This is an elective module of the Biomarker Testing Stewardship Certificate program. This online, interactive module provides skills to prioritize tests, review biomarker results, and optimize workflows for cancers such as lung, breast, and colorectal. Participants will learn to align biomarkers with therapies, address challenges, and implement NCCN/ASCO guidelines.
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Course topics include:
- Common solid tumors
- Understanding predictive biomarkers in solid tumors
- Guidelines and best practices for biomarker testing in solid tumors
- Leveraging emerging technologies and trends to enhance biomarker testing triage for solid tumors
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:
- Specify the six most common solid tumors and their associated biomarker testing priorities.
- Differentiate between types of predictive biomarkers and explain their roles in guiding targeted therapy and immunotherapy decisions for solid tumors.
- Identify specific biomarker-directed therapies and their applications across common solid tumors.
- Integrate current guidelines and best practices into the prioritization and evaluation of biomarker testing for solid tumors.
- Assess emerging technologies for optimizing biomarker testing triage strategies.
Faculty
Rachel Starks, MD, Ph. D
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Sioux Falls, SD
Faculty Disclosures
Dr. Starks has no financial relationships to disclose
Credit Designation Statement
ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 CMLE credit. This activity meets CMP and state re-licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.
For questions regarding CMLE 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 online activity. CMLE certificates will be provided online.
Commercial Support
This activity is supported by a sponsorship from AstraZeneca.