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
December 2017—Olympus released its IXplore SpinSR10 imaging system, which aims to balance speed, resolution, and efficiency in a single, flexible platform. A high frame rate and 120 nm XY resolution enable researchers to observe the fine details and workings of internal cellular structures while offering the ability to switch between super-resolution, confocal, and wide-field imaging modes.
November 2017—Beckman Coulter Diagnostics received CE mark clearance for a high-sensitivity troponin assay that aids in diagnosing myocardial infarction for patients presenting with chest pain or other ischemic symptoms.
November 2017—DiaSorin Molecular announced the U.S. introduction of the Simplexa C. difficile Direct Assay upon receiving clearance from the Food and Drug Administration.
November 2017—Natera announced that its Panorama noninvasive prenatal test is validated to screen twin pregnancies for zygosity and chromosomal abnormalities. Panorama can tell the difference between the mother’s and the baby’s DNA, enabling it to distinguish between each twin’s DNA.
November 2017—The CW3 Cell Washer, from Thermo Scientific, is an FDA-cleared, fully automated, high-performance cell washer designed to enable precise, thorough, reproducible, and rapid blood cell washing of up to 24 tubes in a three-minute run.
November 2017—Meridian Life Science launched its next-generation active human anti-mouse antibody (HAMA) blocker, TruBlock Ultra. It works over several assay types and blocks interference created by HAMA, rheumatoid factor, and heterophilic antibodies.
November 2017—Ortho Clinical Diagnostics received FDA approval for the Vitros Immunodiagnostic Products HBeAg Assay and the Vitros Anti-HBe Assay for use on the Vitros 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and 5600 Integrated System.
November 2017—Rosetta Genomics entered into a definitive agreement in early September to sell all of its ownership interest in PersonalizeDx to Pragmin Prognosis.
November 2017—Agilent Technologies announced its Dako PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx assay has an expanded label approved by the FDA for use as an aid in identifying gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma patients for treatment with Keytruda (pembrolizumab), an anti-PD-1 therapy manufactured by Merck.
November 2017—Sciex Diagnostics showcased its Sciex Topaz System at the 4th Annual European Congress and Exhibition of the Association for Mass Spectrometry: Applications to the Clinical Lab in Salzburg, Austria, in September.
