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
September 2021—Inova Diagnostics announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Aptiva system and Aptiva Celiac Disease IgA assay. Aptiva is a fully automated digital multianalyte system for the clinical laboratory. Aptiva received the CE mark in August 2020.
September 2021—The FDA issued an emergency use authorization to Ortho Clinical Diagnostics for its Vitros Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Quantitative test.
September 2021—Bio-Rad launched its Reliance SARS-CoV-2/FluA/FluB RT-PCR Kit (IVD) for European markets after having met the CE-IVD mark requirements.
September 2021—The Food and Drug Administration approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) in combination with lenvatinib (Lenvima, Eisai) for patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma that is not microsatellite instability-high or mismatch repair deficient who have disease progression following prior systemic therapy in any setting and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation.
September 2021—Immunovia has received approval to begin patient testing for the IMMray PanCan-d blood test for the early detection of pancreatic cancer. Approval was received Aug. 3 from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the company received its CLIA Certificate of Registration on June 21.
September 2021—Sarstedt introduced S-Monovette Lithium-Heparin Gel blood collection tubes, which feature a polymer-based gel layer with improved rheological properties to reduce centrifugation time. Tubes can be centrifuged in as few as four minutes to yield properly separated and stable plasma ready for immediate testing, the company says. The tubes are offered in three volume and size options: 2.7 mL (13 × 75 mm), 4 mL (13 × 75 mm), and 4.9 mL (13 × 90 mm).
September 2021—Biocept received a positive final local coverage determination that expands Medicare coverage for use of its Target Selector assay to identify the HER2 biomarker from circulating tumor cells. The coverage determination from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services molecular diagnostics program was effective July 4.
September 2021—Blueprint Medicines announced that the FDA approved Ayvakit (avapritinib) for the treatment of adult patients with advanced systemic mastocytosis, including aggressive systemic mastocytosis, systemic mastocytosis with an associated hematological neoplasm, and mast cell leukemia. Advanced systemic mastocytosis patients can now receive a targeted therapy designed to potently and selectively inhibit D816V mutant KIT.
August 2021—Euroimmun launched its SARS-CoV-2 NeutraLISA assay, a surrogate neutralization test intended for the detection of neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.
August 2021—Werfen announced that its companies, including Instrumentation Laboratory, Inova Diagnostics, and Biokit, are uniting under one name and one brand—Werfen—and a new corporate logo.
