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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

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

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Prolaris test accurately predicts risk of metastasis

October 2019—Myriad Genetics announced publication of results from a study that demonstrated the Prolaris test can accurately predict the 10-year risk of metastases in men newly diagnosed with localized prostate cancer (Canter DJ, et al. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. Epub ahead of print June 27, 2019). The pooled analysis included 1,062 men with localized prostate cancer who were definitively treated with surgery (n = 800) or radiation (n = 262). The primary objective was to evaluate the ability of the Prolaris test (CCP score)

FBI approves forensic sequencing solution for NDIS

October 2019—The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has approved Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Applied Biosystems Precision ID System mtDNA analysis solution for use by forensic laboratories to generate mitochondrial DNA profiles for submission to the U.S. National DNA Index System CODIS database.

Helmer Scientific expands GX Solutions refrigerator line

October 2019—Helmer Scientific launched its upright laboratory, pharmacy, and blood bank GX Solutions refrigerators, with models ranging from 13 to 56 cubic feet. GX Solutions are designed to keep temperatures within ±1°C throughout the unit, recover quickly from temperature changes after prolonged door openings, and maintain temperature stability.

Biodesix to acquire Oncimmune lab

October 2019—Biodesix (Boulder, Colo.) announced that it will acquire Oncimmune’s U.S. operations, which include a CLIA lab in De Soto, Kan., and the company’s incidental pulmonary nodule malignancy test, Early-CDT Lung.

 

Randox RX series gains NGSP certification

October 2019—Randox Laboratories announced that the NGSP has awarded it with a manufacturer certification for direct HbA1c testing on three of the company’s clinical chemistry analyzers, the RX Modena, RX Imola, and RX Daytona+.

Volume reduction instrument

October 2019—Menarini Silicon Biosystems launched its VRNxT, a sample preparation instrument that automates volume reduction steps in rare cell analysis workflows.

ARUP, Techcyte AI-augmented detection tool

October 2019—ARUP Laboratories and Techcyte, a developer of artificial intelligence–based image analysis solutions for the diagnostics industry, have developed an AI-augmented ova and parasite detection tool.

Bio-Rad FDA clearances

October 2019—Bio-Rad Laboratories received FDA 510(k) clearance for its IH-500, an automated random access system for blood typing and screening, designed for small to medium-size laboratories. The system can process Bio-Rad’s range of IH gel cards for ABO blood grouping, reverse testing, phenotyping, Rh subgroups, antibody screening, antibody identification, single antigen testing, direct AHG testing, and crossmatching. In a separate release, the company announced FDA clearance for its BioPlex 2200 Lyme Total Assay, a multiplex test method to aid in

FDA approves liraglutide for pediatric patients

October 2019—The FDA approved Victoza (liraglutide) injection for treatment of pediatric patients 10 years or older with type 2 diabetes. Victoza is the first noninsulin drug approved to treat type 2 diabetes in pediatric patients since metformin was approved for pediatric use in 2000. Victoza has been approved to treat adult patients with type 2 diabetes since 2010.

APAS Independence gets FDA clearance

September 2019—Clever Culture Systems announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its APAS Independence instrument and associated urine analysis module as a class II medical device. The APAS Independence automatically screens, interprets, and sorts culture plates and can process more than 200 culture plates at a time. The instrument sorts culture plates showing significant bacterial growth from those that do not, without the need for further microbiologist assistance, the company says.