Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET
Discover how next-day comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) is possible with the Oncomine Comprehensive Assay Plus on the Genexus System—delivering both speed and accuracy.
Webinar presenters Jane Bayani, MHSc, PhD, Assistant Professor and Co-Director, Diagnostic Development, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Canada, and Nicola Normanno, MD, Scientific Director, IRCCS Romagnolo Institute for the Study of Tumors, Italy, and Morten Grauslund, PhD, Molecular Biologist, Department of Pathology, Rigshospitalet/Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from Thermo Fisher Scientific. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic applications.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET
Hear an expert discuss how Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) is utilizing
the oncoReveal® Nexus 21-gene panel to redefine turnaround time and actionable insights
in cancer care. Dr. Ewalt shares a perceptive look at the clinical need for rapid, front-line NGS sequencing, and how a unique, purpose built targeted NGS panel (Pillar Biosciences’ oncoReveal Nexus 21 gene Panel) was developed, validated and implemented clinically by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK-REACT) to complement their current comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) approach.
Webinar presenter Mark Ewalt, MD, Associate Medical Director for Laboratory Operations for Diagnostic Molecular Pathology in the Molecular Diagnostics Service, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, MSKCC.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from Pillar Biosciences.
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM ET
This session is designed to improve understanding and application of recent updates to synoptic pathology reporting protocols such as the latest Reporting Template for Reporting Results of Biomarker Testing of Specimens from Patients with Carcinoma of the Breast. These changes reflect evolving clinical guidelines that directly influence diagnostic accuracy and treatment selection in breast cancer care.
Webinar presenters Thaer Khoury, MD, FCAP, Chair, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Cente, and Colin Murphy, CEO of mTuitive.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
July 2021—Labcorp and OmniSeq announced the launch of OmniSeq Insight, a pan-cancer, solid tumor test that combines genomic and immune profiling, including tumor mutational burden, microsatellite instability, and immune gene expression, and integrates next-generation sequencing technology.
July 2021—DiaSorin Molecular has released the Simplexa SARS-CoV-2 Variants Direct assay, for research use only, to enable detection and discrimination of four SARS-CoV-2 mutations associated with circulating virus variants without requiring upfront RNA extraction. The assay allows for the in vitro qualitative differential detection of the mutations N501Y, E484K, E484Q, and L452R from nasopharyngeal and nasal swab specimens from individuals previously diagnosed with COVID-19. These mutations are present in potential variants of clinical interest including those that were isolated in the U.K. (B.1.1.7), South Africa (B.1.351), Brazil and Japan (P.1 and P.2), New York (B.1.526/B.1.526.1), California (B.1.427/B.1.429), Nigeria (B.1.525), and India (B.1.617/B.1.617.1/ B.1.617.2/B.1.617.3).
July 2021—Sysmex America has added the FDA-cleared XN-10 Automated Hematology Analyzer with Blood Bank mode to its portfolio of hematology solutions. The analyzer supports red blood cell and platelet component testing and provides an automated complete blood count with differential for whole blood samples. The XN blood bank mode is intended for use in blood processing centers for QC release testing of post-processed components.
BD announced that the FDA granted emergency use authorization for its rapid antigen test that can detect SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, and influenza B in a single test. The BD Veritor System for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 & Flu A+B assay takes about 15 minutes to run on the BD Veritor Plus system and distinguishes between SARS-CoV-2, influenza A, and influenza B by providing definitive positive or negative individual digital display readouts for all three. BD plans to launch the test this summer for the 2021–2022 flu season. The test is intended for individuals who are suspected by a health care provider of having COVID-19, flu A, or flu B within six days of symptom onset.
June 2021—Bio-Rad Laboratories launched the Bio-Plex Pro Human IgG SARS-CoV-2 N/RBD/S1/S2 4-Plex Panel, a qualitative multiplex immunoassay kit that detects IgG antibodies against four SARS-CoV-2 antigens in less than three hours.
June 2021—OptraScan launched the OS-Ultra 320 high-speed digital pathology scanner. The OS-Ultra 320 scans a 15- × 15-mm region at 40 × magnification in less than 60 seconds and features no-touch, continuous loading operation. The scanner uses real-time autofocus and offers a resolution of 0.25 μm/pixel. It accepts 25- × 75-mm and 50- × 75-mm slides with slide tolerances of ± 1 mm long, ± 1 mm wide, and ± 0.2 mm thick.
June 2021—Roche and GenMark Diagnostics have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Roche to acquire GenMark for about $1.8 billion on a fully diluted basis. GenMark’s syndromic panel testing portfolio will complement Roche’s molecular diagnostics portfolio, and Roche’s global network will enable expanded reach for GenMark’s products.
June 2021—CellBlockistry 101—The Textbook of Cell-Blocking Science addresses the cell-block-making process and cell-blocking-related challenges with advances in improved interdisciplinary coordination for optimal outcome and ongoing research in the field. The book is intended for pathologists, cytopathologists, cytotechnologists, cytoprep technologists, and others in fields associated with cell blocks directly or indirectly, including histotechnologists and radiologists.
June 2021—PerkinElmer launched two research use only solutions, PKamp VariantDetect SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Assay and the next-generation-sequencing–based Nextflex Variant-Seq SARS-CoV-2 Kit. The PKamp VariantDetect SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR assay can detect mutations associated with B.1.1.7, B.1.351, and P.1 variants. The Nextflex Variant-Seq SARS-CoV-2 WGS workflow can detect all SARS-CoV-2 genetic changes relative to the strain originally identified in Wuhan, China.
June 2021—AccuTec Blades launched its 2021 histology catalog under the new medical brand name, AccuThrive.
