Illumina launches DRAGEN v4.5
June 2026—Illumina launched DRAGEN version 4.5 software, designed to deliver new ways to reduce noise, improve accuracy, and extract biological signals.
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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
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The roundtable is made possible by a special educational grant from Tosoh Bioscience Inc.
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
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from OncoLens and Diaceutics.
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
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The roundtable is made possible by a special educational grant from Pillar Biosciences.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Thursday, October 1, 2026 1 PM-2 PM ET
This presentation will explore the value of in-house CGP, offer insights into the benefits and drawbacks of incorporation, and provide information about important practical factors when considering in-house implementation of CGP.
Webinar presenter Allison M. Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD, FCAP, Medical Director, Molecular Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine Laboratory, Director, Division of Diagnostic Molecular Pathology and Human Genetics, Henry F. Krous Professor of Pathology, University of Nebraska Medical Center
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from Illumina.
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
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from Roche.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 1 PM-2 PM ET
Hear an expert discuss the challenges of detecting NRG1 fusions and how RNA-based testing can support more comprehensive fusion identification in clinical practice.
Webinar presenter Benjamin Weinberg, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Attending Physician
specializing in gastrointestinal medical oncology
CAP TODAY does not endorse any of the products or services named within. The webinar is made possible by a special educational grant from Diaceutics.
Moderated by: Bob McGonnagle, Publisher, CAP TODAY
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Sarstedt awarded innovative technology contract
May 2026—Sarstedt’s Tempus1800 sample transport system was awarded a Vizient innovative technology contract.
City of Hope to evaluate Quest Haystack MRD test
May 2026—City of Hope is implementing Quest Diagnostics’ Haystack MRD, a circulating-tumor DNA minimal residual disease test, for clinical trial patients with solid tumor cancers to help guide disease management for breast, colorectal, ovarian, and prostate cancer.
Project Santa Fe Foundation partners with Vivica
May 2026—Clinical Lab 2.0, an initiative of Project Santa Fe Foundation, is partnering with Life Data Lab, developer of Vivica LabReports, a laboratory platform that enables clinical labs to identify potential gaps in patient care (per provider request).
Labcorp launches FDA-cleared fentanyl test
May 2026—Labcorp launched the Labcorp Fentanyl Urine Visual test for the assessment of fentanyl exposure. The test detects norfentanyl, which can remain present in urine up to 48 hours after initial exposure.
Omnia Inventa introduces LNL300 for lymph node retrieval
May 2026—Omnia Inventa Medical has introduced the Lymph Node Locator 300, an FDA class I, 510(k)-exempt device designed to standardize lymph node retrieval from fatty tissue in oncologic specimens.
FDA clears Roche Cobas c 703, Cobas ISE Neo
May 2026—The Food and Drug Administration granted 510(k) clearance to Roche’s Cobas c 703 and Cobas ISE Neo analytical units.
Streck launches MDx-Chex for respiratory low-plex testing
May 2026—Streck released MDx-Chex for RLP, a ready-to-use, full-process molecular quality control designed for respiratory low-plex assay verification.
Diagnostic Medicine Consortium partners with Virchow
May 2026—The Diagnostic Medicine Consortium and Virchow Medical have formed a partnership aimed at expanding longitudinal, evidence-based cancer therapy to more patients.