FDA clears COVID-19 PCR test on Cobas 6800/8800 systems
Oct. 25, 2022—Roche announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the Cobas SARS-CoV-2 Qualitative PCR test for use on the automated Cobas 6800 and Cobas 8800 systems.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026. 12 PM-1 PM ET
Roundtable presenters Dr. David Sacks MB, ChB, FRCPath, Chairman, Steering Committee National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP), and Priya Sivaraman, PhD, Senior Technical Product Manager, Tosoh Bioscience
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The roundtable is made possible by a special educational grant from Tosoh Bioscience Inc.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Thursday, September 24, 2026 11 AM-12 PM CT
This session explores the evolving role of RAS in precision oncology, from the biology of RAS mutations to the expanding landscape of targeted therapies. Through expert presentations, real-world case discussions, and interactive audience polling, participants will examine best practices for RAS biomarker testing across solid tumors, including lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The session will highlight practical considerations for tissue and liquid biopsy, strategies to address testing gaps, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure timely identification of patients who may benefit from RAS-targeted therapies.
Webinar presenters David Braxton, MD, Chief of Molecular Pathology Services, Hoag Family Cancer Institute & Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, and Carlos Becerra, MD, Research Director for Medical Oncology, Margaret Given Larkin Endowed Chair for Developmental Cancer Therapeutics, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from OncoLens and Diaceutics.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Wednesday, September 30, 2026. 1 PM-1:30 PM ET
Roundtable presenters John Longshore, PhD, Head of Scientific Affairs, Global Oncology Diagnostics, AstraZeneca, and Flora Berisha, MS, Executive Director, Global Head of Diagnostic Partnering and Development, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, and Mark D. Ewalt, MD, Associate Medical Director for Laboratory Operations, Diagnostic Molecular Pathology, Molecular Diagnostics Service, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Isabel Preeshagul, DO, MBS, Thoracic Medical Oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The roundtable is made possible by a special educational grant from Pillar Biosciences.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Thursday, October 1, 2026 1 PM-2 PM ET
This presentation will explore the value of in-house CGP, offer insights into the benefits and drawbacks of incorporation, and provide information about important practical factors when considering in-house implementation of CGP.
Webinar presenter Allison M. Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD, FCAP, Medical Director, Molecular Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine Laboratory, Director, Division of Diagnostic Molecular Pathology and Human Genetics, Henry F. Krous Professor of Pathology, University of Nebraska Medical Center
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from Illumina.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11 AM-12 PM ET
Hear experts review the biological and clinical significance of the HER2 expression continuum in breast tissue, providing a clearer understanding of how these variations might impact diagnosis, and discuss the emerging importance of documenting HER2-low and HER2-ultralow categories using a validated IHC assay.
Webinar presenters Keith Wharton, MD, PhD, Global Medical Affairs Leader–Pathology, Roche Diagnostics Solutions, and Hannah Y. Wen, MD, PhD, Director, Breast Pathology Fellowship, Associate Team Leader, Breast Pathology Team, Attending Pathologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from Roche.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 1 PM-2 PM ET
Hear an expert discuss the challenges of detecting NRG1 fusions and how RNA-based testing can support more comprehensive fusion identification in clinical practice.
Webinar presenter Benjamin Weinberg, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Attending Physician
specializing in gastrointestinal medical oncology
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from Diaceutics.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
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Indica, Hamamatsu to provide integrated DP workflows
Oct. 18, 2022—Indica Labs and Hamamatsu Photonics announced an agreement to maintain long-term interoperability between Indica Labs’ Halo AP software platform and Hamamatsu’s NanoZoomer series of scanners.
Sebia acquires Zeus Scientific
Oct. 17, 2022—Sebia announced the acquisition of Zeus Scientific, an in vitro diagnostic company based in Branchburg, NJ.
Bio-Rad introduces Unity Next Peer QC
Oct. 14, 2022—Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched Unity Next Peer QC, a quality control peer comparison software that provides instant access to peer reporting and comprehensive quality control data.
ZeptoMetrix releases flu, RSV, SARS-CoV-2 external run control
Oct. 13, 2022—ZeptoMetrix has released its NATtrol external run control for flu A and B, RSV B, and SARS-CoV-2, for research use only.
mTuitive, Gestalt partner to enhance pathology reporting
Oct. 11, 2022—mTuitive and Gestalt Diagnostics announced a partnership to enhance reporting for pathology laboratories.
FDA clears NanoZoomer S360MD slide scanner system
Oct. 10, 2022—Hamamatsu Photonics announced that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance to market the NanoZoomer S360MD high-throughput, automated slide scanner system for primary diagnostic use.
Randox releases MRSA/MSSA PCR test on Vivalytic system
Oct. 7, 2022—Randox Laboratories has added its MRSA/SA test to the Vivalytic system.
FDA clears Boston Cell Standards IHC controls for HER2, ER, PR
Oct. 6, 2022—Boston Cell Standards today announced it received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its IHControls breast cancer panel, positive controls to monitor the performance of the immunohistochemical staining process for HER2, ER, and PR IHC assays.