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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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Quantimetrix Dipper POCT now with integrated barcode

May 2024—Quantimetrix announced that its Dipper POCT urinalysis dipstick control pouches now include a barcode. The integrated barcode is designed to streamline the workflow and reduce errors that can arise from manually entering lot numbers and expiration dates. Dipper POCT kits contain ready-to-use, single-use plastic pouches in two levels, each filled with 1.5 mL of liquid control material. The product is stable for three months at room temperature and up to three years at 2º to 8ºC.

FDA clears Pathfast POC hs-cTnI test

May 2024—Polymedco announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Pathfast hs-cTnI-II, a high-sensitivity cardiac troponin assay for the diagnosis of myocardial infarction at the point of care. The test delivers results in 17 minutes on the Pathfast Biomarker analyzer using whole blood and plasma samples.

PixCell adds distribution partners in the U.S.

May 2024—PixCell Medical announced a strategic distribution partnership with Medline, Henry Schein, and Thermo Fisher Scientific to increase accessibility to its flagship product, the HemoScreen point-of-care, five-part differential CBC analyzer, in the United States. The FDA-cleared analyzer can be used with capillary or venous anticoagulated whole blood and provides results in five minutes.

Bruker to acquire NanoString for $392.6 million

May 2025—NanoString Technologies announced that substantially all of its assets will be acquired by Bruker Corp. for approximately $392.6 million in cash consideration, plus the assumption of certain liabilities. The transaction was agreed to under a court-supervised Chapter 11 sale process and is expected to close in early May.

FDA grants de novo classification for plasma cell enrichment kit

May 2024—Stemcell Technologies announced that the FDA has granted de novo classification for its immunomagnetic plasma cell enrichment kit. The EasySep Human Bone Marrow CD138 Positive Selection kit, for in vitro diagnostic applications, is intended to enrich CD138 positive plasma cells from bone marrow samples collected from patients with multiple myeloma, as part of a preanalytical workflow. Commercial launch of the kit is planned in the European Union, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Bosch, Randox invest €150 million in Vivalytic platform

May 2024—Bosch and Randox Laboratories have entered into a strategic partnership in which the two companies will invest around €150 million in joint research, development, and distribution for new tests for Bosch’s Vivalytic platform. One goal of the partnership is to develop an in vitro diagnostic multiplex sepsis test for the Vivalytic analyzer. It will be the first test to feature Bosch’s novel BioMEMS technology.

Labcorp wins bid for select assets of Invitae

May 2024—Labcorp announced it will purchase select assets of genetics company Invitae for $239 million. The company expects the transaction to generate about $275 to $300 million in annual revenue, with the majority in specialty testing areas such as oncology and rare diseases. Through the transaction, which requires court approval pending a hearing scheduled on May 6, Labcorp will acquire assets being auctioned through a voluntary bankruptcy protection process. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year.

FDA approves OncoReveal CDx on Illumina MiSeq Dx system

May 2024—Pillar Biosciences announced that the FDA has approved the company’s premarket approval supplement application for its OncoReveal CDx pan-cancer solid tumor in vitro diagnostic assay. The panel covers 22 clinically relevant genes in one multiplex reaction and has a fully automatable workflow with a sample-to-report time of as little as 48 hours. Up to 46 clinical samples can be batched on a single MiSeq Dx run.

Abbott TBI cartridge cleared for use with whole blood

May 2024—Abbott’s i-Stat TBI cartridge has received FDA clearance for use with whole blood, allowing clinicians to help assess patients with suspected concussion at the patient’s bedside. The test measures ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L1 and glial fibrillary acidic protein to help evaluate patients 18 years of age and older up to 24 hours after injury. Results are available in 15 minutes on the portable i-Stat Alinity system.

Bio-Rad expands availability of Unity Next Peer QC

May 2024—Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched its Unity Next Peer QC data management software in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The software is designed to help troubleshoot quality control failures and increase confidence in patient testing results and offers on-demand access to peer reporting and quality control data. Labs new to Bio-Rad’s suite of QC data management products can get guided support and training from the company.