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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

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

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Verichem reference materials for acetaminophen, salicylate

February 2025—Verichem Laboratories has announced the availability of multilevel clinical reference materials intended for the calibration and calibration verification of acetaminophen and salicylate assays on a wide array of diagnostic testing systems. The materials come in a ready-to-use, liquid-stable format that incorporates the serum-like reactivity of a protein-based matrix with the gravimetric accuracy of an absolute standard. The kit contains 5.0 mL of material at six concentration levels and has a shelf life of 18 months when stored at 2° to 8°C. The product also contains ethanol and lactate to determine the calibration verification of these assays.

FDA grants breakthrough designation to Beckman Coulter Alzheimer’s test

February 2025—Beckman Coulter Diagnostics announced the FDA has granted breakthrough device designation to the Access p‑Tau217/β-Amyloid 1-42 plasma ratio. The blood test measures the ratio of phosphorylated tau protein (pTau217) to beta‑amyloid 1-42, two key biomarkers implicated in the neurodegenerative processes of Alzheimer’s disease. A blood-based IVD test that can quantify these biomarkers in plasma could provide a noninvasive, accessible, and earlier method of detecting Alzheimer’s-related pathology, potentially before clinical symptoms manifest, the company said in a statement.

Illumina updates NovaSeq X series

February 2025—Illumina announced a series of updates to its NovaSeq X series, including the NovaSeq X single-flow-cell system, a software upgrade, and new kits.

ARUP launches assay for influenza A (H5) virus

February 2025—ARUP Laboratories has launched an assay for the detection and subtyping of influenza A (H5) virus. The test will aid in the evaluation of people who may have been exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A virus, also known as H5N1 or bird flu.

OGT launches NGS SureSeq Myeloid MRD panel

February 2025—OGT announced the North American launch of its next-generation sequencing SureSeq Myeloid MRD panel. The ultra-sensitive panel enables the detection of 13 key measurable residual disease–associated biomarkers in acute myeloid leukemia. Ultralow variant detection, including for very large FLT3-ITDs, enables a stronger characterization of a sample’s current AML status. The company’s complimentary NGS analysis software, Interpret, is available on the cloud or as a local install and provides a powerful bioinformatic analysis pipeline.

Qiagen EZ2 Connect reaches milestone of more than 1,000 placements

February 2025—Qiagen announced it has reached a milestone of having more than 1,000 placements of the EZ2 Connect automated sample preparation instrument. Launched in 2021, the EZ2 Connect is designed to automate the entire process of nucleic acid purification, reducing hands-on time and increasing throughput while maintaining high precision and reproducibility. The company says the system is particularly beneficial for laboratories handling medium volumes of samples for use across a range of downstream molecular biology research applications, such as digital PCR and next-generation sequencing.

BioMérieux acquires immunoassay start-up SpinChip

February 2025—BioMérieux has entered into an agreement to acquire SpinChip Diagnostics (Oslo, Norway), a privately held company that has developed an immunoassay diagnostics platform that can deliver results from a whole blood sample within 10 minutes. SpinChip is initially developing lab-quality tests to address indications common in acute care settings, such as myocardial infarction, and will first focus on high-sensitive troponin I, NT-proBNP, and D-dimer.

Beckman Coulter RUO assays for neurodegenerative diseases

February 2025—Beckman Coulter Diagnostics announced the availability of research use only blood-based biomarker immunoassays intended to assess phosphorylated tau217, glial fibrillary acidic protein, neurofilament light chain, and apolipoprotein ε4 biomarkers. These neurogenerative RUO assays are available for use on the DxI 9000 immunoassay analyzer. The GFAP, NfL, and APOE ε4 assays are also available for use on the Access 2 immunoassay analyzer.

Qiagen launches QIAcuityDx dPCR system

January 2025—Qiagen announced the launch of the QIAcuityDx digital PCR system, an IVD medical device that integrates partitioning, thermocycling, and imaging into a streamlined five-plex workflow. The nanoplate-based workflow disperses a sample into thousands of tiny partitions and then reads reactions simultaneously to quantify signals from DNA and RNA.