Molecular pathology offers unparalleled opportunities for quick screening for disease-associated mutations and pharmacogenetic predictors of response to specific therapies. This course will provide an in-depth introduction to the new world of molecular pathology testing, including the tools for screening molecular variables and the relevance of those variables to patient care.

The expert faculty will use cases to introduce molecular concepts and terminology, describe the molecular workup, and discuss the reporting of molecular tests. You'll hear about molecular subsets and HER2 testing guidelines in breast carcinoma, the molecular basis of hemochromatosis, molecular and cytogenetic testing in lymphomas and leukemias, and many other cutting-edge topics. You'll also get advice about setting up a molecular lab and bringing in new tests, which tests to send out, validating in-lab assays, and achieving compliance in the new regulatory environment. Plus, you'll learn how to integrate molecular pathology data into your diagnostic process and report that data so that clinicians can understand its significance.

Following this course, you will be able to:

• Integrate concepts, terminology, indications, and applications of molecular pathology into your practice.
• Use molecular pathology tests to improve the accuracy of your morphologic diagnosis.
• Assess differences in disease pathogenesis based on molecular pathology test results.
• Identify molecular subsets relevant to disease natural history and patient response to customized therapies.
• Determine which tests to bring in or send out.
• Formulate a plan to validate new in-lab assays.
• Advise clinicians regarding the significance of molecular test results.

Core Competencies: PC, MK, ICS, PBL, PR, SBP
Intended Audience: Pathologists and Pathology Residents

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