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
March 2017—Abbott announced its Alinity ci-series instruments for clinical chemistry and immunoassay diagnostics have obtained the CE mark and are available in Europe and other countries that recognize the CE mark.
March 2017—Sarstedt introduced a 90 mL screw cap urine cup with a tri-sensory proof-of-closure system. Dual click sounds can be heard and two bumps felt as the cap reaches the correct sealed position on the cup.
March 2017—Sysmex America has signed a distribution agreement with Alifax S.r.l. for its erythrocyte sedimentation rate products. The Alifax Test 1 and Roller 20 family of automated analyzers gives ESR results in 20 seconds.
March 2017—EKF Diagnostics previewed a point-of-care connectivity solution for its range of HbA1c analyzers at Medica 2016 in November in Düsseldorf, Germany. Its connectivity package for Quo-Test and Quo-Lab HbA1c analyzers enable secure, bi-directional communication between the POC analyzers and a multitude of central data management systems.
March 2017—Roche announced that its dedicated, high-throughput HbA1c testing solution, the Cobas c 513 analyzer, and HbA1c Gen. 3 assay have received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration.
March 2017—Illumina unveiled the NovaSeq series and announced the launch of the Illumina Bio-Rad Single-Cell Sequencing Solution at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in January.
March 2017—MDxHealth was awarded a U.S. General Services Administration supply contract to use ConfirmMDx for Prostate Cancer within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
February 2017—Hamilton Storage introduced its SAM HD, a low-capacity automated sample management system that aims to be a reliable, walkaway solution for labs seeking to transition from manual to automated sample storage.
February 2017—Genospace launched the Genospace Trial Match, a mobile application that enables real-time clinical trial matching at the point of care based on molecular profiling and clinical data. The app allows leaders in precision medicine to streamline the clinical trial matching process by identifying patients who may qualify for open and enrolling clinical trials.
February 2017—Micromedic Technologies introduced CellDetect, a staining assay for the early detection of bladder cancer in urine specimens, to the U.S. market. The assay uses color and morphology to differentiate between normal and malignant cells.
