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Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM ET
In this webinar, we will examine how immune recognition after allogeneic HCT can influence leukemia relapse and disease progression. The session will highlight the clinical relevance of HLA loss of heterozygosity (LOH), approaches used for its detection, and how LOH findings may support transplant strategies, including considerations for donor selection in subsequent transplantation.

Webinar presenter Alberto Cardoso Martins Lima, PhD, Clinical consulting scientist in histocompatibility,
specializing in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) at IGEN/AFIP São Paulo and CHC/UFPR in Curitiba, Brazil

Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Hear an expert discuss the expanded clinical utility of HER2 IHC scoring in metastatic breast cancer and its impact on your practice

Webinar presenter Michelle Shiller, DO, AP, CP, MGP, FACP, Baylor University Medical Center.

Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Hear an expert discuss how to integrate Kappa and Lambda in situ hybridization testing into your standard hematopathology workflow to accurately assess B-cell and plasma cell clonality. You will also gain the skills to recognize testing pitfalls in challenging reactive versus neoplastic proliferations and apply ancillary tools to resolve complex cases.

Webinar presenter Xiaojun Wu, MD, PhD, Assistant professor, Director of Hematopathology Section at NCR of Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Pathology, SOM at Johns Hopkins University

Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY

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Proscia releases laboratory leadership report

September 2025—Proscia partnered with the Dark Intelligence Group to survey more than 360 senior professionals representing independent, hospital, and academic laboratories and published a report on the findings. The “2025 Laboratory Leadership Report: Insights on Digital Pathology, AI, and Precision Medicine” finds that 38 percent of laboratory leaders cite staffing shortages as their biggest challenge and 31 percent cite declining reimbursement as their top concern. The top-ranked opportunities for labs are automation to drive efficiency (30 percent), molecular and genetic testing (29 percent), and artificial intelligence (25 percent).

Agilent expands Dako Omnis family

September 2025—Agilent Technologies is introducing three models to its Dako Omnis family of instruments—the Omnis 110, 165, and 165 Duo—designed to provide laboratories with the flexibility to tailor staining solutions according to volume, workflow, and diagnostic requirements. The Dako Omnis 110 is for low- to medium-volume labs and delivers up to 110 immunohistochemistry slides per day. The Dako Omnis 165 is engineered for medium-high volume labs and has a throughput of up to 165 IHC slides per day, and the 165 Duo has the capacity to run IHC and in situ hybridization slides. All models feature continuous, case-based processing and shared reagents. A newly integrated direct connection for deionized water and nonhazardous waste reduces handling time.

Qiagen expands portfolio for MRD testing with strategic partnerships

September 2025—Qiagen is expanding its oncology diagnostics portfolio with two strategic partnerships to advance the use of minimal residual disease testing in clinical trials to support pharma co-development projects for companion diagnostics. Tracer Biotechnologies, a developer of blood-based molecular diagnostics for cancer, is working with Qiagen to create companion diagnostics for MRD testing in solid tumors. The assays, for use on the QIAcuity digital PCR platform, are designed to enable the use of minimally invasive blood samples to monitor residual disease with high sensitivity.

ArteraAI Prostate gets breakthrough device designation

September 2025—The FDA has granted breakthrough device designation to Artera’s ArteraAI Prostate, an AI precision medicine tool intended to assist clinicians with risk-based decisions for patients with localized prostate cancer. ArteraAI Prostate analyzes digital pathology images of a patient’s prostate cancer biopsy slide to prognosticate long-term outcomes, such as 10-year risk of distant metastasis and prostate-cancer specific mortality, to help clinicians determine the most appropriate treatment option.

New England Biolabs launches NEBNext library prep kit

September 2025—New England Biolabs launched the NEBNext Low-bias Small RNA library prep kit, designed to minimize biased representation of small RNA species in sequencing data. A novel splint adaptor increases the diversity of interactions, facilitating ligation and increasing sensitivity, with a streamlined, simplified protocol. As a result, researchers can analyze all RNA species present in biologically relevant samples. Standard and 2’-O-methylated samples can also be processed using the same protocol, with multiplexing enabled through up to 480 compatible unique dual index primer pairs (available separately). Total workflow time is approximately 3.5 hours and the shelf life is 18 months.

Roche receives CE mark for Elecsys pTau181

September 2025—Roche has received the CE mark for its Elecsys pTau181 test to measure phosphorylated tau 181 protein, an indicator of amyloid pathology. The test, developed in collaboration with Eli Lilly, can be used by clinicians in conjunction with other clinical information to rule out Alzheimer’s disease as the cause of cognitive decline.
The CE mark for the test was based on data from a prospective, multicenter study that included 787 patients in the United States, Europe, and Australia. The study showed the test was able to rule out Alzheimer’s disease with a high negative predictive value of 93.8 percent, based on a 22.5 percent prevalence of amyloid positivity according to PET scans, and with 83.6 percent sensitivity.

Cepheid gets Health Canada license for Xpert HIV-1 Viral Load XC

September 2025—Cepheid has received a medical device license from Health Canada for its Xpert HIV-1 Viral Load XC, a next-generation extended-coverage test intended to aid in assessing HIV viral load levels. The test is designed for use on the company’s GeneXpert systems.

Bio-Rad launches four ddPCR platforms

September 2025—Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched four Droplet Digital PCR platforms, which include the company’s QX Continuum ddPCR system and the QX700 series of ddPCR platforms, acquired as part of Bio-Rad’s recent purchase of Stilla Technologies. The QX Continuum ddPCR system is designed for translational research applications and features a qPCR-like workflow, four-color multiplexing, and up to eight discrete thermal profiles per plate. The QX700 series consists of three ddPCR instruments designed for academic research, environmental testing, cell and gene therapy, and biopharma quality control workflows. The systems enable seven-color multiplexing, can process more than 700 samples per day, and include easy-to-use software for streamlined data interpretation.

Copan announces leadership transition in medical and scientific affairs

September 2025—Copan Diagnostics has appointed Hema Kapoor, MD, D(ABMM), as director of medical and scientific affairs for the Americas, succeeding Susan Sharp, PhD, D(ABMM), who will retire this month following more than three decades of distinguished service to clinical microbiology. Dr. Sharp joined Copan in 2018, after a career spanning more than 30 years as a clinical microbiologist, educator, and industry leader. She previously served as chief of microbiology at Kaiser Permanente and held leadership roles at the American Society for Microbiology, including chair of the committee on laboratory practices and past president. A diplomate of the American Board of Medical Microbiology and fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, Dr. Sharp has been recognized with ASM’s highest clinical honor, the BioMérieux Sonnenwirth Award, and the ABMM Professional Recognition Award. At Copan, her leadership has been defined by keen insight and a steadfast advocacy for advancing microbiology.

Labcorp, NowDx collaborate to expand rapid syphilis testing

September 2025—Labcorp and NowDiagnostics are collaborating to expand access to rapid syphilis testing. The companies will distribute First to Know Syphilis Test kits at no cost to select community-based public health organizations across the United States. Labcorp and NowDx distributed kits to more than 15 organizations across the country, including to LGBTQ+ health centers, HIV/AIDS care providers, and safety-net clinics. Labcorp serves as the exclusive commercial laboratory offering the test for health care providers as well as directly to consumers