over 10,000 years ago due to their protective role against African sleeping sickness. The prevalence of these variants varies across sub-Saharan Africa, and data on their connection to CKD in African populations are limited.

Q&A column

April 2025
Q. Is it important to perform a manual differential on a CBC with a very low or very high mean corpuscular volume (MCV) result, or will a smear review/scan for RBC morphology suffice? Read answer.

Q. Do exact formalin fixation times and cold ischemia times have to be listed in the final pathology report for immunohistochemistry predictive marker testing so long as they are traceable on internal records (e.g. processor times, container label times)? Or is it sufficient to state that the formalin fixation and cold ischemia times meet ASCO/CAP recommendations of less than or equal to one hour cold ischemia time and greater than six hours but less than 72 hours formalin fixation time?

The only variable not in our final reports is our end of formalin time, but it is traceable through internal laboratory records. We document in the final report the time the tissue was removed from the body and the time it was placed in formalin. Then a blanket statement of “less than or equal to one hour cold ischemia time and greater than six but less than 72 hours formalin fixation time” is inserted in the comment when it applies. Read answer.

Newsbytes

April 2025—UPMC Enterprises has introduced Ahavi, a real-world data platform on which clinical researchers, data scientists, and developers of artificial intelligence can validate AI solutions before the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center deploys them. The platform provides de-identified real-world health care data from more than 80 University of Pittsburgh Medical Center sources. Comprehensive structured and unstructured data have been sourced from approximately 5 million patients across 24 hospitals in order to train and refine AI models and develop predictive analytics and clinical decision-making tools.

Put It on the Board

April 2025—The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled on March 31 in favor of the laboratory plaintiffs in the two consolidated cases challenging the validity of the Food and Drug Administration’s final rule on laboratory-developed tests. The plaintiffs in the cases were the American Clinical Laboratory Association, Association for Molecular Pathology, HealthTrackRX and HealthTrackRX Indiana, and pathologist Michael Laposata, MD. The ruling by Judge Sean D. Jordan ordered that the plaintiffs’ motions for summary judgment be granted. The final rule that would have regulated LDTs as medical devices under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act was vacated.

BD gets 510(k) clearance for advanced microbiology solution

April 11, 2025—BD announced FDA 510(k) clearance for the BD Phoenix M50 automated microbiology solution and BDXpert system on the BD Synapsys informatics solution, leveraging rapid identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing algorithms to assist in the interpretation of complex diagnostic data to help ensure accurate and reliable diagnoses related to antimicrobial resistance.

Diasorin C. auris assay launched in countries accepting the CE mark

April 2025—Diasorin announced the launch of its Simplexa C. auris Direct kit in all countries that accept the CE mark. The real-time polymerase chain reaction assay is used for the direct in vitro qualitative detection of C. auris DNA from a composite swab of the axilla and groin from patients suspected of C. auris colonization. The assay detects all six C. auris clades identified worldwide. Results are available in less than two hours on the Liaison MDX.

Vitestro unveils Aletta robotic phlebotomy device

April 2025—Vitestro unveiled its CE-marked Aletta Autonomous Robotic Phlebotomy Device. Using AI-driven ultrasound guidance, robotic precision, and full automation, Aletta is designed to perform the entire blood draw process, from applying a tourniquet and preparing the skin to vein identification, venipuncture, automated tube handling, and bandage application. The device integrates advanced AI-driven Doppler ultrasound technology to optimize vein selection and needle placement.

Advanced Instruments acquires Nova Biomedical

April 2025—Advanced Instruments, a subsidiary of Patricia Industries, announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire Nova Biomedical. Following the close of the transaction, Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical will merge and operate under the Nova Biomedical name. Byron Selman, president and CEO of Advanced Instruments, will lead the combined business, while Nova Biomedical founding shareholders Frank Manganaro, CEO, and Dr. Chung-Chang Young, EVP of R&D, will stay with the company in a consulting capacity.

ARUP expands AI-augmented screening tool

April 2025—ARUP Laboratories announced the expansion of its AI-augmented screening tool for the detection of human gastrointestinal parasites to include wet-mount slides. The tool uses scanned images to screen and eliminate negative specimens. It aims to reduce ergonomic stressors on laboratory staff, decrease turnaround time, and increase capacity.

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