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
November 2015—Maine Standards released its Validate SP2 calibration verification/linearity test kit, which evaluates albumin, C-reactive protein, haptoglobin, and prealbumin in a human-serum–based matrix.
November 2015—Biocare Medical announced the availability of CK HMW + p63 + AMACR (RM) as an in vitro diagnostic double stain for multiplex immunohistochemistry. This patented antibody cocktail may be useful in the evaluation of normal prostate glands, prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, and prostatic adenocarcinoma.
November 2015—Thermo Fisher Scientific received the in vitro diagnostics device CE mark for its Thermo Scientific Prelude MD HPLC, Endura MD mass spectrometer, and ClinQuan MD software.
November 2015—Streck has acquired Fertility Solutions’ sperm count and post-vasectomy quality control products. The sperm count controls for fertility diagnosis have been renamed Sperm-Chex and Sperm-Chex Post VC.
November 2015—Irvine Scientific received CE mark approval for its Human Serum Albumin Solution (100 mg/mL) in normal saline. HSA is used in assisted reproductive procedures as a protein supplement for gamete and embryo manipulation.
November 2015—Adaptive Biotechnologies announced a publication in Science Translational Medicine on a novel technology for pairing T-cell receptor alpha and beta chain sequences at high throughput.
November 2015—Mindray received 510(k) clearance to market and sell the Mindray BC-3600 Auto Hematology Analyzer, which aims to meet the testing needs of small and mid-volume hematology laboratories. The BC-3600 Hematology Analyzer features closed-tube sampling via a single push button.
November 2015—Clarient Diagnostics will offer the FDA-approved PD-L1 companion diagnostic, which will help identify patients most likely to benefit from Merck’s lung cancer drug Keytruda.
Roche has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kapa Biosystems, a privately held company that employs proprietary technologies to optimize enzymes for next-generation sequencing as well as polymerase chain reaction and real-time PCR applications.
Biocartis launched its CE-IVD Idylla KRAS Mutation Test, a sample-to-result test for the fast, accurate, and reproducible detection of 21 relevant mutations in the KRAS oncogene. The fully automated test, for routine use, detects all clinically relevant driver mutations of the KRAS oncogene in tissue of colorectal cancers at a sensitivity of five percent.
