CMS finalizes pricing determination for OncoReveal CDx
January 2026—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has finalized its pricing determination for Pillar Biosciences’ OncoReveal CDx.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
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NEB launches flu A integrated indexing primer module
January 2026—New England Biolabs released its NEBNext Flu A Integrated Indexing Primer Module, designed to streamline and scale the sequencing of influenza A virus from a range of species and sample types using Oxford Nanopore Technologies platforms.
FDA clears QuidelOrtho Vitros hs troponin I assay
January 2026—The FDA has granted QuidelOrtho Corp. 510(k) clearance for the Vitros hs Troponin I Reagent Pack.
Roche launches next-gen Cobas 6800/8800 systems, software
January 2026—Roche launched Cobas 6800/8800 systems version 2.0 and software version 2.0.1, following FDA 510(k) clearance.
FDA clears TruVerus multimodal blood testing instrument
January 2026—Werfen announced its commendation of the publication of a special report underscoring the urgent need to address the risks of undetected in vitro hemolysis.
Thermo Fisher Scientific launches microarray solution
January 2026—Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the Applied Biosystems SwiftArrayStudio microarray analyzer, designed for fast and scalable sample analysis.
Proscia’s Access25 available on demand
January 2026—Access25, a virtual event that featured live demos of Proscia Aperture, Proscia’s latest product offering that surfaces patient insights at the moment of diagnosis, is now available on demand by registering at Proscia.com. The event included a life sciences track on how pathology data is accelerating therapeutic development and a clinical laboratories track on how digital pathology is powering new models of patient care. The program featured perspectives from Labcorp, Johnson & Johnson, PathGroup, and more, as well as
FDA qualifies AIM-MASH AI Assist for MASH clinical trials
January 2026—PathAI announced that the Food and Drug Administration has qualified AIM-MASH AI Assist through the drug development tool (DDT) biomarker qualification program for use within a context of use in metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) clinical trials. AIM-MASH AI Assist is the first AI-powered pathology DDT to receive FDA qualification.
OncoMate MSI Dx approved as CDx for Keytruda + Lenvima
January 2026—The FDA has approved the Promega OncoMate MSI Dx analysis system as a companion diagnostic designed to identify patients with microsatellite stable (defined as not MSI-high) endometrial carcinoma who may benefit from treatment with pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) plus lenvatinib (Lenvima, Eisai).
Gold Standard Dx launches AIX1000 2.1
December 2025—Gold Standard Diagnostics has released version 2.1 of its flagship AIX1000 RPR automation platform. This release introduces extra high titer capability, supporting screens and titers up to 1:2048. The expanded titer range aims to empower laboratories to more accurately track antibody levels over time, improving clinical decision-making and supporting public health initiatives focused on syphilis control and eradication. The test system meets the 2024 CDC Laboratory Recommendations for Syphilis Testing.