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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

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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

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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

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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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QuidelOrtho gets de novo authorization for Sofia 2 SARS Antigen+ FIA

May 2023—QuidelOrtho Corp. has been granted a de novo request from the FDA for its new Sofia 2 SARS Antigen+ FIA, a lateral flow immunofluorescent assay that is used with the Sofia 2 fluorescent immunoassay analyzer. It is intended for the qualitative detection of the nucleocapsid protein antigen of SARS-CoV-2 in direct anterior nasal swab specimens from people with signs and symptoms of upper respiratory infection when serial testing is started within six days of symptom onset. The Sofia 2 analyzer provides a result in 10 minutes.

FDA expands approval for Ventana PD-L1 assay

May 2023—Roche announced FDA approval of the Ventana PD-L1 (SP263) assay as a companion diagnostic to identify patients with locally advanced and metastatic non-small cell lung cancer eligible for treatment with Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc), a PD-1 inhibitor therapy developed by Regeneron. Libtayo’s approval is based on results of the phase three EMPOWER-Lung 1 study. The Opti­View DAB IHC detection kit is used for staining on a BenchMark Ultra instrument.

Sysmex Inostics, Genomic Testing Cooperative partnership

May 2023—Sysmex Inostics and Genomic Testing Cooperative formed a strategic partnership for Sysmex Inostics to commercialize GTC’s tissue and liquid biopsy solid tumors and hematology assay services, including Solid Tumor Profile Plus, Liquid Trace Solid Tumor Profile, Liquid Trace Hematology Profile, and Hematology Profile Plus assay services, to biopharma customers. The partnership brings together GTC’s proprietary genomic databases, technology in artificial intelligence, and DNA and RNA next-generation sequencing profiling with Sysmex Inostics’ worldwide commercial capabilities in biopharma therapeutic development and its Plasma-Safe-SeqS technology.

Tempus gets FDA approval for xT CDx

May 2023—Tempus announced that the FDA has approved the company’s premarket approval application for its companion diagnostic test, xT CDx, to identify patients who may benefit from treatment with the targeted therapies listed in the product’s indications for use. It is a qualitative next-generation sequencing–based in vitro diagnostic device for use in the detection of single nucleotide variants, multi-nucleotide variants, and insertion and deletion alterations in 648 genes and includes the evaluation of microsatellite instability.

Verichem calibration verifiers, reference materials

May 2023—Verichem Laboratories now offers multilevel calibration verification materials for amylase and lipase activity as part of its liquid-stable, ready-to-use Enzyme ER Verifier kit. The product is for use on automated chemistry systems and has a shelf life of 18 months. The kit contains one 5-mL dropper vial for each of the six levels.

Quest to acquire Haystack Oncology

May 2023—Quest Diagnostics and Haystack Oncology, an early-stage oncology company focused on minimal residual disease testing, announced on April 27 a definitive agreement for Quest to acquire Haystack in an all-cash equity transaction.

Tissue‑Tek block filing cabinet

May 2023—Sakura Finetek has launched its Tissue‑Tek Block Filing Cabinet 2400, which has six drawers and a capacity of 2,400 paraffin-embedded tissue blocks.

Maine Molecular releases SpotFire RSP controls

May 2023—Maine Molecular Quality Controls has released SpotFire RSP positive and RSP negative controls. The quality controls are for use in monitoring the performance of in vitro laboratory nucleic acid testing for the qualitative detection of Bordetella parapertussis, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, adenovirus, seasonal coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, human metapneumovirus, human rhinovirus/enterovirus, influenza A subtypes H1-2009 and H3, influenza B, parainfluenza virus, and RSV.

Quest unveils transplant diagnostic services

April 2023—Quest Diagnostics unveiled Quest Advanced Specialized Transplant Services, designed to expand access to laboratory tests for transplanting solid organ, human cells, and tissue. Quest says its new offering features a menu of more than 170 specialized transplant and infectious disease tests, longitudinal trends analysis of test results in the electronic medical record, and support services that include medical consultation. Patients can access Quest’s network of 2,100 patient service centers and 5,000 mobile and at-home phlebotomists to support patient-compliant pre- and post-transplant testing. The services are available to recipients and living donors across the United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

 

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