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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

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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

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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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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.

SehaMed, New Day Dx to launch ColoHealth in the Middle East

September 2025—SehaMed Global (Bristol, England) announced a strategic distribution agreement with New Day Diagnostics of Knoxville, Tenn., to bring ColoHealth, an FDA-approved blood test for the early detection of colorectal cancer, to patients in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries in the Middle East. Under the terms of the agreement, SehaMed will leverage its network of distributors across the Gulf Cooperation Council to introduce ColoHealth.

Vizgen, Hamamatsu partner to streamline spatial biology workflows

August 2025—Vizgen and Hamamatsu Photonics have entered a strategic partnership that integrates Hamamatsu’s MoxiePlex multiplex immunofluorescence imaging system with Vizgen’s reagent and assay portfolio. The companies plan to combine their expertise through validated In­SituPlex panels, coupled with MoxiePlex, as an integrated multiplexed proteomic biomarker offering capable of multisite deployments for translational and clinical research applications.

IDT unveils infectious disease research solutions

August 2025—Integrated DNA Technologies has unveiled its PrimeTime influenza kit and PrimeTime research pathogen panels. The influenza kit is a qPCR solution designed to amplify common influenza strains and targets influenza A, influenza A (H5N1), influenza B, and RNase. It includes an internal control for sample quality assessment, a premixed primer and probe set, PrimeTime 4x Broad-Range Master Mix, and direct amplification enhancer.

MRC Holland assay for Peutz-Jeghers gains EU IVDR certification

August 2025—MRC Holland announced that its Salsa MLPA Probemix P101 STK11 assay for the detection of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome received the CE mark for in vitro diagnostic use under IVDR regulation EU 2017/746. The probe mix detects copy number variations in the STK11 gene and has been updated with two improved and two newly added denaturation control probes that facilitate the detection of denaturation issues with exceptional sensitivity, according to a company press statement.

SSI Diagnostica acquires Gulf Coast Scientific

August 2025—SSI Diagnostica Group is acquiring Gulf Coast Scientific (Oldsmar, Fla.), which specializes in the development of urea breath testing for Helicobacter pylori, to further strengthen its gastrointestinal disease testing portfolio. SSI Diagnostica, headquartered in Denmark, acquired CTK Biotech (Poway, Calif.) in 2020 and TechLab (Blacksburg, Va.) in 2022. Jointly the group will have a total revenue of approximately $125 million.

Waters acquires Halo Labs

August 2025—Waters Corp. announced it has acquired Halo Labs. Halo Labs’ Aura platform, which features a highly differentiated technology that performs full spectrum particle analysis, is complementary to the Waters light-scattering detection solutions from its Wyatt Technology portfolio. The subvisible particle technology unlocks additional insights when characterizing external particles used to amplify CAR T cells for cell therapy. By acquiring Halo Labs, Waters said it will be able to integrate the emerging technology into new and existing large molecule development and QA/QC.

Randox unveils Evidence RABTA

August 2025—Randox has launched the Evidence RABTA (random access biochip technology analyzer), capable of processing up to 60 samples per hour and delivering up to 2,640 test results per hour. The analyzer offers seamless random access capabilities, allows users to assign samples as priority, and uses single-use tips for aspiration and dispensing. The time to first result is 36 minutes, with up to 44 results per sample. Walkaway time is up to 2.5 hours.

Qiagen launches QIAseq, QIAcuity products

August 2025—Qiagen announced a series of product and partnership updates, including a new set of QIAseq panels for comprehensive genomic profiling, a QIAcuity digital PCR kit and assays for cell and gene therapy quality control, and a free, limited version of the Human Somatic Mutation Database from the Qiagen Digital Insights bioinformatics business.

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