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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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Thermo Fisher launches IVDR-compliant capillary electrophoresis system

May 2025—Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the Applied Biosystems SeqStudio Flex Dx genetic analyzer, an IVDR-compliant capillary electrophoresis system for Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis in targeted genomic testing. The system includes three operating modes—in vitro diagnostic use, investigational use only, and research use only—and is available in eight- and 24-capillary configurations. It features four-plate capacity, continuous plate loading with auto-spectral calibration capabilities, and urgent sample reprioritization.

Verichem electrolyte testing reference materials

May 2025—Verichem Laboratories offers liquid stable, multianalyte kits of clinical reference materials intended for the calibration verification of electrolyte assays. The materials are designed to be treated as patient samples for use with systems using flame photometer, direct and indirect ion-selective electrode, or standard enzymatic/colorimetric testing methods. The electrolyte standard kit contains the analytes chloride, ionized calcium, lithium, potassium, and sodium and features a 21-month stability claim; the ISE standard kit contains chloride, lithium, potassium, and sodium and offers an 18-month stability claim. Carbon dioxide assays are covered by the CO2 standard kit and the standalone, ultrahigh CO2 standard level F, which have a 15-month stability claim.

Vitro appoints Biocare Medical as exclusive U.S. distributor

May 2025—Vitro announced it has appointed Biocare Medical (Pacheco, Calif.) as the exclusive distributor of its NeoPath Pro automated staining instrument in the United States. NeoPath Pro is a high-throughput platform with a 42-slide capacity, supporting immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and fluorescence in situ hybridization. The instrument was launched at the USCAP annual meeting in Boston, March 22–27. Vitro is headquartered in Spain.

Vitestro collaborates with Northwestern Medicine

May 2025—Northwestern Medicine and Vitestro announced a multiyear collaboration to advance automation in phlebotomy. As part of the collaboration, Northwestern Medicine will participate in a multicenter clinical trial validating the performance and safety of Vitestro’s Aletta, an autonomous robotic phlebotomy device. The goal of the study is to generate key clinical evidence to support the adoption of automated phlebotomy as a scalable solution for U.S. hospital and outpatient blood draw centers.

Revolutionizing cancer diagnosis: the game-changing role of digital pathology and artificial intelligence

May 2025—Pathology plays a critical role in cancer care, encompassing the development of new treatments, diagnosis, staging, grading of disease, and clinical decision-making. While histopathological slides of tissue biopsies using hematoxylin and eosin staining and immunohistochemical staining remain central to this process, the rise of precision medicine testing is placing greater demands on pathology labs. Health care organizations globally are grappling with ways to address these challenges, mainly due to the declining number of individuals choosing pathology as a specialty. Additional challenges include the rising incidence of cancer, increased testing rates, and the growing complexity of testing. In this evolving landscape, artificial intelligence is emerging to revolutionize pathology, meeting these demands and improving patient outcomes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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