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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.

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

Qiagen, Incyte to develop CDx for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms

September 2025—Qiagen is collaborating with Incyte to develop a novel diagnostic panel to support Incyte’s portfolio of investigational therapies, including Incyte’s monoclonal antibody INCA033989, for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms. Under the terms of the master collaboration agreement, Qiagen will develop a multi­modal panel using next-generation sequencing technology for detecting clinically relevant gene alterations in hematological malignancies. The panel will be validated using the Illumina NextSeq 550Dx.

Illumina launches TruSight Oncology 500 v2 research assay

September 2025—Illumina has launched TruSight Oncology 500 version 2, the next generation of the company’s flagship pancancer next-generation sequencing assay that enables in-house comprehensive genomic profiling from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue for oncology research. A key enhancement of the new assay is fully integrated homologous recombination deficiency analysis included for every sample, powered by a gold-standard genomic instability scoring algorithm licensed from Myriad Genetics. Other updates include more sensitive variant calling and improved coverage of difficult genomic regions. The new kit has 50 percent less packaging and 70 percent fewer tubes.

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.

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.

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