This microlearning activity is designed to help pathologists, laboratory professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team in understanding optimizing the use and evaluation of biomarkers such as PD-L1, MSI, and TMB. Potential pitfalls in biomarker utilization and strategies to overcome challenges.
Course topics include:
- Evaluation of PD-L1 and optimization of staining protocol
- Caveats in evaluating MSI and optimization of MSI testing workflow
- Methods for accurate TMB determination
Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pathologists and laboratory professionals.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
- Identify options to evaluate PD-L1 and strategies to optimize PD-L1 staining protocol
- Discuss caveats in evaluating MSI and strategies to optimize MSI testing workflow
- Identify factors that can confound TMB determination and methods that can lead to more accurate determination
Faculty
Yin P. Hung, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Director, Histology and Ancillary Diagnostic Laboratories
Associate Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School
Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Faculty Disclosures
All relevant financial relationships for Yin P. Hung have been mitigated.
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 .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.