This microlearning activity is designed to help pathologists, laboratory professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team in understanding and addressing the challenges in evaluation of PD-L1 expression by immunohistochemistry. The microlearning design of this activity allows for a brief and focused exploration of this topic.
Course topics include:
- PD-L1 and PD-1 axis
- Challenges in evaluation of PD-L1 expression by IHC
- PD-L1 heterogeneity
- Approaches of improve PD-L1 assessment
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pathologists, laboratory professionals and other member os the multidisciplinary cancer care team.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
- Review PD-L1 and PD-1 axis
- Understand the challenges in evaluation of PD-L1 expression by immunohistochemistry
- Describe the concept of PD-L1 heterogeneity
- Discuss possible approaches to improve PD-L1 assessment
Faculty
Yanjun Hou MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Pathology
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC
Faculty Disclosures
Yanjun Hou has no financial relationships to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement
The ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)â„¢. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of .25 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.
For questions regarding CME credit, please contact ASCP Customer Service at 1-800-267-2727, option 2, in the US & Canada or internationally at access code + 3-1-312-541-4890. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CT.
Method of Participation
To complete the activity and receive credit, the participant must participate in the course. CME certificates will be provided online.
Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb.