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
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
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
April 2018—LGC Maine Standards released two Validate linearity and calibration verification kits. The Validate Procalcitonin kit for Roche Cobas analyzers is in a human-serum matrix. The Validate HbA1c kit is for Tosoh analyzers and is in a human, whole blood matrix.
April 2018—Thermo Fisher Scientific has expanded its Oncomine portfolio with two assays for liquid biopsy and immuno-oncology for clinical research. The company also announced its next-generation Ion AmpliSeq HD technology. The Ion Torrent Oncomine Pan-Cancer Cell-Free Assay enables reproducible detection and analysis of tumor DNA and RNA across all major classes of somatic mutations (SNVs, indels, CNVs, and fusions) from a single vial of blood, with as little as 1 ng of nucleic acid input, within two days.
April 2018—Roche launched the Cobas Plasma Separation Card, a sample collection device for HIV plasma viral load testing. By requiring only a small amount of a patient’s blood from a fingertip, this card simplifies blood collection and sample transportation, as compared with traditional plasma-based testing.
April 2018—Beckman Coulter Diagnostics announced the addition of 6-acetylmorphine and buprenorphine assays to its menu of drugs-of-abuse tests for use on its AU chemistry analyzers (AU480, AU680, AU5800). The Syva Emit II Plus 6-AM assay provides a convenient and quick way to selectively screen for heroin use, in place of methods such as gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.
April 2018—Quidel announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its CLIA-waived QuickVue Influenza A+B assay.
April 2018—GlobalData says Celgene’s acquisition of Juno Therapeutics in January, for $9 billion, has put the company in a “good position to be a frontrunner in the chimeric antigen receptor-T cell space.” Celgene stands to benefit from Juno’s expertise and ongoing work in addressing concerns surrounding CAR-T, according to a release from GlobalData, a market research consulting company.
April 2018—Binding Site’s Immunologicals Group has added three recombinant Treponema pallidum antigens to its in vitro diagnostic product line: T. pallidum TpN-15, TpN-17, and TpN-47. The antigens are derived and sourced from E. coli via culture and then purified to a level of >95 percent and confirmed via sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE).
April 2018—Techlab has received FDA clearance for the Campylobacter Quik Chek and the Campylobacter Chek tests to aid the diagnosis of campylobacteriosis. The Campylobacter Quik Chek test is a rapid diagnostic test that detects Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli in less than 30 minutes.
April 2018—Roche and GE Healthcare will partner to develop and co-market digital clinical decision support solutions. The companies aim to develop a digital platform using analytics to provide workflow solutions and apps that support clinical decisions. This will allow the integration and analysis of in vivo and in vitro data, patient records, medical best practices, real-time monitoring, and the latest research outcomes.
March 2018—LGC Maine Standards announced the release of its Validate Heparin linearity and calibration verification kit. The Validate Heparin kit evaluates heparin anti-Xa activity in a human plasma matrix and is prepared using CLSI’s EP06-A recommended equal delta method for linearity testing.
