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
August 2017—Horizon Discovery announced progress of its gene and cell therapy platform for contract service and therapeutic applications. The offering will make use of Horizon’s suite of gene editing technologies, including CRISPR and its proprietary rAAV and Transposon technologies, to edit pluripotent stem cells and primary human lymphocytes.
August 2017—Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced its Thermo Scientific Cascadion SM Clinical Analyzer at EuroMedLab 2017 in Athens, Greece.
August 2017—GenomeDx Biosciences launched its Decipher Bladder Cancer Classifier following the publication of a study in European Urology (Seiler R, et al. Epub ahead of print April 5, 2017) supporting its development and validation. The company believes Decipher Bladder is the first commercially available clinical assay to subtype muscle-invasive bladder cancer with a high degree of accuracy.
August 2017—The Stago group has completed the acquisition of HemoSonics LLC, a company that develops point-of-care testing solutions and is based in Charlottesville, Va., with facilities in Durham, NC.
August 2017—Ortho Clinical Diagnostics launched its Vitros NephroCheck test, a fully automated risk assessment tool for predicting acute kidney injury. The test has received CE mark clearance and is available for purchase in Europe and for use on Ortho’s Vitros Systems.
August 2017—Luminex received FDA clearance for the Aries Bordetella Assay for direct detection and identification of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis nucleic acid in nasopharyngeal swab specimens obtained from individuals suspected of having a respiratory tract infection attributable to B. pertussis or B. parapertussis.
August 2017—Genoptix and Bionano Genomics announced an exclusive agreement to co-develop information-rich diagnostics for selected hematologic oncology indications in the United States using Bionano’s Saphyr system.
August 2017—Binding Site’s Immunologicals Group has added a number of monoclonal antibodies used for the clinical testing of human immunodeficiency virus to its line of in vitro diagnostic manufacturing and clinical research applications. The HIV P24 275, HIV P24 114, and HIV P24 9.23.11.8.9.4 anti-human monoclonal antibodies have been designed for use as an integral component within a number of enzyme immunoassay testing procedures.
August 2017—Techlab Inc. received FDA clearance for its E. Histolytica Quik Chek test, a rapid diagnostic test that specifically detects pathogenic E. histolytica and does not cross-react with nonpathogenic Entamoeba dispar.
August 2017—Siemens Healthineers has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Epocal, a subsidiary of Alere. Epocal develops and provides point-of-care blood diagnostic systems for health care enterprises, including the epoc Blood Analysis System, a handheld, wireless testing solution.
