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 2014—DuraClone IM premixed dry reagent cocktails from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences standardize and streamline workflow for high-content flow cytometry in translational research studies involving identification of cellular subpopulations of the human immune system.
December 2014—Omicia, a genome interpretation company, announced the commercial availability of Opal Clinical, the company’s software-as-a-service solution for diagnostic testing organizations. With Opal Clinical, users can launch NGS tests faster and interpret results more accurately and quickly, the company said in a statement.
December 2014—Royal Philips announced it has acquired the CE mark for the diagnostic use of its Philips Digital Pathology Solution. European pathologists will now be able to use the full digital solution as an aid in diagnosis for routine pathology, including hematoxylin and eosin, immunohistochemistry, and special stained tissue sections.
December 2014—OvaGene Oncology announced it has entered into a research and development collaboration with Hitachi Chemical Research Center to bring novel mRNA-based signatures to the gynecologic oncology market. The collaboration is founded on Hitachi Chemical’s patented exosome technologies and OvaGene’s research, clinical validation, and translational focus.
December 2014—Aquaro Biosystems introduced its PaceSetter section mounting system, a benchtop instrument that automates the transfer of paraffin-embedded tissue sections directly from microtomes to glass slides.
December 2014—The PathScope 2 microscope imaging system from SPOT Imaging Solutions is designed to save pathologists up to two minutes per slide by streamlining routine slide examination. One click of the HistoSnap button captures the image during slide examination and imprints the image with the case number and reference mark, and then archives it to the laboratory information system, file server, or cloud storage.
December 2014—T2 Biosystems received FDA market authorization for its T2Candida Panel and T2Dx Instrument for the direct detection of candida species in human whole blood specimens from patients with symptoms of, or medical conditions predisposing patients to, invasive fungal infections.
December 2014—Sysmex America announced an amended distributorship agreement with Laboratory Supply Co. This agreement is for Sysmex reagents, controls, and instruments, including the Sysmex XS-1000i, Sysmex pocH-100i, Sysmex XP-300, XT-Series, and XN-Series automated hematology analyzers.
December 2014—Thermo Fisher Scientific announced the successful CE-IVD registration of its Ion PGM Dx System for sale in European countries. The system was developed using the Ion Torrent next-generation sequencing technology, currently used in clinical research laboratories to produce tests to uncover meaningful genetic information for a range of human conditions.
December 2014—Roche and ARK Diagnostics announced a distribution agreement that will enable laboratories to integrate ARK’s Methotrexate test into the Roche therapeutic drug monitoring menu for its Cobas c 501 and Cobas c 502 clinical chemistry analyzers.
