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
January 2018—Qiagen and Centogene announced a collaboration and comarketing agreement to provide customers more complete sample-to-insight research and clinical testing solutions in rare genetic diseases. The collaboration includes the integration of Centogene’s CentoMD rare disease variant database into Qiagen’s bioinformatics offering to enhance test interpretation.
January 2018—The Society of Toxicologic Pathology invites CAP members to consider a call for papers and contribute to the publication of a special 2019 issue focusing on medical devices in pathology in support of preclinical studies.
January 2018—Kite Pharma announced that the FDA has approved Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel), a cell-based gene therapy, to treat adult patients with certain types of large B-cell lymphoma who have not responded to or who have relapsed after at least two other kinds of treatment.
January 2018—Siemens Healthineers closed on the acquisition of Epocal from Abbott, on Oct. 31, to complete its blood gas portfolio.
January 2018—A modular automated liquid-handling and purification system developed by Promega for its Maxwell nucleic acid preparation is designed to allow laboratories of all sizes to adapt to changing workflows. The configurable system works with existing Promega Maxwell RSC instruments with a software upgrade and introduces two components, the Maxprep Liquid Handler and the Maxwell RSC 48.
January 2018—NeoGenomics will host a molecular symposium titled “NGS for Clinicians and Pathologists: An Overview of Principles and Clinical Applications,” Feb. 23–24, at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa, Dana Point, Calif.
January 2018—Instrumentation Laboratory announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the HemosIL AcuStar HIT-IgG(PF4-H) Assay and HemosIL AcuStar HIT Controls. The assay is an on-demand, fully automated chemiluminescent reagent for use on hemostasis testing systems for the qualitative detection of platelet factor 4 (PF4)-heparin complex IgG antibodies associated with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
January 2018—Mauna Kea Technologies has received expanded FDA 510(k) clearance for the Cellvizio 100 series confocal laser microscope and its Confocal Miniprobes. The expanded clearance adds indications for identification of cells and vessels and their organization or architecture.
January 2018—EKF Diagnostics announced that its Stanbio Chemistry Procalcitonin LiquiColor assay has been FDA cleared and validated for use on Beckman Coulter AU480, 680, and 5800 clinical chemistry analyzers. EKF confirms the immediate availability of a user defined application for running this 10-minute test for bacterial infection and sepsis on these analyzers.
January 2018—Genentech announced the FDA’s approval of Hemlibra (emicizumab-kxwh) for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adults and children with hemophilia A with factor VIII inhibitors.
