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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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Beckman Coulter, Arkray launch iQ Workcell

Aug. 1, 2018—Beckman Coulter and U.S. Arkray announced a partnership and the launch of the iQ Urinalysis Workcell, which pairs Beckman’s Iris iQ200 Digital Flow Morphology system with the Arkray Aution Max AX-4030 fully automated urine analyzer. The iQ Urinalysis Workcell will be available in the U.S. exclusively through Beckman Coulter; the company will also offer the Aution Max AX-4030 and the Aution Eleven AE-4022 analyzers as standalone solutions. “This partnership integrates our urine chemistry solutions with Beckman Coulter’s urine

FDA clears Siemens’ TnIH assays

July 30, 2018—Siemens Healthineers announced FDA clearance of its High-Sensitivity Troponin I assays (TnIH) for its Atellica IM and Advia Centaur XP/XPT in vitro diagnostic analyzers to aid in the early diagnosis of myocardial infarctions. The high sensitivity of the TnIH assays “offers the ability to detect lower levels of troponin at significantly improved precision at the 99th percentile and detect smaller changes in a patient’s troponin level as repeat testing occurs,” the company said in a statement. Troponin indicates

Qiagen broadens GeneReader applications

July 27, 2018—Qiagen has introduced next-generation sequencing solutions for a range of hereditary diseases on its GeneReader NGS System. The customizable QIAact target enrichment panels enable the analysis of more than 13 hereditary disease groups, including inherited cancers, cystic fibrosis, inherited cardiovascular diseases, and universal carrier screening. The solutions integrate the company’s QCI analysis, which includes the Human Gene Mutation Database, a knowledge base containing comprehensive data on inherited disease mutations for genetic and genomic research. “Genetic laboratories are eager

Leica rolls out next-gen research stainer

July 26, 2018—Leica Biosystems introduced the Bond Rx next-generation research stainer. The new system offers greater flexibility when optimizing conditions for a variety of test types including immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in situ hybridization, tyramide signal amplification, multiplexing, and other emerging tests. Bond Rx allows users to customize dewax options, choose from six probe application and removal protocols, and select the dispense type from three reagent flow options. Reagents are illuminated and provide clear visual alerts, and the version 6.0 software

Elecsys CSF assays get breakthrough approval

July 25, 2018—The Food and Drug Administration granted breakthrough device designation to Roche’s Elecsys ß-Amyloid (1-42) CSF and Elecsys Phospho-Tau (181P) CSF. These in vitro diagnostic immunoassays are for the measurement of the ß-amyloid (1-42) and phospho-tau concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease or other causes of dementia. Measuring biomarkers with CSF immunoassays, associated with AD pathology, increases certainty of a diagnosis of AD and can help to evaluate

ConfirmMDx for Prostate Cancer gets final LCD

July 23, 2018—MDxHealth announced that Medicare administrative contractor Palmetto GBA has issued a positive final local coverage determination to expand Medicare coverage of the ConfirmMDx for Prostate Cancer test. The final LCD, which expands Medicare coverage to all providers, will be effective Sept. 3. The prior LCD, in 2014, limited coverage to only those providers enrolled in a certification and training registry program. The new LCD removes other conditions to continuing Medicare coverage by deleting references to the Pascual clinical study,

Yervoy OK’d for MSI-H/dMMR mCRC patients

July 13, 2018—The FDA granted accelerated approval to ipilimumab (Yervoy, Bristol-Myers Squibb) for use in combination with nivolumab (Opdivo, BMS) for the treatment of patients 12 years and older with microsatellite instability-high or mismatch repair deficient metastatic colorectal cancer that has progressed following treatment with a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan.

Bio-Techne buys Exosome Diagnostics

July 2, 2018—Bio-Techne Corp. will acquire Exosome Diagnostics for $250 million in cash plus contingent consideration of up to $325 million due upon the achievement of certain future milestones. The deal is expected to close by early August.

Roche showcases new test options at ASM Microbe

June 8, 2018—Roche will feature at ASM Microbe 2018, in Atlanta, new test options that aim to expand the opportunities for laboratories to automate molecular testing. The company is introducing its CT/NG test for its Cobas 6800 and 8800 systems. The test, which was cleared by the FDA in April, allows laboratories to consolidate STI testing with Roche’s viral load test menu—including HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and cytomegalovirus—as moderate-complexity tests. Roche has TV/MG (Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium), HPV,